17967145. STORAGE DEVICE SELF-HEATING SYSTEM simplified abstract (Dell Products L.P.)
Contents
- 1 STORAGE DEVICE SELF-HEATING SYSTEM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 STORAGE DEVICE SELF-HEATING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
STORAGE DEVICE SELF-HEATING SYSTEM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jeffrey James Demoss of Austin TX (US)
Ricardo V. Dominguez of Georgetown TX (US)
Anthony Gerard Ginty of Cork (IE)
STORAGE DEVICE SELF-HEATING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17967145 titled 'STORAGE DEVICE SELF-HEATING SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The storage device self-heating system described in the patent application includes a processing system, a storage subsystem, and at least one heat transfer subsystem. When the storage subsystem's temperature falls below a threshold, the processing system performs computations to generate heat, which is then transferred to the storage subsystem to raise its temperature. Once the storage subsystem reaches the temperature threshold, the system performs storage operations.
- The storage device includes a processing system, storage subsystem, and heat transfer subsystem.
- When the storage subsystem's temperature is below a threshold, the processing system generates heat through computations.
- The heat generated is transferred to the storage subsystem via the heat transfer subsystem.
- Once the storage subsystem reaches the temperature threshold, storage operations are performed.
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in:
- Data centers
- Industrial storage facilities
- Mobile devices
Problems Solved
This technology addresses:
- Preventing storage devices from operating at low temperatures
- Ensuring optimal performance of storage subsystems
- Improving overall efficiency of storage systems
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Enhanced reliability of storage devices
- Increased longevity of storage subsystems
- Improved energy efficiency
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology could be commercially applied in:
- Server farms
- Cloud storage providers
- Electronics manufacturers
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of external heating systems for storage devices in cold environments.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system ensure the generated heat is efficiently transferred to the storage subsystem?
The patent application does not provide specific details on the heat transfer mechanism employed in the system.
What is the expected impact of the self-heating system on the overall energy consumption of the storage device?
The patent application does not mention any data or projections regarding the energy consumption implications of the self-heating system.
Original Abstract Submitted
A storage device self-heating system includes a storage device having a processing system, a storage subsystem, and at least one heat transfer subsystem coupled between the processing system and the storage subsystem. The storage device determines that a temperature of the storage subsystem is below a temperature threshold and, in response, uses the processing system to perform a plurality of computations that are configured to generate an amount of heat that, when transferred via the heat transfer subsystem(s), raises the temperature of the storage subsystem. The heat transfer subsystem(s) transfer heat generated via the performance of the plurality of computations to the storage subsystem, and when the storage device determines that the temperature of the storage subsystem is above the temperature threshold, it performs at least one storage operation.
