Data structure for budgeting power for multiple devices
US7793120B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 19, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L41/344
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Aspects of the subject matter described herein relate to a data structure for budgeting power for multiple devices. In aspects, devices are allotted a power budget. The devices are each capable of operating at one or more power levels. A console queries the devices to obtain the power capabilities of the devices. The console stores the power capabilities in a data structure. The data structure together with the power budget may then be used to instruct each device to operate at a particular power level. The data structure includes fields for storing power levels for the devices as well as fields that associate the power levels with the devices. In addition, the data structure includes a group field that associates the devices with the power budget.
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