Method and system for providing hybrid-shutdown and fast startup processes
US8914653B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 5, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D10/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and corresponding method are disclosed to provide hybrid-shutdown and fast startup processes. The system allows a computer to quickly return to its last state before power-off instead of going through the hardware enumeration and configuration of a normal full system boot. The system enables fast system startup regardless of the number of pre-loaded software as long as there is no hardware configuration change since the previous power-off. Therefore, PC manufacturers can freely add value-add software without compromising the boot time. The system is integrated into the computer's power-off path, thus delivering a true power-off state and the lowest power consumption level.
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