Brian C Fritz

Title: Innovations by Brian C Fritz

Introduction

Brian C Fritz is an accomplished inventor based in The Woodlands, TX (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of computer systems, particularly in energy management and hibernation processes. With a total of 4 patents to his name, Fritz's work reflects a commitment to enhancing technology efficiency.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is titled "Dynamic hibernation time in a computer system." This innovative apparatus monitors and ensures that battery packs in a computer system have sufficient energy capacity to sustain a proper saving of the hibernation file into the hard disk drive. The invention determines the memory size of the computer and adds the storage space needed to store the chip register contents to arrive at the determination of the hibernation file size. Next, the time necessary to save the hibernation file on the disk data storage device and the hibernation energy required to operate the disk data storage device to completely save the hibernation file are determined. When the battery capacity drops within a range of the previously computed hibernation energy, a warning message is generated for the user, and the hibernation file is saved. The computer is shut down after the hibernation file has been properly saved. Thus, by determining the total memory size to be saved in the hibernation file, the time and energy required to completely store the hibernation file into the disk drive, and by sensing either the battery capacity or requesting that the smart battery sends an alarm to initiate the hibernation file saving process, this invention ensures that sufficient energy exists in the battery packs to properly save the hibernation file onto the hard disk drive before system shutdown occurs due to low battery capacity without wasting energy by determining the set point based on a maximum memory configuration.

Career Highlights

Brian C Fritz is currently associated with Compaq Computer Corporation, Inc., where he continues to innovate and develop new technologies. His work has had a lasting impact on the efficiency and reliability of computer systems.

Collaborations

Fritz has collaborated with notable colleagues such as William C Hallowell and Thomas P Sawyers, contributing to a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation.

Conclusion

Brian C Fritz is a notable inventor whose work in computer systems has led to significant advancements in energy management and hibernation processes. His