公开(公告)号：US20080222345A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-11

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: G06F12/00

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：US20080018651A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-24

申请号：US11522900

申请日：2006-09-19

Applicant: Wen-Juin Huang ,  Chung-Ching Huang ,  Hao-Lin Lin

Inventor： Wen-Juin Huang ,  Chung-Ching Huang ,  Hao-Lin Lin

IPC: G06F15/00

CPC classification number: G06F11/0787 ,  G06F11/0706

Abstract: A method for capturing an image data from a frame buffer of a computer system takes advantage of a system management interrupt service optionally triggered. If a storage unit functions normally when the computer system fails to work normally, store the image data in the frame buffer into the storage unit. Otherwise, temporarily store the image data in a buffer unit, and then store it in a NVRAM. Then restart the storage unit and restore the image data in the buffer unit into the storage unit. At last, restart the computer system.

Abstract translation: 用于从计算机系统的帧缓冲器捕获图像数据的方法利用可选地触发的系统管理中断服务。 如果计算机系统无法正常工作时存储单元正常工作，则将帧缓冲区中的图像数据存储到存储单元中。 否则，将图像数据临时存储在缓冲单元中，然后将其存储在NVRAM中。 然后重新启动存储单元，并将缓冲单元中的图像数据恢复到存储单元中。 最后重新启动计算机系统。

公开(公告)号：US20080010476A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-10

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: G06F1/32

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 C3 power 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。 然后，响应于总线主机请求，中央处理单元从C3功率电平切换到过渡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，同时使能 仲裁员处理总线主机请求。

公开(公告)号：US07565558B2

公开(公告)日：2009-07-21

申请号：US11409974

申请日：2006-04-25

Applicant: Wen Juin Huang ,  Chung-Ching Huang ,  Hao Lin Lin ,  Yeh Cho

Inventor： Wen Juin Huang ,  Chung-Ching Huang ,  Hao Lin Lin ,  Yeh Cho

IPC: G06F1/00 ,  G06F1/32 ,  G06F13/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/3203

Abstract: A power saving method and system thereof is disclosed. When the central processing unit is under a non-snooping sleep state and a peripheral device sends a bus master request, a chip will drive the central processing unit waking from the non-snooping sleep state and entering a system management mode for executing an interrupt service routine that makes the central processing unit in halt status. The central processing unit is then driven to enter a snooping sleep state for snooping the bus master request. After the execution of the bus master request, the chip will drive the central processing unit to leave the snooping sleep state and return to the non-snooping sleep state for power consumption conservation.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种省电方法及其系统。 当中央处理单元处于非窥探睡眠状态并且外围设备发送总线主机请求时，芯片将驱动中央处理单元从非窥探睡眠状态唤醒并进入用于执行中断服务的系统管理模式 使中央处理单元处于停止状态的程序。 然后中央处理单元被驱动以进入窥探睡眠状态以窥探总线主控请求。 执行总线主机请求后，芯片将驱动中央处理单元离开窥探睡眠状态，并返回到非窥探睡眠状态，以实现功耗节省。

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：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：US07634672B2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-15

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: G06F1/26

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休眠状态，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：US08607084B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-10

申请号：US13115792

申请日：2011-05-25

Applicant: Chung-Ching Huang ,  Kuo-Han Chang ,  Chih-Nan Lo ,  Donna Lim

Inventor： Chung-Ching Huang ,  Kuo-Han Chang ,  Chih-Nan Lo ,  Donna Lim

IPC: G06F1/26 ,  G06F1/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/3275 ,  Y02D10/13 ,  Y02D10/14 ,  Y02D50/20

Abstract: A computer system and a power-management method thereof are provided. The computer system has an image-reading mode, a first power-management mode and a second power-management mode, and the computer system operating in the second power-management mode consumes less power than it consumes in the first power-management mode. The computer system comprises a first portion comprising a graphics processing unit, a memory space and a display; and a second portion comprising a storage storing an image data. When the computer system operates in the image-reading mode, the image data has been transferred to the memory space from the storage, the second portion enters to the second power-management mode from the first power-management mode, and the first portion keeps in the first power-management mode, so that the graphics processing unit can display an image by the display according to the image data stored in the memory space.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种计算机系统及其电源管理方法。 计算机系统具有图像读取模式，第一功率管理模式和第二功率管理模式，并且在第二功率管理模式下操作的计算机系统比在第一功率管理模式中消耗的功率消耗更少的功率。 计算机系统包括第一部分，包括图形处理单元，存储器空间和显示器; 以及第二部分，包括存储图像数据的存储器。 当计算机系统以图像读取模式操作时，图像数据已经从存储器传送到存储器空间，第二部分从第一电力管理模式进入第二电力管理模式，并且第一部分保持 在第一电源管理模式中，使得图形处理单元可以根据存储在存储器空间中的图像数据通过显示来显示图像。

公开(公告)号：US20100199022A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-05

申请号：US12401133

申请日：2009-03-10

Applicant: Chun-Hsu Chen ,  Chung-Ching Huang ,  Chin-Han Chang

Inventor： Chun-Hsu Chen ,  Chung-Ching Huang ,  Chin-Han Chang

IPC: G06F12/02

CPC classification number: G06F13/385 ,  Y02D10/14 ,  Y02D10/151

Abstract: An information access method and a computer system are provided. The computer system includes a system management bus (SMBus), a non-volatile memory, a plurality of hardware devices, a chipset, and a CPU. The hardware devices have a plurality of specific recognition information. The CPU performs a configuration process on the hardware devices through the chipset according to the standard for a SMBus protocol, so as to distribute a plurality of memory spaces in the non-volatile memory to the hardware devices. The hardware devices share the SMBus for accessing the plurality of specific recognition information in the memory spaces.

Abstract translation: 提供信息访问方法和计算机系统。 计算机系统包括系统管理总线（SMBus），非易失性存储器，多个硬件设备，芯片组和CPU。 硬件设备具有多个特定识别信息。 CPU根据SMBus协议的标准通过芯片组对硬件设备执行配置处理，以将非易失性存储器中的多个存储空间分配给硬件设备。 硬件设备共享SMBus以访问存储器空间中的多个特定识别信息。