Method and system for thermal management of battery charging concurrencies in a portable computing device
    31.
    发明授权
    Method and system for thermal management of battery charging concurrencies in a portable computing device 有权
    用于便携式计算设备中的电池充电协议的热管理方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US08484496B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-07-09

    申请号:US13193901

    申请日:2011-07-29

    CPC classification number: H02J7/0091

    Abstract: A method and system for reducing thermal load by monitoring temperatures within a portable computing device and, based on those temperatures, controlling a battery charge function are disclosed. The method includes monitoring a power management integrated circuit (“PMIC”) to determine if it is generating excess thermal energy that is contributory to an elevated temperature in a physically proximate application specific integrated circuit (“ASIC”). If so, and if the excess thermal energy is attributable to an ongoing battery recharge operation executed by the PMIC, a thermal policy manager module may execute a thermal mitigation technique algorithm to override the PMIC battery recharge function. One exemplary thermal mitigation technique may include a reduction of current sent to the battery, thus slowing the charge cycle and reducing the generation of excess thermal energy.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种通过监视便携式计算设备内的温度并基于这些温度来控制电池充电功能来减少热负荷的方法和系统。 该方法包括监视功率管理集成电路(“PMIC”)以确定其是否在物理上靠近的专用集成电路(“ASIC”)中产生有助于升高的温度的过量热能。 如果是这样,并且如果多余的热能归因于由PMIC执行的持续的电池再充电操作,则热策略管理器模块可以执行热缓解技术算法来覆盖PMIC电池再充电功能。 一个示例性的热缓解技术可以包括减少发送到电池的电流,从而减慢充电周期并减少过剩热能的产生。

    Method and apparatus for scanning frequency channels for handoff candidates while minimizing battery consumption
    33.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for scanning frequency channels for handoff candidates while minimizing battery consumption 有权
    用于在最小化电池消耗的同时扫描用于切换候选的频率信道的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07215956B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-05-08

    申请号:US10859800

    申请日:2004-06-02

    Abstract: Techniques for scanning other frequency channels for candidate base stations are described. In one scheme, the scanning of other frequency channels is performed based on the received signal quality (e.g., pilot Ec/Io) for an active base station that a wireless device is monitoring for user-specific and overhead messages. The scanning is bypassed if the active pilot Ec/Io exceeds a high threshold and performed if the active pilot Ec/Io is between the high threshold and a low threshold. In another scheme, the scanning of other frequency channels is performed at a rate that is a function of the active pilot Ec/Io. In yet another scheme, the scanning of other frequency channels is performed based on the active pilot Ec/Io and further using an adaptive timer. The timer is set to an initial value and thereafter adjusted by variable amounts determined by active pilot Ec/Io measurements.

    Abstract translation: 描述用于扫描候选基站的其它频道的技术。 在一种方案中,基于无线设备正在监视用户特定和开销消息的活动基站的接收信号质量(例如,导频Ec / Io)来执行其他频道的扫描。 如果有效导频Ec / Io超过高阈值,则执行扫描,如果有效导频Ec / Io处于高阈值和低阈值之间,则执行扫描。 在另一方案中,其它频道的扫描是以有效导频Ec / Io的函数的速率进行的。 在另一种方案中,基于有效导频Ec / Io执行其他频道的扫描,并进一步使用自适应定时器。 定时器被设置为初始值,然后根据有效导频Ec / Io测量确定的可变量进行调整。

    High data rate interface apparatus and method
    35.
    发明授权
    High data rate interface apparatus and method 有权
    高数据速率接口设备和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08730913B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-20

    申请号:US13094033

    申请日:2011-04-26

    Abstract: A data interface for transferring digital data between a host and a client over a communication path using packet structures linked together to form a communication protocol for communicating a pre-selected set of digital control and presentation data. The signal protocol is used by link controllers configured to generate, transmit, and receive packets forming the communications protocol, and to form digital data into one or more types of data packets, with at least one residing in the host device and being coupled to the client through the communications path. The interface provides a cost-effective, low power, bi-directional, high-speed data transfer mechanism over a short-range “serial” type data link, which lends itself to implementation with miniature connectors and thin flexible cables which are especially useful in connecting display elements such as wearable micro-displays to portable computers and wireless communication devices.

    Abstract translation: 一种数据接口,用于通过连接在一起的分组结构通过通信路径在主机和客户端之间传送数字数据,以形成用于传送预先选择的一组数字控制和呈现数据的通信协议。 信号协议被配置为生成,发送和接收形成通信协议的分组的链路控制器使用,并且将数字数据形成为一个或多个类型的数据分组,其中至少一个驻留在主机设备中并耦合到 客户端通过通信路径。 该接口通过短距离“串行”类型数据链路提供了经济高效,低功耗,双向,高速的数据传输机制,可实现微型连接器和薄型柔性电缆,特别适用于 将可穿戴式微型显示器等显示元件连接到便携式计算机和无线通信装置。

    High data rate interface with improved link synchronization
    37.
    发明授权
    High data rate interface with improved link synchronization 有权
    高数据速率接口,改善了链路同步

    公开(公告)号:US08670457B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-11

    申请号:US11008024

    申请日:2004-12-08

    Abstract: A data Interface for transferring digital data between a host and a client over a communication path using packet structures linked together to form a communication protocol for communicating a pre-selected set of digital control and presentation data. The signal protocol is used by link controllers configured to generate, transmit, and receive packets forming the communications protocol, and to form digital data into one or more types of data packets, with at least one residing in the host device and being coupled to the client through the communications path. The interface provides a cost-effective, low power, bi-directional, high-speed data transfer mechanism over a short-range “serial” type data link, which lends itself to implementation with miniature connectors and thin flexible cables which are especially useful in connecting display elements such as wearable micro-displays to portable computers and wireless communication devices.

    Abstract translation: 一种数据接口,用于通过连接在一起的分组结构通过通信路径在主机和客户端之间传送数字数据,以形成用于传送预先选择的一组数字控制和呈现数据的通信协议。 信号协议被配置为生成,发送和接收形成通信协议的分组的链路控制器使用,并且将数字数据形成为一个或多个类型的数据分组,其中至少一个驻留在主机设备中并耦合到 客户端通过通信路径。 该接口通过短距离“串行”类型数据链路提供了经济高效,低功耗,双向,高速的数据传输机制,可实现微型连接器和薄型柔性电缆,特别适用于 将可穿戴式微型显示器等显示元件连接到便携式计算机和无线通信装置。

    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THERMAL LOAD MANAGEMENT IN A PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE
    38.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THERMAL LOAD MANAGEMENT IN A PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE 有权
    便携式计算设备中热负荷管理的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20120271481A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-10-25

    申请号:US13197171

    申请日:2011-08-03

    CPC classification number: G06F1/324 G06F1/206 G06F1/3296 Y02D10/126 Y02D10/172

    Abstract: Methods and systems for leveraging temperature sensors in a portable computing device (“PCD”) are disclosed. The sensors may be placed within the PCD near known thermal energy producing components such as a central processing unit (“CPU”) core, graphical processing unit (“GPU”) core, power management integrated circuit (“PMIC”), power amplifier, etc. The signals generated by the sensors may be monitored and used to trigger drivers running on the processing units. The drivers are operable to cause the reallocation of processing loads associated with a given component's generation of thermal energy, as measured by the sensors. In some embodiments, the processing load reallocation is mapped according to parameters associated with pre-identified thermal load scenarios. In other embodiments, the reallocation occurs in real time, or near real time, according to thermal management solutions generated by a thermal management algorithm that may consider CPU and/or GPU performance specifications along with monitored sensor data.

    Abstract translation: 公开了在便携式计算设备(PCD)中利用温度传感器的方法和系统。 传感器可以放置在PCD中,靠近已知的热能产生部件,例如中央处理器(CPU)核心,图形处理单元(GPU)核心,功率管理集成电路(PMIC),功率放大器等。 可以监测传感器并用于触发在处理单元上运行的驱动器。 驱动器可操作地使得由给定部件产生的热能重新分配与传感器相关的加工负载。 在一些实施例中,根据与预先识别的热负荷情景相关联的参数来映射处理负载再分配。 在其他实施例中,根据可以考虑CPU和/或GPU性能规格以及监视的传感器数据的热管理算法产生的热管理解决方案,重新分配实时或接近实时地发生。

    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING THERMAL POLICIES OF A PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE
    39.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING THERMAL POLICIES OF A PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE 有权
    用于管理便携式计算设备的热性能的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20120179416A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-07-12

    申请号:US13101919

    申请日:2011-05-05

    Abstract: A method and system for managing one or more thermal policies of a portable computing device (PCD) includes monitoring temperature of the portable computing device with internal thermal sensors and external thermal sensors. If a change in temperature has been detected by at least one thermal sensor, then a thermal policy manager may increase a frequency in which temperature readings are detected by the thermal sensors. The thermal policy manager may also determine if a current temperature of the portable computing device as detected by one or more of the thermal sensors falls within one or more predetermined thermal states. Each thermal state may be assigned a unique set of thermal mitigation techniques. Each set of thermal mitigation techniques may be different from one another. The sets of thermal mitigation techniques may differ according to quantity of techniques and impacts on performance of the PCD.

    Abstract translation: 用于管理便携式计算设备(PCD)的一个或多个热策略的方法和系统包括利用内部热传感器和外部热传感器监测便携式计算设备的温度。 如果由至少一个热传感器检测到温度变化,则热策略管理器可以增加热传感器检测温度读数的频率。 热策略管理器还可以确定由一个或多个热传感器检测到的便携式计算设备的当前温度是否落在一个或多个预定的热状态内。 每个热状态可以分配一组独特的热缓解技术。 每组热缓解技术可能彼此不同。 根据技术数量和对PCD性能的影响,热减缓技术的组合可能不同。

    HIGH DATA RATE INTERFACE APPARATUS AND METHOD
    40.
    发明申请
    HIGH DATA RATE INTERFACE APPARATUS AND METHOD 有权
    高数据速率接口设备和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110199383A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-08-18

    申请号:US13094104

    申请日:2011-04-26

    Abstract: A data interface for transferring digital data between a host and a client over a communication path using packet structures linked together to form a communication protocol for communicating a pre-selected set of digital control and presentation data. The signal protocol is used by link controllers configured to generate, transmit, and receive packets forming the communications protocol, and to form digital data into one or more types of data packets, with at least one residing in the host device and being coupled to the client through the communications path. The interface provides a cost-effective, low power, bi-directional, high-speed data transfer mechanism over a short-range “serial” type data link, which lends itself to implementation with miniature connectors and thin flexible cables which are especially useful in connecting display elements such as wearable micro-displays to portable computers and wireless communication devices.

    Abstract translation: 一种数据接口,用于通过连接在一起的分组结构通过通信路径在主机和客户端之间传送数字数据,以形成用于传送预先选择的一组数字控制和呈现数据的通信协议。 信号协议被配置为生成,发送和接收形成通信协议的分组的链路控制器使用,并且将数字数据形成为一个或多个类型的数据分组,其中至少一个驻留在主机设备中并耦合到 客户端通过通信路径。 该接口通过短距离“串行”类型数据链路提供了经济高效,低功耗,双向,高速的数据传输机制,可实现微型连接器和薄型柔性电缆,特别适用于 将可穿戴式微型显示器等显示元件连接到便携式计算机和无线通信装置。

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