18523819. Systems and Methods for Coherent Power Management simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
Contents
- 1 Systems and Methods for Coherent Power Management
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 Systems and Methods for Coherent Power Management - 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
Systems and Methods for Coherent Power Management
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Joseph T. Dibene, Ii of Santa Cruz CA (US)
Inder M. Sodhi of Palo Alto CA (US)
Keith Cox of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Gerard R. Williams, Iii of Los Altos CA (US)
Systems and Methods for Coherent Power Management - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18523819 titled 'Systems and Methods for Coherent Power Management
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a system with multiple power management mechanisms operating in different time domains and control circuitry that coordinates their operation. The control circuitry informs one mechanism about incoming energy to prevent drastic actions and may reduce energy generation or temporarily turn off mechanisms in light workload situations.
- Coordinated operation of multiple power management mechanisms
- Control circuitry informs mechanisms about incoming energy to prevent drastic actions
- Control circuitry adjusts energy generation based on workload and system energy levels
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in:
- Renewable energy systems
- Battery-powered devices
- Smart grids
Problems Solved
This technology addresses:
- Efficient use of energy resources
- Preventing unnecessary energy consumption
- Optimizing power management in varying workload scenarios
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Improved energy efficiency
- Extended battery life
- Enhanced system reliability
Potential Commercial Applications
The potential commercial applications of this technology include:
- Energy management systems for buildings
- IoT devices
- Electric vehicles
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology is the coordination of power management mechanisms in computer systems to optimize performance and energy consumption.
Unanswered Questions
How does the control circuitry prioritize between different power management mechanisms?
The patent application does not provide details on how the control circuitry decides which mechanism to prioritize in different scenarios.
What is the impact of the coordination of power management mechanisms on system latency?
The patent application does not discuss the potential impact of coordinating power management mechanisms on system latency.
Original Abstract Submitted
In an embodiment, a system includes multiple power management mechanism operating in different time domains (e.g., with different bandwidths) and control circuitry that is configured to coordinate operation of the mechanisms. If one mechanism is adding energy to the system, for example, the control circuitry may inform another mechanism that the energy is coming so that the other mechanism may not take as drastic an action as it would if no energy were coming. If a light workload is detected by circuitry near the load, and there is plenty of energy in the system, the control circuitry may cause the power management unit (PMU) to generate less energy or even temporarily turn off. A variety of mechanisms for the coordinated, coherent use of power are described.
