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2004-12-20

2009-12-22

Connolly, Mark (Department: 2115)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Computer power control

Power conservation

C713S300000, C713S322000, C713S323000, C713S324000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07636863

ABSTRACT:
Embodiments of an apparatus and methods for controlling power of a processor having a plurality of cores can independently control individual or selected cores and power supply circuits corresponding to the cores based on, for example, an operation state of the processor or a power mode. Embodiments of an apparatus for controlling power of a processor having a plurality of cores can include a plurality of power supply units each capable of independently supplying a supply power to a plurality of cores provided in one processor, a unit for checking at least one among a use state, a use amount and a power mode of each core and for turning on/off each checked core, and a unit that contacts with the unit for checking for controlling the power supply units in response to an on/off operation of each core.

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