Methods, devices, and mediums associated with controlling a power mode
US8850251B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 19, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/50
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An application may receive a request to control a power mode. The power mode may be controlled based on the request and the operational status of the application. In one example, the power mode may be disabled until termination of the application. In another example, the power mode may be disabled for a specified amount of time or according to operational status of multiple applications and/or electronic pages. In yet another example, the power mode may be controlled according to an operating system power management configuration.
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