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Context-dependent operation of computer devices

  • US 7,231,198 B2
  • Filed: 03/28/2002
  • Issued: 06/12/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/28/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A portable computing device comprising a processor and an internal power source capable of powering all components of the portable computing device, the portable computing device also being adapted to be powered by an external power source, the portable computing device being capable of operating in a plurality of different operational contexts each with a set of device operation settings appropriate to that operational context, at least some of the different operational contexts being associated with performing device operation choices for the portable computing device, the processor being arranged(a) to determine a present operational context of the computing device defined by:

  • (i) whether the device is being powered by the internal or external power source, and(ii) at least one other operational factor not related to (i), and(b) to control the power consumed by the device in response to the determined present operational context.

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