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Computer cooling system with preferential cooling device selection

US7991515B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 4, 2008
Grant dateAug 2, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2029

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

Abstract

A method for cooling an electronic component includes: providing an electronic component and a cooling device to cool the electronic component; determining the heat generating ability of the electronic component; and driving operation of the cooling device to cool the electronic component based on the heat generating ability of the electronic component. An apparatus and/or an electronics cooling device are provided based on the method.

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