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Methods and apparatus for managing and controlling power consumption and heat generation in computer systems

US9459919B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 2014
Grant dateOct 4, 2016
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Expiry dateNov 4, 2034

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

Abstract

Methods and systems of operating a computer system including a processor are disclosed. In one aspect, a method includes providing a discretized operating system for controlling applications executed by the computer system, and replacing an idle task of the discretized operating system with a substitute idle task that causes the processor to enter a dormant mode, a priority level of the substitute idle task being the same as a priority level of the idle task.

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