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System and method for approximating ambient temperature

US8311764B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 17, 2009
Grant dateNov 13, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 16, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01K7/427
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and computer program product for determining an internal temperature of a computing device, a power consumption factor for the computing device, and an airflow factor for the computing device. An approximated ambient air temperature is generated based upon the internal temperature, power consumption factor, and the airflow factor.

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