Dynamic bandwidth switching for reducing power consumption in wireless communication devices

Abstract

Systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer-program products for performing dynamic bandwidth switching between control signals and data signals of differing bandwidths are disclosed. Frame formats are disclosed in which control signals are transmitted at different bandwidths than data signals. Receiver architectures for receiving the signaling formats are disclosed. A receiver can receive a relatively narrowband control signal while consuming a relatively low power and then dynamically adjust characteristics of various components to receive a data signal at a higher bandwidth while consuminga relatively higher power.

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[0001] This application is a divisional application of an invention patent application with an application date of September 5, 2015, an application number of 201580058119.7, and a title of "Dynamic Bandwidth Switching for Reducing Power Consumption in Wireless Communication Devices". [0002] This application claims priority and benefit from U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 073,603, filed October 31, 2014, which claims the filing date of U.S. Patent Application No. 14 / 846,051, filed September 4, 2015 Priority, both are incorporated herein by reference. technical field [0003] The present application relates generally to wireless communication systems, and more particularly to signaling formats with varying signal bandwidths and associated adaptation of transceivers to save power consumption in mobile devices and base stations. Background technique [0004] Demand for wireless data services continues to grow exponentially. As the demand for data grows, technologi...

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Problems solved by technology

Inefficiencies exist both because spectral resources that could be better used for other purposes may be unnecessarily used, and because mobile devices will be tuned to a larger bandwidth than needed, wasting energy resources

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