Power reduction method in an electronic counter
US7424377B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 4, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K21/403
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for operating an electronic counter with reduced power consumption has been developed. The electronic counter is divided into multiple segments that are ordered according to their numerical value. As the counter is updated, it becomes necessary to propagate data between the segments. If the supply energy of the counter meets or exceeds a set limit, the data is propagated to the next highest segment. However, if the supply energy of the counter falls below the set limit, the data to be propagated is stored in a propagation carry counter.
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