I/O co-processor coupled hybrid computing device

A method of controlling a computing device that includes a plurality of processors, the method comprising:

• receiving a command to perform a first function that requires a first level of power;
• selecting a first processor from a plurality of processors, the selecting based on the required first level of power wherein the selected first processor has a first maximum level of capability sufficient for the first level of power required by the first function;
• controlling, by the first processor in response to the selecting, a second processor in the plurality of processors, the second processor having a second maximum level of capability that is lower than the first maximum level of capability;
• switching, based on the required first level of power, between the first processor and the second processor for controlling a peripheral device;
• and
• controlling, by the first processor, the peripheral device via the second processor.

A hybrid computing device comprising:

• a first processor configured to operate at a first power level that is less than a predetermined power level;
• a second processor coupled to the first processor and configured to operate at a second power level that is greater than the predetermined power level and a third power level that is lower than the first power level;
• the first processor coupled to at least one peripheral device wherein the first processor is further configured to control the at least one peripheral device;
• and
• an input configured to receive a request to perform a function that requires a level of power, wherein if the required level of power is less than the predetermined power level then the second processor operates at the third power level and the first processor controls the at least one peripheral device, otherwise the second processor operates at the second power level and controls the first processor to control the at least one peripheral device.