Minimizing Energy Consumption in Always-On Applications (.PDF Download)

    Oct. 26, 2015

    At 6:30 a.m., the alarm on your smartphone tells you that it’s time to start your day. As you get ready for work, you say the magic words and your phone reads off the day’s meetings and appointments, and then starts your coffee maker. After getting the reminder, you respond with “Call Mom” to connect and wish her a happy birthday. Just like that, your morning routine is complete and you didn’t have to touch your phone! It was always listening, always processing...

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