18175900. Dynamic Interface Circuit to Reduce Power Consumption simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
Dynamic Interface Circuit to Reduce Power Consumption
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Lior Zimet of Kerem Maharal (IL)
Sagi Lahav of Kiryat Bialik (IL)
Dynamic Interface Circuit to Reduce Power Consumption - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18175900 titled 'Dynamic Interface Circuit to Reduce Power Consumption
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a system for a device with multiple systems on a chip (SOCs) that includes interface and bridge circuits for communication between SOCs, with the ability to transition communication devices to a low power state during idle mode.
- The system includes multiple systems on a chip (SOCs) with interface and bridge circuits.
- Interface circuits have communication devices to transfer data packets between SOCs.
- Bridge circuits provide control functions for the interface circuit.
- When the system enters idle mode, a signal is generated to transition some communication devices to a low power state.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in various devices such as smartphones, tablets, IoT devices, and other electronics requiring efficient power management.
Problems Solved
1. Efficient power management during idle mode. 2. Enhanced communication between systems on a chip. 3. Reduction of power consumption in devices.
Benefits
1. Improved energy efficiency. 2. Extended battery life for devices. 3. Enhanced performance by optimizing power usage.
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing Power Management for Electronic Devices: Enhancing energy efficiency in smartphones, tablets, and IoT devices.
Original Abstract Submitted
A system for a given device may include a plurality of systems on a chip (SOCs). Each SOC may include an interface circuit and a bridge circuit for communicating with other SOCs. The interface circuit of an SOC may include a plurality of communication devices to transfer data packets from/to the SOC to the other SOCs. The bridge circuit may provide various control functions for the interface circuit. An indication may be generated when the system enters an idle mode. In response, the bridge circuit may generate signal(s) to cause some of the communication devices of the interface circuit into a low power state. The interface circuit may obtain the signal(s) and accordingly transition some of the communication devices to the low power state.
