A method for saving power in a network system, such as the Ethernet. Assume that all nodes in the network system can support at least two transmission protocols, such as 10 BaseT and 100 BaseTX in the Ethernet. First, network nodes may continuously detect the status of the network system and determine...http://www.google.fr/patents/US6442174?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US6442174 - Method for saving power in a network system