Standby mode control based on network assistance for power saving of a set-top box

In this paper, standby mode control for set-top boxes based on network assistance is proposed. A set-top box with the standby mode control uses network-assisted passive standby mode that allows a set-top box to access network access during standby state where a set-top box does not receive broadcast services. The standby mode control helps a set-top box to update its software and firmware in standby state and save power consumption in standby state compared to a previous mechanism.