System and method for reducing power consumption in a device
US7743267B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 8, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 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 and process enable a device to adjust the duration of various power modes based on usage of the device. The process includes operating a device at a fully operational power level, counting a first wait time, modifying a first wait time modifier in response to detection of image generating device use prior to expiration of the first wait time, and reducing power consumption from the fully operational level to a low power level in response to expiration of the first wait time.
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