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System and method for dynamically adjusting power caps for electronic components based on power consumption

US7539881B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 15, 2006
Grant dateMay 26, 2009
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Expiry dateAug 8, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/3203
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system has a plurality of electronic components that are powered by a power source, and each of the components is associated with a respective power cap. The system further has logic configured to monitor power consumption of the electronic components over a duration and dynamically adjust at least one power cap associated with at least one of the electronic components based on the monitored power consumption.

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