Article 6PG2E Could someone explain alrm_time from /proc/driver/rtc ?

Could someone explain alrm_time from /proc/driver/rtc ?

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I have been following random rabbit holes for entertainment and I came across /proc/driver/rtc:

Code:cat /proc/driver/rtcWhich produced:

Code:rtc_time : 19:12:40
rtc_date : 2024-07-25
alrm_time : 07:37:31
alrm_date : 2024-07-26

alarm_IRQ : no
alrm_pending : no
update IRQ enabled : no
periodic IRQ enabled : no
periodic IRQ frequency : 1024
max user IRQ frequency : 64
24hr : yes
periodic_IRQ : no
update_IRQ : no
HPET_emulated : no
BCD : yes
DST_enable : no
periodic_freq : 1024
batt_status : okayI have been given to understand it is possible to wake a machine up at a certain time, which is pretty cool and interesting but it is not something that I have set up.

So considering both alrm_time and alrm_date have been set for tomorrow morning I'm curious as to how that has happened. I also notice that alrm_pending is set to no. So, I am guessing, that no wake up call will be made. If that is the case what sets these values and how is the date and time decided? My intention was to watch this tomorrow morning but whilst writing this I have realised it might have been a good idea to reboot and see if another value is given but I started so I might as well continue. I find this interesting enough to pursue so any explanation would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

EDIT: A reboot does change the time
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