Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture to reduce computing device power consumption are disclosed. Examples determine an idle period based on hardware residency of the computing device, and set a timer to wake up a central processing unit (CPU) from a low power idle state after the idle period, the CPU to exit the low power idle state in response to expiration of the idle period.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture to reduce computing device power consumption are disclosed. Examples determine an idle period based on hardware residency of the computing device, and set a timer to wake up a central processing unit (CPU) from a low power idle state after the idle period, the CPU to exit the low power idle state in response to expiration of the idle period.

Abstract: Various embodiments are generally directed to an apparatus, method and other techniques for initiating a transition into a lower power state, determining that a device process prevents a platform processing device from completing the transition to the lower power state and interrupting a processing component from an intermediate power state in order to process the process prior to execution of a defined event.

Abstract: Various embodiments are generally directed to an apparatus, method and other techniques for initiating a transition into a lower power state, determining that a device process prevents a platform processing device from completing the transition to the lower power state and interrupting a processing component from an intermediate power state in order to process the process prior to execution of a defined event.

Abstract: Various embodiments are generally directed to an apparatus, method and other techniques for initiating a transition into a lower power state, determining that a device process prevents a platform processing device from completing the transition to the lower power state and interrupting a processing component from an intermediate power state in order to process the process prior to execution of a defined event.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention can receive a data point defining an ambient light level associated with a display and a corresponding brightness adjustment of the display with respect to a reference brightness. The embodiments can then define a brightness response model for the display based on the data point and at least one additional data point.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention can receive a data point defining an ambient light level associated with a display and a corresponding brightness adjustment of the display with respect to a reference brightness. The embodiments can then define a brightness response model for the display based on the data point and at least one additional data point.

Abstract: A method and device for controlling power consumption in a computer having a storage device including a motor and a storage medium is disclosed. The method comprises supplying a first power level to the motor of the storage device to spin the storage medium at a first rotational velocity, detecting a first predetermined condition and responsive to the detection of the first predetermined condition, supplying a second power level to the motor of the storage device to spin the storage medium at a second rotational velocity. A number of user defined preferences and system conditions in the computer may be taken into account in determining the second power level to the storage medium.

Abstract: A method and device for controlling power consumption in a computer having a storage device including a motor and a storage medium is disclosed. The method comprises supplying a first power level to the motor of the storage device to spin the storage medium at a first rotational velocity, detecting a first predetermined condition and responsive to the detection of the first predetermined condition, supplying a second power level to the motor of the storage device to spin the storage medium at a second rotational velocity. A number of user defined preferences and system conditions in the computer may be taken into account in determining the second power level to the storage medium.