Activity monitor for computer system power management
US5799198A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 2, 1995 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/50
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A power conservation system for use in a computer system. The power system has an activity monitor and a plurality of power modes of operation. The activity monitor detects the activity level of the computer system through hardware and/or software. By controlling the power mode of operation in response to the activity of the computer system, the power consumption of the computer system can be controlled.
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