Method and apparatus for providing multiple power and...

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2006-06-27

2006-06-27

Wong, K. (Department: 2651)

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Automatic control of a recorder mechanism

Controlling the record

Reexamination Certificate

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07068456

ABSTRACT:
A method and device for controlling power consumption in a computer having a storage device including a motor and a storage medium is disclosed. The method comprises supplying a first power level to the motor of the storage device to spin the storage medium at a first rotational velocity, detecting a first predetermined condition and responsive to the detection of the first predetermined condition, supplying a second power level to the motor of the storage device to spin the storage medium at a second rotational velocity. A number of user defined preferences and system conditions in the computer may be taken into account in determining the second power level to the storage medium.

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