Method and apparatus for managing power in an electronic device
US6594771B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 13, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/26
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of managing power in an electronic device having at least one connectable component includes determining a total power requirement for the at least one connectable component. The available power level for a power supply connected to the electronic device is determined. The total power requirement is compared with the available power level. The at least one connectable component may draw power from the power supply if the total power requirement is not greater than the available power level.
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