Device and method for efficient transitioning to and from reduced power state
US12111716B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 21, 2023 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D10/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A processing device and method for efficient transitioning to and from a reduced power state is provided. The processing device comprises a plurality of components having assigned registers used to store data to execute a program and a power management controller, in communication with the plurality of components. The power management controller receives an indication that the plurality of components are idle, executes a process to enter a component into a reduced power state in response to receiving an acknowledgement from the component of a request from the power management controller to remove power to the component, and executes a process to exit the component from the reduced power state in response to the component being active.
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