InHand, BatterySmart's patent-pending analysis algorithms now include on-the-fly core voltage adjustment in tandem with clock frequency adjustment, and the algorithms incorporate a more "nuanced view" of device performance -- all while maintaining the low computational overhead of earlier versions of BatterySmart. The company claims this results in significant reductions in energy consumption and longer battery life. Furthermore, the new package is said to include an extensive API (application programming interface) that makes it easy for developers to fully understand and integrate power and performance considerations into their device designs.
InHand is demonstrating BatterySmart on two of its handheld/wireless reference platforms, the Elf3 and Fingertip3. According to InHand, the boards are based on Intel PXA255 microprocessors running Windows CE .NET 4.2, and incorporate advanced low-power technologies including run-time core voltage adjustment. Several customer products combining BatterySmart with Windows CE, including the
Phraselator handheld voice translation device and the U.S. Army's
Defense Advanced GPS Receiver, are also on display.
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