Delegating component power control
US10133341B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 6, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D10/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and a corresponding method of operating the apparatus are disclosed. A component of the apparatus is capable of operating in one of at least two power modes and component power control circuitry which is communicatively coupled to the component causes the component to operate in a selected power mode of those power modes. A system power controller controls operation of the component power control circuitry by setting a power mode lock condition therein. When the power mode lock condition is met the component power control circuitry cannot change the selected power mode of the component. Power control over the component is thus partially delegated from the system power controller to the component power control circuitry.
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