18062602. SUSTAINED POWER LIMIT CONTROL IN HETEROGENEOUS COMPUTING PLATFORMS simplified abstract (Dell Products, L.P.)
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SUSTAINED POWER LIMIT CONTROL IN HETEROGENEOUS COMPUTING PLATFORMS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Suraj M Varma of Portland OR (US)
Daniel L. Hamlin of Round Rock TX (US)
Travis C. North of Cedar Park TX (US)
SUSTAINED POWER LIMIT CONTROL IN HETEROGENEOUS COMPUTING PLATFORMS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18062602 titled 'SUSTAINED POWER LIMIT CONTROL IN HETEROGENEOUS COMPUTING PLATFORMS
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes systems and methods for controlling power limits in heterogeneous computing platforms by comparing and adjusting power levels to maintain sustained power limits.
- The system includes a heterogeneous computing platform with multiple devices and memory with firmware instructions.
- The firmware instructions enable a device to act as an orchestrator, monitoring and adjusting power levels of selected devices.
- When a device exceeds the sustained power limit, the orchestrator controls it to reduce power consumption.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Control of power limits in heterogeneous computing platforms.
- Comparison of current power levels against sustained power limits.
- Dynamic adjustment of power levels to maintain limits.
Potential Applications:
- Data centers
- High-performance computing
- Mobile devices
Problems Solved:
- Preventing devices from exceeding power limits
- Optimizing power consumption in heterogeneous computing platforms
Benefits:
- Improved energy efficiency
- Enhanced system stability
- Prolonged device lifespan
Commercial Applications: Optimizing power consumption in data centers for cost savings and environmental impact reduction.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior patents related to power management in computing systems to understand the evolution of this technology.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on research related to power management in heterogeneous computing platforms for the latest advancements in energy-efficient computing.
Questions about power limit control in heterogeneous computing platforms: 1. How does power limit control impact the overall performance of a computing platform? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing sustained power limit control in heterogeneous computing systems?
Original Abstract Submitted
Systems and methods for sustained power limit control in heterogenous computing platforms are described. In an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include: a heterogeneous computing platform comprising a plurality of devices; and a memory coupled to the heterogeneous computing platform, where the memory includes firmware instructions that, upon execution by at least one of the plurality of devices, causes the at least one device to operate as an orchestrator configured to: compare a current power level used by a selected device against a sustained power limit; and in response to a determination that the current power level exceeds the sustained power limit, control the selected device to reduce the current power level.
