Method and apparatus for reducing power consumption
US6608476B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 26, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D10/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method is provided for operating an electronic device by monitoring operating characteristics of the electronic device, and determining from the monitored operating characteristics to operate at least a portion of components within the electronic device in a first, second, or third mode of operation. The first, second, and third modes of operation consume power at first, second, and third different rates. At least a portion of the components are instructed to switch between the first, second, and third modes.
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