Portable computer with BIOS-independent power management

A personal computer which a microcontroller, separate from the main processor, is used for power-management functions. Under certain conditions, this power-management microcontroller can take control of the system bus. This provide BIOS-independent power management, and permits sophisticated power m...

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Main Author STEWART; GREGORY N
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 25.04.1995
Edition6
Subjects
CALCULATING
COMPUTING
COUNTING
ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
PHYSICS
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Summary:A personal computer which a microcontroller, separate from the main processor, is used for power-management functions. Under certain conditions, this power-management microcontroller can take control of the system bus. This provide BIOS-independent power management, and permits sophisticated power management to be performed without placing any burden or constraints on the user's choice of operating system or application software.
Bibliography:Application Number: US19910655889