Power throttling of collections of computing elements
US8001401B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 26, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/206
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for controlling power usage in a computer includes a plurality of computers communicating with a local control device, and a power source supplying power to the local control device and the computer. A plurality of sensors communicate with the computer for ascertaining power usage of the computer, and a system control device communicates with the computer for controlling power usage of the computer.
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