CPC H04W 52/0216 (2013.01) [H04W 52/0219 (2013.01)] | 11 Claims |
1. A method for managing a sleep-mode of an electronic device that comprises a processor, a memory and a communication interface configured to enable communication with a sleep-client device; the electronic device being arranged to enter the sleep-mode in predetermined circumstances to reduce power consumption; the method comprising the steps of:
the electronic device modifying a value of a first location of the memory to advertise availability of the communication interface; and
the sleep-client device modifying a value of a second location of the memory based on a requirement of the communication interface from the sleep-client device;
wherein the availability of the electronic device to receive data via the communication interface is encoded in a combination of the values at the first and second memory locations.
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