Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support – Computer power control
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-19
2006-09-19
Sparks, Donald (Department: 2187)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support
Computer power control
C713S320000, C320S130000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07111179
ABSTRACT:
An electronic device (e.g., computer system, etc.) employing dynamic power management of the present invention adjusts power consumption in accordance with an analysis of parameters and events occurring over one or more time-periods. Preferably, the electronic device monitors microprocessor, operating system, peripheral and/or device-level events and adjusts run-time parameters, such as microprocessor clock frequency and voltage, to reduce power consumption with minimal perceived degradation in performance.
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Donskoy Boris
Girson Andrew
Tennies Nathan
In-Hand Electronics, Inc.
Sparks Donald
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