Meyertons, Hood, Kivlin, Kowert & Goetzel, P.C.
Controlling electrical device based on temperature and voltage
In an embodiment, a lifetime controller is configured to monitor operating conditions for a device, and to control operating conditions based on the previous conditions to improve the reliability characteristics of the device while permitting strenuous use as available. For example, the lifetime controller may permit strenuous use when the device is first powered on. Once a specified amount of strenuous use has occurred, the controller may cause the operating conditions to be reduced to reduce the wear on the device, and thus help to extend the lifetime of the device. Similarly, if a device is used in less strenuous conditions, the controller may accumulate credit which may be expended by permitting the device to operate in more strenuous conditions for a period of time.
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Keith James S. John G. Norman J. Ching E. Antonietta
Cox Ismail Dorsey Rohrer Ho Oliva