Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support – Computer power control – Power conservation
Reexamination Certificate
2005-01-18
2005-01-18
Browne, Lynne H. (Department: 2116)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support
Computer power control
Power conservation
C713S320000, C713S323000, C713S501000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06845457
ABSTRACT:
A method is provided for controlling transitions between a first and second clock frequency signal in first and second components electrically coupled together and in communication with one another. The method comprises asserting a freeze signal to cause communications between the first and second components to cease. A freeze acknowledge signal is then received from the first and second components, indicating that communications therebetween have ceased. A change signal is delivered to the first and second components to cause the components to switch between the first and second clock frequency signals.
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Baldwin William M.
Cekleov Michel
Mirov Russell N.
Young Mark
Browne Lynne H.
Du Thuan
Kivlin B. Noäl
Meyertons Hood Kivlin Kowert & Goetzel P.C.
Sun Microsystems Inc.
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