Intel corporation (20240231454). APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR THERMAL MANAGEMENT OF ELECTRONIC USER DEVICES simplified abstract

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR THERMAL MANAGEMENT OF ELECTRONIC USER DEVICES

Organization Name

intel corporation

Inventor(s)

Columbia Mishra of Hillsboro OR (US)

Carin Ruiz of Portland OR (US)

Helin Cao of Portland OR (US)

Soethiha Soe of Beaverton OR (US)

James Hermerding, Ii of Vancouver WA (US)

Bijendra Singh of Bangalore (IN)

Navneet Singh of Bangalore (IN)

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR THERMAL MANAGEMENT OF ELECTRONIC USER DEVICES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240231454 titled 'APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR THERMAL MANAGEMENT OF ELECTRONIC USER DEVICES

The patent application discloses apparatus and methods for thermal management of electronic user devices. The apparatus includes components such as user presence detection analyzers, image data analyzers, motion data analyzers, thermal constraint selectors, and power source managers.

• User presence detection analyzer identifies the presence of a user relative to the electronic device based on sensor data.
• Image data analyzer or motion data analyzer determines user gestures relative to the device based on sensor data.
• Thermal constraint selector selects a thermal constraint for the temperature of the device's exterior surface based on user presence or gestures.
• Power source manager adjusts the power level for the device's processor based on the thermal constraint.

Potential Applications: - Smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other electronic devices with thermal management needs. - Gaming consoles and virtual reality headsets that require efficient cooling systems. - Wearable technology such as smartwatches and fitness trackers that can benefit from optimized thermal control.

Problems Solved: - Preventing overheating of electronic devices during intensive use. - Enhancing user comfort by maintaining optimal device temperatures. - Improving device performance and longevity through effective thermal management.

Benefits: - Increased user satisfaction with device performance. - Extended lifespan of electronic devices. - Enhanced safety by preventing overheating incidents.

Commercial Applications: Thermal management technology can be utilized in various consumer electronics, industrial equipment, and automotive systems to improve efficiency and reliability.

Questions about Thermal Management of Electronic User Devices: 1. How does the thermal constraint selector determine the appropriate temperature constraint for the device? 2. What are the potential implications of adjusting the power level for the processor based on thermal constraints?

Original Abstract Submitted

apparatus and methods for thermal management of electronic user devices are disclosed herein. an example apparatus includes at least one of a user presence detection analyzer to identify a presence of a user relative to an electronic device based on first sensor data generated by a first sensor or at least one of an image data analyzer or a motion data analyzer to determine a gesture of the user relative to the device based on second sensor data generated by a second sensor; a thermal constraint selector to select a thermal constraint for a temperature of an exterior surface of the electronic device based on one or more of the presence of the user or the gesture; and a power source manager to adjust a power level for a processor of the electronic device based on the thermal constraint.