Computer system with physical presence detector to optimize computer task scheduling
First Claim
1. A computer-implemented method for optimizing background task scheduling, comprising:
- monitoring for the physical presence of a user associated with the computer; and
scheduling and executing at least one background task when the monitoring indicates that the user is not present.
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Abstract
A computer system and method are presented that allow a computer system to optimize background task scheduling. The method involves monitoring for the physical presence of a user associated with the computer. When the monitoring indicates that the user is absent, a background task is scheduled and executed. A computer task scheduling system is also provided for optimizing computer usage through proper scheduling of computer tasks. This computer system includes a computer having a memory. In addition, a physical presence detector is included that monitors for the physical presence of a user of the computer. This detector is in communication with the computer and informs the computer when the user is present and absent.
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21 Claims
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1. A computer-implemented method for optimizing background task scheduling, comprising:
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monitoring for the physical presence of a user associated with the computer; and
scheduling and executing at least one background task when the monitoring indicates that the user is not present. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A computer-implemented method for optimizing computer task scheduling, comprising:
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monitoring for the physical presence of a user associated with the computer; and
scheduling and executing at least one computer task when the monitoring indicates that the user is not present. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A computer-readable medium containing instructions for optimizing computer task scheduling, the instructions comprising:
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monitoring for the physical presence of a user associated with the computer; and
scheduling and executing at least one computer task when the monitoring indicates that the user is not present. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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17. A computer task scheduling system for optimizing computer usage through proper scheduling of computer tasks, comprising:
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a computer having a memory; and
a physical presence detector that monitors for the physical presence of a user of the computer, the detector in communication with the computer to inform the computer when the user is present and absent. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21)
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