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Thermal and power management for computer systems

US7937599B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 25, 2008
Grant dateMay 3, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 6, 2029

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

Abstract

Improved approaches to providing thermal and power management for a computing device are disclosed. These approaches facilitate intelligent control of a processor's clock frequency and/or a fan's speed so as to provide thermal and/or power management for the computing device.

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