Timer-Based IP Change Detection for Network Wake-Up

The patent implements periodic wake-up actions where the computer system periodically checks its IP address while in power-saving mode. The timer module triggers wake-up events at predetermined intervals to detect IP address changes and notify the user terminal, enabling the system to maintain network connectivity without remaining fully active. This periodic monitoring resolves the contradiction by providing sufficient wake-up frequency to detect IP changes while maintaining power-saving benefits.

The patent establishes a feedback mechanism where the computer system monitors its own IP address status and provides feedback to the user terminal through the timer module. When IP address changes are detected, the system feeds back this information to the user terminal, which then updates its record of the computer system's IP address. This feedback loop ensures network connection reliability while allowing the system to remain in power-saving mode between wake-up events.

The patent employs periodic monitoring through a timer module that triggers wake-up events at predetermined time intervals rather than continuous monitoring. This periodic action allows the system to check IP address changes at sufficient frequency to maintain reliability while minimizing the total time the system spends awake, thereby controlling power consumption. The predetermined period and wake-up interval are configured to balance reliability needs with energy savings.

The patent implements self-service monitoring where the computer system autonomously detects its own IP address changes and manages the wake-up process without requiring external intervention. The timer module automatically triggers wake-up events, the system detects IP changes, and notifies the user terminal without needing continuous external monitoring or manual configuration. This self-service approach reduces the overhead of continuous monitoring while maintaining effective IP change detection.