Controlling processor usage on a computing device
US8869154B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 29, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2032 |
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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 controlling processor usage on a computing device is described. The method includes identifying targeted processes and obtaining a total processor usage for a processor on the computing device. The method also includes determining an amount of time to suspend threads within the targeted processes and suspending the threads for the determined amount of time.
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