Power mode control for a communication device

摘要

A communication device may include a power source, a transmitter configured to transmit radio frequency signals to a satellite via a satellite-based network and a receiver configured to receive radio frequency signals from the satellite via the satellite-based network. The communication device may also include logic configured to receive power mode control information from a handset coupled to the communication device. The logic may also be configured to provide power to components of the communication device from the power source based on the power mode control information.

主权项

1. A method for powering a satellite communication device that communicates with a satellite, comprising:
receiving a first power mode control signal having a first voltage when a handset is turned on and is coupled to the satellite communication device; operating the satellite communication device in a first power mode in response to the first power mode control signal received by the satellite communication device, the first power mode representing a standby mode in which the satellite communication device is configured to receive signals from the satellite; operating the satellite communication device in a second power mode in response to a second power mode control signal received by the satellite communication device when the handset is in a transmission mode associated with transmitting signals to the satellite, the second power mode representing a full power mode; and maintaining the satellite communication device in the first power mode when the transmission mode is terminated.