17749416. DOCKED COOLING CONTROL FOR A HANDHELD INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM simplified abstract (Dell Products L.P.)

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DOCKED COOLING CONTROL FOR A HANDHELD INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM

Organization Name

Dell Products L.P.

Inventor(s)

Robert C. Brooks, Jr. of Houston TX (US)

Daniel L. Hamlin of Round Rock TX (US)

Adolfo S. Montero of Pflugerville TX (US)

DOCKED COOLING CONTROL FOR A HANDHELD INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17749416 titled 'DOCKED COOLING CONTROL FOR A HANDHELD INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM

Simplified Explanation

An information handling system has a storage that stores a thermal table associated with the system. When the system is connected to a dock, a processor sends a temperature request to the dock. The processor receives temperature values for both the dock and the system. It retrieves thermal table data and generates a fan control signal based on the temperature values and the thermal table data, which is then provided to the dock.

  • The patent application describes an information handling system that can control the fan speed based on temperature values.
  • The system includes a storage that stores a thermal table, which contains data related to temperature control.
  • When the system is connected to a dock, a processor sends a temperature request to the dock to obtain temperature values for both the dock and the system.
  • The processor then retrieves the necessary thermal table data from the storage.
  • Based on the temperature values and the thermal table data, the processor generates a fan control signal.
  • The fan control signal is then provided to the dock, allowing it to adjust the fan speed accordingly.

Potential Applications

  • This technology can be applied in various information handling systems, such as laptops, desktop computers, or servers.
  • It can be particularly useful in docking stations or docking solutions where the system is connected to external peripherals or displays.

Problems Solved

  • The technology solves the problem of inefficient fan control in information handling systems.
  • By dynamically adjusting the fan speed based on temperature values and thermal table data, the system can effectively manage heat dissipation and prevent overheating.

Benefits

  • The technology helps to optimize the performance and lifespan of information handling systems by ensuring proper cooling.
  • It can enhance user experience by reducing noise levels when the system is connected to a dock.
  • The dynamic fan control based on temperature values and thermal table data improves energy efficiency by only running the fan at necessary speeds.


Original Abstract Submitted

An information handling system includes a storage that stores a thermal table associated with the information handling system. A processor detects that the information handling system is connected to a dock. In response to the information handling system being connected to the dock, the processor provides a dock temperature request to the dock. The processor receives a first temperature value for the dock, and receives a second temperature value for the information handling system. The processor retrieves thermal table data from the thermal table. The processor generates a first fan control signal based on the first and second temperature values and the thermal table data, and provides the first fan control signal to the dock.