Power management system
US7254724B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 27, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/50
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
According to one embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a power management system for use in a computer system having a memory system incorporating a non-volatile memory and a controller which presents the logical characteristics of a disc storage device to a host, the power management system comprising means for monitoring the operational activity levels within at least some of the components of the controller and arranged, in response to the monitored levels, to vary the power consumed by selected components of the controller.
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