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Method and system for controlling an operation time of a computer

  • US 20090240861A1
  • Filed: 03/19/2008
  • Published: 09/24/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/19/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for controlling an operation time of a computer comprising the steps of:

  • starting to count an operation time period of the computer as the computer is powered on;

    comparing the operation time period with a predetermined operating-time limit;

    setting the computer into an interrupted operating state when the operation time period is equal to the predetermined operating-time limit, and starting to count an interrupted time period for a duration of the computer staying in the interrupted operating state;

    comparing the interrupted time period with a predetermined suspension time; and

    restoring the computer back to its normal operating state when the interrupted time period is equal to the predetermined suspension time, and initialing the operation time period of the computer.

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