Speculative system start-up to improve initial end-user interaction responsiveness
US9753519B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 14, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D10/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems may include a human interface device (HID) and logic to place the HID in a blocked state in response to a request to power off the system. The logic can also use a speculative start-up heuristic to establish one or more subsequent operating states for the system while the HID is in the blocked state, wherein the background automatic state transitions may maximize battery life when a user is not present. In addition, the HID may be removed from the blocked state in response to a request to power on the system. Accordingly, the speculative start-up heuristic can make system “ready-to-use” before the user actually interacts with any inputs (e.g. power button, or touch screen) of the system.
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