Power consumption control method, power consumption control apparatus, computer program product, computer program distribution medium and communication device
US7609171B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 8, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/70
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a power consumption control apparatus configured to receive messages or commands which have an increasing effect on power consumption of a communication device; monitor the power consumption of the communication device; and control the power consumption of the communication device by applying at least one predetermined power consumption limit in such a way that if the monitored power consumption reaches the at least one power consumption limit or if actions according to the received messages or commands will make the power consumption reach the at least one power consumption limit, the actions according to the received messages or commands are postponed.
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