18047664. INTEGRATING AN EMBEDDED CONTROLLER INTO A HETEROGENEOUS COMPUTING PLATFORM simplified abstract (Dell Products, L.P.)
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INTEGRATING AN EMBEDDED CONTROLLER INTO A HETEROGENEOUS COMPUTING PLATFORM
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Adolfo S. Montero of Pflugerville TX (US)
INTEGRATING AN EMBEDDED CONTROLLER INTO A HETEROGENEOUS COMPUTING PLATFORM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18047664 titled 'INTEGRATING AN EMBEDDED CONTROLLER INTO A HETEROGENEOUS COMPUTING PLATFORM
The abstract describes systems and methods for integrating an embedded controller (EC) into a heterogeneous computing platform, such as an Information Handling System (IHS) with a Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC) processor and multiple devices connected via an interconnect, along with the EC.
- Provides an EC access to an internal System-on-Chip (SoC) fabric through various implementations.
- Includes features like voltage segregation factor, power sequencing, and different General Purpose I/O (GPIO) handling options.
- Enables integration of EC into a heterogenous computing platform for enhanced functionality.
- Supports different architectural variations for optimal performance.
- Ensures seamless communication and coordination between the EC and the computing platform.
Potential Applications: - Industrial automation systems - Automotive electronics - Consumer electronics - Internet of Things (IoT) devices
Problems Solved: - Integration of EC into a heterogenous computing platform - Efficient access to SoC fabric - Voltage segregation and power sequencing challenges
Benefits: - Enhanced functionality and performance - Improved communication between EC and computing platform - Versatile applications in various industries
Commercial Applications: Title: "Integrated Embedded Controller for Heterogeneous Computing Platforms" This technology can be used in industries such as industrial automation, automotive electronics, consumer electronics, and IoT devices. It offers enhanced functionality and performance, making it a valuable addition to modern computing systems.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the integration of an embedded controller into a heterogeneous computing platform improve overall system performance? 2. What are the key challenges in implementing voltage segregation and power sequencing in such systems?
Original Abstract Submitted
Systems and methods for integrating an embedded controller (EC) into a heterogenous computing platform. In an embodiment, an Information Handling System (IHS) includes a heterogeneous computing platform having a Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC) processor and a plurality of devices coupled to an interconnect, and an EC coupled to the interconnect. These systems and methods may provide an EC with access to an internal System-on-Chip (SoC)'s fabric, whether in a fully internal, partially internal/external, or fully external implementation (e.g., via an enhanced serial peripheral interface or “SPI”). These systems and methods may also provide voltage segregation factor and power sequencing, as well as various possible architectural variations on General Purpose I/O (GPIO) handling.
