公开(公告)号：US10775863B2

公开(公告)日：2020-09-15

申请号：US15949677

申请日：2018-04-10

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael Culbert ,  Keith Alan Cox ,  Brian Howard ,  Josh de Cesare ,  Richard Charles Williams ,  Dave Robbins Falkenburg ,  Daisie Iris Huang ,  David Radcliffe

IPC: G06F1/26 ,  G06F1/329 ,  G06F1/20 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/324 ,  G06F1/3296 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G05D23/24 ,  G06F1/10 ,  G08G1/16

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses to manage working states of a data processing system. At least one embodiment of the present invention includes a data processing system with one or more sensors (e.g., physical sensors such as tachometer and thermistors, and logical sensors such as CPU load) for fine grain control of one or more components (e.g., processor, fan, hard drive, optical drive) of the system for working conditions that balance various goals (e.g., user preferences, performance, power consumption, thermal constraints, acoustic noise). In one example, the clock frequency and core voltage for a processor are actively managed to balance performance and power consumption (heat generation) without a significant latency. In one example, the speed of a cooling fan is actively managed to balance cooling effort and noise (and/or power consumption).

公开(公告)号：US20180101205A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-12

申请号：US15600590

申请日：2017-05-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： David G. Conroy ,  Michael Culbert ,  Keith A. Cox

IPC: G06F1/26 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G06F1/28 ,  G06F1/30 ,  G06F1/32

CPC classification number: G06F1/26 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G06F1/28 ,  G06F1/30 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/324 ,  G06F1/3287 ,  G06F1/3296 ,  Y02B70/14 ,  Y02B70/32 ,  Y02B70/3216 ,  Y02D10/126 ,  Y02D10/171 ,  Y02D10/172 ,  Y10T307/461

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of methods and apparatuses to provide a cooling arrangement for a system are described. The system includes a component coupled to a heat sink. A signal associated with a temperature control of the component is asserted. A target temperature of the heat sink is adjusted based on the signal. In one embodiment, a temperature control loop of the heat sink is operated. The temperature of the heat sink may be monitored using one or more sensors placed on the heat sink. An operation of the component, a cooling unit coupled to the heat sink, or both, may be adjusted based on a relationship between the temperature of the heat sink and an adjusted target temperature. Adjusting the target temperature of the heat sink based on the asserted signal increases efficiency of the system while decreasing cooling.

公开(公告)号：US20150338892A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-26

申请号：US14697471

申请日：2015-04-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael Culbert ,  Keith Alan Cox ,  Brian Howard ,  Josh de Cesare ,  Richard Charles Williams ,  Dave Robbins Falkenburg ,  Daisie Iris Huang ,  David Radcliffe

IPC: G06F1/20 ,  G06F1/32

CPC classification number: G06F1/206 ,  G05D23/1934 ,  G05D23/24 ,  G06F1/10 ,  G06F1/20 ,  G06F1/26 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/324 ,  G06F1/329 ,  G06F1/3296 ,  Y02D10/126 ,  Y02D10/172 ,  Y10S706/90

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses to manage working states of a data processing system. At least one embodiment of the present invention includes a data processing system with one or more sensors (e.g., physical sensors such as tachometer and thermistors, and logical sensors such as CPU load) for fine grain control of one or more components (e.g., processor, fan, hard drive, optical drive) of the system for working conditions that balance various goals (e.g., user preferences, performance, power consumption, thermal constraints, acoustic noise). In one example, the clock frequency and core voltage for a processor are actively managed to balance performance and power consumption (heat generation) without a significant latency. In one example, the speed of a cooling fan is actively managed to balance cooling effort and noise (and/or power consumption).

Abstract translation: 管理数据处理系统工作状态的方法和装置。 本发明的至少一个实施例包括具有一个或多个传感器（例如物理传感器，例如转速表和热敏电阻以及诸如CPU负载的逻辑传感器）的数据处理系统，用于一个或多个部件（例如，处理器 ，风扇，硬盘驱动器，光盘驱动器），用于平衡各种目标（例如用户偏好，性能，功耗，热约束，声学噪声）的工作条件。 在一个示例中，处理器的时钟频率和核心电压被主动地管理以平衡性能和功耗（发热）而没有显着的延迟。 在一个示例中，主动地管理冷却风扇的速度以平衡冷却力和噪声（和/或功率消耗）。

公开(公告)号：US08687007B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-01

申请号：US13647973

申请日：2012-10-09

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Mike Nugent ,  Thomas Costa ,  Eve Brasfield ,  David Redman ,  Amanda Rainer ,  Tim Millet ,  Geoffrey Stahl ,  Adrian Sheppard ,  Ian Hendry ,  Ingrid Aligaen ,  Kenneth C. Dyke ,  Chris Niederauer ,  Michael Culbert

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  G06F15/00 ,  G06F15/80

CPC classification number: G09G5/363 ,  G09G2310/061 ,  G09G2330/021 ,  G09G2330/022 ,  G09G2360/06

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of methods, apparatuses, and systems for seamlessly migrating a user visible display stream sent to a display device from one rendered display stream to another rendered display stream are described. For one embodiment, mirror video display streams are received from both a first graphics processing unit (GPU) and a second GPU, and the video display stream sent to a display device is switched from the video display stream from the first GPU to the video display stream from the second GPU, wherein the switching occurs during a blanking interval for the first GPU that overlaps with a blanking interval for the second GPU.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于将发送到显示设备的用户可见显示流从一个渲染显示流无缝迁移到另一个渲染显示流的方法，装置和系统的示例性实施例。 对于一个实施例，从第一图形处理单元（GPU）和第二GPU两者接收镜像视频显示流，并且发送到显示设备的视频显示流从第一GPU的视频显示流切换到视频显示 流从第二GPU，其中切换发生在与第二GPU的消隐间隔重叠的第一GPU的消隐间隔期间。

公开(公告)号：US08578189B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-05

申请号：US13708070

申请日：2012-12-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： David G. Conroy ,  Keith Alan Cox ,  Michael Culbert

IPC: G06F1/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/26 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G06F1/28 ,  G06F1/30 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/324 ,  G06F1/3287 ,  G06F1/3296 ,  Y02B70/14 ,  Y02B70/32 ,  Y02B70/3216 ,  Y02D10/126 ,  Y02D10/171 ,  Y02D10/172 ,  Y10T307/461

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for dynamically budgeting power usage in a data processing system. In one aspect, a data processing system, includes: one or more first components capable of being dynamically throttled to a plurality of different performance level settings; one or more second components; and one or more power usage sensors. The one or more power usage sensors are to determine information on power usage during a first time period of operation of the data processing system. The one or more first components and the one or more second components may include a computing element to determine one of the performance level settings of the one or more first components of the data processing system for a second time period subsequent to the first time period using the information on the power usage during the first time period.

公开(公告)号：US20130033504A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-07

申请号：US13647973

申请日：2012-10-09

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Mike Nugent ,  Thomas Costa ,  Eve Brasfield ,  David Redman ,  Amanda Rainer ,  Tim Millet ,  Geoff Stahl ,  Adrian Sheppard ,  Ian Hendry ,  Ingrid Aligaen ,  Kenneth C. Dyke ,  Chris Niederauer ,  Michael Culbert

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: G09G5/363 ,  G09G2310/061 ,  G09G2330/021 ,  G09G2330/022 ,  G09G2360/06

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of methods, apparatuses, and systems for seamlessly migrating a user visible display stream sent to a display device from one rendered display stream to another rendered display stream are described. For one embodiment, mirror video display streams are received from both a first graphics processing unit (GPU) and a second GPU, and the video display stream sent to a display device is switched from the video display stream from the first GPU to the video display stream from the second GPU, wherein the switching occurs during a blanking interval for the first GPU that overlaps with a blanking interval for the second GPU.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于将发送到显示设备的用户可见显示流从一个渲染显示流无缝迁移到另一个渲染显示流的方法，装置和系统的示例性实施例。 对于一个实施例，从第一图形处理单元（GPU）和第二GPU两者接收镜像视频显示流，并且发送到显示设备的视频显示流从第一GPU的视频显示流切换到视频显示 流从第二GPU，其中切换发生在与第二GPU的消隐间隔重叠的第一GPU的消隐间隔期间。

公开(公告)号：US20180232023A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-16

申请号：US15949677

申请日：2018-04-10

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael Culbert ,  Keith Alan Cox ,  Brian Howard ,  Josh de Cesare ,  Richard Charles Williams ,  Dave Robbins Falkenburg ,  Daisie Iris Huang ,  David Radcliffe

IPC: G06F1/20 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G05D23/24 ,  G06F1/32 ,  G06F1/10 ,  G06F1/26

CPC classification number: G06F1/26 ,  G05D23/1934 ,  G05D23/24 ,  G06F1/10 ,  G06F1/20 ,  G06F1/206 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/324 ,  G06F1/329 ,  G06F1/3296 ,  G08G1/167 ,  Y02D10/126 ,  Y02D10/172 ,  Y10S706/90

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses to manage working states of a data processing system. At least one embodiment of the present invention includes a data processing system with one or more sensors (e.g., physical sensors such as tachometer and thermistors, and logical sensors such as CPU load) for fine grain control of one or more components (e.g., processor, fan, hard drive, optical drive) of the system for working conditions that balance various goals (e.g., user preferences, performance, power consumption, thermal constraints, acoustic noise). In one example, the clock frequency and core voltage for a processor are actively managed to balance performance and power consumption (heat generation) without a significant latency. In one example, the speed of a cooling fan is actively managed to balance cooling effort and noise (and/or power consumption).

公开(公告)号：US09671845B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-06

申请号：US14149627

申请日：2014-01-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： David G. Conroy ,  Michael Culbert ,  Keith A. Cox

IPC: G05D23/19 ,  G06F1/26 ,  G06F1/32 ,  G06F1/28 ,  G06F1/30

CPC classification number: G06F1/26 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G06F1/28 ,  G06F1/30 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/324 ,  G06F1/3287 ,  G06F1/3296 ,  Y02B70/14 ,  Y02B70/32 ,  Y02B70/3216 ,  Y02D10/126 ,  Y02D10/171 ,  Y02D10/172 ,  Y10T307/461

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of methods and apparatuses to provide a cooling arrangement for a system are described. The system includes a component coupled to a heat sink. A signal associated with a temperature control of the component is asserted. A target temperature of the heat sink is adjusted based on the signal. In one embodiment, a temperature control loop of the heat sink is operated. The temperature of the heat sink may be monitored using one or more sensors placed on the heat sink. An operation of the component, a cooling unit coupled to the heat sink, or both, may be adjusted based on a relationship between the temperature of the heat sink and an adjusted target temperature. Adjusting the target temperature of the heat sink based on the asserted signal increases efficiency of the system while decreasing cooling.

公开(公告)号：US09274574B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-01

申请号：US14267237

申请日：2014-05-01

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： David G. Conroy ,  Michael Culbert ,  Keith A. Cox

IPC: G06F1/00 ,  G06F1/26 ,  G06F1/32 ,  G06F1/28 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G06F1/30

CPC classification number: G06F1/26 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G06F1/28 ,  G06F1/30 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/324 ,  G06F1/3287 ,  G06F1/3296 ,  Y02B70/14 ,  Y02B70/32 ,  Y02B70/3216 ,  Y02D10/126 ,  Y02D10/171 ,  Y02D10/172 ,  Y10T307/461

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of methods and apparatuses to manage a power of a system that leverage intermediate power margins are described. One or more subsystems of the system are operated at one or more performance points. A power consumed by the one or more subsystems at each of the one or more performance points is measured. An operational power of the one or more subsystems at the one or more performance points is determined. The one or more subsystems are operated at well-known conditions at the one or more performance points. The operational power may be adjusted based on data associated with the one or more subsystems. The operational power is provided to a power lookup table. The power is distributed among the one or more subsystems based on the operational power.

Abstract translation: 描述了管理利用中间功率余量的系统的功率的方法和装置的示例性实施例。 系统的一个或多个子系统在一个或多个性能点上操作。 测量在一个或多个性能点中的每一个处由一个或多个子系统消耗的功率。 确定一个或多个性能点处的一个或多个子系统的操作功率。 一个或多个子系统在一个或多个性能点处以公知的条件操作。 可以基于与一个或多个子系统相关联的数据来调整操作功率。 将操作功率提供给功率查找表。 功率基于操作功率分布在一个或多个子系统中。

公开(公告)号：US20130103967A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-25

申请号：US13708070

申请日：2012-12-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： David G. Conroy ,  Keith Alan Cox ,  Michael Culbert

IPC: G06F1/26

CPC classification number: G06F1/26 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G06F1/28 ,  G06F1/30 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/324 ,  G06F1/3287 ,  G06F1/3296 ,  Y02B70/14 ,  Y02B70/32 ,  Y02B70/3216 ,  Y02D10/126 ,  Y02D10/171 ,  Y02D10/172 ,  Y10T307/461

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for dynamically budgeting power usage in a data processing system. In one aspect, a data processing system, includes: one or more first components capable of being dynamically throttled to a plurality of different performance level settings; one or more second components; and one or more power usage sensors. The one or more power usage sensors are to determine information on power usage during a first time period of operation of the data processing system. The one or more first components and the one or more second components may include a computing element to determine one of the performance level settings of the one or more first components of the data processing system for a second time period subsequent to the first time period using the information on the power usage during the first time period.

Abstract translation: 用于在数据处理系统中动态预算功率使用的方法和装置。 在一个方面，一种数据处理系统包括：一个或多个第一组件，其能够被动态地限制到多个不同的性能水平设置; 一个或多个第二组分; 和一个或多个电力使用传感器。 一个或多个功率使用传感器用于确定在数据处理系统的第一操作时段期间的功率使用信息。 一个或多个第一组件和一个或多个第二组件可以包括计算单元，用于在第一时间段之后的第二时间段中确定数据处理系统的一个或多个第一组件的性能水平设置之一， 关于第一次使用电量的信息。