Power source dependent program execution
US7716500B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 31, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 11, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/3203
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electronic device having a processor powered by a power source may be operated by providing a plurality of program portions individually executable by the processor for performing the same computing function. Each program portion causes the processor to exhibit a different instantaneous power consumption profile while performing the computing function. A particular program portion is selected based on at least one characteristic of the power source and executed on the processor to perform the computing function.
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