公开(公告)号：US06457134B1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-24

申请号：US09296017

申请日：1999-04-21

申请人： Steven C. Lemke ,  Scott R. Johnson ,  Eric M. Lunsford ,  Nicholas Twyman ,  Ronald Marianetti, II ,  Neal A. Osborn

发明人： Steven C. Lemke ,  Scott R. Johnson ,  Eric M. Lunsford ,  Nicholas Twyman ,  Ronald Marianetti, II ,  Neal A. Osborn

IPC分类号： G06F132

CPC分类号： G06F1/3209 ,  G06F1/3203

摘要： Embodiments of the invention provide for operating a handheld computer with multiple time-out periods in a manner that is more efficient and effective for conserving power than previous systems. In an embodiment, the handheld computer implements one or more additional time-out periods by identifying an occurrence of an event that requires the handheld computer to be in the high power state to perform a specific function. An event may include a function such as sounding an alarm, although other events are also encompassed by embodiments of this invention. When an event is identified, the power state of the handheld computer prior to identifying the event is recalled. The handheld computer then implements a time-out period based on its previous power state. In one embodiment, if the handheld computer was in a low-power state prior to the event occurring, the time-out period is shortened.

摘要翻译： 本发明的实施例提供了一种具有多个超时周期的手持式计算机，其方式对于节省功率比先前的系统更有效和有效。 在一个实施例中，手持式计算机通过识别需要手持计算机处于高功率状态以执行特定功能的事件的发生来实现一个或多个附加的超时周期。 事件可以包括诸如发出警报的功能，尽管本发明的实施例也包括其他事件。 当事件被识别时，在识别事件之前，手持式计算机的电源状态被调用。 然后，手持式计算机基于其先前的电源状态实现超时期。 在一个实施例中，如果手持式计算机在事件发生之前处于低功率状态，则超时周期被缩短。

公开(公告)号：US06523124B1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-18

申请号：US09298113

申请日：1999-04-23

申请人： Eric M. Lunsford ,  Steven C. Lemke ,  Neal A. Osborn ,  Francis J. Canova, Jr. ,  Scott R. Johnson

发明人： Eric M. Lunsford ,  Steven C. Lemke ,  Neal A. Osborn ,  Francis J. Canova, Jr. ,  Scott R. Johnson

IPC分类号： G06F132

CPC分类号： G06F1/1613 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/3215 ,  G06F1/325 ,  G06F1/329 ,  G06F2200/1632 ,  Y02D10/24 ,  Y02D50/20

摘要： Embodiments of this invention provide for a portable computer that determines whether an accessory device is actively connected to it. In one embodiment, the portable computer may include a signal line accessible through an output of the portable computing device. The signal line may be connected to a communication device such as a communication cradle. The portable computer may detect a signal on the signal line to determine whether the communication device is actively connected to the portable computer. If the communication device is actively connected, the portable computer suspends implementation of a time-out feature that would otherwise reduce power consumption of the portable computer.

公开(公告)号：US06665803B2

公开(公告)日：2003-12-16

申请号：US10287990

申请日：2002-11-04

申请人： Eric M. Lunsford ,  Steven C. Lemke ,  Neal A. Osborn ,  Francis J. Canova, Jr. ,  Scott R. Johnson

发明人： Eric M. Lunsford ,  Steven C. Lemke ,  Neal A. Osborn ,  Francis J. Canova, Jr. ,  Scott R. Johnson

IPC分类号： G06F132

CPC分类号： G06F1/1613 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/3215 ,  G06F1/325 ,  G06F1/329 ,  G06F2200/1632 ,  Y02D10/24 ,  Y02D50/20

摘要： Embodiments of this invention provide for a portable computer that determines whether an accessory device is actively connected to it. In one embodiment, the portable computer may include a signal line accessible through an output of the portable computing device. The signal line may be connected to a communication device such as a communication cradle. The portable computer may detect a signal on the signal line to determine whether the communication device is actively connected to the portable computer. If the communication device is actively connected, the portable computer suspends implementation of a time-out feature that would otherwise reduce power consumption of the portable computer.

摘要翻译： 本发明的实施例提供了一种便携式计算机，其确定附件设备是否被主动地连接到它。 在一个实施例中，便携式计算机可以包括可通过便携式计算设备的输出访问的信号线。 信号线可以连接到诸如通信支架的通信设备。 便携式计算机可以检测信号线上的信号，以确定通信设备是否主动地连接到便携式计算机。 如果通信设备被主动连接，则便携式计算机暂停执行否则会降低便携式计算机的功耗的超时功能。

公开(公告)号：US07296107B2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-13

申请号：US10696153

申请日：2003-10-28

申请人： Eric M. Lunsford ,  Steven C. Lemke ,  Neal A. Osborn ,  Francis J. Canova, Jr. ,  Scott R. Johnson

发明人： Eric M. Lunsford ,  Steven C. Lemke ,  Neal A. Osborn ,  Francis J. Canova, Jr. ,  Scott R. Johnson

IPC分类号： G06F13/00

CPC分类号： G06F1/1613 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/3215 ,  G06F1/325 ,  G06F1/329 ,  G06F2200/1632 ,  Y02D10/24 ,  Y02D50/20

摘要： Embodiments of this invention provide for a portable computer that determines whether an accessory device is actively connected to it. In one embodiment, the portable computer may include a signal line accessible through an output of the portable computing device. The signal line may be connected to a communication device such as a communication cradle. The portable computer may detect a signal on the signal line to determine whether the communication device is actively connected to the portable computer. If the communication device is actively connected, the portable computer suspends implementation of a time-out feature that would otherwise reduce power consumption of the portable computer.

摘要翻译： 本发明的实施例提供了一种便携式计算机，其确定附件设备是否被主动地连接到它。 在一个实施例中，便携式计算机可以包括可通过便携式计算设备的输出访问的信号线。 信号线可以连接到诸如通信支架的通信设备。 便携式计算机可以检测信号线上的信号，以确定通信设备是否主动地连接到便携式计算机。 如果通信设备被主动连接，则便携式计算机暂停执行否则会降低便携式计算机的功耗的超时功能。

公开(公告)号：USRE40236E1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-08

申请号：US11140526

申请日：2005-05-27

申请人： Scott R. Johnson ,  Francis J. Canova ,  Eric M. Lunsford ,  Nicholas Twyman ,  Neal A. Osborne

发明人： Scott R. Johnson ,  Francis J. Canova ,  Eric M. Lunsford ,  Nicholas Twyman ,  Neal A. Osborne

IPC分类号： G06F1/28

摘要： Methods and apparatus are provided for reserving power in a handheld computer by inducing a sleep mode when the energy supply of the handheld computer reaches a predetermined low level. A software is provided which operates a sleep mode when a device of the handheld computer detects a predetermined low battery voltage. A processor operates the software to place the handheld computer in a low energy-consuming shutdown state in which an interrupt controller operates to mask those interrupt signals thus providing an user with the impression that the device has entered an unresponsive sleep mode. In maintaining the sleep mode, the processor operates such that all input signals that request the handheld computer to power up remain active but so long as the battery voltage remains below a predetermined voltage the interrupt signals to power up selected applications and devices are masked. A method for returning the handheld computer to its normal operational mode once the energy supply has been replenished, is also provided.

摘要翻译： 提供方法和装置，用于通过在手持计算机的能量供应达到预定的低水平时诱导睡眠模式在手持式计算机中预留电能。 提供了当手持式计算机的设备检测到预定的低电池电压时操作睡眠模式的软件。 处理器操作软件以将手持式计算机置于低能耗关闭状态，其中中断控制器操作以屏蔽这些中断信号，从而为用户提供设备进入无响应睡眠模式的印象。 在维持睡眠模式时，处理器操作使得请求手持式计算机上电的所有输入信号保持有效，但是只要电池电压保持低于预定电压，则中断信号加电所选择的应用和设备被屏蔽。 还提供了一旦补充能量供应就将手持计算机返回到其正常操作模式的方法。

公开(公告)号：US06571343B1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-27

申请号：US09505446

申请日：2000-02-16

申请人： Scott R. Johnson ,  Francis J. Canova ,  Eric M. Lunsford ,  Nicholas Twyman ,  Neal A. Osborne

发明人： Scott R. Johnson ,  Francis J. Canova ,  Eric M. Lunsford ,  Nicholas Twyman ,  Neal A. Osborne

IPC分类号： G06F128

CPC分类号： G06F1/28

摘要： Methods and apparatus are provided for reserving power in a handheld computer by inducing a sleep mode when the energy supply of the handheld computer reaches a predetermined low level. A software is provided which operates a sleep mode when a device of the handheld computer detects a predetermined low battery voltage. A processor operates the software to place the handheld computer in a low energy-consuming shutdown state in which an interrupt controller operates to mask those interrupt signals thus providing an user with the impression that the device has entered an unresponsive sleep mode. In maintaining the sleep mode, the processor operates such that all input signals that request the handheld computer to power up remain active but so long as the battery voltage remains below a predetermined voltage the interrupt signals to power up selected applications and devices are masked. A method for returning the handheld computer to its normal operational mode once the energy supply has been replenished, is also provided.

摘要翻译： 提供方法和装置，用于通过在手持计算机的能量供应达到预定的低水平时诱导睡眠模式在手持式计算机中预留电能。 提供了当手持式计算机的设备检测到预定的低电池电压时操作睡眠模式的软件。 处理器操作软件以将手持式计算机置于低能耗关闭状态，其中中断控制器操作以屏蔽这些中断信号，从而为用户提供设备进入无响应睡眠模式的印象。 在维持睡眠模式时，处理器操作使得请求手持式计算机上电的所有输入信号保持有效，但是只要电池电压保持低于预定电压，则中断信号加电所选择的应用和设备被屏蔽。 还提供了一旦补充能量供应就将手持计算机返回到其正常操作模式的方法。