Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support – Computer power control
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-19
2006-09-19
Browne, Lynne H. (Department: 2116)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support
Computer power control
C713S322000, C713S323000, C713S340000, C712S029000, C712S029000, C700S032000, C700S034000, C700S035000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07111178
ABSTRACT:
A method for adjusting the voltage and frequency to minimize power dissipation in a processor. The method of one embodiment comprises determining a power consumption value. The power consumption value is evaluated to obtain a new operating point. The new operating point is compared with a present operating point. A frequency setting and a voltage setting are adjusted to correspond to the new operating point if the new operating point is different from the present operating point.
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Ayers David J.
Burns James S.
Rusu Stefan
Browne Lynne H.
Intel Corporation
Patel Nitin C.
Shah Ami P.
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