Systems and methods for low power mode-based network connectivity

Abstract

Disclosed are systems and methods of a novel computerized framework that automatically and dynamically configures power management modes and consumption for electronic devices and equipment at a location. The framework operates to enable wireless connectivity within a reduced power consumption environment at the location. For example, when no-grid connected power source is available, via operation of the disclosed framework, the devices providing and / or connecting to WiFi networks can operate in a modified manner that enables such connectivity. Thus, the framework provides technical mechanisms to provide functionality for network connectivity in low power applications while maintaining the overall experience for users, in addition to enabling connectivity to such wireless networks when, under conventional mechanisms, such connectivity would not be possible under current network configurations / topologies.

Description

Resideo Ref. No. R214341 -WO Attorney Docket No. 203863-014201 / PCT Electronically Filed: July 31 , 2025SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LOW POWER MODE-BASED NETWORK CONNECTIVITYCROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

[0001] This application claims the benefit of, and priority to, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 680,254 filed August 7, 2024, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0002] The present disclosure relates to power and network management mechanisms, and more particularly, to a decision intelligence (Dl)-based computerized framework that automatically and dynamically configures power management modes and consumption for electronic devices and equipment at a location for purposes of enabling wireless network connectivity.SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0003] In conventional systems and existing power infrastructures at locations, for low power applications, for example, where mains power is not available to a product, providing Wireless Fidelity' (Wi-Fi or WiFi, used interchangeably) connectivity7can be difficult without adding substantial cost and / or negatively impacting the user experience. For example, in a thermostat application where no C-wire is available to the installer, the installer would need to pull an additional wire or use a wire-saver, which one of skill in the art would recognize as not being feasible nor desirable.

[0004] To that end, the disclosed systems and methods provide mechanisms for enabling WiFi connectivity within a reduced power consumption environment, whereby, for example, when no-grid connected power source is available, the devices providing and / or connecting to WiFi networks can operate in a modified manner that enables such connectivity. This can be performed without requiring a tangible re-wire of the location and / or equipment, whereby operations can be performed on such devices to effectuate the provided network connectivity, as discussed herein.

[0005] Accordingly, as discussed herein, the disclosed framework provides a technical solution for existing network connectivity issues by providing functionality7for network (e.g., WiFi or wireless) connectivity7in low7power applications while maintaining the overall experience for users, in addition to enabling connectivity to such wireless networks when, under conventional1ACTIVE 713498134v1Resideo Ref. No. R214341 -WOAttorney Docket No. 203863-014201 / PCTElectronically Filed: July 31 , 2025 mechanisms, such connectivity' would not be possible under current network configurations / topologies.

[0006] According to some embodiments, a method is disclosed that automatically and dynamically configures power management modes and consumption for electronic devices and equipment at a location for purposes of enabling wireless network connectivity. In accordance with some embodiments, the present disclosure provides a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium for carrying out the above-mentioned technical steps of the framework’s functionality. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium has tangibly stored thereon, or tangibly encoded thereon, computer readable instructions that when executed by a device cause at least one processor to perform a method that automatically and dynamically configures power management modes and consumption for electronic devices and equipment at a location for purposes of enabling wireless network connectivity'.

[0007] In accordance with one or more embodiments, a system is provided that includes one or more processors and / or computing devices configured to provide functionality' in accordance with such embodiments. In accordance with one or more embodiments, functionality is embodied in steps of a method performed by at least one computing device. In accordance with one or more embodiments, program code (or program logic) executed by a processor(s) of a computing device to implement functionality in accordance with one or more such embodiments is embodied in, by and / or on a non-transitory computer-readable medium.DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] The features, and advantages of the disclosure yvill be apparent from the folloyving description of embodiments as illustrated in the accompanying drawings, in which reference characters refer to the same parts throughout the various views. The drawings are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon illustrating principles of the disclosure:

[0009] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an example configuration within which the systems and methods disclosed herein could be implemented according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0010] FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating components of an exemplary' system according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0011] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary workflow according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;2ACTIVE 713498134v1Resideo Ref. No. R214341 -WOAttorney Docket No. 203863-014201 / PCTElectronically Filed: July 31 , 2025

[0012] FIG. 4 depicts an exemplary implementation of an architecture according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0013] FIG. 5 depicts an exemplary implementation of an architecture according to some embodiments of the present disclosure; and

[0014] FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a computing device showing an example of a client or server device used in various embodiments of the present disclosure.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0015] The present disclosure will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and which show, by way of non-limiting illustration, certain example embodiments. Subject matter may. however, be embodied in a variety of different forms and, therefore, covered or claimed subject matter is intended to be construed as not being limited to any example embodiments set forth herein; example embodiments are provided merely to be illustrative. Likewise, a reasonably broad scope for claimed or covered subject matter is intended. Among other things, for example, subject matter may be embodied as methods, devices, components, or systems. Accordingly, embodiments may, for example, take the form of hardw are, software, firmware or any combination thereof (other than software per se). The following detailed description is, therefore, not intended to be taken in a limiting sense.

[0016] Throughout the specification and claims, terms may have nuanced meanings suggested or implied in context beyond an explicitly stated meaning. Likewise, the phrase ‘'in one embodiment” as used herein does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment and the phrase “in another embodiment” as used herein does not necessarily refer to a different embodiment. It is intended, for example, that claimed subject matter include combinations of example embodiments in whole or in part.

[0017] In general, terminology may be understood at least in part from usage in context. For example, terms, such as “and”, “or”, or “and / or,” as used herein may include a variety of meanings that may depend at least in part upon the context in which such terms are used. Typically, “or” if used to associate a list, such as A, B or C, is intended to mean A, B, and C, here used in the inclusive sense, as well as A, B or C, here used in the exclusive sense. In addition, the term “one or more” as used herein, depending at least in part upon context, may be used to describe any feature, structure, or characteristic in a singular sense or may be used to describe combinations of features, structures or characteristics in a plural sense. Similarly,3ACTIVE 713498134v1Resideo Ref. No. R214341 -WO Attorney Docket No. 203863-014201 / PCT Electronically Filed: July 31 , 2025 terms, such as “a," “an," or “the," again, may be understood to convey a singular usage or to convey a plural usage, depending at least in part upon context. In addition, the term “based on” may be understood as not necessarily intended to convey an exclusive set of factors and may, instead, allow for existence of additional factors not necessarily expressly described, again, depending at least in part on context.

[0018] The present disclosure is described below with reference to block diagrams and operational illustrations of methods and devices. It is understood that each block of the block diagrams or operational illustrations, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams or operational illustrations, can be implemented by means of analog or digital hardware and computer program instructions. These computer program instructions can be provided to a processor of a general purpose computer to alter its function as detailed herein, a special purpose computer, ASIC, or other programmable data processing apparatus, such that the instructions, which execute via the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing apparatus, implement the functions / acts specified in the block diagrams or operational block or blocks. In some alternate implementations, the functions / acts noted in the blocks can occur out of the order noted in the operational illustrations. For example, two blocks shown in succession can in fact be executed substantially concurrently or the blocks can sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality / acts involved.

[0019] For the purposes of this disclosure a non-transitory computer readable medium (or computer-readable storage medium / media) stores computer data, which data can include computer program code (or computer-executable instructions) that is executable by a computer, in machine readable form. By way of example, and not limitation, a computer readable medium may include computer readable storage media, for tangible or fixed storage of data, or communication media for transient interpretation of code-containing signals. Computer readable storage media, as used herein, refers to physical or tangible storage (as opposed to signals) and includes without limitation volatile and non-volatile, removable and nonremovable media implemented in any method or technology for the tangible storage of information such as computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data. Computer readable storage media includes, but is not limited to, RAM, ROM, EPROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other solid state memory technology7, optical storage, cloud storage, magnetic storage devices, or any other physical or material medium which can be used to tangibly store the desired information or data or instructions and which can be accessed by a computer or processor.4ACTIVE 713498134v1Resideo Ref. No. R214341 -WOAttorney Docket No. 203863-014201 / PCTElectronically Filed: July 31 , 2025

[0020] For the purposes of this disclosure the term ‘‘server” should be understood to refer to a service point which provides processing, database, and communication facilities. By way of example, and not limitation, the term “server” can refer to a single, physical processor with associated communications and data storage and database facilities, or it can refer to a networked or clustered complex of processors and associated network and storage devices, as well as operating software and one or more database systems and application software that support the services provided by the server. Cloud servers are examples.

[0021] For the purposes of this disclosure a “network” should be understood to refer to a netw ork that may couple devices so that communications may be exchanged, such as between a server and a client device or other types of devices, including between wireless devices coupled via a wireless network, for example. A network may also include mass storage, such as network attached storage (NAS), a storage area network (SAN), a content delivery network (CDN) or other forms of computer or machine-readable media, for example. A network may include the Internet, one or more local area networks (LANs), one or more wide area networks (WANs), wire-line type connections, wireless type connections, cellular or any combination thereof. Likewise, sub-networks, which may employ differing architectures or may be compliant or compatible with differing protocols, may interoperate within a larger network.

[0022] For purposes of this disclosure, a “wireless network” should be understood to couple client devices with a network. A wireless network may employ stand-alone ad-hoc networks, mesh networks, Wireless LAN (WLAN) networks, cellular networks, or the like. A wireless network may further employ a plurality of network access technologies, including Wi-Fi, Long Term Evolution (LTE), WLAN, Wireless Router mesh, or 2nd, 3rd, 4thor 5thgeneration (2G, 3G, 4G or 5G) cellular technology, mobile edge computing (MEC), Bluetooth, 802.1 Ib / g / n, or the like. Network access technologies may enable wide area coverage for devices, such as client devices with varying degrees of mobility, for example.

[0023] In short, a wireless network may include virtually any type of wireless communication mechanism by which signals may be communicated betw een devices, such as a client device or a computing device, between or within a network, or the like.

[0024] A computing device may be capable of sending or receiving signals, such as via a wired or wireless network, or may be capable of processing or storing signals, such as in memory as physical memory states, and may, therefore, operate as a server. Thus, devices capable of operating as a server may include, as examples, dedicated rack-mounted servers, desktop5ACTIVE 713498134v1Resideo Ref. No. R214341 -WO Attorney Docket No. 203863-014201 / PCT Electronically Filed: July 31 , 2025 computers, laptop computers, set top boxes, integrated devices combining various features, such as two or more features of the foregoing devices, or the like.

[0025] For purposes of this disclosure, a client (or user, entity, subscriber or customer) device may include a computing device capable of sending or receiving signals, such as via a wired or a wireless network. A client device may, for example, include a desktop computer or a portable device, such as a cellular telephone, a smart phone, a display pager, a radio frequency (RF) device, an infrared (IR) device a Near Field Communication (NFC) device, a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), a handheld computer, a tablet computer, a phablet, a laptop computer, a set top box, a wearable computer, smart watch, an integrated or distributed device combining various features, such as features of the forgoing devices, or the like.

[0026] A client device may vary in terms of capabilities or features. Claimed subject matter is intended to cover a wide range of potential variations, such as a web-enabled client device or previously mentioned devices may include a high-resolution screen (HD or 4K for example), one or more physical or virtual keyboards, mass storage, one or more accelerometers, one or more gyroscopes, global positioning system (GPS) or other location-identifying type capability, or a display with a high degree of functionality, such as a touch-sensitive color 2D or 3D display, for example.

[0027] Certain embodiments and principles will be discussed in more detail with reference to the figures. With reference to FIG. 1, a system is depicted for a location 100 which includes user equipment (UE) 102, sensors 110. network 104. cloud system 106, database 108 and power engine 200. It should be understood that while system 100 is depicted as including such components, it should not be constmed as limiting, as one of ordinary skill in the art would readily understand that varying numbers of UEs, sensors, cloud systems, databases and networks, inter alia, can be utilized; however, for purposes of explanation, system 100 is discussed in relation to the example depiction in FIG. 1 .

[0028] According to some embodiments, UE 102 can be any type of device, such as, but not limited to, a mobile phone, tablet, laptop, sensor, Internet of Things (loT) device, autonomous machine, and any other device equipped with a cellular or wireless or wired transceiver. In some embodiments, UE 102 can be an access point (AP) device, such as a router, gateway, modem, and the like. In some embodiments, UE 102 can be a device associated with a security system (e.g., HVAC component) and / or a climate control system (e.g., thermostat). For example, UE 102 can be an appliance, heat pump, air conditioner, security panel, and the like, for which power to such UE is required to be provided and / or managed, as discussed herein.6ACTIVE 713498134v1Resideo Ref. No. R214341 -WO Attorney Docket No. 203863-014201 / PCT Electronically Filed: July 31 , 2025

[0029] In some embodiments, a peripheral device (not shown) can be connected to UE 102, and can be any type of peripheral device, such as, but not limited to. a wearable device (e.g., smart watch), printer, speaker, sensor, another UE, and the like. In some embodiments, a peripheral device can be any type of device that is connectable to UE 102 (and / or sensor 110 and / or thermostat 102) via any type of known or to be known pairing mechanism, including, but not limited to, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth™, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), NFC, and the like.

[0030] According to some embodiments, sensors 110 can correspond to sensors associated wi th a location of system 100. In some embodiments, the sensors 110 can be, but are not limited to, temperature sensors (e.g., thermocouples, resistance temperature detectors (RTDs), thermistors, semiconductor based integrated circuits (IC), thermometers, and the like, for example) cameras, glass break detectors, motion detectors, door and window contacts, heat and smoke detectors, carbon monoxide (CO) and / or carbon dioxide (CO2) detectors, PIR sensors, time-of-flight (ToF) sensors, and the like. For example, sensor 110 can be a temperature sensor associated with and / or connected to thermostat 102.

[0031] In some embodiments, the sensors 110 can involve an Internet of Things (loT) environment and / or be associated with devices associated with the location of system 100, such as, for example, lights, smart locks, garage doors, smart appliances (e.g., thermostat, refrigerator, television, personal assistants (e.g., Alexa®, Nest®, for example)), smart phones, smart watches or other wearables, tablets, personal computers, and the like, and some combination thereof. For example, the sensors 110 can include the sensors on UE 102 (e.g.. smart phone) and / or peripheral device (e.g., a paired smart watch).

[0032] In some embodiments, network 104 can be any type of network, such as, but not limited to, a wireless network, cellular network, the Internet, and the like (as discussed above). Network 104 facilitates connectivity of the components of system 100, as illustrated in FIG. 1.

[0033] According to some embodiments, cloud system 106 may be any type of cloud operating platform and / or network based system upon which applications, operations, and / or other forms of network resources may be located. For example, system 106 may be a sen-ice provider and / or network provider from where services and / or applications may be accessed, sourced or executed from. For example, system 106 can represent the cloud-based architecture associated with a security and / or climate-control system provider, which has associated netw ork resources hosted on the internet or private network (e.g., netw ork 104), which enables (via engine 200) the power / network management discussed herein.7ACTIVE 713498134v1Resideo Ref. No. R214341 -WO Attorney Docket No. 203863-014201 / PCT Electronically Filed: July 31 , 2025

[0034] In some embodiments, cloud system 106 may include a server(s) and / or a database of information which is accessible over network 104. In some embodiments, a database 108 of cloud system 106 may store a dataset of data and metadata associated with local and / or network information related to a user(s) of UE 102 and the UE 102, sensors 110, and the sendees and applications provided by cloud system 106 and / or power engine 200.

[0035] In some embodiments, for example, cloud system 106 can provide a private / proprietary management platform, whereby engine 200, discussed infra, corresponds to the novel functionality system 106 enables, hosts and provides to a network 104 and other devices / platforms operating thereon.

[0036] Turning to FIG. 4 and FIG. 5. in some embodiments, the exemplary computer-based systems / platforms. the exemplary computer-based devices, and / or the exemplary computer- based components of the present disclosure may be specifically configured to operate in a cloud computing / architecture 106 such as, but not limiting to: infrastructure a service (laaS) 510, platform as a service (PaaS) 508, and / or software as a service (SaaS) 506 using a web browser, mobile app, thin client, terminal emulator or other endpoint 504. FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 illustrate schematics of non-limiting implementations of the cloud computing / architecture(s) in which the exemplary computer-based systems for administrative customizations and control of network-hosted APIs of the present disclosure may be specifically configured to operate.

[0037] Turning back to FIG. 1, according to some embodiments, database 108 may correspond to a data storage for a platform (e.g., a network hosted platform, such as cloud system 106, as discussed supra), a plurality of platforms, and / or UE 102 and / or sensors 110. Database 108 may receive storage instructions / requests from, for example, engine 200 (and associated microsen ices), which may be in any type of known or to be known format, such as, for example, standard query language (SQL). According to some embodiments, database 108 may correspond to any type of known or to be known storage, for example, a memory or memory stack of a device, a distributed ledger of a distributed network (e.g., blockchain, for example), a look-up table (LUT), and / or any other type of secure data repository'.

[0038] Power engine 200. as discussed above and further below in more detail, can include components for the disclosed functionality. According to some embodiments, power engine 200 may be a special purpose machine or processor, and can be hosted by a device on netw ork 104, within cloud system 106, on UE 102 (and / or on sensors 110). In some embodiments, engine 200 may be hosted by a server and / or set of servers associated with cloud system 106.8ACTIVE 713498134v1Resideo Ref. No. R214341 -WO Attorney Docket No. 203863-014201 / PCT Electronically Filed: July 31 , 2025

[0039] According to some embodiments, as discussed in more detail below, power engine 200 may be configured to implement and / or control a plurality of services and / or microservices, where each of the plurality of services / microservices are configured to execute a plurality of workflows associated with performing the disclosed power / network management. Nonlimiting embodiments of such workflows are provided below.

[0040] According to some embodiments, as discussed above, power engine 200 may function as an application provided by cloud system 106. In some embodiments, engine 200 may function as an application installed on a server(s), network location and / or other type of network resource associated with system 106. In some embodiments, engine 200 may function as an application installed and / or executing on UE 102. In some embodiments, such application may be a web-based application accessed by UE 102 and / or devices associated with sensors 110 over network 104 from cloud system 106. In some embodiments, engine 200 may be configured and / or installed as an augmenting script, program or application (e.g., a plug-in or extension) to another application or program provided by cloud system 106 and / or executing on UE 102 and / or sensors 110.

[0041] As illustrated in FIG. 2, according to some embodiments, power engine 200 includes identification module 202, analysis module 204, determination module 206 and control module 208. It should be understood that the engine(s) and modules discussed herein are non- exhaustive. as additional or fewer engines and / or modules (or sub-modules) may be applicable to the embodiments of the systems and methods discussed. More detail of the operations, configurations and functionalities of engine 200 and each of its modules, and their role within embodiments of the present disclosure will be discussed below.

[0042] Turning to FIG. 3, Process 300 provides non-limiting example embodiments of the disclosed framework that provides features, capabilities and / or functionality for enhanced and / or improved network connectivity between and / or among devices.

[0043] According to some embodiments, to provide connectivity in low power modes (also referred to as low' power applications, used interchangeably), the disclosed systems and methods can utilize a set of radios (e.g., 2 radios - a wireless (e.g.. WiFi) radio and a low power radio (for example, Bluetooth Low’ Energy (BLE), 802.15.4, and the like)). In some embodiments, the Wi-Fi radio can be configured to “wake-up” at predefined intervals (e.g. every 10 minutes) to report data and process any commands that are queued in the cloud (e.g., a radio on UE 102 and / or sensor 110, and commands in cloud system 106, discussed above in reference to FIG. 1).9ACTIVE 713498134v1Resideo Ref. No. R214341 -WOAttorney Docket No. 203863-014201 / PCTElectronically Filed: July 31 , 2025

[0044] In some embodiments, for remote control events that are performed outside of a location (e.g.. a home, office, and the like), a high latency (e.g.. a response at or below a threshold value) of the UE (e.g., thermostat, for example, as discussed above) may have little / no impact on the end user (e.g., the latency would not impact the UE of the user - e.g., a throttling or reduction of throughput, for example, at or below a threshold value).

[0045] In some embodiments, for remote control events that are performed inside the location, a low power radio can be utilized. In some embodiments, such radio can be connected to a hub (e.g., AP device, discussed supra - such as in the case of an 802.15.4 / Thread radio connecting to a Thread border router, or connected directly to a smart phone, such as a BLE radio connecting to a phone application). In some embodiments, such low power radio operation may provide a lower latency (e.g., quick response) of the thermostat and provide an improved user experience on the in-location end user.

[0046] According to some embodiments, Step 302 can be performed by identification module 202 of power engine 200; Step 304 can be performed by analysis module 204; Step 306 can be performed by determination module 206; and Steps 308-312 can be performed by control module 208.

[0047] According to some embodiments, Process 300 begins with Step 302 where engine 200 can monitor for connectivity7issues (or events) at a location. Such connectivity issues may correspond to whether devices at the location (e.g., home, office or building, for example) are. but not limited to, receiving power, receiving power at predetermined threshold values, receiving consistent power (e.g., at predetermined rates / levels), and the like. In some embodiments, the connectivity7issues may also correspond to connectivity' of the wireless (e.g., WiFi) network at the location, such that the issues may correspond to and / or be based on values related to, but not limited to, bandwidth, capacity7, throughput, latency, jitter, and the like, or some combination thereof.

[0048] In some embodiments, such monitoring as discussed above, can be performed according to a predetermined interval (e.g., 10 minutes). In some embodiments, such monitoring may also or alternatively be performed based on, but not limited to, detected power levels and / or wireless network levels (e.g., that fall below a threshold), a request (from a user, device, power provider, network provider, AP device, and the like), a time period, location, climate, security event, and the like, or some combination thereof.

[0049] Accordingly, based on the monitoring, engine 200 can collect connectivity data as it pertains to a detected issue(s) or event(s). For example, power levels for the location and / or a10ACTIVE 713498134v1Resideo Ref. No. R214341 -WO Attorney Docket No. 203863-014201 / PCT Electronically Filed: July 31 , 2025 portion of the devices at the location (e.g., UE 102, sensors 110, discussed supra) falling below a threshold value can trigger collection related to such devices.

[0050] Such collected data can include, but not be related to, location data, location identifier (ID), network ID (e.g., senice set ID), device ID, device type, power data / metrics, network data / metrics, and the like. Such collected data can be stored in database 108, as discussed above.

[0051] In Step 304, the collected data in Step 302 can be analyzed via engine 200. In some embodiments, engine 200 may perform such computational analysis of the collected data via execution of a specifically trained artificial intelligence / machine learning model (AI / ML), a particular machine learning model architecture, a particular machine learning model ty pe (e.g., convolutional neural network (CNN), recurrent neural network (RNN), autoencoder, support vector machine (SVM), and the like), or any other suitable definition of a machine learning model or any suitable combination thereof.

[0052] In some embodiments, engine 200 may be configured to utilize one or more AI / ML techniques chosen from, but not limited to, computer vision, feature vector analysis, decision trees, boosting, support-vector machines, neural networks, nearest neighbor algorithms, Naive Bayes, bagging, random forests, logistic regression, and the like.

[0053] According to some embodiments and, optionally, in combination of any embodiment described above or below, a neural network technique may be one of, without limitation, feedforward neural network, radial basis function network, recurrent neural network, convolutional network (e.g., U-net) or other suitable network. In some embodiments and. optionally, in combination of any embodiment described above or below, an implementation of Neural Network may be executed as follows: a. define N eural N et work architecture / model , b. transfer the input data (QR code data) to the neural network model. c. train the model incrementally, d. determine the accuracy for a specific number of timesteps, e. apply the trained model to process the newly-received input data, f. optionally and in parallel, continue to train the trained model with a predetermined periodicity.

[0054] In some embodiments and, optionally, in combination of any embodiment described above or below, the trained neural network model may specify a neural network by at least a neural network topology, a series of activation functions, and connection weights. For example, the topology of a neural network may include a configuration of nodes of the neural network11ACTIVE 713498134v1Resideo Ref. No. R214341 -WOAttorney Docket No. 203863-014201 / PCTElectronically Filed: July 31 , 2025 and connections between such nodes. In some embodiments and, optionally, in combination of any embodiment described above or below, the trained neural network model may also be specified to include other parameters, including but not limited to, bias values / functions and / or aggregation functions. For example, an activation function of a node may be a step function, sine function, continuous or piecewise linear function, sigmoid function, hyperbolic tangent function, or other type of mathematical function that represents a threshold at which the node is activated. In some embodiments and, optionally, in combination of any embodiment described above or below, the aggregation function may be a mathematical function that combines (e.g., sum, product, and the like) input signals to the node. In some embodiments and, optionally, in combination of any embodiment described above or below, an output of the aggregation function may be used as input to the activation function. In some embodiments and, optionally, in combination of any embodiment described above or below, the bias may be a constant value or function that may be used by the aggregation function and / or the activation function to make the node more or less likely to be activated.

[0055] In Step 306, based on the analysis in Step 304, engine 200 can determine an issue related to the power attributes related to the wireless network at the location. For example, engine 200 can determine that the location is not receiving power from the grid (at least to a threshold satisfying level), and that netw ork connectivity to at least a portion of the devices at the location has dropped below threshold levels for which a WiFi network is available to such devices.

[0056] Accordingly, power issues at a location can significantly impact wireless network connectivity in several ways. When electrical power is unstable or fails completely, it can cause wireless access points, routers, and other networking equipment to shut down or malfunction. This interrupts the transmission and reception of wireless signals, effectively cutting off Wi-Fi access for devices in the area. Even brief power fluctuations can cause networking hardware to reset, leading to temporary outages and inconsistent connectivity. Additionally, power problems may affect the devices that provide internet service to the location, such as cable or DSL modems, further compromising wireless access. In some cases, backup power systems like uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) can mitigate these issues, but they typically only provide short-term solutions. Persistent power problems can also lead to hardware damage over time, potentially causing long-term reliability issues for the wireless network infrastructure.

[0057] In Step 308, based on the determination in Step 306, engine 200 can configure a set of devices according to a low power mode. In some embodiments, as discussed above, such configuration may be based on whether the device(s) is within the location or outside the12ACTIVE 713498134v1Resideo Ref. No. R214341 -WOAttorney Docket No. 203863-014201 / PCTElectronically Filed: July 31 , 2025 location. In some embodiments, the device being configured may be an AP device that enables other devices to connect (e.g., AP device enabling a smart phone to operate). For example, such configuration may cause operation of a WiFi radio and / or low power radio, as discussed above.

[0058] In some embodiments, AP (and / or networking devices) can be configured in various ways to mitigate power issues, such as those determined in Step 306. In some embodiments, engine 200 can cause such devices to operate power management features that can be enabled to reduce consumption during low-activity periods, helping the device handle minor power fluctuations. In some embodiments, such configuration may involve adjusting the transmit power to a lower setting that can reduce overall power consumption.

[0059] In some embodiments, such configuration can involve enabling Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) and automatic channel selection that can help maintain connectivity by avoiding power-related interference. In some embodiments, some devices can be set up for scheduled reboots during off-peak hours to clear potential issues before they become problematic. In some embodiments, such configuration can involve configuring Quality' of Service (QoS) settings that can prioritize critical traffic, ensuring essential services remain functional even under constrained conditions.

[0060] In some embodiments, some devices can operate firmware auto-recovery' options to reinstall firmware if it becomes corrupted due to power issues. In some embodiments, for dualband devices, setting up failover between 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands can provide redundancy.

[0061] In some embodiments, such configurations may involve hardware solutions, such as. uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and power conditioning equipment for comprehensive protection against severe or persistent power fluctuations.

[0062] Accordingly, in Step 310, engine 200 can enable or cause the operation of such devices in the configured low power mode(s). whereby, in Step 312, network connectivity at the location can be maintained - for example, the network is continued to be enabled (or facilitated) for the devices connected thereto at the location, as discussed herein.

[0063] Thus, via the steps of Process 300, the disclosed systems and methods can provide a framework of technical mechanisms to provide functionality for network connectivity’ in low power applications while maintaining the overall experience for users, in addition to enabling connectivity to such wireless networks when power issues would typically prevent connectivity’.

[0064] FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating a client device showing an example embodiment of a client device that may be used within the present disclosure. Client device 60013ACTIVE 713498134v1Resideo Ref. No. R214341 -WO Attorney Docket No. 203863-014201 / PCT Electronically Filed: July 31 , 2025 may include many more or less components than those shown in FIG. 6. However, the components shown are sufficient to disclose an illustrative embodiment for implementing the present disclosure. Client device 600 may represent, for example, UE 102 discussed above at least in relation to FIG. 1.

[0065] As shown in the figure, in some embodiments, Client device 600 includes a processing unit (CPU) 622 in communication with a mass memory 630 via a bus 624. Client device 600 also includes a power supply 626, one or more network interfaces 650, an audio interface 652, a display 654, akeypad 656, an illuminator 658, an input / output interface 660, ahaptic interface 662, an optional global positioning systems (GPS) receiver 664 and a camera(s) or other optical, thermal or electromagnetic sensors 666. Device 600 can include one camera / sensor 666, or a plurality of cameras / sensors 666, as understood by those of skill in the art. Power supply 626 provides power to Client device 600.

[0066] Client device 600 may optionally communicate with a base station (not shown), or directly with another computing device. In some embodiments, network interface 650 is sometimes known as a transceiver, transceiving device, or network interface card (NIC).

[0067] Audio interface 652 is arranged to produce and receive audio signals such as the sound of a human voice in some embodiments. Display 654 may be a liquid crystal display (LCD), gas plasma, light emitting diode (LED), or any other ty pe of display used with a computing device. Display 654 may also include a touch sensitive screen arranged to receive input from an object such as a stylus or a digit from a human hand.

[0068] Keypad 656 may include any input device arranged to receive input from a user. Illuminator 658 may provide a status indication and / or provide light.

[0069] Client device 600 also includes input / output interface 660 for communicating with external. Input / output interface 660 can utilize one or more communication technologies, such as USB, infrared, Bluetooth™, or the like in some embodiments. Haptic interface 662 is arranged to provide tactile feedback to a user of the client device.

[0070] Optional GPS transceiver 664 can determine the physical coordinates of Client device 600 on the surface of the Earth, which typically outputs a location as latitude and longitude values. GPS transceiver 664 can also employ other geo-positioning mechanisms, including, but not limited to, triangulation, assisted GPS (AGPS), E-OTD, CI, SAI, ETA, BSS or the like, to further determine the physical location of client device 600 on the surface of the Earth. In one embodiment, however, Client device 600 may through other components, provide other14ACTIVE 713498134v1Resideo Ref. No. R214341 -WOAttorney Docket No. 203863-014201 / PCTElectronically Filed: July 31 , 2025 information that may be employed to determine a physical location of the device, including for example, a MAC address, Internet Protocol (IP) address, or the like.

[0071] Mass memory 630 includes a RAM 632, a ROM 634, and other storage means. Mass memory 630 illustrates another example of computer storage media for storage of information such as computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data. Mass memory 630 stores a basic input / output system ("‘BIOS”) 640 for controlling lowdevel operation of Client device 600. The mass memory also stores an operating system 641 for controlling the operation of Client device 600.

[0072] Memory7630 further includes one or more data stores, which can be utilized by Client device 600 to store, among other things, applications 642 and / or other information or data. For example, data stores may be employed to store information that describes various capabilities of Client device 600. The information may then be provided to another device based on any of a variety of events, including being sent as part of a header (e.g., index file of the HLS stream) during a communication, sent upon request, or the like. At least a portion of the capability information may also be stored on a disk drive or other storage medium (not shown) within Client device 600.

[0073] Applications 642 may include computer executable instructions which, when executed by Client device 600, transmit, receive, and / or otherwise process audio, video, images, and enable telecommunication with a server and / or another user of another client device. Applications 642 may further include a client that is configured to send, to receive, and / or to otherwise process gaming, goods / services and / or other forms of data, messages and content hosted and provided by the platform associated with engine 200 and its affiliates.

[0074] As used herein, the terms “computer engine’' and “engine’' identify at least one softw are component and / or a combination of at least one software component and at least one hardware component which are designed / programmed / configured to manage / control other software and / or hardware components (such as the libraries, software development kits (SDKs), objects, and the like).

[0075] Examples of hardware elements may include processors, microprocessors, circuits, circuit elements (e.g., transistors, resistors, capacitors, inductors, and so forth), integrated circuits, application specific integrated circuits (ASIC), programmable logic devices (PLD), digital signal processors (DSP), field programmable gate array (FPGA), logic gates, registers, semiconductor device, chips, microchips, chip sets, and so forth. In some embodiments, the one or more processors may be implemented as a Complex Instruction Set Computer (CISC)15ACTIVE 713498134v1Resideo Ref. No. R214341 -WOAttorney Docket No. 203863-014201 / PCTElectronically Filed: July 31 , 2025 or Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC) processors; x86 instruction set compatible processors, multi-core, or any other microprocessor or central processing unit (CPU). In various implementations, the one or more processors may be dual-core processor(s), dual-core mobile processor(s), and so forth.

[0076] Computer-related systems, computer systems, and systems, as used herein, include any combination of hardware and software. Examples of software may include software components, programs, applications, operating system software, middleware, firmware, software modules, routines, subroutines, functions, methods, procedures, software interfaces, application program interfaces (API), instruction sets, computer code, computer code segments, words, values, symbols, or any combination thereof. Determining whether an embodiment is implemented using hardware elements and / or software elements may vary in accordance with any number of factors, such as desired computational rate, power levels, heat tolerances, processing cycle budget, input data rates, output data rates, memory resources, data bus speeds and other design or performance constraints.

[0077] For the purposes of this disclosure a module is a software, hardware, or firmware (or combinations thereof) system, process or functionality’, or component thereof, that performs or facilitates the processes, features, and / or functions described herein (with or without human interaction or augmentation). A module can include sub-modules. Software components of a module may be stored on a computer readable medium for execution by a processor. Modules may be integral to one or more servers, or be loaded and executed by one or more servers. One or more modules may be grouped into an engine or an application.

[0078] One or more aspects of at least one embodiment may be implemented by representative instructions stored on a machine-readable medium which represents various logic within the processor, which when read by a machine causes the machine to fabricate logic to perform the techniques described herein. Such representations, known as “IP cores,” may be stored on a tangible, machine readable medium and supplied to various customers or manufacturing facilities to load into the fabrication machines that make the logic or processor. Of note, various embodiments described herein may, of course, be implemented using any appropriate hardware and / or computing software languages (e.g., C++, Objective-C, Swift, Java, JavaScript, Python, Perl, QT, and the like).

[0079] For example, exemplary software specifically programmed in accordance with one or more principles of the present disclosure may be downloadable from a network, for example, a website, as a stand-alone product or as an add-in package for installation in an existing16ACTIVE 713498134v1Resideo Ref. No. R214341 -WO Attorney Docket No. 203863-014201 / PCT Electronically Filed: July 31 , 2025 software application. For example, exemplary software specifically programmed in accordance with one or more principles of the present disclosure may also be available as a client-server software application, or as a web-enabled software application. For example, exemplary software specifically programmed in accordance with one or more principles of the present disclosure may also be embodied as a software package installed on a hardware device.

[0080] For the purposes of this disclosure the term ’user", "‘subscriber” “consumer” or “customer” should be understood to refer to a user of an application or applications as described herein and / or a consumer of data supplied by a data provider. By way of example, and not limitation, the term “user” or “subscriber” can refer to a person who receives data provided by the data or service provider over the Internet in a browser session, or can refer to an automated software application which receives the data and stores or processes the data. Those skilled in the art will recognize that the methods and systems of the present disclosure may be implemented in many manners and as such are not to be limited by the foregoing exemplary embodiments and examples. In other words, functional elements being performed by single or multiple components, in various combinations of hardware and software or firmware, and individual functions, may be distributed among software applications at either the client level or server level or both. In this regard, any number of the features of the different embodiments described herein may be combined into single or multiple embodiments, and alternate embodiments having fewer than, or more than, all of the features described herein are possible.

[0081] Functionality may also be, in whole or in part, distributed among multiple components, in manners now known or to become known. Thus, myriad software / hardware / firmware combinations are possible in achieving the functions, features, interfaces and preferences described herein. Moreover, the scope of the present disclosure covers conventionally known manners for carrying out the described features and functions and interfaces, as well as those variations and modifications that may be made to the hardware or software or firmware components described herein as would be understood by those skilled in the art now and hereafter.

[0082] Furthermore, the embodiments of methods presented and described as flowcharts in this disclosure are provided by way of example in order to provide a more complete understanding of the technology. The disclosed methods are not limited to the operations and logical flow presented herein. Alternative embodiments are contemplated in which the order of the various operations is altered and in which sub-operations described as being part of a larger operation are performed independently.17ACTIVE 713498134v1Resideo Ref. No. R214341 -WO Attorney Docket No. 203863-014201 / PCT Electronically Filed: July 31 , 2025

[0083] While various embodiments have been described for purposes of this disclosure, such embodiments should not be deemed to limit the teaching of this disclosure to those embodiments. Various changes and modifications may be made to the elements and operations described above to obtain a result that remains within the scope of the systems and processes described in this disclosure.18ACTIVE 713498134v1

Claims

Resideo Ref. No. R214341 -WOAttorney Docket No. 203863-014201 / PCTElectronically Filed: July 31 , 2025CLAIMSWhat is claimed is:

1. A method comprising: identifying, by a device, data related to an event at a location, the event being related to connectivity of devices to a wireless network at the location; determining, based on analysis of the identified data of the event, an issue related to power attributes of at least a portion of the devices at the location; configuring the device based on the detected issue, the configuration comprising a modification to an operation of at least one radio of the device based on a position of the event; and causing operation of the at least one radio of the device according to the modified configuration.

2. The method of claim 1. further comprising: maintaining the wireless network via the caused operation of the at least one radio of the device.

3. The method of claim 1. wherein the configuration of the device comprises causing the device to operate in a low power mode.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein the modification of the operation of at least one radio corresponds to at least one of a wireless radio and low power mode radio.

5. The method of claim 1, wherein the position is at least one of inside the location and outside the location.

6. The method of claim 1. further comprising: monitoring the wireless network; and upon detection of the event via the at least one radio, collecting the data.

7. The method of claim 1. wherein the device is an access point (AP) device.19ACTIVE 713498134v1Resideo Ref. No. R214341 -WOAttorney Docket No. 203863-014201 / PCTElectronically Filed: July 31 , 20258. The method of claim 1. wherein the device is a thermostat.

9. A device comprising: a processor configured to: identify data related to an event at a location, the event being related to connectivity of devices to a wireless network at the location; determine, based on analysis of the identified data of the event, an issue related to power attributes of at least a portion of the devices at the location; configure the device based on the detected issue, the configuration comprising a modification to an operation of at least one radio of the device based on a position of the event; and cause operation of the at least one radio of the device according to the modified configuration.

10. The device of claim 9, wherein the processor is further configured to: maintain the wireless network via the caused operation of the at least one radio of the device.

11. The device of claim 9, wherein the configuration of the device comprises causing the device to operate in a low power mode.

12. The device of claim 9, wherein the modification of the operation of at least one radio corresponds to at least one of a wireless radio and low power mode radio.

13. The device of claim 9, wherein the position is at least one of inside the location and outside the location.

14. The device of claim 9, wherein the processor is further configured to: monitor the wireless network; and upon detection of the event via the at least one radio, collect the data.

15. The device of claim 9, wherein the device is an access point (AP) device.20ACTIVE 713498134v1Resideo Ref. No. R214341 -WO Attorney Docket No. 203863-014201 / PCT Electronically Filed: July 31 , 202516. The device of claim 9, wherein the device is a thermostat.

17. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium tangibly encoded with computer-executable instructions that when executed by a device, perform a method comprising: identifying, by the device, data related to an event at a location, the event being related to connectivity of devices to a wireless network at the location; determining, based on analysis of the identified data of the event, an issue related to power attributes of at least a portion of the devices at the location; configuring the device based on the detected issue, the configuration comprising a modification to an operation of at least one radio of the device based on a position of the event; and causing operation of the at least one radio of the device according to the modified configuration.

18. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 17, further comprising: maintaining the wireless network via the caused operation of the at least one radio of the device.

19. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 17, wherein the configuration of the device comprises causing the device to operate in a low power mode, wherein the modification of the operation of at least one radio corresponds to at least one of a wireless radio and low power mode radio.

20. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 17, wherein the position is at least one of inside the location and outside the location.21ACTIVE 713498134v1

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