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G06F 1/32 (2006.01) G06F 1/26 (2006.01) G06F 9/44 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 2644598
Embodiments of the present invention are directed at minimizing power consumption of a computer while permitting the execution of meaningful tasks by programs installed on the computer. In accordance with one embodiment, a method that implements power conserving measures based on the amount of capacity that is available from a power source is provided. More specifically, the method includes identifying the current amount of power that is available from a power source. Then a determination is made regarding whether the current amount of power available is associated with a reduced performance state. If the current amount of power is associated with a reduced performance state, the method changes the configuration of the power consuming devices to place the computer in the reduced performance state.
Les modes de réalisation de l'invention permettent de réduire au minimum la consommation d'un ordinateur tout en permettant l'exécution de tâches utiles par des programmes installés sur l'ordinateur. Selon l'un des modes de réalisation, un procédé met en oeuvre des mesures de conservation d'énergie sur la base du volume de la capacité disponible d'un bloc d'alimentation. Plus spécifiquement, le procédé consiste à: identifier le niveau actuel d'énergie disponible d'un bloc d'alimentation; déterminer si le niveau actuel d'énergie disponible est associé à un état de rendement réduit; si le niveau actuel d'énergie est associé à un état de rendement réduit, modifier la configuration des dispositifs consommateurs d'énergie pour basculer l'ordinateur dans l'état de rendement réduit.
Microsoft Corporation
Smart & Biggar
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