Processor having real-time power conservation
US9021283B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 24, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D10/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus having a processing unit and a monitor for monitoring activity associated with said processing unit. The monitor enables selective lowering of the frequency of clock signals, or stopping and starting of clock signals, being received by said processing unit in response to a changing level of activity associated with said processing unit.
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