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Activity monitor for computer system power management

US5799198A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 2, 1995
Grant dateAug 25, 1998
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Expiry dateJun 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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