Performance control apparatus

Data processing: presentation processing of document – operator i – Operator interface – On-screen workspace or object

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C715S966000, C715S965000, C713S322000, C713S100000, C713S600000, C345S184000

Reexamination Certificate

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07434171

ABSTRACT:
A variety of performance control mechanisms are disclosed, allowing a user of a processor-based system to adjust performance criteria such as processing speed and fan speed. A performance control apparatus includes one or more user-accessible knobs and a display. The knob(s) enable the user to select from a variety of processor and fan speed settings. Other performance-related criteria may also be controlled using the knobs. The display communicates the effect of a change in performance criteria in a manner useful to the user. A performance control application program enables the user to independently pre-select performance criteria for each application program or group of application programs. A performance control icon provides the ability to select performance criteria from within an application program.

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