18084266. QUALITY OF SERVICE (QOS) CONTROL OF PROCESSOR APPLICATIONS simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)
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QUALITY OF SERVICE (QOS) CONTROL OF PROCESSOR APPLICATIONS
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Bharat Kumar Rangarajan of Bangalore (IN)
QUALITY OF SERVICE (QOS) CONTROL OF PROCESSOR APPLICATIONS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18084266 titled 'QUALITY OF SERVICE (QOS) CONTROL OF PROCESSOR APPLICATIONS
The patent application is focused on a quality of service (QOS) assignment policy for processor applications in a system on a chip (SoC). The SoC includes an applications central processing unit (CPU) with a QOS database table listing various QoS metrics associated with processor threads, used to determine dynamic clock and voltage scaling (DCVS) operating points. Additionally, the SoC includes a graphics processing unit (GPU) and a common interconnection databus.
- QOS assignment policy for processor applications in a SoC
- Applications CPU with QOS database table for QoS metrics
- Determination of DCVS operating points based on QoS metrics
- Inclusion of GPU in the SoC architecture
- Common interconnection databus for communication between CPU and GPU
- Potential Applications:**
This technology can be applied in various embedded systems, IoT devices, and mobile devices where efficient resource management is crucial.
- Problems Solved:**
Efficient allocation of resources, improved performance, and power management in SoC architectures.
- Benefits:**
Enhanced system performance, optimized power consumption, and improved user experience in devices utilizing this technology.
- Commercial Applications:**
Title: "Optimized Resource Management Technology for Embedded Systems" This technology can be utilized in smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and other mobile devices to enhance performance and battery life, leading to a competitive edge in the market.
- Prior Art:**
Prior research in the field of SoC architectures, QOS assignment policies, and resource management in embedded systems can provide valuable insights into the development and implementation of this technology.
- Frequently Updated Research:**
Stay updated on advancements in SoC architectures, QOS management, and power optimization techniques to further enhance the efficiency and performance of this technology.
- Questions about QOS Assignment Policy for Processor Applications in a SoC:**
1. How does the QOS database table impact the performance of processor threads in the SoC? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing dynamic clock and voltage scaling based on QoS metrics in a SoC architecture?
Original Abstract Submitted
Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a quality of service (QOS) assignment policy for processor applications in a system on a chip (SoC). In accordance with one aspect, the system on a chip (SoC) includes an applications central processing unit (CPU), wherein the applications CPU comprises a quality of service (QOS) database table configured to list a plurality of QoS metrics associated with a plurality of processor threads, wherein at least one of the plurality of QoS metrics is used to determine a dynamic clock and voltage scaling (DCVS) operating point; a graphics processing unit (GPU) coupled to the applications CPU; and a common interconnection databus coupled to the applications CPU and the GPU.
