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Power source dependent program execution

  • US 7,716,500 B2
  • Filed: 08/31/2006
  • Issued: 05/11/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/31/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of operating an electronic device having a processor powered by a power source, comprising:

  • providing a plurality of program portions individually executable by said processor for performing the same computing function, each one of said plurality of program portions coded to cause said processor to exhibit a different instantaneous power consumption profile while performing said computing function and wherein there is no noticeable difference to a user in the functionality, performance or output of each of the plurality of program portions;

    selecting, based on at least one characteristic of said power source, a particular one of said plurality of program portions from said plurality of program portions; and

    executing said particular one of said plurality of program portions on said processor to perform said computing function.

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