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Method and apparatus for memory power reduction

US9189050B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 19, 2011
Grant dateNov 17, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2033

Classification

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

Abstract

A method and system for reducing memory power usage are disclosed. The method and system comprise receiving at least one low-priority command and delaying execution of the at least one low-priority command until a predetermined event occurs, wherein the memory remains in a low-power mode until the predetermined event occurs.

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