Device power management method and apparatus
US7542091B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 11, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/3203
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A power management method and associated apparatus allows a device to make maximum use of its battery before replacement or recharging. After a battery failure, the device may be shut down properly and disabled until the battery is replaced or recharged. An exemplary embodiment is described in the context of a digital camera.
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