Communication mode management system in a wireless communication environment

Abstract

A system for changing operation mode of a first communication interface of a first device while in communication with a second device is described. The system includes a communication activator external to the first device to send a trigger signal when an external third device wants to communicate with the first device via the first interface. A second communication interface is located inside the first device to receive the trigger signal. An operation mode control module is coupled to the first and second interfaces to cause the first interface to change its operation mode in order to communicate with the third device when the second interface receives the trigger signal. A method for changing operation mode of a first communication interface of a first device while in communication with a second device is also described.

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