Technique for regulating power-supply efficiency in a computer system
    91.
    发明授权
    Technique for regulating power-supply efficiency in a computer system 有权
    用于调节计算机系统电源效率的技术

    公开(公告)号:US08041963B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-10-18

    申请号:US12186389

    申请日:2008-08-05

    IPC分类号: G06F1/26 G06F1/32

    CPC分类号: G06F1/3203 G06F11/3058

    摘要: Embodiments of a system for regulating an efficiency of a power supply in a computer system are described. During operation, the system measures an output load of the power supply using one or more telemetry monitors in the computer system. Then, the system determines if an efficiency of the power supply corresponding to the measured output load is within a predetermined range that includes an optimal efficiency of the power supply. If the efficiency is outside of the predetermined range, the system performs remedial action so that the power supply operates at an adjusted efficiency that falls within the predetermined range.

    摘要翻译: 描述了用于调节计算机系统中的电源的效率的系统的实施例。 在运行期间,系统使用计算机系统中的一个或多个遥测监视器测量电源的输出负载。 然后,系统确定与测量的输出负载相对应的电源的效率是否在包括电源的最佳效率的预定范围内。 如果效率超出预定范围,则系统执行补救动作,使得电源以调整的效率落在预定范围内。

    Prolonging the remaining useful life of a power supply in a computer system
    92.
    发明授权
    Prolonging the remaining useful life of a power supply in a computer system 有权
    延长计算机系统中电源的剩余使用寿命

    公开(公告)号:US07934123B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-04-26

    申请号:US12205416

    申请日:2008-09-05

    IPC分类号: G06F11/00

    摘要: Some embodiments of the present invention provide a system that prolongs a remaining useful life of a power supply in a computer system. First, performance parameters of the power supply are monitored. Next, the remaining useful life of the power supply is predicted based on the monitored performance parameters. Then, an operational regime of the power supply is adjusted based on the predicted remaining useful life to prolong the remaining useful life.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的一些实施例提供了延长计算机系统中电源的剩余使用寿命的系统。 首先,监控电源的性能参数。 接下来,基于所监视的性能参数来预测电源的剩余使用寿命。 然后,根据预计的剩余使用寿命调整供电的运行状况,延长剩余使用寿命。

    High-accuracy virtual sensors for computer systems
    93.
    发明授权
    High-accuracy virtual sensors for computer systems 有权
    用于计算机系统的高精度虚拟传感器

    公开(公告)号:US07751910B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-07-06

    申请号:US11787604

    申请日:2007-04-16

    CPC分类号: G06F11/008

    摘要: Embodiments of the present invention provide a system that estimates the value of a virtual sensor. The system first samples values for performance metrics using external sensors that are coupled to a system and internal sensors that are built into the system. Next, the system generates an inferential sensing model for the system from the sampled values. Then, during operation, the system samples values of performance metrics using the internal sensors and uses the inferential sensing model and the sampled values from the internal sensors to estimate the values of performance metrics for removed external sensors (i.e., virtual sensors).

    摘要翻译: 本发明的实施例提供一种估计虚拟传感器的值的系统。 系统首先使用耦合到系统的外部传感器和内置于系统中的内部传感器对性能指标进行采样。 接下来,系统从采样值生成用于系统的推理感知模型。 然后,在运行期间,系统使用内部传感器对性能指标值进行采样,并使用推理感应模型和来自内部传感器的采样值来估计去除的外部传感器(即虚拟传感器)的性能指标值。

    METHOD AND APPARATUS THAT ISOLATES A COMPUTER SYSTEM FROM VIBRATIONS GENERATED BY INTERNAL FANS
    94.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS THAT ISOLATES A COMPUTER SYSTEM FROM VIBRATIONS GENERATED BY INTERNAL FANS 审中-公开
    分离由内部风扇产生的振动的计算机系统的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20100142136A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-10

    申请号:US12330343

    申请日:2008-12-08

    IPC分类号: G06F1/16

    CPC分类号: G06F1/183 G06F1/20

    摘要: Some embodiments of the present invention provide an apparatus that isolates a computer system from vibrations generated by one or more fans inside the computer system. The apparatus includes a fan deck upon which the one or more fans are mounted inside the computer system, and three spring assemblies. Each spring assembly includes: a pin that extends through a clearance hole in the fan deck, wherein a first end of the pin is rigidly coupled to the computer system; a lower spring that extends between a first side of the fan deck and a lower spring mount coupled to the pin; and an upper spring that extends between a second side of the fan deck and a upper spring mount coupled to the pin.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的一些实施例提供了一种将计算机系统与计算机系统内的一个或多个风扇产生的振动隔离的装置。 该装置包括一个风扇盘,一个或多个风扇安装在该风扇板内,并且具有三个弹簧组件。 每个弹簧组件包括:销,其延伸穿过风扇板中的间隙孔,其中销的第一端刚性地联接到计算机系统; 在所述风扇盘片的第一侧和连接到所述销的下弹簧座之间延伸的下弹簧; 以及在所述风扇盘片的第二侧和耦合到所述销的上弹簧座之间延伸的上弹簧。

    Workload scheduling in multi-core processors
    95.
    发明授权
    Workload scheduling in multi-core processors 有权
    多核处理器中的工作负载调度

    公开(公告)号:US07716006B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-05-11

    申请号:US12109572

    申请日:2008-04-25

    IPC分类号: G01K1/12

    摘要: A computer system that schedules loads across a set of processor cores is described. During operation, the computer system receives thermal measurements from sensors associated with the set of processor cores, and removes noise from the thermal measurements. Then, the computer system analyzes thermal properties of the set of processor cores based on the thermal measurements. Next, the computer system receives a process to be executed, and schedules the process to be executed by at least one of the processor cores based on the analysis. This scheduling is performed in a manner that reduces spatial and temporal thermal variations in the integrated circuit.

    摘要翻译: 描述了通过一组处理器核心调度负载的计算机系统。 在操作期间,计算机系统从与该组处理器核心相关联的传感器接收热测量,并且从热测量中去除噪声。 然后,计算机系统基于热测量分析该组处理器核心的热性能。 接下来,计算机系统接收要执行的处理,并且基于分析来调度由至少一个处理器核心执行的处理。 该调度以降低集成电路中的空间和时间热变化的方式来执行。

    Acoustic sensor for proactive fault monitoring in computer systems
    96.
    发明授权
    Acoustic sensor for proactive fault monitoring in computer systems 有权
    用于计算机系统主动故障监测的声学传感器

    公开(公告)号:US07707890B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-05-04

    申请号:US11827353

    申请日:2007-07-10

    IPC分类号: G01H11/00

    CPC分类号: G01H3/12 G01H1/12

    摘要: Embodiments of the present invention provide a system for detecting vibrations from a component. The system operates by coupling vibrations from a component to a membrane using a flexible connecting line. The membrane converts the vibrations into acoustic waves that are transmitted through a medium. Finally, a microphone detects the acoustic waves in the medium and converts the acoustic waves into electrical signals.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的实施例提供一种用于检测来自部件的振动的系统。 该系统通过使用柔性连接线将振动从组件耦合到膜来进行操作。 膜将振动转换成通过介质传播的声波。 最后,麦克风检测介质中的声波,并将声波转换为电信号。

    Determining a center of rotation for a component in a computer system
    97.
    发明授权
    Determining a center of rotation for a component in a computer system 有权
    确定计算机系统中组件的旋转中心

    公开(公告)号:US07672808B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-03-02

    申请号:US12109551

    申请日:2008-04-25

    IPC分类号: G01C9/00 G01B3/30

    CPC分类号: G11B33/08 G01P21/00 G01P21/02

    摘要: Some embodiments of the present invention provide a system that determines a center of rotation for a component in a computer system. During operation, the system measures a first acceleration of a first location on the component and a second acceleration of a second location on the component, wherein the first location and the second location are separated by a predetermined distance. Then, the system determines the center of rotation using the first acceleration, the second acceleration, and the predetermined distance.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的一些实施例提供一种确定计算机系统中的部件的旋转中心的系统。 在操作期间,系统测量部件上的第一位置的第一加速度和部件上的第二位置的第二加速度,其中第一位置和第二位置被隔开预定距离。 然后,系统使用第一加速度,第二加速度和预定距离来确定旋转中心。

    Method and apparatus for sensing and controlling fan speed
    98.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for sensing and controlling fan speed 有权
    用于感应和控制风扇转速的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07661316B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-02-16

    申请号:US11776715

    申请日:2007-07-12

    IPC分类号: G01P3/00

    CPC分类号: G01P3/48

    摘要: One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that determines fan speeds for a set of fans in a computer system. During operation, the system receives time-series data collected by a vibration transducer associated with the computer system, wherein the vibration transducer is configured to record mechanical vibrations from the set of fans. Next, the system performs a spectral analysis on the time-series data to obtain frequency peaks associated with fan speeds for individual fans in the set of fans. The system then identifies fan speeds for the individual fans in the set of fans from the frequency peaks.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的一个实施例提供一种确定计算机系统中的一组风扇的风扇速度的系统。 在操作期间,系统接收由与计算机系统相关联的振动传感器收集的时间序列数据,其中振动传感器被配置为记录来自该组风扇的机械振动。 接下来,系统对时间序列数据进行频谱分析,以获得与该组风扇中的各个风扇相关联的风扇速度的频率峰值。 系统然后从频率峰值中识别该组风扇中的各个风扇的风扇速度。

    SERVER LOCATION MAPPING
    99.
    发明申请
    SERVER LOCATION MAPPING 有权
    服务器位置映射

    公开(公告)号:US20100023614A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-01-28

    申请号:US12177729

    申请日:2008-07-22

    IPC分类号: G06F15/173

    CPC分类号: G06F9/5094 G06F11/30

    摘要: Embodiments of a method for determining locations of computers in a group of computers, which may be performed by a system, are described. During operation, the system receives a location of a first computer in the group of computers. Then, the system determines locations of one or more additional computers in the group of computers relative to the first computer based on vibration spectra associated with the first computer and the one or more additional computers.

    摘要翻译: 描述了可以由系统执行的用于确定计算机组中的计算机的位置的方法的实施例。 在操作期间,系统在该组计算机中接收第一台计算机的位置。 然后,系统基于与第一计算机和一个或多个附加计算机相关联的振动频谱来确定相对于第一计算机的计算机组中的一个或多个附加计算机的位置。

    ESTIMATING THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF AIR OUTSIDE OF A COMPUTER SYSTEM
    100.
    发明申请
    ESTIMATING THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF AIR OUTSIDE OF A COMPUTER SYSTEM 有权
    计算机系统空气环境温度的估算

    公开(公告)号:US20100023295A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-01-28

    申请号:US12180430

    申请日:2008-07-25

    IPC分类号: G01K13/00

    CPC分类号: G01K7/42

    摘要: Some embodiments of the present invention provide a system that estimates an ambient temperature of air outside of a computer system. During operation, a temperature inside the computer system is measured for different flow rates of air into the computer system. Next, the temperature measurements are used to determine a relationship between the temperature inside the computer system and a parameter related to the flow rate of air into the computer system. Then, the ambient temperature of air outside the computer system is estimated based on the relationship.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的一些实施例提供了一种估计计算机系统外的空气的环境温度的系统。 在运行期间,测量计算机系统内的不同流量的计算机系统中的温度。 接下来,使用温度测量来确定计算机系统内的温度与与进入计算机系统的空气流量有关的参数之间的关系。 然后,根据关系估计计算机系统外的空气的环境温度。