Patent ID: 6856921
Filing Date: 2005-02-15
Classification: G06F,H01L

Abstract:
1. A method for selectively optimizing operation of a portable cooling apparatus operably connected with a personal computer having a corresponding conductive connection in thermal contact with a heat-generating source within an ambient environment of the computer, comprising the steps of: (a) determining power operational mode of processor in relation to power source, available power from the power source and planned operational speed of a processor of the personal computer --,-- (b) calculating apparatus power required for dissipating heat energy theoretically generated by the heat-generating source at the planned operational processor speed, (c) determining to provide power to apparatus when available power is greater than apparatus power required, or adjust planned operational speed of processor to operate within determined power characteristics and providing power accordingly thereafter, (d) measuring actual junction temperature of the processor and comparing actual temperature with that theoretically determined in step (b), and (e) adjusting the power to the apparatus in response to step (d) in relation to the determined power characteristics.