Power management system for computing platform
US7430673B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 30, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/50
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A power management system for a computing platform is described. In one embodiment, the power management system provides additional device states which the device controllers of the platform assume when the device controllers are operational but idle. These additional device states are states in which the device controller commits to certain types of inactivity. In another embodiment, the power management system provides additional platform modes which guarantee processor inactivity and/or deference of particular platform events while the mode is in effect.
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