POWER SAVING IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS

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POWER SAVING IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240259942 titled 'POWER SAVING IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS

The abstract of the patent application describes an apparatus that includes a terminal device with multiple processors and memory units. The device is capable of obtaining a configuration for a wake-up signal from a wireless network node via one radio entity, and monitoring the wake-up signal based on the configuration via a different radio entity.

The apparatus comprises a terminal device with multiple processors and memory units.
The terminal device can obtain a configuration for a wake-up signal from a wireless network node via one radio entity.
It can monitor the wake-up signal based on the configuration using a different radio entity.
The activation of the first radio entity is based on an indication from the second radio entity.
The first and second radio entities are different from each other.

Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in IoT devices to efficiently manage power consumption by enabling them to wake up only when necessary. - It can be applied in smart home systems to improve energy efficiency by controlling the activation of devices based on specific signals. - Industrial automation systems can benefit from this innovation by optimizing the operation of machinery based on external triggers.

Problems Solved: - Reduces unnecessary power consumption in devices by enabling them to wake up selectively. - Enhances the efficiency of wireless communication networks by allowing devices to respond to specific signals. - Improves the overall performance of IoT and smart systems by enabling intelligent activation based on predefined configurations.

Benefits: - Increased energy efficiency in devices and systems. - Enhanced responsiveness to external triggers and signals. - Improved overall performance and reliability of connected systems.

Commercial Applications: Title: "Smart Energy Management System for IoT Devices" This technology can be commercialized in the IoT industry to develop energy-efficient devices and systems that can intelligently respond to external triggers. It can be marketed to companies involved in smart home automation, industrial IoT, and wireless communication networks.

Prior Art: Readers interested in exploring prior art related to this technology can start by researching patents and publications in the fields of wireless communication, IoT devices, and energy-efficient systems.

Frequently Updated Research: Researchers and developers working on improving the energy efficiency and responsiveness of IoT devices may find relevant and updated research in the areas of wireless communication protocols, power management algorithms, and smart system optimization.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does this technology contribute to reducing power consumption in IoT devices? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this innovation in real-world applications?

Original Abstract Submitted

according to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus comprising a terminal device, comprising at least one processor and at least one memory comprising a computer program code, wherein the at least one memory and the computer program code are configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the terminal device to obtain, via a first radio entity in the terminal device, a configuration for a wake-up signal from a wireless network node, monitor, via a second radio entity in the terminal device, the wake-up signal from the wireless network node based at least on the configuration, wherein the first and second radio entities are different and activate the first radio entity based on an indication from the second radio entity.