Patent ID: 8904220
Filing Date: 2014-12-02
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. One or more computer-readable storage media, not comprising a propagated data signal, containing instructions which, when executed by one or more processors disposed in an electronic device having a portable power supply, perform a method comprising the steps of: determining that an amount of remaining power available from the portable power supply falls below a first threshold level; and in response to the amount of remaining power falling below the first threshold level, indicating to a user that one or more predetermined applications residing on the electronic device should not be used in order to conserve power, said indication being provided for applications that are both active and inactive, wherein indicating to the user further comprises causing an icon presented on a display which opens each of the one or more predetermined applications to be modified in appearance to thereby indicate to the user that the one or more predetermined applications should not be used in order to conserve power, wherein said modification does not halt or prevent the execution of an application associated with the icon.