Power consumption monitoring system for personal computers by analyzing their operating states

We focused on reducing the power consumption of information and communication technology (ICT products as an effective measure because power consumption has expanded rapidly as these products have spread through offices and homes. We consider that a low motivation to save power is one reason preventing reduction in the power consumption of these products. Therefore we developed a system that monitors and displays the power consumption of ICT products by analyzing their operating states. This system will enable more users to take advantage of power saving functions as the system requires no additional devices for measuring power consumption because it is completely implemented with software. Moreover, this system should motivate users to reduce power consumption by providing power consumption information.