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2011-06-07

2011-06-07

Masinick, Michael D (Department: 2128)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

Specific application of temperature responsive control system

C713S300000, C713S320000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07957848

ABSTRACT:
A computer implemented method, data processing system, and processor are provided for managing a thermal management system. A determination is made as to whether a plurality of digital thermal sensors is faulty or functional. A power savings mode of at least one unit within the integrated circuit associated with the functional digital thermal sensor is monitored in response to at least one of the plurality of digital thermal sensors being functional. A functional digital thermal sensor is disabled in response to the at least one unit being in a power savings mode.

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