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Computer system with improved entry into powersave and lock modes and method of use therefor

  • US 20030074590A1
  • Filed: 10/12/2001
  • Published: 04/17/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/12/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of controlling access to functionality of a computer system, comprising:

  • entering a powersave mode after a first predetermined activity timeout duration has elapsed during which no user activity is detected, the powersave mode reducing an amount of electrical power consumed by a component of the computer system; and

    entering a lock mode after a second predetermined activity timeout duration has elapsed during which no user activity is detected, following entry into the lock mode, the lock mode restricting use of the computer system until a specified security input is input into the computer system;

    wherein, following entry into the powersave mode but before the second predetermined activity timeout duration has elapsed, a user action other than the specified security input reactivates the computer system for use from the powersave mode.

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