Methods and apparatuses for controlling the temperature of a data processing system
    2.
    发明授权
    Methods and apparatuses for controlling the temperature of a data processing system 有权
    用于控制数据处理系统的温度的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US09043627B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-26

    申请号:US13890694

    申请日:2013-05-09

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    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)。

    Automatic adjustment of thermal requirement based on motion detection and frequency of disturbances
    3.
    发明授权
    Automatic adjustment of thermal requirement based on motion detection and frequency of disturbances 有权
    基于运动检测和扰动频率自动调节热量需求

    公开(公告)号:US08756176B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-17

    申请号:US13776239

    申请日:2013-02-25

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses to automatically adjust a thermal requirement of a data processing system are described. One or more conditions associated with a data processing system are detected. A temperature requirement for the data processing system is determined based on the one or more conditions. The performance of the data processing system may be throttled to maintain a temperature of the data processing system below the temperature requirement. Detecting the one or more conditions associated with the data processing system may include determining a location of the data processing system based on a measured motion, a state of a peripheral device, a position of one portion of the data processing system (e.g., a lid) relative another portion of the data processing system (e.g., a bottom portion), a type of application operating on the data processing system, or any combination thereof.

    Abstract translation: 描述了自动调整数据处理系统的热要求的方法和装置。 检测与数据处理系统相关联的一个或多个条件。 基于一个或多个条件来确定数据处理系统的温度要求。 可以限制数据处理系统的性能,以将数据处理系统的温度保持在温度要求以下。 检测与数据处理系统相关联的一个或多个条件可以包括基于所测量的运动,外围设备的状态,数据处理系统的一部分的位置来确定数据处理系统的位置(例如,盖 )数据处理系统的相对另一部分(例如,底部),在数据处理系统上操作的应用的类型或其任何组合。

    METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR DYNAMIC POWER CONTROL
    4.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR DYNAMIC POWER CONTROL 审中-公开
    动态功率控制的方法与装置

    公开(公告)号:US20140351621A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-11-27

    申请号:US14267237

    申请日:2014-05-01

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    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。

    Methods and apparatuses for dynamic power control
    5.
    发明授权
    Methods and apparatuses for dynamic power control 有权
    动态功率控制的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08751849B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-10

    申请号:US13708887

    申请日:2012-12-07

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    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。

    METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR DYNAMIC POWER CONTROL
    6.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR DYNAMIC POWER CONTROL 审中-公开
    动态功率控制的方法与装置

    公开(公告)号:US20140121854A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-01

    申请号:US14149627

    申请日:2014-01-07

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    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.

    Abstract translation: 描述了为系统提供冷却装置的方法和装置的示例性实施例。 该系统包括耦合到散热器的部件。 与组件的温度控制相关联的信号被断言。 基于该信号调整散热器的目标温度。 在一个实施例中,操作散热器的温度控制回路。 可以使用放置在散热器上的一个或多个传感器监测散热器的温度。 可以基于散热器的温度和调整的目标温度之间的关系来调整部件的操作,联接到散热器的冷却单元或两者。 基于所声明的信号调节散热器的目标温度可以提高系统的效率,同时减少冷却。

    METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR DYNAMIC POWER CONTROL
    7.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR DYNAMIC POWER CONTROL 有权
    动态功率控制的方法与装置

    公开(公告)号:US20130103968A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-04-25

    申请号:US13708887

    申请日:2012-12-07

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    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。

    AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF THERMAL REQUIREMENT
    10.
    发明申请
    AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF THERMAL REQUIREMENT 有权
    自动调整热量要求

    公开(公告)号:US20130179000A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-07-11

    申请号:US13776239

    申请日:2013-02-25

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses to automatically adjust a thermal requirement of a data processing system are described. One or more conditions associated with a data processing system are detected. A temperature requirement for the data processing system is determined based on the one or more conditions. The performance of the data processing system may be throttled to maintain a temperature of the data processing system below the temperature requirement. Detecting the one or more conditions associated with the data processing system may include determining a location of the data processing system based on a measured motion, a state of a peripheral device, a position of one portion of the data processing system (e.g., a lid) relative another portion of the data processing system (e.g., a bottom portion), a type of application operating on the data processing system, or any combination thereof.

    Abstract translation: 描述了自动调整数据处理系统的热要求的方法和装置。 检测与数据处理系统相关联的一个或多个条件。 基于一个或多个条件确定数据处理系统的温度要求。 可以限制数据处理系统的性能,以将数据处理系统的温度保持在温度要求以下。 检测与数据处理系统相关联的一个或多个条件可以包括基于所测量的运动,外围设备的状态,数据处理系统的一部分的位置来确定数据处理系统的位置(例如,盖 )数据处理系统的相对另一部分(例如,底部),在数据处理系统上操作的应用的类型或其任何组合。

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