Method of minimizing power consumption within an electronic price label
CA 2246137 C · Owner: Goodwin, John C. Iii · Inventors: Goodwin, John C. Iii
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A method of minimizing power consumption within an electronic price label (EPL) which conserves battery life. A time period for removing power from a transceiver within the EPL is determined by a computer from price change frequency data. A message to control circuitry within the EPL is sent by the computer as soon as possible following a change in price displayed by the EPL. The message includes a command to remove power from the transceiver and the power down time period. Power is removed from the transceiver by the control circuitry. The control circuitry counts until the power down time period is exhausted. Power is applied to the transceiver by the control circuitry when the power down …
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- Filed August 31, 1998 and granted August 13, 2002. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended August 31, 2018.
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