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Multi-processor restart stabilization system and method

US7132822B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 2006
Grant dateNov 7, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/30
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A supervisory system and method including a voltage detection circuit, a status signal interface, a memory, and a supervisory processor configured to predict a pending low power condition, to save status parameters, and to take actions to manage a plurality of processors receiving power from a power source susceptible to low voltage conditions, to stabilize the processors prior to and during a low voltage condition, and to restart the processors based on the status parameters.

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