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Apparatus, method, and system for dynamically selecting power down level

US7716506B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 14, 2006
Grant dateMay 11, 2010
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Expiry dateOct 6, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D10/00
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system has a plurality of different clients. Each client generates a report signal indicative of a current latency tolerance associated with a performance state. A controller dynamically determines a power down level having a minimum power consumption capable of supporting the system latency of the configuration state of the clients.

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