18062719. THERMAL ZONE CONTROLS BASED ON INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM (IHS) POSTURE IN HETEROGENEOUS COMPUTING PLATFORMS simplified abstract (Dell Products, L.P.)
THERMAL ZONE CONTROLS BASED ON INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM (IHS) POSTURE 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)
THERMAL ZONE CONTROLS BASED ON INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM (IHS) POSTURE IN HETEROGENEOUS COMPUTING PLATFORMS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18062719 titled 'THERMAL ZONE CONTROLS BASED ON INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM (IHS) POSTURE IN HETEROGENEOUS COMPUTING PLATFORMS
The patent application describes systems and methods for thermal zone controls based on Information Handling System (IHS) posture in heterogeneous computing platforms.
- Heterogeneous computing platform with multiple devices
- Memory with firmware instructions for device operation as an orchestrator
- Detection of IHS posture change
- Modification of ACPI thermal zone setting in response
Potential Applications: - Data centers - High-performance computing - Mobile devices
Problems Solved: - Efficient thermal management in complex computing environments - Optimization of power consumption
Benefits: - Enhanced performance - Reduced energy consumption - Extended device lifespan
Commercial Applications: Title: "Smart Thermal Zone Control Technology for Efficient Computing" Potential commercial uses in: - Server farms - Cloud computing providers - Consumer electronics manufacturers
Questions about Thermal Zone Controls: 1. How does this technology improve energy efficiency in computing platforms?
- This technology optimizes thermal management, reducing energy consumption by adjusting settings based on posture changes.
2. What are the key advantages of using an orchestrator in a heterogeneous computing platform?
- An orchestrator can efficiently manage diverse devices, ensuring optimal performance and thermal control.
Original Abstract Submitted
Systems and methods for thermal zone controls based on Information Handling System (IHS) posture in heterogenous computing platforms are described. In an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment, an IHS may include: a heterogeneous computing platform having a plurality of devices; and a memory coupled to the heterogeneous computing platform, where the memory comprises 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: detect a change to an IHS posture; and in response to the detection, modify an Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) thermal zone setting.
