Power conservation method for a portable computer with LCD displ

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1996-07-23

1999-11-23

Sheikh, Ayaz R.

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Computer power control

713320, 713322, 713340, 345509, 707526, G06F 100

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059918837

ABSTRACT:
A system and process for power conservation in a portable computer system. When the application or hardware in use allows for reduced video performance, the refresh rate of the video graphics controller is reduced to a level which allows practical use of the display but consumes much less power than a normal mode.

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