Method and apparatus for supplying power in electronic...

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Filed on

2006-11-21

Date issued

2006-11-21

Examiner

Lee, Thomas (Department: 2115)

Patent Class

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

SubClass

Computer power control

Other Related Categories

C323S234000, C361S139000

Type

Reexamination Certificate

Status

active

Patent number

07139920

Description

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus are disclosed for supplying power in electronic equipment. Thus the apparatus comprises at least one electronic component and a power supply unit that provides power to the electronic component. The power supply unit incorporates a detector that is responsive to the power output level from the power supply unit increasing beyond a predetermined limit. If this limit is breached, the power supply unit outputs a delay signal to the electronic component. This delay signal then causes the electronic component to reduce its power consumption (such as by performing dummy operations), thereby avoiding an overload on the power supply unit.

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