US 9,351,254 B2 | Method for power saving in mobile devices by optimizing wakelocks

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US 9,351,254 B2

Method for power saving in mobile devices by optimizing wakelocks

Tech Center:

2600 Communications

Examiner:

Golam Sorowar

Art Unit:

2649 Telecommunications: Analog Radio Telephone; Satellite and Power Control; Transceivers, Measuring and Testing; Bluetooth; Receivers and Transmitters; Equipment Details

Agent:

NK Patent Law

Inventors:

Ari Backholm; Allan Hu; Wei Li

Assignee:

SEVEN NETWORKS, LLC

Priority:

01/22/14

Filed:

01/22/15

Granted:

05/24/16

Expiration:

01/22/34

Abstract

A method for conserving device and/or network resources is provided herein. The method includes detecting a wakelock operating on a mobile device and determining a consumption of one of a power or radio usage attributed to the detected wakelock. The method further includes determining a criticality related to user experience for the detected wakelock and releasing the detected wakelock based on the determined consumption and criticality. Related systems and mobile devices are also disclosed.

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