Computer system and power management method thereof
US9304564B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 11, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer system and a power management method thereof are disclosed. The computer system comprises a smart charger and an embedded controller (EC). The smart charger has a voltage turbo boost (VTB) function. The EC enables or disables the VTB function to protect a battery from damage according to a current remaining capacity and a battery decline ratio of the battery.
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