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Method for controlling power consumption associated with a processor

US7392416B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 6, 2005
Grant dateJun 24, 2008
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Expiry dateMay 6, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D10/00
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for controlling power consumption associated with a processor in which, depending on the respective embodiment, a relative amount of idle time, activity time, or idle time and activity time associated with the processor are measured or detected, results of the measuring being used by the processor for controlling a clock speed.

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