Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support – Computer power control – Power conservation
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-16
2008-09-30
Lee, Thomas (Department: 2115)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support
Computer power control
Power conservation
C713S300000, C713S340000, C482S008000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07430675
ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus for managing power consumption of a battery-powered electronic device are disclosed. According to one embodiment, power management can take action to reduce power consumption to accommodate estimated power requirements. According to another embodiment, power management can notify a user when a power deficiency is anticipated. According to still another embodiment, power management can advise a user to charge a battery of the battery-powered electronic device. According to still another embodiment, a user can influence power management by user selections.
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Apple Inc.
Bae Ji H
Lee Thomas
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