×

Multi-processor mobile computer system having one processor integrated with a chipset

  • US 6,501,999 B1
  • Filed: 12/22/1999
  • Issued: 12/31/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/22/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
First Claim
Patent Images

1. A computer system, comprising:

  • a first processor, operating at a first clock frequency and a first level of power consumption;

    a second processor of a second clock frequency and a second level of power consumption, said second clock frequency and second level being respectively less than said first clock frequency and said first level of power consumption; and

    an interface circuit, coupled to control said first and second processors to select one processor to operate at a particular time, wherein electric power to said first-processor is turned off when said second processor is selected to operate.

View all claims
  • 1 Assignment
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×