Patent ID: 8583945
Filing Date: 2013-11-12
Classification: G06F,Y02D

Abstract:
1. A computer comprising: an operating system including a kernel and a task scheduler, wherein the task scheduler is configured to schedule execution of one or more processes on the computer, wherein the operating system is coupled to a global power manager, and wherein the global power manager is coupled to one or more computer nodes; a power estimator coupled to the task scheduler, and configured to estimate a required power based on quantity or type of processes scheduled for execution; and a variable load power supply including a local power manager configured to receive a request for the estimated required power, wherein the global power manager is configured to move one or more processes from the computer to the one or more computer nodes and to reduce the required power for the computer, and wherein the local power manager is configured to enable the variable load power supply to provide sufficient power to satisfy the request for the estimated required power.