Method and apparatus for preventing overloads of power distribution networks
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1. A method of controlling operation of a computer comprising:
- receiving a power control input signal within the computer;
determining a predetermined percentage of maximum power from the input signal; and
controlling the computer to operate at substantially the predetermined percentage of maximum power by controlling at least one processor in the computer to perform an additional task adapted to cause the computer to operate at the predetermined percentage of maximum power.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for monitoring power in power distribution systems are provided. In one aspect, a system for monitoring power includes a power monitoring device that measures a value of at least one characteristic of power provided to a branch of a power distribution system. The power monitoring device includes an output that provides the value measured. The system further includes a controller having an input to receive the value measured and an output that couples to a first device powered by the branch to send a maximum power signal to the first device to command the first device to operate at a percentage of maximum power.
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1. A method of controlling operation of a computer comprising:
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receiving a power control input signal within the computer; determining a predetermined percentage of maximum power from the input signal; and controlling the computer to operate at substantially the predetermined percentage of maximum power by controlling at least one processor in the computer to perform an additional task adapted to cause the computer to operate at the predetermined percentage of maximum power. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A computer system comprising:
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an input to receive a power control input signal; and a control module configured to; determine a predetermined percentage of maximum power from the power control input signal; and control the computer system to operate at substantially the predetermined percentage of maximum power, wherein control the computer system includes controlling at least one processor in the computer system to perform an additional task adapted to cause the computer system to operate at the predetermined percentage of maximum power. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method for monitoring and controlling a power distribution system for providing power to a plurality of computer devices, the method comprising:
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controlling a first computer device to operate at a first controlled power level; detecting a first value of power provided to the first computer device; controlling a second computer device to operate at a second controlled power level; detecting a second value of power provided to the second computer device; and based on the first value and the second value, controlling at least one of the first computer device and the second computer device to operate at a third controlled power level. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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