Apparatus for reducing computer system power consumption

Details Apparatus for reducing computer system power consumption Apparatus for reducing computer system power consumption

1992-12-18

1999-04-13

Trans, Vincent N.

39575005, 39575003, G06F 132, G01R 1900

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RE0361895

ABSTRACT:
A battery powered computer system monitors the address bus to determine when selected peripheral devices have not been accessed for a preset amount of time. When the preset amount of time has passed the system powers itself down and stops the system clock, placing it in a standby mode. The system is awakened by depressing a standby switch, unless there is insufficient energy in the batteries, under which circumstances an AC power source must be connected before the system can be awakened.

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