Method and apparatus for adjusting the voltage and frequency...

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2006-09-19

2008-12-09

Patel, Nitin C (Department: 2116)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Computer power control

C713S320000, C713S322000

Reexamination Certificate

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07464276

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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