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System and method for controlling central processing unit power with reduced frequency oscillations

US9128705B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 11, 2010
Grant dateSep 8, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 6, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D10/00
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of dynamically controlling power within a central processing unit is disclosed and may include entering an idle state, reviewing a previous busy cycle immediately prior to the idle state, and based on the previous busy cycle determining a CPU frequency for a next busy cycle.

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