Abstract:
A weight control software system and method may provide an interactive software environment to a user via a network to enhance the ability of users to follow a weight control program. The weight control software system may generate meal plans that are automatically updated based on an updated weight of the user following the weight control program. A variety of tools may be integrated into the weight control software system and be interoperable to utilize information entered by the user or generated by the system in controlling body weight of the user. Such tools may include a recipe builder which may allow users to exchange recipes.
Abstract:
A weight control software system and method may provide an interactive software environment to a user via a network to enhance the ability of users to follow a weight control program. The weight control software system may generate meal plans that are automatically updated based on an updated weight of the user following the weight control program. A variety of tools may be integrated into the weight control software system and be interoperable to utilize information entered by the user or generated by the system in controlling body weight of the user. The system includes a foods and activities database which may allow the user to create a favorites list.
Abstract:
A processor may include a processor core and at least one peripheral device. A selecting circuit may be used for determining an operational state of the processor and for outputting a selection signal based on the evaluation. A high-speed control circuit may be used for controlling high-speed operations of at least one of the processor core and the peripheral device in response to the selection signal, and a low-speed and low-power control circuit may be used for controlling low-speed and low-power operations of at least one of the processor core and the peripheral device in response to the selection signal.
Abstract:
Provided is an information processing apparatus that performs a desired process by a user while preserving a low consumption power state. The information processing apparatus comprises an electric power button for starting operation of an operating system when receiving an input from the user, a controller part for receiving an input to a switch other than the electric power button in an operation termination state in which the operation of the operating system is terminated, an execution part for executing a predetermined processing while preserving the operation termination state when the input to the switch is accepted by the controller part in the operation termination state.
Abstract:
A PVR portion recording image data in an HDD is controlled by a sub-microcomputer. When power supply is started, the sub-microcomputer determines whether a flag is remained to be set or not, i.e., if the flag can not be reset due to an interruption of previous power supply during a recording operation. As a result, if the power failure during the image recording is detected, it notifies a recovery instruction to PVR portion. When PVR portion accepts the notice, it retrieves the image file from HDD that has been interrupted while being recorded, and closes the retrieved file to set it as an effective file. Additionally, it also determines image recording scheduling information, and if the image recording scheduling period is remained, the image recording operation is continued according to the scheduling information.
Abstract:
A BIOS saves, when a system is changed to a suspended state, contents of a VRAM included in a display controller in a VRAM save area reserved on a system memory, and then cuts off power supply to sections of the system, including the display controller, while maintaining power supply to the system memory. In the meantime, at the time of resume, the BIOS resumes the power supply to sections of the system, including the display controller, and then restores the contents saved in the VRAM save area of the system memory to the VRAM.
Abstract:
An information handling system comprising a processor, a battery to provide power to the information handling system, an AC adapter input port coupled to the battery configured to receive an AC adapter, and a battery charger coupled to the battery and the AC adapter input port configured to identify a characteristic of the AC adapter and adjust a battery charge current based upon the characteristic. The battery charger comprises an adapter identification subsystem coupled to the AC adapter input port configured to identify the characteristic and provide an adjustment current, and an adjustable charger coupled to the adapter identification subsystem and the battery, configured to set the battery charging current based upon the adjustment current. The AC adapter identification subsystem comprises an adapter identification circuit coupled to the AC adapter input port configured to identify the characteristic, and a microcontroller configured to provide the adjustment current to the adjustable charger.
Abstract:
The invention is directed to a system and related method of allocating power in a rack mounted computer system where the individual servers are powered from a central power supply system. The structure includes a series of serial communication pathways coupling the servers and the individual power supplies in the power supply system. A series of chassis communication modules communicates with servers in its respective chassis, and relays messages to and from a power supply communication module, which is responsible for granting or denying permission for individual servers to allocate power. The disclosed system also envisions intelligent de-allocation of power, for example in the event of a failure of individual components of the central power supply system.
Abstract:
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.
Abstract:
Techniques are disclosed for providing system manageability for computing systems operating under OS-absent conditions. In particular, techniques are disclosed for providing fully functional system management capabilities even when the primary power source for the computing system is disabled. One aspect of the invention relates to a power supply control that facilitates the realization of low power consumption integrated circuit systems. Another aspect of the invention relates to providing fully functional ASF support when operating on auxiliary power. In one embodiment, this is implemented in a local bus adapter/controller that integrates network communication, management, and support features.