Power Modes
OcuTrap is designed with multiple power modes to maximize battery life while maintaining functionality in the field. These modes ensure that the device can operate efficiently for extended periods while allowing users to interact when needed.
The power management system optimizes energy consumption by adjusting connectivity, sensor activity, and LED brightness based on usage. This allows for extended deployment without frequent battery replacements or recharges.
Power Modes
1. Normal Power Mode
Description: This is the highest power state where OcuTrap is fully operational.
When Active: When the user is interacting with the device through commands or pressing buttons.
Indicators: LED at full brightness.
2. Low Power Idle Mode
Description: A power-saving mode where the device reduces energy consumption while waiting for user interaction.
When Active: After a period of inactivity in normal power mode.
Indicators: LED brightness is dimmed.
3. Low Power Armed Mode
Description: Same as Low Power Idle, but the trap is armed and ready to capture an animal.
When Active: When the trap is armed and waiting.
Indicators: LED brightness is dimmed.
Important: When in armed mode, the device will not enter hibernation unless a very low battery event occurs.
4. Armed Sleep Offline Mode (Coming Soon)
Description: A specialized armed mode that extends battery life further by periodically checking in with the cloud while keeping the internet disconnected in between.
When Active: When armed, but conserving power between check-ins.
Check-In Interval: Every 20 minutes (fixed, cannot be changed by the user).
Power Consumption: Lower than Low Power Armed Mode due to reduced network usage.
Indicators: LED is powered off.
5. Hibernation Mode
Description: The lowest power state where the device is completely inactive. No communication is possible in this mode.
When Active:
If the battery is too low to continue operation.
If the device is idle for 1 hour and 45 minutes and not armed. (Unless prevent idle hibernation is enabled — Coming Soon)
If the power button is held down for 3+ seconds.
Power Consumption: Minimal.
Indicators: LED is powered off.
Recovery:
If due to low battery, the user must replace or recharge the battery.
If due to idle timeout or power button press, the user must press the power button to wake the device.
Note: In hibernation mode, OcuTrap cannot receive messages or send notifications.
Power Mode Transitions
Automatic Transitions:
Normal Power Mode → Low Power Idle Mode (after inactivity).
Low Power Idle Mode → Low Power Armed Mode (when armed).
Armed Sleep Offline → Cloud Check-in (every 20 minutes).
Any Mode → Hibernation (if low battery).
Low Power Idle Mode → Hibernation (if unarmed and idle for 1 hour 45 minutes).
User-Controlled Transitions:
Power Button Press: Can wake the device from hibernation.
Sending a Command: Resets the idle timer and returns to normal power mode.
Battery & Power Alerts
To ensure users are aware of power status, OcuTrap sends battery warnings at:
20% Battery – Low battery warning.
10% Battery – Critical battery warning.
Hibernation – Final alert before shutdown.
These alerts help prevent unexpected downtime and allow users to take action before the device powers off.
Future Enhancements (Coming Soon)
Armed Sleep Offline Mode for even longer battery life.
Prevent Idle Hibernation setting to keep the device awake indefinitely when unarmed.
Summary Table
Normal Power Mode
Full power, user interaction
Full brightness
✅ Yes
✅ Yes
Low Power Idle Mode
Reduced power while waiting
Dimmed
✅ Yes
✅ Yes
Low Power Armed Mode
Trap is armed, waiting
Dimmed
✅ Yes
✅ Yes
Armed Sleep Offline (Coming Soon)
Periodic check-ins, no internet in between
Off
❌ No (Between check-ins)
✅ Yes (During check-ins)
Hibernation
Fully powered down, no communication
Off
❌ No
❌ No
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