Methods and apparatus for managing and controlling power consumption and heat generation in computer systems
US9459919B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 24, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 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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