Autonomous thermal management

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2007-05-10

2009-02-24

Lee, Thomas (Department: 2116)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Computer power control

Power conservation

C360S137000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07496778

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides both a peripheral device that regulates its own temperature by adjusting its power consumption, and a method to accomplish the same. The method generally includes monitoring the temperature of the mass storage device and reducing power consumption when the temperature exceeds a certain threshold.

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