Portable computer with low power audio CD-player

Details Portable computer with low power audio CD-player Portable computer with low power audio CD-player

1996-08-20

1998-11-17

Sheikh, Ayaz R.

G06F 132

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058389830

ABSTRACT:
A system and method to reduce power consumption in a portable computer system while allowing the CDROM drive to continue playing audio CDs. When the system enters a suspend mode, the status of the CDROM drive is checked, and if it is playing an audio CD, it remains powered, otherwise power to the CDROM drive is also suspended. The system recognizes when the audio CD is finished playing and then places the CDROM drive into the suspend mode.

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