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Prioritization-based power management protocol in a computer system

  • US 6,498,460 B1
  • Filed: 12/14/2001
  • Issued: 12/24/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/14/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A power management method for a computer system which includes a computer coupled to a battery subsystem, said battery subsystem including a charger and a rechargeable battery which can be used to power said computer, said method comprising:

  • (a) determining the power draw on a power adapter; and

    (b) throttling back said computer if said power draw exceeds a threshold.

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