Bluetooth Sniff Mode Power Conservation Method

The patent applies preliminary action by performing wakeup preparation work once before a series of wakeup operations, rather than repeating preparation for each individual wakeup. The controller enters sniff mode after wakeup preparation and handles multiple wakeup operations (including sniff anchor points and incoming connections) before returning to sleep mode, thus preparing in advance for potential connection requests and avoiding repeated preparation overhead.

The patent merges multiple wakeup operations into a single extended awake period. Instead of entering and exiting sleep mode for each individual operation (connection handling, sniff anchor points, etc.), the controller enters sniff mode once after wakeup preparation and handles all necessary operations during this single awake period, then returns to sleep mode once. This combining of operations reduces the total number of mode transitions and associated preparation work.