Communication apparatus with reduced redundant data receipt and method for receiving data

摘要

A mobile radio communication apparatus achieves a reduction in power consumption by intermittent reception of data. A main receiver, signal strength detector and a receiving processor are turned on at predefined timing intervals. Data received by the main receiver is analyzed by the processor to determine if the received data is intended for the apparatus. If the received data is not directed to the mobile communication apparatus, power to the main receiver is turned off by a power controller until the next predefined timing interval.