METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING WIRELESS DEVICES

摘要

Apparatus, methods and computer program products are provided for use in controlling operation of a device that is in wireless communication with an access point and comprises a buffer in which data to be sent to the access point is stored. An exemplary embodiment comprises the steps of: causing the device to operate in a first mode in which the device is capable of sending data to, and receiving data from, the access point; receiving control data from the access point, the control data comprising first data indicative of a time period, and second data indicative of a control parameter; causing the device to operate in a second mode for the time period specified by the first data and on the basis of the control parameter, in which, in the second mode, at least some circuitry of the device used for sending data, and at least some circuitry of the device used for receiving data, is placed in a low power state, and data to be sent to the access point is stored in the buffer; and after expiry of the time period, causing the device to operate in the first mode whereby to send the data stored in the buffer to the access point. Method, apparatus and computer program embodiments are also provided for use in controlling operation of a cooperating access point.