Robert O Albrecht

US Patent:

20110131321, Jun 2, 2011

Filed:

Oct 20, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/908111

Inventors:

Gregory R. Black - Vernon Hills IL, US
Robert L. Albrecht - Rolling Meadows IL, US
Venkateswaran Ayalur - Lindenhurst IL, US
Prashanth Alva - Gumee IL, US
Ashok Periasamy - Bangalore, IN

Assignee:

Motorola-Mobility, Inc. - Libertyville IL

International Classification:

G06F 1/32
G06F 15/173

US Classification:

709224, 713323

Abstract:

A method () and mobile computing device () are described. In its simplest form, the method includes the steps of: operating () an application in synchronous communication with an application server via a persistent IP session, defining an active mode, wherein the synchronous communication is automatically enabled by establishing a persistent IP session according to a prearranged schedule; and providing () a dormant mode wherein the synchronous communication is automatically disabled in the mobile device by closing the persistent IP session according to the prearranged schedule. Advantageously, energy can be saved in the mobile computing device, thereby extending the life of an energy storage device or a battery. By the use of intelligent pushing management, substantial energy savings can be gained, by using prearranged scheduling of dormant and active modes.