公开(公告)号：US20050289369A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-29

申请号：US10939573

申请日：2004-09-13

Applicant: Chien-Ping Chung ,  Chung-Ching Huang ,  Jing-Rung Wang

Inventor： Chien-Ping Chung ,  Chung-Ching Huang ,  Jing-Rung Wang

IPC: G06F1/26 ,  G06F1/32

CPC classification number: G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/324 ,  G06F1/3287 ,  G06F1/3296 ,  Y02D10/126 ,  Y02D10/171 ,  Y02D10/172

Abstract: A system and method of real-time power management for use in computer systems. The system utilization is assessed by a North bridge, and a result is transferred to a South bridge. Thereafter, through transmitting sideband signals to a voltage controller and a frequency controller by sideband pins, the North Bridge provides faster and more efficient power management performance than the system management bus (SMBUS).

Abstract translation: 一种用于计算机系统的实时电源管理系统和方法。 系统利用率由北桥评估，结果转移到南桥。 此后，通过边带引脚将边带信号发送到电压控制器和频率控制器，北桥提供比系统管理总线（SMBUS）更快更有效的电源管理性能。

公开(公告)号：US06904506B2

公开(公告)日：2005-06-07

申请号：US09874163

申请日：2001-06-05

Applicant: Chung-Che Wu ,  Chung-Ching Huang ,  Chien-Ping Chung

Inventor： Chung-Che Wu ,  Chung-Ching Huang ,  Chien-Ping Chung

IPC: G06F13/16 ,  G06F13/00

CPC classification number: G06F13/1694 ,  Y02D10/14

Abstract: A method and a motherboard for automatically determining the memory type. By applying the characteristics of different operational voltages for various dynamic random access memory modules, a software program is used to drive a control signal and to automatically adjust the control voltage of the dynamic random access memory. An automatic detection of the types of the dynamic random access memory is obtained. The objectives of protecting the dynamic random access memory and to allow the dynamic random access memory to operate normally can thus be achieved. The invention not only provides the detection mechanism for accessing the dynamic random access memory during the initial activation of the computer system, but also determines the voltages required by the memory module for the computer system to enter various power saving modes.

Abstract translation: 一种用于自动确定存储器类型的方法和主板。 通过对各种动态随机存取存储器模块应用不同工作电压的特性，使用软件程序驱动控制信号并自动调整动态随机存取存储器的控制电压。 获得动态随机存取存储器的类型的自动检测。 因此可以实现保护动态随机存取存储器和允许动态随机存取存储器正常工作的目的。 本发明不仅提供了在计算机系统的初始激活期间访问动态随机存取存储器的检测机制，而且还确定存储器模块为计算机系统输入各种省电模式所需的电压。

公开(公告)号：US08769256B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-01

申请号：US13110098

申请日：2011-05-18

Applicant: Chin-Hwaun Wu ,  Chung-Ching Huang ,  Kuo-Han Chang ,  Tai-Yu Lin

Inventor： Chin-Hwaun Wu ,  Chung-Ching Huang ,  Kuo-Han Chang ,  Tai-Yu Lin

IPC: G06F9/24 ,  G06F1/32

CPC classification number: G06F9/4893 ,  G06F1/3275 ,  G06F1/329 ,  G06F9/461 ,  Y02D10/14 ,  Y02D10/24

Abstract: An operating system switching method is provided. The operating system switching method is for a computer system comprising a control unit, a memory unit, and a storage unit, wherein the storage unit comprises a first operating system and a second operating system. The steps of the method include: loading the first operating system and the second operating system into a first memory space and a second memory space of the memory unit, respectively, and setting the first memory space and the second memory space to a working state and a standby state, respectively; and performing a first switching of the operating systems, and setting the first memory space and the second memory space to the standby state and the working state.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种操作系统切换方法。 操作系统切换方法是用于包括控制单元，存储单元和存储单元的计算机系统，其中存储单元包括第一操作系统和第二操作系统。 该方法的步骤包括：分别将第一操作系统和第二操作系统加载到存储器单元的第一存储器空间和第二存储器空间中，并将第一存储器空间和第二存储器空间设置为工作状态， 分别为待机状态; 以及执行所述操作系统的第一切换，以及将所述第一存储器空间和所述第二存储器空间设置为待机状态和所述工作状态。

公开(公告)号：US08108598B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-31

申请号：US12416605

申请日：2009-04-01

Applicant: Chung-Ching Huang ,  Chin-Han Chang ,  Jia-Hung Wang

Inventor： Chung-Ching Huang ,  Chin-Han Chang ,  Jia-Hung Wang

IPC: G06F13/00

CPC classification number: G06F13/385

Abstract: A hard drive assessing method and a hard drive assessing system supporting a maximum transmission rate of a hard drive are provided, wherein the hard drive is accessed by a controller, and both the controller and the hard drive support a plurality of transmission rates. The maximum transmission rate of the hard drive is first obtained. When the controller reads data from the hard drive, the transmission rate of the controller is set to be not lower than the maximum transmission rate, and the transmission rate of the hard drive is maintained at the maximum transmission rate. When the controller writes data into the hard drive, the transmission rate of the controller is reduced to be lower than the maximum transmission rate, and the transmission rate of the hard drive is maintained at the maximum transmission rate. Thereby, the hard drive can be accessed at its maximum transmission rate.

Abstract translation: 提供了硬盘驱动器评估方法和支持硬盘驱动器的最大传输速率的硬盘驱动器评估系统，其中硬盘驱动器被控制器访问，并且控制器和硬盘驱动器都支持多个传输速率。 首先获得硬盘驱动器的最大传输速率。 当控制器从硬盘驱动器读取数据时，将控制器的传输速率设置为不低于最大传输速率，并将硬盘驱动器的传输速率保持在最大传输速率。 当控制器将数据写入硬盘驱动器时，控制器的传输速率降低到低于最大传输速率，硬盘驱动器的传输速率保持在最大传输速率。 因此，可以以其最大传输速率访问硬盘驱动器。

公开(公告)号：US07861044B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-28

申请号：US11945311

申请日：2007-11-27

Applicant: Wen-Juin Huang ,  Chung-Ching Huang ,  Chien-Ping Chung

Inventor： Wen-Juin Huang ,  Chung-Ching Huang ,  Chien-Ping Chung

IPC: G06F13/00 ,  G06F13/28 ,  G06F13/14

CPC classification number: G06F12/1416 ,  G06F9/30003 ,  G06F2212/2022

Abstract: A memory access method for accessing data from a non-volatile memory in a south bridge is provided. Memory access is performed under a system management mode (SMM). Under the protection of the SMM mode, the desired memory address is not altered by an interrupt handler, therefore memory data is accessed correctly.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于从南桥的非易失性存储器访问数据的存储器访问方法。 在系统管理模式（SMM）下执行内存访问。 在SMM模式的保护下，所需的存储器地址不会被中断处理程序改变，因此存储器数据被正确访问。

公开(公告)号：US07802119B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-21

申请号：US11707966

申请日：2007-02-20

Applicant: Wen-Juin Huang ,  Chung-Ching Huang ,  Jui-Ming Wei

Inventor： Wen-Juin Huang ,  Chung-Ching Huang ,  Jui-Ming Wei

IPC: G06F1/00 ,  G06F1/32

CPC classification number: G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/3243 ,  Y02D10/152

Abstract: For saving power of a central processing unit at a C3 power level upon processing a bus master request from a peripheral device, an arbitrator is disabled from transmitting any request to the central processing unit at the C3 power level. Afterwards, in response to a bus master request, the central processing unit is switched from the C3power level to a transitional C0 power level while keeping the arbitrator disabled, and then switched from the transitional C0 power level to a C2 power level while enabling the arbitrator to process the bus master request.

Abstract translation: 为了在从外围设备处理总线主机请求时以C3功率电平节省中央处理单元的功率，仲裁器被禁止在C3功率电平向中央处理单元发送任何请求。 之后，响应于总线主机请求，中央处理单元从C3power电平切换到过渡C0功率电平，同时保持仲裁器禁用，然后从过渡C0功率电平切换到C2功率电平，同时启用仲裁器 处理总线主机请求。

公开(公告)号：US07363408B2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-22

申请号：US11000300

申请日：2004-11-30

Applicant: Tony Ho ,  Chung-Ching Huang ,  Norman Chung

Inventor： Tony Ho ,  Chung-Ching Huang ,  Norman Chung

IPC: G06F13/24

CPC classification number: G06F13/24 ,  Y02D10/14

Abstract: An interruption control system includes an interruption message generator, a stop clock control module and an interruption status indicating path. The interruption message generator is used for decoding and identifying a message signaled interrupt (MSI) issued by a first peripheral device or a second peripheral device when interruption is to be conducted, and generates an interruption status indicating message in response to the message signaled interrupt (MSI). The stop clock control module is coupled to the interruption message generator and the CPU and de-asserts a stop clock signal that is previously asserted to have the CPU enter a power-saving state to have the CPU deactivate the power-saving state in response to the interruption status indicating message. The interruption status indicating path is used for transmitting the interruption status indicating message.

Abstract translation: 中断控制系统包括中断消息发生器，停止时钟控制模块和中断状态指示路径。 所述中断消息发生器用于在进行中断时解码和识别由第一外围设备或第二外围设备发出的消息信号中断（MSI），并响应于消息信号中断产生中断状态指示消息（ MSI）。 停止时钟控制模块耦合到中断消息发生器和CPU，并且取消断言先前断言的停止时钟信号，以使CPU进入省电状态，以使CPU能够响应于CPU 中断状态指示消息。 中断状态指示路径用于发送中断状态指示消息。

公开(公告)号：US20080012585A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-17

申请号：US11622027

申请日：2007-01-11

Applicant: Chien-Ping Chung ,  Chung-Ching Huang

Inventor： Chien-Ping Chung ,  Chung-Ching Huang

IPC: G01R27/08

CPC classification number: G06F1/324 ,  G06F1/3228 ,  G06F1/3296 ,  Y02D10/126 ,  Y02D10/172

Abstract: Apparatus and methods of adjusting system efficiency for a current-consuming system are disclosed. In the disclosed apparatus, a system current detector receives a system current from the current-consuming system and calculates a system current variation accordingly. A system efficiency adjustment module is coupled to the system current detector to receive the system current variation and output a frequency control signal and a voltage control signal accordingly.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种调节耗电系统效率的装置和方法。 在所公开的装置中，系统电流检测器从耗电系统接收系统电流并相应地计算系统电流变化。 系统效率调节模块耦合到系统电流检测器以接收系统电流变化并相应地输出频率控制信号和电压控制信号。

公开(公告)号：US20070157039A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-05

申请号：US11505973

申请日：2006-08-18

Applicant: Wen-Juin Huang ,  Chung-Ching Huang

Inventor： Wen-Juin Huang ,  Chung-Ching Huang

IPC: G06F1/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/3228

Abstract: A power saving method applied to a central processing unit under a non-snooping sleeping state with a bus master request from a peripheral device is presented. In accordance with the present invention, first prohibit the central processing unit from fetching instruction. Then drive the central processing unit entering a snooping sleeping state and enabling the arbiter for transferring the bus master request to the central processing unit. After the central processing unit completes the bus master request, the arbiter is disabled and the central processing unit is driven to leave the snooping sleeping state and return back to the non-snooping sleeping state. Therefore, the power consumed by the central processing unit is reduced so as to save power.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种在具有来自外围设备的总线主机请求的非窥探睡眠状态下应用于中央处理单元的省电方法。 根据本发明，首先禁止中央处理单元取出指令。 然后驱动中央处理单元进入窥探睡眠状态，并允许仲裁器将总线主控请求传送到中央处理单元。 中央处理单元完成总线主机请求后，仲裁器被禁止，中央处理单元被驱动离开窥探休眠状态并返回到非窥探睡眠状态。 因此，中央处理单元消耗的功率降低，从而节省功率。

公开(公告)号：US07206883B2

公开(公告)日：2007-04-17

申请号：US10945000

申请日：2004-09-20

Applicant: Tony Ho ,  Chung-Ching Huang ,  Norman Chung

Inventor： Tony Ho ,  Chung-Ching Huang ,  Norman Chung

IPC: G06F13/24 ,  G06F13/36 ,  G06F1/00

CPC classification number: G06F13/24 ,  G06F13/4027 ,  G06F2213/0024 ,  Y02D10/14 ,  Y02D10/151

Abstract: An interruption control system includes a first input/output interruption controller, a second input/output interruption controller, and an interruption control device bus. The first input/output interruption controller is coupled to a first peripheral device and a south bridge chip, and asserts a wake-up signal to the south bridge chip in response to a first interrupt signal issued by the first peripheral device so as to deactivate a power-saving state of the computer system. The second input/output interruption controller is coupled to a second peripheral device and a north bridge chip, and asserts a third interrupt signal in response to a second interrupt signal issued by the second peripheral device. Via the interruption control device bus, the third interrupt signal is transmitted from the second input/output interruption controller to the first input/output interruption controller, wherein the first input/output interruption controller asserts the wake-up signal to deactivate the power-saving state of the computer system in response to the third interrupt signal.

Abstract translation: 中断控制系统包括第一输入/输出中断控制器，第二输入/输出中断控制器和中断控制设备总线。 第一输入/输出中断控制器耦合到第一外围设备和南桥芯片，并且响应于由第一外围设备发出的第一中断信号而向南桥芯片发出唤醒信号，以便使第 计算机系统的省电状态。 第二输入/输出中断控制器耦合到第二外围设备和北桥芯片，并且响应于由第二外围设备发出的第二中断信号而断言第三中断信号。 通过中断控制装置总线，第三中断信号从第二输入/输出中断控制器发送到第一输入/输出中断控制器，其中第一输入/输出中断控制器断言唤醒信号以去激活省电 计算机系统的状态响应于第三中断信号。