Task-oriented processing as an auxiliary to primary computing environments
US7275167B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 10, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/50
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computing system that incorporates an auxiliary processor to the main system processor. The auxiliary system utilizes a separate application runtime for processes and is capable of operating even when the primary system is in an off state. Methods for load-balancing are provided based on computing needs respective to power consumption requirements. Processes that are not computationally intensive are processed by a low-power, auxiliary processor. In addition, peripheral components accessible to the overall computing system are shared.
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