Power regulation system and method for a portable electronic device
US7260732B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 28, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/3203
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A power regulating system and method are provided for regulating power in a portable computing device. The portable computing device includes microprocessing and radio communication capabilities. The power regulating system utilizes a number of power states to regulate the device's internal power source voltage. The power regulating system operates to selectively control and regulate the device's internal power consumption based on the power state of the device, and thereby extends the useful life of the device by prolonging the battery life of the device.
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