СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ДИСПЛЕЕМ

Изобретение относится к способу управления экранным дисплеем. Технический результат заключается в расширении арсенала средств. Способ управления экранным дисплеем (550) электронного устройства (500) включает в себя этапы, на которых определяют (110) посредством электронного устройства разрешение камеры (720) путем выбора одного из высокого разрешения и низкого разрешения, распознают лицо пользователя с использованием камеры, работающей с определенным разрешением (120), и управляют экранным дисплеем посредством распознавания лица. При этом, когда камера работает с низким разрешением, распознают позицию лица пользователя, а когда камера работает с высоким разрешением, получают позицию взгляда пользователя, и при этом определение разрешения содержит этапы, на которых определяют состояние питания электронного устройства; и выбирают одно из высокого разрешения или низкого разрешения в зависимости от состояния питания электронного устройства. 2 н. и 16 з.п. ф-лы, 12 ил.

СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ПОТРЕБЛЯЕМОЙ МОЩНОСТЬЮ

Использование: в области электротехники. Технический результат – обеспечение однородного управления потребляемой мощностью множества устройств без анализа конкретных рабочих характеристик устройств. Способ включает: определение схемы контроля на основании типа операционной системы электронного устройства; контроль в реальном времени, имеет ли система в настоящее время задачу для выполнения согласно схеме контроля; и переключение системы в режим пониженного энергопотребления при определении в реальном времени, что система в настоящее время не имеет никакой задачи для выполнения. В данном изобретении общее управление потребляемой мощностью может быть реализовано в единой и краткой программной конструкции. Это может облегчить разработку структуры и распределения комплекта SDK. 2 н. и 12 з.п. ф-лы, 13 ил.

ДИНАМИЧЕСКИЙ ВЫБОР ВНЕШНЕГО РЕСУРСА МОЩНОСТИ

ВОЗБУЖДАЕМЫЕ СОБЫТИЯМИ ПЕРЕХОДЫ ПРИ УПРАВЛЕНИИ АБСОРБИРУЮЩИМ ИЗДЕЛИЕМ

СПОСОБ И ЭЛЕКТРОННОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ПОСТОЯННОГО ОТОБРАЖЕНИЯ НА ДИСПЛЕЕ

Изобретение относится к области информационных технологий. Техническим результатом является обеспечение функции постоянного отображения на дисплее электронного устройства в соответствии со статусом использования электронного устройства, связанным с уровнем питания электронного устройства. Способ постоянного отображения на дисплее включает в себя: в ответ на событие выключения экрана воспроизведение электронным устройством анимации выключенного экрана и продолжение отображения изображения выключенного экрана, причем изображение выключенного экрана является последним кадром анимации выключенного экрана, при этом может быть воспроизведена первая, вторая и третья анимация в зависимости от уровня питания электронного устройства. 3 н. и 10 з.п. ф-лы, 24 ил.

Sicherheitssteuereinrichtung

Die vorliegende Erfindung erzielt ein schnelles sicheres Ansprechverhalten. Eine Sicherheitssteuereinrichtung (100) weist eine erste Spannungsüberwachungsschaltung (12) und eine zweite Spannungsüberwachungsschaltung (22) auf. Die erste Spannungsüberwachungsschaltung (12) ist ein A/D-Wandler, der durch elektrischen Strom betrieben wird, den er von einer zweiten elektrischen Stromquelle (21) empfängt, und der ein Signal an eine zweite MPU (20) überträgt, welches das Auftreten einer Anomalie eines ersten Spannungswerts mitteilt. Die zweite Spannungsüberwachungsschaltung (22) ist ein A/D-Wandler, der durch elektrischen Strom betrieben wird, den er von einer ersten elektrischen Stromquelle (11) empfängt, und der ein Signal an eine erste MPU (10) überträgt, welches das Auftreten einer Anomalie eines zweiten Spannungswerts mitteilt.

Dynamic information adaptation for a computing device having multiple power modes

Method and apparatus for managing computing system power

An apparatus may include first circuitry coupled to one or more platform components, the first circuitry operative to receive an unfiltered input voltage signal, compare a first voltage level of the unfiltered input voltage signal to a first reference voltage level, and generate a control signal operative to lower operation power of one or more of the one or more platform components when the first voltage level is less than the first reference voltage level.

Method and apparatus for battery charge monitoring

Control device, information processing system, and computer program product

Control device, information processing system, and computer program product

Dynamic external power resource selection

A computing device has an energy storage device system with one or more energy storage devices. The computing device can be connected to various different power resources (e.g., power sources and/or power profiles) to charge the energy storage device(s). Various different criteria are used to determine which one or more of the power resources to use at any given time to charge the energy storage device(s). The criteria can include physical characteristics of the computing device, characteristics of the energy storage devices and/or the computing device that change while the computing device operates, and estimated or predicted usage of the computing device. These criteria are evaluated during operation of the computing device, and the appropriate power resources to charge the energy storage device(s) at any given time based on these criteria are determined.

Event-driven transitions in absorbent article management

The present discosure provides a method of operating a datalogger adapted for logging sensor data from an absorbent article having at least one sensor element, the method comprising: determining an external event; and on determination of the external event, transitioning from a first operating condition to a second operating condition. The external event can be an event selected from: a disconnection event in which the datalogger is disconnected from the absorbent article; a connection event in which the datalogger is connected to an absorbent article; a charge event in which the datalogger is connected to a charging station; and a user interaction event in which the user interacts with a user interface element of the datalogger. The first and second operation conditions can be selected from: a datalogging condition; a standby condition; a status notification condition; and a data transmission condition. The present disclosure also provides a datalogger adapted for logging sensor data from ...

Low-power battery pack with safety system

The present application is directed toward a method and system for conserving battery power in low power systems. According to one aspect of the invention, a battery (88) with a low power processor (110) is used to shut off the monitor circuit (120) that determines the charge remaining on a battery (88). Periodically, the low power processor (110) will wake-up and power on the monitor circuit (120) to determine the remaining charge of the battery (88). According to another aspect of the invention, there is a safety override circuit. The safety override circuit is a fail-safe that allows charge to flow from the battery (88) when there is a fault with the low power processor (110), for example if the low power processor (110) fails to wake-up.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGE AND CONTROL NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION FOR A MOBILE MULTIFUNCTIONAL DEVICE WHEN THE DEVICE IS UNCHARGED OR ONLY PARTIALLY CHARGED

The invention refers to a mobile electronic multifunctional device providing at least an interface for at least one first functionality and an interface to a near field communication (NFC) functionality, said device comprising a component providing an interface to said first functionality, and an interface to an NFC-communication component providing said NFC-communication functionality, a battery interface, a battery control circuit, connected to said battery interface, wherein said battery control circuit is provided to control the operation of said mobile electronic multifunctional device in accordance with a battery charging condition of a battery connected to said battery interface, wherein said battery control circuit provides a number of operating conditions for said mobile electronic multifunctional device in accordance with the charging condition of a battery connected to said battery interface, said charging condition including two or more operating conditions from the selection ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGE AND CONTROL NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION FOR A MOBILE MULTIFUNCTIONAL DEVICE WHEN THE DEVICE IS UNCHARGED OR ONLY PARTIALLY CHARGED

The invention refers to a mobile electronic multifunctional device providing at least an interface for at least one first functionality and an interface to a near field communication (NFC) functionality, said device comprising a component providing an interface to said first functionality, and an interface to an NFC-communication component providing said NFC-communication functionality, a battery interface, a battery control circuit, connected to said battery interface, wherein said battery control circuit is provided to control the operation of said mobile electronic multifunctional device in accordance with a battery charging condition of a battery connected to said battery interface, wherein said battery control circuit provides a number of operating conditions for said mobile electronic multifunctional device in accordance with the charging condition of a battery connected to said battery interface, said charging condition including two or more operating conditions from the selection ...

Watch connected comprising a mechanical power harvesting device.

Montre électronique comprenant une unité logique garde-temps (42) arrangée pour piloter un affichage de l’heure, et un processeur (48), en communication avec un dispositif externe (90) ou avec internet (99) par l’intermédiaire d’une interface sans fils (68) de la montre, et un système de récolte d’énergie mécanique (26) arrangé pour transformer une énergie mécanique dérivant des mouvements d’un porteur en énergie électrique, un circuit superviseur d’alimentation pour stocker l’énergie électrique dans une batterie (30) et/ou dans un condensateur (32), et pour alimenter avec une énergie stockée dans la batterie (30) et/ou dans le condensateur (32) l’unité logique (42), le processeur (48), et l’interface sans fils (68).

Electrical energy display method and intelligent device

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTION OF BATTERY DRAIN

Terminal apparatus control method and device

The mobile terminal management method and system, the mobile terminal

REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING OPERATION FOR BATTERY BASED ON BATTERY STATE, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING SAME

According to various embodiments of the present invention, an electronic device comprises: a battery connector including a plurality of terminals; a battery detection circuit for detecting whether a battery is connected to the battery connector; a short-circuit detection circuit for detecting whether a battery ID (identification) terminal is shorted to a ground on the basis of at least a part of a voltage level measured by the battery ID terminal among the terminals and a predetermined voltage level; and a processor. The processor may be set to obtain a first signal related to whether the battery is connected to the battery connector from the battery detection circuit, to determine whether the battery is connected to the battery connector on the basis of at least a part of the first signal; to obtain a second signal related to whether the battery ID terminal is shorted to the ground from the short-circuit detection circuit, to determine whether the battery ID terminal is shorted to the ...

DIGITAL SENSING DEVICE WHICH IS AUTOMATICALLY POWERED ON/OFF BASED ON CRITICAL REGION VALUE

Provided is a digital sensing device which is automatically powered on/off based on a critical region value. In a conventional remote digital thermometer configured to display information measured by a sensor for sensing a body temperature, a predetermined temperature (n°C) or above, which can be measured from a human body within a predetermined short time of n second which is preset when wearing the thermometer, or one of n1°C to n2°C is preset as reference data through a sensor for sensing the body temperature. Then, the data obtained by measuring the body temperature by the sensor is compared with. If the measured data is within the reference data, battery power is supplied to entire circuits of the thermometer through activation. If the measured data is out of the reference data, a standby power mode is realized in which the battery power is not supplied to the entire circuits of the thermometer through deactivation. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2017 (70) Communication unit (AA) Power stabilizing ...

배터리 차지에 기초한 동적 슬립 모드

... 동적 슬립 임계 전압과 관련하여 동작하는 전력 관리 기술이 제공된다. 디바이스의 배터리 전압이 동적 슬립 임계 전압보다 더 크면, 디바이스에 대한 슬립 모드 동안, 디바이스에 대한 전압 레일은 콜랩스된다. 역으로, 배터리 전압이 동적 슬립 임계 전압보다 더 작으면, 디바이스에 대한 슬립 모드 동안, 전압 레일은 소싱된다.

Multimedia system

A multimedia system includes a portable device and a multimedia expansion device. The portable device has a host consisted of a first multimedia module and a switch module and a first display. The multimedia expansion device has a slot coupling with the portable device, a multimedia expansion interface for holding a second multimedia module, a plurality of signal outputs, and a power supply receive connecting to the slot, the multimedia expansion device, and the signal outputs, wherein the switch module is used for switching a multimedia signal generated by the host to the first multimedia module or to the second multimedia module, and a controller is used for controlling the output of the power supply.

Battery monitoring system using network connectivity

In one example a power monitoring module comprises logic, at least partially including hardware logic, to monitor a power supply and generate an alert in response to an alert condition for the power supply, and forward the alert to a communication module to transmit the alert to a remote device. Other examples may be described.

Electronic device and methods for dynamically controlling current of an electronic device

An electronic device includes a device controller and a micro-processor. The device controller is coupled to a device for controlling the device. The micro-processor is coupled to the device controller. The micro-processor obtains an amount of power consumption of the electronic device and dynamically determines an amount of current provided to the device according to the amount of power consumption. When the micro-processor determines that the amount of power consumption is greater than a threshold, the micro-processor determines to decrease the amount of current provided to the device.

DISPLAYING BATTERY LIFE RESULTING FROM SETTING CHANGES

An indication of a remaining battery life currently available based on a current resource setting for a resource of a computing device is displayed. A user input to change the resource to a new resource setting is received, and in response to the user input an indication of the remaining battery life currently available based on the new resource setting is identified and an indication of the remaining battery life currently available based on the new resource setting is displayed. In situations where the resource is a screen of the computing device, the new resource setting can be a new screen brightness setting, and the screen brightness can be changed concurrently with displaying the remaining battery life currently available based on the new screen brightness setting.

METHOD AND DEVICE OF CONTROLLING POWER SAVING

Disclosed in the present invention are a method and a device for controlling power saving. The method comprises: monitoring an amount of remaining charge in a battery of a mobile device; and automatically adjusting a operation of the mobile device according to the monitored amount of remaining charge of the battery, the automatic adjusting comprising at least one of: changing a current value of a device parameter of the mobile device according to the monitored amount of remaining charge, and determining whether to turn off a user application and/or a device function that is currently active on the mobile device according to the monitored amount of remaining charge, so as to reduce the consumption of electricity from the battery.

LOW-POWER BATTERY PACK WITH SAFETY SYSTEM

The present application is directed toward a method and system for conserving battery power in low power systems. According to one aspect of the invention, a battery (88) with a low power processor (110) is used to shut off the monitor circuit (120) that determines the charge remaining on a battery (88). Periodically, the low power processor (110) will wake-up and power on the monitor circuit (120) to determine the remaining charge of the battery (88). According to another aspect of the invention, there is a safety override circuit. The safety override circuit is a fail-safe that allows charge to flow from the battery (88) when there is a fault with the low power processor (110), for example if the low power processor (110) fails to wake-up.

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, POWER SUPPLY CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM

An electronic apparatus equipped with a power source, a storage section, a memory management section, and a control section. The storage section is provided with a predetermined memory space. The memory management section judges operation condition of an application program and locates the application in the predetermined memory space, when judged to be a predetermined operation condition. The control section suspends power supply to the predetermined memory space. Accordingly, power consumption in memory can be reduced. 19-. (canceled)10. An electronic apparatus comprising:a storage section which has a predetermined memory space;a memory management section which judges operation condition of an application program and locates the application in the predetermined memory space, when judged to be a predetermined operation condition; anda control section which suspends power supply to the predetermined memory space.11. The electronic apparatus according to claim 10 , wherein the memory management section judges condition in which the application program has not executed any operation either continuously or intermittently to be the predetermined operation condition.12. The electronic apparatus according to claim 11 , wherein the memory management section judges the predetermined operation condition claim 11 , when the application program has not executed any operation and more than a predetermined time has elapsed since an initial startup time.13. The electronic apparatus according to claim 10 , wherein a power source is a battery comprising a primary electric cell or a secondary electric cell claim 10 , andwherein the control section further comprises:a power saving control section which directs transition to a power saving operation, when battery remaining amount of the battery is equal to or less than a specified value; anda usage restriction control section which suspends the power supply to the predetermined memory space, when transition to a power saving operation ...

Conformable wearable battery with removable command module

A battery assembly has a command module with a power connection interface and a battery matrix interface. A battery matrix has a plurality of battery cells, an electrically erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM) and a command module interface. The battery matrix interface may be removably interconnected with the command module interface, enabling power delivery from the battery matrix through the command module to the power connection interface and review of the EEPROM for capacity feedback with respect to remaining electrical power of the battery matrix.

Energy-saving device and method for portable terminal

An energy-saving apparatus and method for a portable terminal are disclosed in the present document. The apparatus includes: an electricity meter module, configured to detect battery power consumption parameters under driving of a data acquisition module; the data acquisition module, configured to drive the detection of the electricity meter module, and output the collected battery power consumption parameters to a data analysis module; the data analysis module, configured to estimate power consumptions of all running devices at present in the terminal according to the input battery power consumption parameters, and output a power consumption optimization instruction to a power consumption optimization execution module; and the power consumption optimization execution module, configured to adopt corresponding power consumption optimization approaches according to the input power consumption optimization instruction.

Information processing apparatus and power source control method

An information processing apparatus includes a first power source generation unit configured to generate a first voltage lower than a predetermined supply voltage based on at least power supplied from a battery, from a supply voltage power source of the predetermined supply voltage, and output the first voltage as a first voltage power source; a second power source generation unit configured to generate a second voltage lower than the first voltage and used when at least a system is activated, and output the second voltage as a second voltage power source; and a power source switching unit configured to switch the supply voltage power source with the first voltage power source to supply the first voltage power source to the second power source generation unit, and cause the second power source generation unit to generate the second voltage power source from the first voltage power source.

APPLICATION PROCESSOR, MOBILE DEVICE HAVING THE SAME, AND METHOD OF SELECTING A CLOCK SIGNAL FOR AN APPLICATION PROCESSOR

An application processor includes a main central processing device that operates based on an external main clock signal received from at least one external clock source when the application processor is in an active mode, at least one internal clock source that generates an internal clock signal, and a sensor sub-system that processes sensing-data received from at least one sensor module on a predetermined cycle when the application processor is in the active mode or a sleep mode, and that operates based on the internal clock signal or an external sub clock signal received from the external clock source depending on an operating speed required for processing the sensing-data.

Battery device, battery monitoring device and battery monitoring method

Disclosed is a battery device including a battery; a plurality of sensors attached to the battery; and a transceiving circuit configured to transmit a signal received from a monitoring device to the plurality of sensors and to transmit signals received from the plurality of sensors to the monitoring device. The plurality of sensors generate surface acoustic waves (SAWs) in response to the signal received from the monitoring device, when receiving the signal from the monitoring device through the transceiving circuit, and the plurality of sensors include at least one first sensor configured to output a first signal corresponding to a SAW varied depending on a temperature of the battery; at least one second sensor configured to output a second signal corresponding to a SAW varied depending on pressure of the battery; and at least one third sensor configured to output a third signal corresponding to a SAW varied depending on an electrolyte leakage state of the battery.

Method of changing over computer from power-on state to power-saving state

A power state controlling method is provided that balances quick resumption with reduction of power consumption. An upper limit value Pih and a lower limit value Pil of a power idle state are set for the magnitude of power consumption of a system. The power consumption of the system in a power-on state is calculated. The system changes over to a suspended state when a predetermined time elapses after the system changes over to the power idle state with the lowering of the power consumption.

Method and apparatus for reducing power consumption in a mobile electronic device using a second launcher

Embodiments of the present invention provide methods and apparatuses for reducing power consumption for a mobile electronic device in order to extend battery life. In an embodiment, the mobile electronic device monitors a power level of the battery in the mobile electronic device, determines that the power level of the battery reaches a predetermined threshold, and based upon the determination, terminates a first launcher currently running on the mobile electronic device and activates a second launcher on the mobile electronic device. By activating the second launcher which has power saving features, the power consumption of the mobile electronic device is reduced and thus the battery life is extended while preserving the basic functions of the mobile device.

Application processor, mobile device having the same, and method of selecting a clock signal for an application processor

An application processor includes a main central processing device that operates based on an external main clock signal received from at least one external clock source when the application processor is in an active mode, at least one internal clock source that generates an internal clock signal, and a sensor sub-system that processes sensing-data received from at least one sensor module on a predetermined cycle when the application processor is in the active mode or a sleep mode, and that operates based on the internal clock signal or an external sub clock signal received from the external clock source depending on an operating speed required for processing the sensing-data.

Detecting Wearing State of Wearable Devices Using Body Capacitance

Systems, methods, and detection apparatuses, for the detection of body capacitance, such as the capacitance of a human body, are disclosed. A detection apparatus determines an electronic signal characteristic of one or more electrodes. The electronic signal characteristic can be based on a voltage. Responsive to the electronic signal characteristic being within a predetermined electronic signal characteristic range, a charging mode is activated. Responsive to the electronic signal characteristic of the one or more electrodes being outside the predetermined electronic signal characteristic range, a capacitance detection mode is activated. The capacitance detection mode includes: determining a capacitance value of the one or more electrodes in which the capacitance value is based on a frequency of change in a capacitance associated with the one or more electrodes. Responsive to the capacitance of the one or more electrodes exceeding a capacitance threshold, activating a wearable mode.

System Monitoring Device

A system and method for gathering and displaying various types of information for a plurality of network devices is disclosed. A system monitoring device is in communication with a plurality of network devices. Each of these network devices transmits information related to power consumption, network activity and/or program execution to the system monitoring device. The system monitoring device stores all of this information and presents it to the user in a manner that allows for investigation of anomalies, power surges and other issues. The system monitoring device may connect to each of the network devices using a wired connection, such as Ethernet or USB.

ON-BOARD UPDATE DEVICE AND ON-BOARD UPDATE SYSTEM

An on-board update device and an on-board update system provided herein may prevent a decrease in the electric power charged in the battery caused by an update. An on-board update device has an update processing unit configured to update a program stored in a storage unit of a communication device. The on-board update device includes: an update information acquisition unit; a required electric power estimation unit; and a battery level acquisition unit acquires an amount of electric power charged in the battery. The update processing unit performs an update process in consideration of the amount of electric power estimated by the required electric power estimation unit, the amount of electric power acquired by the battery level acquisition unit, and a priority level of the update program or data acquired by the update information acquisition unit.

Enabling secure transactions with an underpowered device

Methods, systems, and computer program products for providing secure transactions for a device with limited functionality are disclosed. For example, a computer-implemented method may include presenting an encoded image identifying a form of payment on a display of a computing device in response to detecting a condition limiting a functionality of the device, maintaining the presentation of the encoded image on the display in response to the detected condition, and removing the presentation of the encoded image from the display in response to determining that the detected condition is no longer detected.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING POWER TO SERVER

A method for managing electrical power to a server or server system is used in a power management system. The power management system comprises a power module, a backup power module, and a server system, the method comprises setting the server system to operate under a first working mode and controlling initialization of a BMC by an initialization command. A specified pin of the BMC is measured for a logic low voltage level and the server system is set to operate under a second working mode if the specified pin of the BMC is at the logic low voltage level. In different modes, the manner of supplying power and the working parameters of the server system are adjusted.

MANAGING CONTENT BASED ON BATTERY USAGE IN DISPLAYING THE CONTENT ON DEVICES

Systems and methods for managing content to improve battery life of client devices. A data processing system receives requests for content items from client devices. The data processing system selects the content items from a set of content items and transmits the content items to the respective client devices. The client devices acquire battery status information related to the displaying or rendering of their respective content item. The data processing system receives the battery status information from the client devices and determines a power consumption value associated with the content items. Based on the power consumption value being greater than a threshold power consumption value, the data processing system modifies a policy for selecting the content items from the set of content items.

Estimating and preserving

Embodiments apply user-specific usage patterns to estimate and preserve remaining battery life on a computing device. An amount of battery drain and an execution context are determined and stored for a plurality of recurring time periods. The execution context identifies operations executed by the computing device, signal strength, and other data describing the associated time period. If one of the operations is expected to be executed during a recurrence of at least one of the time periods, the expected execution is adjusted based on execution context and an estimated remaining battery life for the computing device. For example, the computing device may postpone or reschedule the operation for a time period during which the operation is expected to have a greater likelihood of completing successfully. In some embodiments, the battery preservation operations are automatically enabled at a particular threshold.

Systems and methods for monitoring state transitions

Broadly speaking, the present techniques provide methods, apparatus and systems for monitoring operation of a device. More particularly, the present techniques provide methods for monitoring operation of a device by observing state transitions which occur during the running of a device process following a firmware update, and either comparing the observed state transitions to a state transition map generated within the device or comparing the observed state transitions to a state transition model in, or associated with, the firmware update.

Control system for terminal device and method thereof

A control system for a terminal device includes a retrieval circuitry, a computing circuitry, a power circuitry, and a control circuitry. The retrieval circuitry is arranged to receive a plurality of electrical signals transmitted from a sensor of the terminal device. The electrical signals correspond to a first operational status thereof. The computing is arranged to determine a first variable value based on the electrical signals and a reference value. The power circuitry is arranged to retrieve a remaining power level of the terminal device, and determine a second variable value based on the remaining power level. The control circuitry is arranged to drive the terminal device to switch from the first operational status to the second operational status when the first variable value is greater than the second variable value.

Smart archiving and data previewing for mobile devices

Techniques for providing data preview before recalling large data files are disclosed. In one aspect, a data file is made accessible while being offline by converting the data file from a native format to a preview format, storing the data file in the preview format in a primary storage that is locally available and moving, after the conversion to the preview format, the data file in the native format to a secondary storage. When a viewing request is received for the data file, the data file in the preview format is displayed to fulfill the viewing request.

Battery life extension via changes in transmission rates

Disclosed are techniques to conserve battery of an endpoint device. Example techniques include adjusting the size of messages transmitted by an endpoint device and/or adjusting the transmission rate of an endpoint device. In some configurations, the one or more criteria are used by an endpoint device to determine what data fields to include within a message and/or adjust a transmission rate associated with the transmission of messages by the endpoint device. For instance, the one or more criteria may include the battery level of the device, the time of year, whether the data has already been transmitted by the endpoint device, whether the data has been acknowledged as received by another device, whether the endpoint device has been instructed by another device to reduce the message size and/or adjust the transmission rate, and the like.

Information processing apparatus and information processing method

An information processing apparatus includes a communication unit capable of communicating with a server, a battery, and a controller. The controller is capable of executing processing regarding a predetermined function for which personal authentication is required at a time of use, detects a remaining charge level of the battery, and transmits, when the detected remaining charge level is less than a predetermined threshold value, a transfer request signal to the server, the transfer request signal requesting transfer of use authority of the function to another information processing apparatus.

MONITORING A BATTERY IN A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE

INFORMATION BACKUP METHOD AND APPARATUS, MOBILE TERMINAL

Disclosed is a method for information backup, comprising: an information backup device detects a battery volume of a mobile terminal and determines whether or not the battery volume reaches a preset low-battery alarming threshold; and the information backup device stores contact information stored in the mobile terminal into a backup memory card when the battery volume reduces the low-battery alarming threshold. The present disclosure also discloses a device and a mobile terminal for information backup. The present disclosure enables the user of a mobile terminal to timely view contact information when the mobile terminal runs out of power.

Diagnostic system having a wake-up circuit

A system (10) comprises an electronic device (16) including at least one input (32) for receiving at least one enable signal and external data. The system (10) also comprises a wake-up circuit (18) including at least one input (28) for receiving at least one informational signal, an output (34) for sending the at least one enable signal to the electronic device (16), and a data interface for external configuration of the wake-up circuit (18). If the at least one informational signal satisfies predefined criteria, the wake-up circuit (18) enables the electronic device (16) by way of the at least one enable signal before the external data is received by the electronic device (16).

PROVIDING ENERGY INFORMATION TO MEMORY

A method is disclosed comprising determining, by a host (102, 442), that a charge level of an energy source coupled to the host (102, 442) has fallen below a threshold value. The method further comprises transmitting, from the host (102, 442) to a memory device (104, 444) coupled to the host (102, 442), signaling indicative to turn power loss protection on for the memory device (104, 444), wherein the signaling is transmitted based at least in part on determining that the charge level of the energy source has fallen below the threshold value.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

An electronic device includes a battery module. A method for controlling the electronic device includes obtaining an expected use duration of the electronic device; determining a scene mode of the electronic device; determining power consumption information of a scene corresponding to the scene mode, wherein the power consumption information of the scene describes a power consumption of the electronic device in the scene mode; and discharging the battery module based on the expected use duration and the power consumption information of the scene.

СПОСОБ И АППАРАТУРА ДЛЯ СОКРАЩЕНИЯ ПОТРЕБЛЕНИЯ ЭНЕРГИИ В МОБИЛЬНОМ ЭЛЕКТРОННОМ УСТРОЙСТВЕ

СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ДИСПЛЕЕМ

СИСТЕМА ОБРАБОТКИ ДАННЫХ С ПЕРЕНОСОМ ЭЛЕКТРОЭНЕРГИИ

Verwalten einer Portalanwendung

Das Verwalten einer Portalanwendung enthält: in einer Einheit mit mindestens einem Prozessor, der eine Portalanwendung ausführt, Erstellen eines Auslösers für das Bewahren von Ressourcen in der Einheit; Feststellen in der Einheit, dass der Auslöser aufgetreten ist; und Anhalten des Betriebs eines Portlet-Moduls innerhalb der Portalanwendung, die durch die Einheit ausgeführt wird.

Information processing apparatus and controlling method

Information processing system 1 comprising a voltage converter 45 which converts an input voltage supplied to the information processing system into a predetermined output voltage, a computer system 100 consumes the output voltage and a control unit 271 determines the input voltage according to an operating state of the computer system 100. The control unit 271 may determine the input voltage to minimise the difference between the input and output voltages. The control unit 271 may determine the input voltage to be decreased in an operation mode which is lower in power consumption, or when the system is in an idle mode. There may be an I/O interface (23, fig. 1), as well as a temperature sensor 51a-51f, which can be used to modify the input voltage according temperature of the system, or an accelerometer, which can be used to reduce input voltage when the system moves.

Control Device, information processing system, and computer program product

A control device 30 that controls power supply to a terminal device 20, comprising a power supply controller connectable to the terminal device via a cable 34, supplying power and communicating information via the cable, and determines a combination of a supply voltage and current to the terminal device through communication via the cable; a reconnection controller that causes the power supply controller to disconnect power supply and communication of information with the terminal device, and then reconnect power supply and communication of information with the terminal device, in the case of changing the combination of a supply voltage and a supply current to the terminal device; a cable-status notifier that transmits notification information indicating a connection state to an information processing device, in response to a change in the connection state; and a notification mask that mask the notification information to the information processing device during execution of a power delivery ...

Exposing media processing features

An apparatus includes logic to render a video and logic to adjust a feature of a video in response to a power consumption, wherein the logic to adjust a feature of a video is integrated into an operating system of the apparatus. The logic to adjust the feature of the video may be an application programming interface (API) that enables an application of the apparatus to adjust the feature of the video in response to the power consumption. The apparatus may also include logic to determine a time of remaining power of a battery of the apparatus and logic to adjust the feature of the video such that the video completely renders within the time of remaining power of the battery of the apparatus. The operating system may be an Android operating system. Additionally, the one or more features may include at least one of: a frame rate conversion (FRC), image stabilization, video scaling, composition, and Hue Saturation Brightness Contrast (HSBC), any other processing that modifies the media function ...

Device power management

Control device, information processing system, and computer program product

Control device, information processing system, and computer program product

Mobile device and method

A machine learning, ML, algorithm is utilised on a mobile device, the mobile device having a processor and a memory, a display and a rechargeable battery. Training data for the ML algorithm is obtained which comprises respective sets of parameters of the mobile device, including at least one of a frame rate of the display and a refresh rate of the display, and corresponding usage of the mobile device. The ML algorithm is trained using the provided training data by determining relationships between the respective sets of parameters of the mobile device and the corresponding usage of the mobile device. A further aspect of the invention uses the ML algorithm to control the mobile device by managing parameters of the mobile device such as the frame rate of the display and the refresh rate of the display. The parameters may include a temperature of the mobile device, a power consumption of the mobile device. The usage of the mobile device may include a current time, a location of the device.

Charging Apparatus and Portable Power Supply

CHARGING APPARATUS AND PORTABLE POWER SUPPLY

CHARGING APPARATUS AND PORTABLE POWER SUPPLY A portable power supply is disclosed. The power supply includes a housing for receiving different kinds of battery for removable mounting therein and comprises spaced-apart walls, an open top and an access cover for closing the open top and providing access to the removable battery; a computing processor in electrical communication with the removable battery for processing information about the removable battery mounted in the housing; a display screen disposed on the housing in electrical communication with the computing processor for displaying messages or images thereon relating to the battery; a plurality of power sockets mounted on the housing for providing power to electrical devices; and a plurality of handles disposed in selected walls of the housing to facilitate lifting of the portable power supply ...

System, method and user interface for supporting scheduled mode changes on electronic devices

An electronic device configures the electronic device to operate in a first mode, when the current time is with a first scheduled sleep time period, and user input selecting an affordance using a first input mechanism is disabled in the first mode. While in the first mode, detecting first user input. The electronic device transitions the electronic device into a second mode different from the first mode if the first user input meets predefined criteria, and remains in the first mode and forgoes transitioning to the second mode if the first user input does not meet the predefined criteria.

Event-driven transitions in absorbent article management

The present discosure provides a method of operating a datalogger adapted for logging sensor data from an absorbent article having at least one sensor element, the method comprising: determining an external event; and on determination of the external event, transitioning from a first operating condition to a second operating condition. The external event can be an event selected from: a disconnection event in which the datalogger is disconnected from the absorbent article; a connection event in which the datalogger is connected to an absorbent article; a charge event in which the datalogger is connected to a charging station; and a user interaction event in which the user interacts with a user interface element of the datalogger. The first and second operation conditions can be selected from: a datalogging condition; a standby condition; a status notification condition; and a data transmission condition. The present disclosure also provides a datalogger adapted for logging sensor data from ...

BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD

A battery management system for managing a plurality of subsystem circuits and functions of a mobile communication device powered by a battery is disclosed. The battery management system includes a battery monitoring circuit, a user interface, and a battery management module. The battery monitoring circuit is operable to monitor a present battery capacity and generate a battery capacity signal based on the present battery capacity. The user interface is operable to receive a user-input allocation of battery capacity among the subsystem circuits and functions. The battery management module is operable to receive the user-input allocation and the battery capacity signal, and to selectively disable each subsystem circuit or function when each subsystem circuit or function has depleted its allocation of battery capacity.

POINT OF SALE DEVICE POWER MANAGEMENT AND UNDERVOLTAGE PROTECTION

A point-of-sale (POS) device includes a processor, a battery, a transaction object reader, a printer with a printer controller, and optionally a temperature sensor. The processor determines a present power discharge capability rate of the battery, optionally based on a temperature measured by the temperature sensor. The processor also calculates a first estimated power draw rate based on a first setting value for at least one of the components of the POS device, such as the printer. If the first estimated power draw rate is dangerously close to the present power discharge capability rate of the battery, a second estimated power draw rate is calculated based on a second setting value for the one or more components. If the second estimated power draw rate is no longer dangerously close to the present power discharge capability rate of the battery, the components are set to the second settings value.

CONTROLLER AND POWER SOURCE FOR IMPLANTABLE BLOOD PUMP

Methods and apparatus for controlling the operation of, and providing power for and to, implantable ventricular assist devices which include a brushless DC motor-driven blood pump, are disclosed. In one embodiment, a control system for driving an implantable pump is provided. The digital processor is responsive to data associated with the operation of the pump received at the data transfer port, and from the program data stored in memory, to determine therefrom, the identity of the pump, to determine therefrom, electrical characteristics and features of the identified pump, and to adaptively generate and apply to the data port, control signals for driving the identified pump. Latch mechanisms, an elongated flexible electrical cable with a strain relief segment, and a lower housing portion that is heavier than an upper housing portion, may also be provided with the control system.

CHARGING APPARATUS AND PORTABLE POWER SUPPLY

A portable power supply is described. The power supply has a housing for a removable battery and a computing processor which provides information about the battery. The power supply also has a display screen associated with the housing, and connected to the processing system, for displaying messages or images thereon relating to the battery. The messages or images include for example battery capacity percentage; time remaining to charge completion and time remaining to discharge completion.

CONTROLLER AND POWER SOURCE FOR IMPLANTABLE BLOOD PUMP

Methods and apparatus for controlling the operation of, and providing power for and to, implantable ventricular assist devices which include a brushless DC motor-driven blood pump, are disclosed. In one embodiment, a control system for driving an implantable pump is provided. The digital processor is responsive to data associated with the operation of the pump received at the data transfer port, and from the program data stored in memory, to determine therefrom, the identity of the pump, to determine therefrom, electrical characteristics and features of the identified pump, and to adaptively generate and apply to the data port, control signals for driving the identified pump. Latch mechanisms, an elongated flexible electrical cable with a strain relief segment, and a lower housing portion that is heavier than an upper housing portion, may also be provided with the control system.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MODULAR POWER MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION OF CRITICAL SERVICES IN AMBULATORY MEDICAL DEVICES

Architecture and associated methods are provided for power management of ambulatory medical devices. The medical devices is described by a suite of services, each assigned a level of priority (from discretionary to critical), and the power management architecture allows use interchangeable control modules of various levels. A Power Safety Controller supervises the system to ensure appropriate preservation of critical services and provide warnings for low battery level. A Fidelity Controller ensures optimal allocation of power between the different services. A device supervision module estimates device characteristics which can be used by the other levels. The overall architecture ensures a safe and optimal management of services, and allows for a bottom-up deployment of the device.

Power aware video decoding and streaming

Device for adjusting power consumption and method thereof

A device and a method for adjusting power consumption are provided. The method is adapted for adjusting power consumption of an external graphic processing unit (GPU) according to different voltage sources and includes following steps: determining whether power to the external GPU is supplied by a first voltage source or a second voltage source according to a comparison result of an input voltage of the external GPU and a default reference voltage. If the input voltage is higher than or equal to the default reference voltage, power to the external GPU is supplied by the first voltage source, and the external GPU is controlled to remain in a normal speed operation status. If the input voltage is lower than the default reference voltage, power to the external GPU is supplied by the second voltage source, and the external GPU is controlled to remain in a low speed operation status.

For management computing system power method and device

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR NOTIFICATION OF THE WARHEAD OF A SELF-CONTAINED POWER SOURCE, PORTABLE TERMINAL COMMUNICATING AND SOUND SIGNAL REPEATER

Le procédé (10) de notification de l'état de charge d'une source d'alimentation électrique autonome qui comporte : - une étape (11) de détection d'un état de charge de la source d'alimentation autonome d'un dispositif, - une étape (12) de détermination d'une commande d'émission, par le dispositif, d'un signal sonore représentatif d'un message indépendant de l'état de charge de la source d'alimentation autonome et - une étape (13) de modulation d'au moins une partie du signal sonore émis en fonction de l'état de la source d'alimentation autonome et - une étape (14) de mesure d'une durée d'état de veille du dispositif.

ELECTRONIC CARD DRIVING ENERGY OF AN ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND AUTONOMOUS COMMUNICATING

La présente invention concerne une carte électronique de pilotage énergétique d'un équipement électrique autonome et communicant comprenant un circuit limiteur de courant fourni par ladite source d'énergie renouvelable et alimentant ladite batterie, une diode antiretour (10) ainsi qu'un microcontrôleur (1) exécutant un programme commandant au moins trois interrupteurs pilotables (11, 15, 23), le premier interrupteur (11) pilotable assurant la commande de la charge de ladite batterie par le courant fourni par ladite source d'énergie renouvelable, le second interrupteur (23) pilotable assurant le commande de la mise hors circuit de ladite batterie lorsqu'elle est déchargée, et le troisième interrupteur pilotable (15, 16, 17, 18) assurant la commande d'une charge, notamment de ladite source lumineuse ou ledit système de fourniture d'énergie (borne de recharge USB, ...) et comportant en outre un moyen de redémarrage sans microcontrôleur actif (7), présentant au repos de liaison directe entre ...

MOBILE TERMINAL AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

EVALUATING AN AVERAGE POWER CONSUMPTION OF AN ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT

혼합 셀 타입 배터리 모듈 및 그의 사용

... 다양한 실시예들은 일반적으로 에너지 저장 셀들의 제1 및 제2 세트들을 이용하여 급전되는 컴퓨팅 장치의 동작과 관련되며, 제1 세트의 셀들은 전력의 고밀도 저장을 위해 구조적으로 최적화되고, 제2 세트의 셀들은 높은 전류 레벨로 전력을 제공하도록 구조적으로 최적화된다. 배터리 모듈은 케이싱, 케이싱 내에 배치되어 전기 에너지를 고밀도로 저장하기 위한 제1 셀, 및 케이싱 내에 배치되어 자신 안에 저장된 전기 에너지를 높은 전류 레벨로 제공하기 위한 제2 셀을 포함한다. 본 명세서에서는 다른 실시예들도 설명되고 청구된다.

컨텍스트 전력 관리

... 전력 소모를 조정하기 위한 기술은 모바일 컴퓨팅 디바이스가 모바일 컴퓨팅 디바이스의 이력 전력 사용 데이터에 기초하여 전력 프로파일을 생성하는 것을 포함한다. 모바일 컴퓨팅 디바이스는 모바일 컴퓨팅 디바이스의 전력 사용 컨텍스트를 결정하고, 전력 프로파일 또는 전력 사용 컨텍스트 중 적어도 하나에 기초하여 모바일 컴퓨팅 디바이스의 장래의 전력 소모를 추정한다. 모바일 컴퓨팅 디바이스는 추정된 장래의 전력 소모에 기초하여 모바일 컴퓨팅 디바이스의 전력 소모를 조정한다.

센서 데이터를 포스트-프로세싱하는 것에 의해 전력 소비를 지연시키기 위한 시스템 및 방법

... 전자 디바이스의 배터리 레벨을 결정하고 전자 디바이스의 배터리 충전을 보존하기 위한 시스템들 및 방법들이 개시된다. 배터리가 다음 가능 충전 사이클 전에 고갈될 것이라고 사용자 또는 디바이스가 사용자 입력을 통해 알게 되거나 또는 예측을 통해 결정할 때 전자 디바이스의 배터리 소비가 감소될 수도 있다. 보다 적은 전력 소비를 요구하는 애플리케이션, 예를 들어, 카메라 애플리케이션에 액세스하는 것 및/또는 그 애플리케이션에 관련된 센서 데이터의 포스트-프로세싱을 딜레이시키는 것에 의해 배터리 소비를 감소시키는 것이 달성될 수 있다. 배터리 수명의 예측은 다음의 예상된 배터리 충전을 위한 시간을 결정하는 것 그리고 전자 디바이스가 플러그 인되어 충전되고 있거나 또는 미리 결정된 충전 레벨에 도달할 때까지 센서 데이터의 프로세싱을 딜레이시키는 것을 포함할 수 있다.

데이터 스트림의 애플리케이션, 네트워크 및 디바이스 자원 활용을 개선하기 위한 협력 기법들

UE 상의 사용자 애플리케이션으로의 데이터 스트림의 부분의 데이터 프리젠테이션에 영향을 주는 정보가 결정되고, 적어도 데이터 프리젠테이션에 의해 발생되는 EC 정보 및/또는 QoE 정보일 수 있다. 정보는 UE로부터 콘텐츠 서버를 향해 전송되고, 데이터 스트림은 콘텐츠 서버로부터 UE에 의해 수신된다. 라디오 네트워크 엘리먼트(들)에서, 기지국으로부터 UE로의 데이터 스트림의 부분의 데이터 송신에 대응하는 라디오 타이머 정보가 결정되어, (예를 들면, 가능하게는 에너지 소비 정보 및/또는 QoE 정보와 함께) 다른 라디오 네트워크 엘리먼트들 및/또는 콘텐츠 서버로 전송된다. 콘텐츠 서버는 수신된 정보에 기초하여 데이터 스트림의 스트리밍 전략을 조절할 수 있고, 라디오 네트워크 엘리먼트(들)는 수신된 EC 정보 및/또는 QoE 정보에 기초하여 전력 인식 스케줄링 및/또는 라디오 타이머 조절들을 수행할 수 있다.

Charging method and electronic device using the same

A charging method and an electronic device using the same. First, perform an initial setup procedure, in which a CPU (Central Processor Unit) is set in a non-working state and a battery is charged by a charging circuit. Then, until the battery is charged for a first preset time, the charging circuit outputs a signal to wake up or power on CPU, and stops the charging process of the battery. The CPU is switched from the non-working state to a working state. The CPU detects the battery status parameters of the battery in the working state. Finally, perform the re-configuration procedure for the battery to operate properly.

Domain module computation unit, system containing a model of an enterprise, single board computational unit, grid of computational units, method to provide propagation traceability, and non-transitory computer program product

A single board computational unit 100 for executing software code modeled in a form embedding data and software instructions in a single model, the single board computational unit characterized by: a central processing unit 101 configured to process data according to an at least one layer of abstraction 210 model, said model including nodes 215 associated with context 217, each node 215 being connected to at least one other node at a same layer of abstraction, wherein the nodes represent status and state of processes; a kernel non-volatile memory 102 for storing and limiting access to the central processing unit 101, said kernel 102 having instructions for interpreting the at least one layer of abstraction 210 model and instructions for synchronizing the at least one layer of abstraction model 210 with a version of the model stored at a remote device; an encryption and decryption unit 109 for encrypting and decrypting data exchanged between the single board computational unit 100 and the ...

System and method for controlling cpu

POWER TRACKING AND CONTROL ARCHITECTURE

Disclosed herein are system and method embodiments for a power tracking and control architecture. An embodiment operates by compiling a data telegram, wherein the data telegram comprises a plurality of blocks; sending, by a first communication path of the controller, the data telegram to a second tier of the tiered network, wherein at least one power asset of the second tier of the tiered network is configured to update a power profile according to at least one block of the data telegram; and receiving, by a second communication path of the tiered network, an update from the at least one power asset of the second tier of the tiered network.

Controlling the CPU slew rates based on the battery state of charge

Methods and apparatus relating to controlling processor slew rates based on battery charge state/level are described. In one embodiment, logic causes modification to a slew rate of a processor based on at least a charge level of a battery pack. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DYNAMIC BACKUP POWER MANAGEMENT AT A POWER NODE

Methods and systems are described for power state management. A critical usage window may be configured at a gateway node. A change in a power state of the gateway node may be detected, at an interface, during the critical usage window. The power state of the gateway node may be adjusted via the interface for a set duration using a backup power node.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND POWER SUPPLY CONTROL CIRCUIT

Provided is an information processing apparatus including: a power supply control portion that performs control of a power supply; a detection signal emitting portion that, when a connection of an external power source is detected in an operation stand-by state in which power consumption is suppressed and an operation is on stand-by, emits a detection signal only for a certain time period, in accordance with the detection; and a power supply portion that supplies power to the power supply control portion based on the detection signal emitted by the detection signal emitting portion and also stops the power supply to the power supply control portion after a certain time period elapses from the connection in the operation stand-by state.

Reducing power consumption of sensor by overriding instructions to measure

Systems and methods for reducing power consumption of a device utilized to measure affective response to content by overriding selections of a mode-selector. The mode-selector receives tags corresponding to segments of content. The mode-selector selects, based on the tags, modes for operating the device to measure affective response to the segments. A threshold module receives measurements of the user's state, taken by a sensor, and indicates whether a predefined threshold is reached by the measurements. If reached, the device is operated according to a first mode to measure the affective response. Otherwise, the device is operated according to a second mode to measure the affective response. The power consumption of the device when operating in the second mode is significantly lower than the power consumption of the device when operating in the first mode.

Charging Apparatus and Portable Power Supply

A portable battery box is described. The portable battery box is suitable for charging and housing a battery and comprises: a charging apparatus for charging a battery; a hollow lid shell and a hollow base shell for housing a rechargeable battery, the base hollow shell including a base wall, a top wall and at least one side wall extending between the base and top walls; and at least one handle disposed in a respective one of the side walls of the hollow base shell. Also described is a method for monitoring the charging of a battery in use disposed within a battery box, the method including the steps of: measuring first charging and/or discharging parameters at selected time intervals; estimating selected other charging parameters at selected time intervals; and displaying the first and other charging or discharging parameters on a display screen associated with the battery box, the charging or discharging parameters being selected from the group consisting of: battery voltage; charging cycle; time to charge completion; time to discharge completion; condition of the battery; battery charging current; battery discharging current.

Electronic device with sleep mode and method for awaking electronic device

An electronic device with a sleep mode includes a CPU and a monitoring unit. The monitoring unit includes a testing module, a storage module, a comparing module, and a signal generating module. The CPU falls into standby mode when the electronic device is in the sleep mode. When the comparing module determines any one of one or more parameters of a battery which supplies power to the electronic device measured by the testing module is not within a corresponding predetermined range stored in the storage module, the signal generating module generates signals to awake the CPU. The awaked CPU executes protection operation to protect the electronic device. A related method is also provided.

Context-based adaptations of video decoder

A receive device receives video data in the form of an encoded video bit stream. A video decoder of the receive device identifies a portion of the video data corresponding to a first scene and determines a complexity for this first scene and also determines a quality of service for the receive device. If the complexity of the first portion of video data is greater than a complexity threshold value or the quality of service is less than a quality of service threshold value, then the video decoder uses a hardware accelerator to decode the portion of video data. If, however, the complexity of the portion of video data is less than the complexity threshold value and the quality of service is greater than the quality of service threshold value, then the video decoder may use software decoding to decode the portion of video data.

Method and apparatus for managing power levels in a handheld mobile communication device

A method includes: monitoring a battery charge level in a mobile communication device operable to receive new e-mail messages when an e-mail polling operation is executed; and varying an email polling interval as a function of the battery charge level.

Information processing apparatus and judging method

According to one embodiment, an information processing apparatus includes a processor, a non-volatile storage unit, a receiving unit, a judging unit, and a transmitting unit. The receiving unit receives from the processor an inquiry about accessibility of the storage unit. The judging unit judges, upon receipt of the inquiry, whether the storage unit is accessible on the basis of a start-up time period between starting power supply to the storage unit and activation of the storage unit. The transmitting unit transmits a judgment result obtained by the judging unit to the processor.

Communications Device for Intelligently Routing Information Among Multiple User Interfaces

A near field communications (NFC) device is disclosed that intelligently routes NFC data from a NFC device between multiple user interfaces based upon a power level of its internal batteries. The communications device utilizes a communications device user interface to send and/or receive the NFC data from the NFC device when its internal batteries are sufficient to operate the communications device user interface. The communications device begins to route some of this NFC data from being sent and/or received by the communications device user interface to a NFC user interface as its internal batteries deplete. Eventually, all of the NFC data will be sent to and/or received by the NFC user interface as the internal batteries of the communications device become so depleted that they are unable to reliably operate the communications device user interface.

Electric Power System for Portable Electronic Device Having a Timekeeping Circuit

An apparatus for providing electric power to a portable computer is disclosed. The apparatus includes a timekeeping circuit, a voltage regulator, a set of battery cells and a controller. The timekeeping circuit includes a clock circuit and a memory for storing a calendar time that is updated based on time information generated by the clock circuit. The battery cells can supply electric power to the voltage regulator, and the voltage regulator is capable of supplying electric power to the timekeeping circuit. When the output voltage from the battery cells exceeds a first voltage threshold, the controller directs the voltage regulator to supply electric power to the timekeeping circuit. When the output voltage from the battery cells drops below the first voltage threshold, the controller directs one of the battery cells to supply electric power to the timekeeping circuit.

Adaptive Power Management

Disclosed are various embodiments of adaptive management of a device. The adaptive management includes, e.g., power management, energy management, and diagnostics. In one embodiment, a device including a power management unit (PMU) communicatively coupled to a processor is configured to transmit a status notification to the processor in response to an interrupt signal; obtain a high level state command from the processor in response to the status notification, and modify power operation of the device in response to the high level state command. In another embodiment, a method for charging a power source includes obtaining, by a PMU of a device, operational characteristics of a power supply in communication with the device; determining a power supply type based at least in part upon the operational characteristics; and controlling charging of the power source based at least in part upon the power supply type.

Information processing apparatus, computer-readable recording medium, and method for controlling information

An information processing apparatus includes a processor that executes a plurality of application programs, a display that displays results of the execution of the plurality of application programs, and a storage that stores a first table in which the plurality of application programs and a plurality of pieces of operation information corresponding to the plurality of application programs are associated with each other and recorded, and a second table in which the plurality of application programs and order determined on the basis of power to be consumed by the processing unit to execute the plurality of application programs are associated with each other and recorded.

Automatic backlight intensity adjustment in an embedded operating system environment

A method includes monitoring, through a battery driver component of a embedded operating system executing on a data processing system deriving power from a battery, a state of the battery. The method also includes modifying, through a backlight driver component of the embedded operating system, an intensity level of a backlight of one or more Input/Output (I/O) devices of the data processing system from a current level associated with a normal operation thereof to an intensity level lower than the current level when the battery is detected to be in a critical state to prolong a lifetime thereof. The critical state is associated with a remaining charge on the battery being below a threshold required to maintain the data processing system in a powered on state.

Power Control System and Method

A power control system/method implementing Internet based access to hybrid home automation networks is disclosed. The system utilizes a smart gateway power controller (SGPC) to selectively switch an AC power source to a load device under control of local or remote network commands that may be routed through a variety of network interfaces and protocols present within a home or other structure-local communications network. SGPC configurations may be nested within a home automation network to permit separation of control for load devices within a common home automation environment. Present invention methods may include routing protocols between disparate home automation networks as well as remote access protocols that permit control of disparate home automation networks via the Internet using a wide variety of remote access interfaces including mobile devices, tablet computers, laptops, desktop computers, and the like.

Data server system and method

A data server system/method allowing cloud data server functionality in a coordinated/concerted fashion within network configurations that are local to and/or spanning network gateway routers is disclosed. The system may utilize a smart gateway power controller (SGPC) augmented with storage media and/or expansion slots to interact within a home automation network (HAN) to permit the local HAN to operate as a distinct network and allow access to locally stored data from remote networks such as the Internet. The system permits inter-networking of HAN devices (including SGPCs) and integration of data management within home automation networks while still providing access to HAN data via external remote networks such as the Internet. The system/method allows remote network access to HAN device data from local/remote access devices including mobile phones, tablet computers, laptops, desktop computers, and the like.

System and Method for Portable Power Source Management

A battery monitoring apparatus that senses battery conditions such as low battery charge, end of battery capacity, and end of battery life, and responds by taking actions such as sending messages to a remote site and/or powering down. A rechargeable battery is coupled to one or more power-consuming electrical components, including battery monitoring equipment. The battery monitoring equipment senses battery charge. In response to a low-battery-charge condition, the battery monitoring equipment transmits a battery status message to a remote site and powers-down some of the electrical components. Whenever the battery nears the end of its capacity, the monitoring equipment powers down all electronic components and awaits the application of external power. The invention also tracks the time required for the battery charge to deplete. Charge duration decreases over time, and whenever it reaches a predetermined minimum, the battery monitoring equipment transmits a representative status message to the remote site.

POWER CONTROL NETWORK SYSTEM, POWER CONTROL METHOD, AND POWER CONTROLLER

When power failure occurs at a power grid, a controller obtains information related to an operating state of a plurality of electrical appliances; restrict an operation of at least some of electrical appliances currently operating among the plurality of electrical appliances, such that power consumption of the plurality of electric appliances does not exceed a first upper limit during a period in which the remaining amount in a storage battery is below a first threshold value; and restrict an operation of at least some of electrical appliances currently operating among the plurality of electrical appliances, such that power consumption of the plurality of electric appliances does not exceed a second upper limit during a period in which the remaining amount in the storage battery is greater than or equal to a first threshold value and below a second threshold value that is larger than the first threshold value. 19-. (canceled)10. A power control network system comprising:a storage battery;a plurality of electric appliances for operating by utilizing electric power from at least one of a power grid and said storage battery; anda controller,said controller including:a communication interface for communicating with said storage battery and said plurality of electric appliances; anda processor,said processor configured to:obtain, when power failure occurs at said power grid, information related to an operating state of said plurality of electrical appliances;determine whether a remaining amount in said storage battery is below a first threshold value, and whether the remaining amount in said storage battery is greater than or equal to said first threshold value and less than a second threshold value that is larger than said first threshold value;restrict an operation of at least some of electrical appliances in operation among said plurality of electrical appliances through said communication interface, such that power consumption of said plurality of electric appliances ...

Electronic apparatus with low power consumption, and control method and storage medium therefor

An electronic apparatus in which an AC power source and a secondary battery are used in combination and which is capable of reducing power consumption. Among plural apparatuses that constitute an image processing apparatus serving as an electronic apparatus, part of the plural apparatuses can be supplied with power from a secondary battery. In a case where power use efficiency attained when required power for all apparatuses to be operated, among the part of the plural apparatuses, is supplied from the secondary battery is higher than conversion efficiency of an AC power unit attained when the required power is supplied from the AC power unit, FETs are controlled such that power is supplied from the secondary battery to the apparatuses to be operated.

Information processing apparatus and information processing method

When a predetermined time elapses after the start of a screen saver, it is detected whether or not an apparatus is driven by a battery. For AC driving, the apparatus is shifted to a sleep state for power saving, since there is a low power-off risk. For battery driving, it is discriminated whether or not the battery has a sufficient remaining battery level, and the apparatus is shifted to a rest state for avoiding the power-off risk, when the battery has a low remaining battery level. When the remaining battery level is sufficient, the apparatus is shifted to the sleep state and then to the rest state after a first predetermined time, if inspection information is absent, whereas the apparatus is shifted to the sleep state and then to the rest state after a second, longer predetermined time, if the inspection information is present.

Information processing apparatus, electrical power control method, and computer product

An information processing apparatus includes a processor programmed to detect scheduled starting times of two events to be executed at a current time or thereafter; calculate a difference of the scheduled starting times of the two events, when the scheduled starting times of the two events have been detected; and correct, based on the calculated difference and to an extent that a restriction indicated in restriction information of an event to be corrected is observed, the scheduled starting time of at least any one of the two events, as the event to be corrected, such that an interval between the scheduled starting times of the two events is shortened.

Mechanism for facilitating power extension service at computing devices

A mechanism is described for facilitating power extension service at computing devices according to one embodiment of the invention. A method of embodiments of the invention includes calculating potential power saving by one or more of a plurality of power-saving techniques supported by a computing device. The calculating includes identifying the one or more of the plurality of power-saving techniques that are available for selection and an expected amount of power to be saved with the one or more of the plurality of power saving techniques. The method may further include generating a list identifying the one or more of the plurality of power-saving techniques and relevant information resulting from the calculation, and displaying the list.

METHOD FOR SAVING POWER CONSUMPTION AND AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREOF

An apparatus and method for signal saving power consumption in an electronic device includes determining a current battery consumption amount, and if the current battery consumption amount is greater than or equal to a threshold, determining whether to enter a low power mode based on the level of a signal strength level. 1. A method in an electronic device , comprising:determining a current battery consumption amount;determining whether the current battery consumption amount is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold; anddetermining whether to enter into a low power mode depending on the current battery consumption amount and a signal strength level of the electronic device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of determining whether to enter into the low power mode comprises:entering into the low power mode when the signal strength level is lower than a predefined level and the current battery consumption amount is greater than or equal to the predetermined threshold.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of determining whether to enter into the low power mode comprises:maintaining a high power mode when the battery consumption amount is less than the predetermined threshold or the signal strength level is lower than the predefined level.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the current battery consumption amount is determined from using at least one of a battery fuel gauge for a battery and a battery consumption level for each application.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:displaying a menu for receiving a user selection before entering into the low power mode.6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising:restricting entering into the low power mode according to the user selection.7. An electronic device claim 5 , comprising:a memory; anda processor operatively coupled to the memory, the processor configured to:determine a current battery consumption amount;determine whether the current battery consumption amount is greater than or ...

Emergency Mobile Device Power Source

In various aspects, a portable electronic device includes electrical components supported by a housing, the electrical components including a user interface coupled to a processor and a storage medium including an emergency power storage module coupled to the processor. The portable apparatus further includes one or more power storage devices configured to provide electrical energy to the electrical components, at least one power storage device operably controlled by the emergency power storage module to provide emergency electrical energy to the electronic components for an emergency communication.

Battery pack monitoring system and method for assigning a binary id to a microprocessor in the battery pack monitoring system

A battery pack monitoring system is provided. The system includes a master microprocessor and a first microprocessor. The master microprocessor outputs a first signal from an output port thereof to induce an input port of the first microprocessor to have a first low logic voltage. The master microprocessor sends a message having a first binary ID from the communication bus port thereof through a communication bus after outputting the first signal. The first microprocessor receives the first binary ID at the communication bus port thereof and stores the first binary ID in a non-volatile memory of the first microprocessor when the input port of the first microprocessor has the first low logic voltage.

Energy conserving (stand-by mode) power saving design for battery chargers and power supplies with a control signal

A system is described that turns off a high power, power supply when a device no longer needs high power. A low power, power supply or a rechargeable battery provides power to determine when the device again needs high power. The low power supply consumes a minimum possible power when the device does not need high power and the power rechargeable battery is not charged. That is, the high power and low power, power supplies are turned on or off based on the real time power consumption need of the device and the charged state of the battery. The power need of the device is monitored by a current shunt monitoring circuit and a control signal monitoring circuit.

Electronic device for detecting consumption of power

An electronic device includes a current detection module, two path switches, a processing unit, and two control circuits. Two terminals of the current detection module are connected to an external power port and a battery. The two path switches are connected to the two terminals. A first control circuit is connected to the processing unit and to one path switch. A second control circuit is connected to the processing unit and to another path switch. When the electronic device is powered on, whether using power from the battery or from the external power port, the device can analyze the power consumed by the functioning parts of the device, including (when power is taken from the external power port) the amount of current taken in charging the battery.

METHOD AND DEVICE OF CONTROLLING POWER SAVING

Disclosed in the present invention are a method and a device for controlling power saving. The method comprises: monitoring an amount of remaining charge in a battery of a mobile device; and automatically adjusting a operation of the mobile device according to the monitored amount of remaining charge of the battery, the automatic adjusting comprising at least one of: changing a current value of a device parameter of the mobile device according to the monitored amount of remaining charge, and determining whether to turn off a user application and/or a device function that is currently active on the mobile device according to the monitored amount of remaining charge, so as to reduce the consumption of electricity from the battery. 1. A method for controlling power saving , comprising: monitoring a current amount of remaining charge in a battery of the mobile device; and', 'adjusting, automatically, without user intervention, a respective operation of the mobile device according to the monitored current amount of remaining charge, the adjusting comprising at least one of: changing a current value of a respective device parameter of the mobile device, determining whether to turn off a respective user application that is currently active on the mobile device, and determining whether to turn off a respective device function that is currently provided on the mobile device, according to the monitored current amount of remaining charge., 'at a mobile device having one or more processors and memory2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the respective device parameter of the mobile device includes at least one of a screen display luminance and a screen standby time claim 1 , and changing the current value of the respective device parameter of the mobile device comprises setting a current screen display luminance or a current screen standby time in accordance with a predetermined function of the monitored current amount of remaining charge.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein ...

ESTIMATING REMAINING USE TIME OF MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICES

Methods, systems, apparatus, and computer programs encoded on computer storage medium, for receiving a set of expected activities, each expected activity in the set of expected activities including an activity that is expected to be performed by a computing device, determining one or more time periods based on the set of expected activities, determining one or more expected rates of change of state of charge (SOC) of a battery of the mobile computing device by, for each time period of the one or more time periods, determining an expected rate of change of SOC based on a base rate of change of SOC and one or more expected activities associated with the time period, and determining an estimated remaining time based on the one or more expected rates of change of SOC, the remaining time corresponding to a time at which an expected SOC is less than a threshold SOC. 130-. (canceled)31. A computer-implemented method executed using one or more processors , the method comprising:identifying a set of expected activities, each expected activity in the set of expected activities comprising an activity that is expected to be performed by a mobile computing device;determining, by the one or more processors, for each expected activity of the set of expect activities, an expected time when the expected activity is expected to be performed, the expected activities performed over one or more time periods;determining, by the one or more processors, one or more expected rates of change of a state of charge (SOC) of a battery of the mobile computing device by, for each time period of the one or more time periods, determining an expected rate of change of the SOC based on a base rate of discharge of the SOC and one or more expected rates of discharge associated with, respectively, one or more expected activities of the set of expected activities that are associated with the time period;determining, by the one or more processors, an estimated remaining time based on the one or more ...

Hot Swapping Type Uninterruptible Power Supply Module

A system comprises a plurality of the hot swapping type uninterruptible power supply module and a plurality of conventional power supply. A HSUPS comprises a battery module and a controller module. A conventional power supplies is connected with an external AC power source and converts into DC voltage to provide power to the electronic system and/or to charge the HSUPS when necessary. The battery module holds the energy needed to power the electronic system during the absences of a conventional power supply and/or external AC power source. The controller module controls the operation to charge the battery, discharge the battery, switch off the HSUPS, or be standby. The controller module has the ability to detect for any failure event. The HSUPS provides power to the electronic system when the external AC power source is interrupted and when all of the conventional power supplies are removed from the system. 1. A system utilizing hot swapping type uninterruptible power supply module , comprising:a plurality of hot swapping type uninterruptible power supply modules, and a plurality of conventional power supply units; wherein:at least one of the conventional power supply module is connected electrically with an electronic system and an external alternating-current power source and converts the alternating-current voltage of the external alternating-current power source into a direct-current voltage to provide an electric power to the electronic system;at least one of the hot swapping type uninterruptible power supply module comprises of a battery module and a controller module;the battery module is connected electrically with the controller module and stores and provides the energy needed to operate the electronic system;the controller is connected electrically with the electronic system and the battery module to control the charging and discharging actions of the battery module;the controller detects and controls the electric power of the battery module; andthe ...

Method for controlling power mode switching

A method for controlling power mode switching, applied to a computer device, is provided. The computer device includes a power source supplying electrical power to the computer device for operation and is operated in a first power mode. In the method, firstly, a request for switching the computer to a second power mode is received. A power consumption amount corresponding to the second power mode is calculated. A remaining capacity of the power source is obtained. Then, whether the power consumption amount is larger than the remaining capacity is determined. If the power consumption amount is larger than the remaining capacity, a warning indicating that the remaining capacity is not sufficient is sent to an operating system of the computer device and the computer device is not switched to the second power mode.

Portable electronic device carrier with electronic interface for recharging device battery

An electronics device carrier for porting a battery powered electronic device is formed by outer walls surrounding a hollow volume. The electronic device is held within the hollow volume and can be operated without removing the electronic device from the carrier. An input interface comprising interface elements external to the outer walls provides an element suitable for interfacing with external power devices such as a power source or another power load. A device interface includes interface elements at least partially disposed internal to the outer walls for interfacing with the electronic device battery. A charge controller is disposed between the input interface and the device interface and is operable to connect elements connected to the input interface to the device battery to either recharge the device battery or use the device battery as a power source.

BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD

A battery management system/method implementing optimal dynamic battery charge/discharge cycling is disclosed. The system utilizes a power source control unit (PSCU) to selectively switch a power supply source to a battery charger that charges a battery servicing a portable computing device. The PSCU is controlled by a power monitor control unit (PMCU) that monitors the battery state and determines the optimal charge/discharge profile for the battery. Depending on the type and current condition of the battery as well as battery charge/discharge history, the PMCU monitors the historical, current, and/or anticipated demand activity of the battery to determine an optimal charge/discharge profile for the battery to enable maximum battery life under a wide variety of environmental and use profiles. Present invention methods control battery charge/discharge activity based on computing device historical/anticipated use characteristics, battery chemistry, and/or optimal battery lifecycle operation. 1. A battery management system comprising:(a) Power Source Control Unit (PSCU); and(b) Power Monitor Control Unit (PMCU);whereinsaid PSCU further comprises an electrical power switch that controls electrical current supplied to a wall outlet power adapter responsible for charging a battery supplying power to a computing device;said PMCU monitors the condition of said battery supplying power to said computing device;said electrical power switch is controlled by said PMCU via a wireless communication link between said PMCU and said PSCU;said PMCU activates said electrical power switch in response to said condition of said battery;said PMCU is configured to accept user input battery charging parameters further comprising parameters defining battery charge/discharge, calibration, and reconditioning;said PMCU is configured to communicate with said PSCU to determine if said PSCU is available; andsaid PMCU is configured to communicate with said PSCU to execute battery charge/discharge, ...

Portable electronic device and method of providing remaining amount of electric power of battery in portable electronic device

A portable electronic device is provided, and includes a function key that outputs a predetermined key signal; a key signal regulation unit that regulates a voltage of the predetermined key signal; a Power Management IC (PMIC) that powers on the portable electronic device and identifies a remaining amount of electric power of a battery when receiving the key signal of which a voltage is regulated by the key signal regulation unit in a power-off state; and a controller that controls to perform booting of the electronic device for displaying the remaining amount of electric power of the battery according to the power-on and to display the remaining amount of electric power of the battery.

Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and recording medium recording computer-readable program

If apparatuses capable of both power transmission and power reception are connected to each other, power may circulate needlessly between the apparatuses and be consumed. Power control is then performed based on a determined power control policy by providing display for determining a direction of power transfer when needed.

BATTERY USAGE TRACKING USER INTERFACE

An electronic device having a user interface for displaying battery usage of the device over a given time period. Suggestions to improve device battery life are displayed along with usage when battery savings suggestions criteria are met. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a display;one or more processors; and receiving a request to display a battery usage user interface;', 'determining whether battery savings suggestion criteria have been met for a first setting; and', in accordance with a determination that the battery savings suggestion criteria have been met for the first setting, displaying a battery usage interface that includes a suggestion for adjusting the first setting; and', 'in accordance with a determination that the battery savings suggestion criteria have not been met for the first setting, displaying a battery usage interface that does not include the suggestion for adjusting the first setting., 'in response to the request], 'memory storing one or more programs, wherein the one or more programs are stored in the memory and configured to be executed by the one or more processors, the one or more programs including instructions for2. The electronic device of claim 1 , the one or more programs further including instructions for:determining whether battery savings suggestion criteria have been met for a second setting; andin accordance with a determination that the battery savings suggestion criteria have been met for the second setting, displaying a battery usage interface that further includes a suggestion for adjusting the second setting.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the battery savings suggestion criteria include a criterion that is met when claim 1 , over a predefined prior time period claim 1 , a change in the setting over the current setting would have saved more than a threshold amount of battery life.4. The electronic device of claim 1 , the one or more programs further including instructions for:monitoring battery usage over a ...

DYNAMIC TRANSMISSION POWER ADJUSTMENT

A technique for dynamically adjusting power use of an input/output (I/O) interface of an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes an input/output (I/O) interface that facilitates electronic communications with a receiving electronic device, at a particular transmission rate that is dynamically changeable by the electronic device. Transmission power and transmission rate adjustment circuitry determines whether a step-down in a transmission power used for signal transmission at the particular transmission rate is desirable. When desirable, the transmission power is dynamically adjusted down one step, such that less power is used by the I/O interface during the electronic communications. 1. An electronic device , comprising:an input/output (I/O) interface configured to facilitate electronic communications with a receiving electronic device, at a particular transmission rate that is dynamically changeable by the electronic device; andtransmission power and transmission rate adjustment circuitry configured to iteratively step-down transmission power while maintaining the particular transmission rate until a threshold number of step-downs is achieved, the particular transmission rate can no longer be maintained, or both, by, dynamically adjusting the transmission power down one step, such that less power is used by the I/O interface during the electronic communications.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the transmission power and transmission rate adjustment circuitry claim 1 , during operation of the electronic device claim 1 , is configured to continually: sampling the electronic communications to determine a second transmission rate after adjusting the transmission power down one step within a power adjustment margin; and', 'comparing the second transmission rate with the particular transmission rate at full transmission power., 'determine that the particular transmission rate can no longer be maintained, by3. The electronic device of ...

Method and Apparatus for Improving Power Management to Extend Battery Cycle Life and System Operating Temperature Range

An information handling system includes a processor, an embedded controller (EC) and a battery system. The EC sends a request to the processor based upon a temperature of the battery system. The request includes power limit recommendation that is received by the processor. The processor adjusts a workload based upon the received power limit recommendation from the EC. The adjustment in the workload may correspond to a decrease in discharging rates of the battery system.

DYNAMICALLY ADJUSTING DEVICE OPERATING VOLTAGE

The described technology provides a method for dynamically adjusting operating voltage of a device, including receiving device characteristics data related to a device, performing a margining test for the device to generate a performance curve characterizing variation of the device's current performance speeds at various operating voltages from expected performance speeds at the various operating voltages, determining an operating voltage for the device based on the device characteristics data and the performance curve, and adjusting the operating of the device based on the determined operating voltage. 1. A system , comprising:a device characteristics data store configured to store device characteristics data for a device;a margining test module configured to generate a performance curve providing the device's current performance speeds at various operating voltages;an operating voltage determination module configured to determine an operating voltage for the device based on the device characteristics data and the performance curve; anda battery module configured to change the operating voltage of the device based on an output of the operating voltage determination module.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the performance curve is a differential performance curve characterizing variation of the device's current performance speeds at various operating voltages from expected performance speeds at the various operating voltages.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the margining test module is further configured to receive an output from boot and sleep cycle counter and to perform the margining test for the device in response to the output from a boot and sleep cycle counter.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the margining test module is further configured to perform the margining test for the device in response to the input from the user.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a heuristics analysis module configured to analyze heuristics about usage of ...

Power-supply device and electronic device including the same

A power-supply device and an electronic device including the relate to technology for a data storage device. The electronic device includes a power-supply device and a controller. The power-supply device generates a sudden power loss (SPL) detection signal in a sudden power off (SPO) state by detecting a level of an external power, generates a charging sense signal indicative of a charging capacity of an auxiliary power-supply circuit, divides the charging capacity into a plurality of charging levels, detects a level of the charging capacity, and generates a charging sense signal indicating a charging level of the auxiliary power-supply circuit in response to the detected charging level. The controller stores flushing information in at least one non-volatile memory device when the SPL detection signal is activated, and variably adjust an amount of storage in the non-volatile memory device in response to the charging sense signal.

Synchronous playback with battery-powered playback device

Example techniques related to battery-powered playback devices. In an example, a first battery-powered playback device receives audio content from a network device and forwards the audio content to a second playback device for synchronous playback of the audio content with the second playback device, plays back the audio content, detects that a battery level of a battery of the first playback device has fallen below a predefined threshold, and ceases the forwarding of the audio content after the battery level of the battery of the first playback device has fallen below the predefined threshold. After the battery level of the first playback device has fallen below the predefined threshold, the second playback device receives the audio content from the network device, forwards the audio content to the first playback device for synchronous playback with the first playback device, and plays back the audio content in synchrony with the first playback device. 1. A system comprising first and second playback devices , wherein:the first playback device comprises at least one battery, a processor, and tangible, non-transitory, computer-readable memory having first instructions encoded therein, wherein the first instructions, when executed by the processor of the first playback device, cause the first playback device to (i) receive audio content from a network device and forward the audio content to a second playback device for synchronous playback of the audio content with the second playback device, (iii) play back the audio content, (iv) detect that a battery level of the at least one battery of the first playback device has fallen below a predefined threshold, and (v) cease the forwarding of the audio content after the detection of the battery level of the at least one battery of the first playback device has fallen below the predefined threshold; andthe second playback device comprises a processor and tangible, non-transitory, computer-readable media having second ...

Method for Indicating Jack Location and Terminal

A method for indicating a jack location, where the method includes detecting an illuminance value of an environment in which a terminal is located, detecting, by the terminal, second information when the terminal determines that the illuminance value is lower than a first predetermined threshold, and displaying, by the terminal, prompt information when the terminal determines that the second information meets a preset condition, where the prompt information is used to indicate a jack location. In this way, a user can easily and accurately find a jack location of a terminal device at a dark night or in a dim place. 114.-. (canceled)15. A method for indicating a jack location , comprising:detecting, by a terminal, an illuminance value of an environment in which the terminal is located;detecting, by the terminal, second information when the illuminance value is lower than a first predetermined threshold; anddisplaying, by the terminal, prompt information when the second information meets a preset condition, wherein the prompt information indicates the jack location.16. The method according to claim 15 , wherein the second information comprises a battery level of the terminal claim 15 , wherein displaying the prompt information comprises displaying claim 15 , by the terminal claim 15 , the prompt information when the battery level of the terminal is lower than a second predetermined threshold claim 15 , and wherein the prompt information indicates a first jack location.17. The method according to claim 15 , wherein the second information comprises a running status of a first application program of the terminal claim 15 , wherein displaying the prompt information comprises displaying claim 15 , by the terminal claim 15 , the prompt information when the first application program is running claim 15 , and wherein the prompt information indicates a second jack location.18. The method according to claim 17 , wherein the first application program comprises a frequency ...

POWER-BASED AND TARGET-BASED GRAPHICS QUALITY ADJUSTMENT

An embodiment of an electronic processing system may include an application processor, persistent storage media communicatively coupled to the application processor, a graphics subsystem communicatively coupled to the application processor, a power budget analyzer to identify a power budget for one or more of the application processor, the persistent storage media, and the graphics subsystem, a target analyzer communicatively coupled to the graphics subsystem to identify a target for the graphics subsystem, and a parameter adjuster to adjust one or more parameters of the graphics subsystem based on one or more of the identified power budget and the identified target. 1. (canceled)2. A graphics apparatus , comprising:a power budget analyzer to identify a power budget for a graphics system;a target analyzer to identify a target for the graphics system and determine whether the identified target is a video analytics target or a human viewer; and 'adjust an adjustment range of a quantization parameter based on whether the identified target is the video analytics target or the human viewer.', 'a parameter adjuster communicatively coupled to the power budget analyzer to3. The graphics apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the parameter adjuster is further to:compare the identified power budget to a budget threshold; andadjust an image tuning parameter of the graphics system based on the comparison of the identified power budget and the budget threshold.4. The graphics apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the parameter adjuster is further to:adjust a block size of a motion vector search region based on the comparison of the identified power budget and the budget threshold.5. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the parameter adjuster is further to adjust one or more encode parameters of the graphics system based on the identified target.6. A method of adjusting a graphics parameter claim 2 , comprising:identifying a power budget for a graphics system;identifying a target for the graphics ...

Battery Protection Mode

Techniques for a battery protection mode are described. According to techniques described herein, an electronic device can operate in a standard charging mode where a battery of the device is permitted to be charged to full capacity. However, when a trigger event occurs, the electronic device transitions to a battery protection mode where a maximum permitted charge for the battery is reduced from the standard charging mode.

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND POWER MANAGEMENT METHOD THEREOF

An electronic apparatus and a power management method thereof are provided. The power management method is adapted to the electronic apparatus and includes the following steps. A target time is obtained according to a user input. A remaining demand time is determined according to the target time and an elapsed time after activating timing. A time-to-empty of a battery device is obtained. The time-to-empty of the battery device and the remaining demand time are compared to provide a visual notification and a user behavior suggestion message according to the comparison result. The user behavior suggestion message includes at least one power saving operation. 1. A power management method adapted to an electronic apparatus comprising a battery device , the power management method comprising:obtaining a target time according to a user input;determining a remaining demand time according to the target time and an elapsed time after activating timing;obtaining a time-to-empty of the battery device; andcomparing the remaining demand time with the time-to-empty of the battery device, and providing a visual notification and a user behavior suggestion message according to a comparison result, wherein the user behavior suggestion message comprises at least one power saving operation.2. The power management method according to claim 1 , wherein after comparing the remaining demand time with the time-to-empty of the battery device claim 1 , and providing the visual notification and the user behavior suggestion message according to the comparison result claim 1 , the power management method further comprises:detecting that the at least one power saving operation is performed, wherein the time-to-empty increases in response to that the at least one power saving operation is performed.3. The power management method according to claim 1 , wherein after comparing the remaining demand time with the time-to-empty of the battery device claim 1 , and providing the visual notification and ...

BI-DIRECTIONAL POWER OVER ETHERNET FOR DIGITAL BUILDING APPLICATIONS

In one or more embodiments, a system includes a plurality of network devices comprising a plurality of ports, a power bus connecting the network devices, wherein power is shared between the network devices over the power bus, and a controller for identifying available power and allocating power to the ports. The ports include a plurality of PSE (Power Sourcing Equipment) PoE (Power over Ethernet) ports each operable to transmit power to a device connected to one of the PSE PoE ports, a plurality of PD (Powered Device) PoE ports each operable to receive power from a device connected to one of the PD PoE ports, and a plurality of bi-directional PoE ports each configurable to operate as a PSE PoE port to transmit power to a device connected to one of the bi-directional PoE ports or as a PD PoE port to receive power from the connected device. 1. A system comprising:a plurality of network devices comprising a plurality of ports;a power bus connecting said plurality of network devices, wherein power is shared between said plurality of network devices over the power bus; anda controller for identifying available power and allocating power to said plurality of ports; a plurality of PSE (Power Sourcing Equipment) PoE (Power over Ethernet) ports each operable to transmit power to a device connected to one of the PSE PoE ports;', 'a plurality of PD (Powered Device) PoE ports each operable to receive power from a device connected to one of the PD PoE ports; and', 'a plurality of bi-directional PoE ports each configurable to operate as a PSE PoE port to transmit power to a device connected to one of the bi-directional PoE ports or as a PD PoE port to receive power from the connected device., 'wherein said plurality of ports comprises2. The system of wherein the device connected to one of the bi-directional PoE ports comprises a solar device.3. The system of wherein the device connected to one of the bi-directional PoE ports comprises a rechargeable battery.4. The system of ...

MANAGING POWER DISRUPTIONS IN A SENSOR NETWORK

A sensor device coupled to a communication interface bus, the sensor device enters a low power mode in which some operations of the sensor device are suspended when the sensor device receives insufficient power over the bus, thereby significantly reducing the likelihood that digital components of the sensor device will need to be reset due to an under-voltage condition. 1. A sensor device , comprising:a first sensor pin connected to a system bus;a current supply circuit connected to the first sensor pin, the current supply circuit configured to generate a first current based on a second current received through the first sensor pin;a second sensor pin connected to the system bus and a transmit circuit;a control circuit connected to the first sensor pin and the current supply circuit by a sensor bus and connected to the second sensor pin and the transmit circuit;a third sensor pin connected to a circuit ground by a first capacitor, the first capacitor having a capacitor voltage level;a voltage detection circuit connected to the third sensor pin, the voltage detection circuit configured to detect a voltage at the third sensor pin corresponding to the capacitor voltage level and to transmit an under-voltage signal to the control circuit when the voltage at the third sensor pin falls below a predetermined level;a clamp circuit connected to the current supply circuit and one or more other sensor circuits by the sensor bus, the clamp circuit configured to transmit an overcurrent signal to the control circuit when the first current exceeds a current drawn by the one or more other sensor circuits by a predetermined amount and configured to transmit an undercurrent signal to the control circuit when the first current does not exceed the current drawn by the one or more other sensor circuits; anda low power mode circuit connected to the control circuit by the sensor bus and connected to a CTANK capacitor by a fourth sensor pin, the CTANK capacitor connected to the system bus ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INTELLIGENT ACQUISITION OF POSITION INFORMATION

Improved methods and systems for position acquisition and/or monitoring are disclosed. The position acquisition and/or monitoring can be performed with improved intelligence so that data acquisition, transmission and/or processing is reduced. As a result, the position acquisition and/or monitoring is able to be performed in a power efficient manner. 1a position detection unit that acquires position data pertaining to said position acquisition apparatus;a communication interface for data communication over a wireless network; anda controller operatively connected to said position detection unit and said communication interface, said controller receives a remote request, via the communication interface, that requests position information in accordance with a specified position resolution, and said controller operates to produce a position response to the remote request by determining position information of the portable position acquisition apparatus using at least the position data acquired by the position detection unit, the position information being in accordance with the specified position resolution, the position response including the position information,wherein the communication interface is use to transmit the position response.. A portable position acquisition apparatus, comprising: This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/875,844, filed Oct. 6, 2015, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,759,817, and entitled, “METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INTELLIGENT ACQUISITION OF POSITION INFORMATION,” which is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/802,574, filed Mar. 13, 2013, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,182,238, and entitled, “METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INTELLIGENT ACQUISITION OF POSITION INFORMATION,” which is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/381,776, filed Mar. 17, 2009, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,074,903, ...

METHOD OF AND APPARATUS ADAPTED FOR CONTROLLING A POWER CONSUMPTION OF A MEDIA STREAM REPRODUCING DEVICE

A method of controlling a power consumption of a media stream reproducing device having a wide input voltage range power supply includes receiving a media stream and providing an output signal representative of the received media stream. A mains supply voltage of the media stream receiver is monitored and, in case the measured mains supply voltage falls below a first level the method further includes one or more of providing an output signal representative of a message indicating the reduced mains supply voltage and advising a user to reduce the power consumption of at least the media stream reproducing device, or providing an output signal controlling a first reduction of the power consumption of the media stream reproducing device, or controlling a recording device operatively connected to the media stream reproducing device to record the received media stream for later reproduction. 1. A method of controlling a power consumption of a device that is powered from a single mains supply voltage source , the device having a wide input voltage range power supply circuit adapted to provide a constant output power over a wide mains supply voltage range , the method including:monitoring, in a monitoring circuit, the mains supply voltage of the device;in case the measured mains supply voltage is below a first level within the wide input voltage range of the power supply circuit, reducing the power consumption of the device and continuing monitoring the mains supply voltage while the power consumption of the device is reduced, wherein the method further includes, after the power consumption has been reduced and in case the mains supply voltage exceeds a second level for a first time period,cancelling the reduction of the power consumption of the device in response to a corresponding control signal, wherein a delay proper to the device is set to expire before the cancellation is executed.2. The method of claim 1 , further including determining an average normal mains power ...

Method for Controlling Screen of User Terminal and User Terminal

A method for controlling a screen of a user terminal includes the follows. A touch operation on a screen is detected in a black screen state. When a preset condition is met, the screen is controlled to switch from the black screen state to a bright screen state in which the screen brightness is the target brightness value. A user terminal is also provided.

POWER SAVING METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FIRST IN FIRST OUT (FIFO) MEMORIES

In various embodiments, apparatuses and methods are disclosed to keep a memory clock gated when the data for a current memory address is the same as the data in the immediate previous memory address. For a write function, new data will only be written into the current memory address if it is different from the data in the immediate previous memory address. Similarly, for a read function, the data will only be read out of the current memory address if it is different from the data in the immediate previous memory address. Each row in the memory may have one associated status bit outside the memory. Data may only be written to or read from the current memory address when the status bit is set. Clock gating the memory ports may reduce the overall power consumption of the memory. 134.-. (canceled)35. An apparatus , comprising:a memory; and receive new data for storage in a current memory address location;', 'compare the new data to data stored in a previous memory address location;', 'clear a status bit associated with the current memory address location when the new data matches the data stored in the previous memory address location; and', 'set the status bit associated with the current memory address location when the new data is different than the data stored in the previous memory address location., 'logic, at least a portion of the logic implemented in circuitry coupled to the memory, the logic to36. The apparatus of claim 35 , the logic to store the new data in the current memory address location when the new data is different that the data stored in the previous memory address location.37. The apparatus of claim 35 , the logic to identify a read request associated with the current memory address and check the status bit associated with the current memory address in response to the read request.38. The apparatus of claim 37 , the logic to read data from the current memory address and store the data in a register when the status bit is set.39. The apparatus of ...

POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM THAT DISPLAYS BACKGROUND COLORS TO INDICATE BATTERY STATUSES

A power management system that indicates battery statuses by displaying background colors includes a power management device with a display, at least one sensor, and at least one battery set. The at least one sensor is connected to the power management device and the at least one battery set to detect the statuses of the at least one battery set and to send detection information to the power management device. According to the management items, the power management device enables the display to use different background colors to show the statuses of the at least one battery set. The maintenance person can quickly and clearly know current status of the at least one battery set for assurance of fast maintenance and easy management of the power management system. 1. A power management system displaying background colors to indicate battery statuses , comprising:at least one battery set, each of which includes a plurality of batteries for providing and storing electrical power;at least one sensor, each of which is connected to a corresponding battery set to detect a current status of the corresponding battery set and generate detection information; andat least one power management device, each of which includes a processor, a first connection port, and a display; wherein the first connection port is connected to the at least one sensor to receive the detection information and send the detection information to the processor, the processor generates status information according to the received detection information, and enables the display to show a background color corresponding to the status information.2. The power management system of claim 1 , further comprising a remote management device connected to the at least one power management device; wherein one of the at least one power management device sends the status information to the remote management device claim 1 , the remote management device sends setting information to said power management device according to ...

MANAGEMENT OF NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATIONS USING A LOW POWER EXPRESS MODE OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for managing near field communications during a low power express mode of an electronic device are provided that may make credentials of a near field communication (“NFC”) component appropriately secure and appropriately accessible while also limiting the power consumption of the NFC component and of other components of the electronic device. 120-. (canceled)21. A method comprising:designating a credential on an electronic device as an initial credential for use in a low power mode of the electronic device;in response to the designating, setting a status of a low power mode flag of a power management unit of the electronic device to a first status; and determining the status of the low power mode flag of the power management unit of the electronic device; and', 'responsive to determining that the status of the low power mode flag is set to the first status, transitioning a near field communication component from operating in a full power mode to operating in a low power mode., 'in response to detecting a low power mode initiation event22. The method of claim 21 , further comprising:responsive to determining that the status of the lower power mode flag is set to a second status, transitioning the near field communication component from operating in the full power mode to operating in an off mode.23. The method of claim 22 , further comprising:undesignating the credential on the electronic device as the initial credential for use in the low power mode of the electronic device;in response to the undesignating, setting the status of the low power mode flag of the power management unit of the electronic device to the second status.24. The method of claim 22 , wherein:the near field communication component is configured to actively communicate data from at least one credential on the electronic device to a remote terminal while the near field communication component is operating in the low power mode; andthe near field ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION IN POP DISPLAYS WITH WIRELESS BEACONS

Systems and methods for using wireless beacons in point of purchase (“POP”) displays to facilitate the delivery of consumer oriented content to mobile devices is disclosed herein. The wireless beacons may be configured at an assembly location for the POP displays. A clock may be associated with the wireless beacon. The clock may be used to set a selected date and a selected time for the wireless beacon to begin broadcasting for a campaign designated for the POP displays. The POP displays may be moved to a retail location with the wireless beacon deactivated with the wireless beacon activating at the selected date and the selected time at the retail location. 160-. (canceled)61. An apparatus , comprising:a processor;a memory;a non-removable battery configured to power the apparatus;a wireless beacon, wherein the wireless beacon is configured to broadcast a wireless signal, the wireless signal including a data packet, and wherein the data packet comprises a unique identifier for the wireless beacon;a clock associated with the wireless beacon; anda switch adapted to turn on power from the non-removable battery to the wireless beacon;wherein the apparatus is configured to be coupled to a point of purchase (POP) display comprising a consumer product display, the POP display being configured to be deployed at a retail location, and wherein the unique identifier for the wireless beacon is associated with a campaign designated for the POP display and one or more retailers connected to the campaign; andwherein the apparatus is configured to activate the switch and turn on power to the wireless beacon in response to a determination that at least one of one or more criteria is met.62. The apparatus of claim 61 , wherein the wireless beacon comprises a Bluetooth beacon.63. The apparatus of claim 61 , wherein the one or more criteria includes at least one of the following: date claim 61 , time claim 61 , ambient light level claim 61 , proximity claim 61 , whether the retail ...

AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTABLE, CHARGE-ONLY, USB ADAPTER

A system and method provides a way to sever the data connection between a USB port and a client device, while still allowing the client device to charge. Typical connections between a client device and a USB port involve a USB cable. However, the device described herein is used in series with the client device and USB port. The device automatically detects the allowed charging current from the USB port and presents that information to the client device. During this exchange, no data transfer is allowed between the client device and USB port in either direction. Once the client device is provided, and charging information presented by the device, the client device begins to charge. 1. A system for charging a device , comprising:a physical interface capable of connection between a chargeable client device and data-port of a host device, the host device and client device capable of exchanging data;an adapter included with the physical interface capable of:(a) detecting an allowed charging current from the port of the host device;(b) presenting the allowed charging current to the client device;(c) removing data transfer capability through the physical interface; and(d) passing through charge to the client device based on the allowed charging current.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the port comprises a universal serial bus (USB) port.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the adapter comprises a USB adapter.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the adapter comprises a gated power channel.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the adapter comprises an input/output block.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the adapter comprises a processing block.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the adapter comprises a full cable claim 1 , included in a hub.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the adapter comprises a data stage that detects and analyzes the allowed charging current.9. The system of claim 1 , wherein the adapter comprises two connecters that feed two USB data blocks and a USB power ...

POWER MANAGEMENT CIRCUIT AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE EMPLOYING THE SAME

A power management circuit that controls a plurality of power circuits for generating supply voltages at least for a processor is disclosed. The circuit includes: a real time clock that generates clock signals with a predetermined frequency; a power-on terminal to which a power-on key is connected, wherein the power-on terminal receives a voltage whose level depends on whether the power-on key is pressed or not; a power-on detecting unit that monitors a voltage at the power-on terminal and asserts a start signal if it is determined using the clock signals that the power-on key is pressed and held for a predetermined time period; and a power management controller that receives a system voltage based on a battery voltage or a DC voltage from a DC power source and, upon the start signal is asserted, starts up the plurality of power circuits in a predetermined sequence using the clock signals.

CONTROLLING ENERGY CONSUMPTION OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE IN RESPONSE TO AVAILABILITY OF AN ENERGY SOURCE

An apparatus and methods for controlling energy consumption of an electronic device determine an availability of an energy source to provide energy to the electronic device. The apparatus and methods control, by power management control logic of the electronic device, energy consumption of the electronic device in response to determining the availability of the energy source.

POWER-SAVING METHOD AND ASSOCIATED ELECTRONIC DEVICE

A power-saving method and associated electronic device are provided. The electronic device is connected with a first external electronic device and a second external electronic device, and a first sensor and a second sensor are deployed on the first external electronic device and the second electronic device, respectively. The electronic device includes: a third sensor, and a processor, wherein the first, second, and third sensors have the same type. The processor gathers information from the first pedometer sensor, the second pedometer sensor, the first external electronic device, and the second external electronic device, and determines whether to turn off at least one of the first, second, and third pedometer sensors according to the information gathered.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR POWER MANAGEMENT

An apparatus is provided comprising a system including one or more electronic components; a power input unit arranged to supply power to the system; and a power management module configured to: detect whether the system is in an abnormal state, and in response to detecting that the system is in the abnormal state, adjust at least one of (i) power supplied from a battery to the system, (ii) the power supplied from the power input unit to the system, and (iii) power supplied from the power input unit to the battery.

Systems and methods for pop display and wireless beacon engagement with mobile devices

Systems and methods for using wireless beacons in point of purchase (“POP”) displays to facilitate the delivery of consumer oriented content to mobile devices is disclosed herein. Wireless beacons may be used to broadcast wireless signals from POP displays, where the wireless signals include data packets with unique identifiers for the wireless beacons. One of the wireless signals may be received by a mobile device. Upon receiving the wireless signal with the unique identifier, the mobile device may inspect its memory cache for content related to the POP displays. If needed, the mobile device may request up-to-date content from a remote server. Up-to-date content may be displayed on a display of the mobile device.

Virtualizing Battery Across a Group of Personal Mobile Devices

A system, method, and non-transitory computer readable medium for virtualizing battery in a personal mobile device or across a group of personal mobile devices controlled by a user are provided. The user specifies a set of power management policies for applications running in the personal mobile device(s). Battery usage per application is monitored and resources for the applications are scheduled based on the monitored battery usage and the power management policies. 1. A system for virtualizing a battery m a personal mobile device , comprising:a user policy and rules engine to specify a set of power management policies for the personal mobile device;an application power monitoring module to monitor battery usage per application running in the personal mobile device; anda power-aware application resource scheduler module to schedule resources for applications running in the personal mobile device based on the monitored battery usage and the power management policies.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the user policy and rules engine comprises a user interface for a user to specify battery allocations for applications or application classes running on the personal mobile device.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the user interface displays monitored battery usage for the applications or application classes running tm the personal mobile device.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the set of power management policies specify battery usage allocations for multiple user personas and contexts associated with the personal mobile device.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the application power monitoring module monitors CPU and memory usage and computes an estimation of battery usage.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the resources scheduled by the power-aware application resource scheduler comprise resources from the group consisting of: CPU cycles; I/O devices; and memory.7. A method for virtualizing battery across a group of personal mobile devices controlled by a user ...

POWER SOCKET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Method and system are provided for power socket management. The method carried out at a server may include receiving power data from a plurality of user devices and obtaining event information for an event location, including details of the user devices required for the event. The method may process the power data for the required user devices for an event by optimizing the use of power sockets at the event location. The method may notify the required user devices of the optimized socket usage for a user device. 1. A computer-implemented method for power socket management carried out at a server , comprising:receiving a user registration for each of a plurality of user devices;receiving a plurality of power data from the plurality of user devices;obtaining event information for an event location, including details of the plurality of user devices required for an event;processing the plurality of power data for the plurality of user devices for the event by optimizing use of a plurality of power sockets at the event location; andnotifying each of the required user devices of the optimized socket usage for the event.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein receiving power data includes receiving for a user device of the plurality of user devices one or more datum of the group consisting of: a current battery reserve claim 1 , a required utilization claim 1 , and an expected power drain.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein obtaining event information includes obtaining event information from a user device's scheduling application or receiving event information input by a user claim 1 , and includes: required attendees claim 1 , presenters claim 1 , required equipment claim 1 , and duration.4. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the obtaining of event information further comprises obtaining available socket information for the event location claim 1 , and wherein the processing the plurality of power data further comprises optimizing by using a ...

POWER SOCKET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Method and system are provided for power socket management. The method carried out at a server may include receiving power data from a plurality of user devices and obtaining event information for an event location, including details of the user devices required for the event. The method may process the power data for the required user devices for an event by optimizing the use of power sockets at the event location. The method may notify the required user devices of the optimized socket usage for a user device. 1receiving a user registration for each of a plurality of user devices;transmitting a socket management application to each of the plurality of user devices;receiving a monitoring power data for each of the plurality of user devices;obtaining event information for an event location, including details of a plurality of required user devices that are required for an event;collating all power data for each of the plurality of user devices that are required for the event;evaluating position and availability for each of a plurality of power sockets located at the event;processing the plurality of power data for the plurality of user devices for the event by optimizing use of the plurality of power sockets at the event location; andnotifying each of the required user device of the optimized socket usage for the event.. A computer-implemented method for power socket management carried out at a server, comprising: The present invention relates to a power socket management system, and more specifically, a system for optimizing user device charging at a location.It is often difficult to achieve the best use of power supply sockets in any given location. An example is given of a meeting room with an unused projector and conference phones connected to some central sockets. A meeting is scheduled and several people may arrive early and plug their laptops into the first sockets they see. The meeting room may fill up and there may be lots of people sitting around the ...

POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Methods, systems, and devices for managing a power system are described. A power management system may include multiple interconnected power supply and control units that plug directly into a standard residential power outlet. A power management system may include multiple interconnected power supply and control units that plug directly into a standard residential power outlet. Together, the interconnected power supply and control units may provide a distributed power backup system in the form of a home energy nano-grid. The power management system may provide backup power, power sharing, and device inter-connectivity while enabling efficient scalability and the robustness of a distributed system. The power management system may also include a power usage monitoring unit, which may gather data and use it to improve the efficiency of power usage throughout the home. 1. An apparatus for power management , comprising:an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) unit comprising a battery management system and battery;a microprocessor unit (MCU);a communication unit operable to communicate over a wireless network, a local area network, or both;a power usage monitoring unit; andan energy optimization unit operable to determine power settings based on data received from an external source.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:the data received from the external source comprises time varying pricing data, tiered pricing data, power usage history, user behavior data, or any combination thereof.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a power configuration unit operable to modify energy intake and output based at least in part on parameters determined by the energy optimization unit.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a security configuration unit configurable for a plurality of modes including an away mode, a present mode, a night mode, a daytime mode, a pet mode or any combination thereof.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:an electrical box ...

INFORMATION DISPLAY DEVICE

In an information display device having a display screen and driven by receiving power supply from a battery, there is provided with a plurality of display patterns each of which the display range is reduced from a full screen display state displayed on the whole of the display screen, and the screen is switched to any one of the plurality of display patterns in accordance with a battery remaining capacity and a display content, and displayed. 14-. (canceled)5. An information display device which is mounted on a moving body that receives power supply from a battery to travel by a motor drive , and which operates by receiving the power supply from the battery , the display device comprising:a display screen; anda display controller that performs control to switch the display screen to either a normal display or an economy display in which consumption of the battery is reduced as compared with the normal display in accordance with a travel mode of the moving body and a display content on the display screen,wherein the display controller switches the screen to the normal display if the moving body is traveling in a normal travel mode, and switches the screen to the normal display if the moving body is traveling in an economy travel mode in which the consumption of the battery is reduced as compared with the normal travel mode.6. The information display device according to claim 5 , wherein the display controller switches the screen to the economy display irrespective of the travel mode of the moving body if a remaining value of the battery is input claim 5 , and the remaining value of the battery is a predetermined value or less.7. An information display device which is mounted on a moving body that receives power supply from an engine drive or a battery to travel by a motor drive claim 5 , and which operates by receiving the power supply from the battery claim 5 , the display device comprising:a display screen; anda display controller that performs control to switch ...

Low latency fine grain system-on-chip throttling apparatus and method on usb type-c port

A software and hardware architecture framework utilize the specifications of Universal Serial Bus (USB) Type-C and Power Deliver (PD) to provide fine grain throttling of a processor (e.g., system-on-chip (SoC)). Based on an external charger connection or disconnection, a low latency fine grain power budget loss or gain indication to the processor is delivered. The mechanism of various embodiments is also applicable to connection or disconnection of VBUS powered peripheral devices to the system. The net power loss or gain available to the SoC and System is proportionally used to scale the processor throttling.

LIGHTING CONTROL DEVICE WITH REMOVABLE POWER SUPPLY CHARGE STATE INDICATION AND A METHOD THEREFOR

Examples of methods and devices provide a charge level indication of a removable power source of a lighting control device. An example method may include receiving an input indication. A duration of the input is measured. If the measured duration exceeds a predetermined input duration threshold, an indication of a charge level of a removable power supply is obtained. The obtained charge level indication is compared, by a control unit, to a threshold charge level of the power supply. The threshold charge level is indicates an amount of charge remaining in the power supply. In response to a comparison result, an indicator light signal is applied to an indicator light. An example device may include a removable electrical power supply, an input device, an indicator light, and a control unit all of which may cooperate to perform a disclosed method. 1. A lighting control device , comprising:a power supply having a charge level available to supply power to the lighting control device;an input device configured to receive an input related to a selected lighting system control function from a user;an indicator light selectively coupled to the power supply;charge level detection circuitry coupled to the power supply, the charge level detection circuitry configured to output a charge level signal indicating the level of charge available for output from the power supply; anda control unit coupled to the input device, the charge level detection circuitry and the indicator light, the control unit configured to implement one or more selected lighting system control functions, the control unit further configured to implement functions including functions to: 'operate the indicator light in a first manner to output an indication of actuation of the input device to trigger a selected lighting system control function of the lighting control device; and', '(a) in response to a tactile input of duration not exceeding a predetermined duration 'operate the indicator light, in a second ...

POWER CONTROL METHOD BASED ON USER HABIT AND TERMINAL

This application provides a power control method based on a user habit and a terminal. The method includes determining, by the terminal, a charge cycle based on a historical charge status, where the charge cycle reflects a charging habit of a user. The method also includes predicting, by the terminal, a charge cycle within a next time period based on the charge cycle. The method further includes determining, by the terminal, a power allocation scheme in the charge cycle within the next time period based on historical power consumption information in one or more charge cycles. The method also includes controlling, by the terminal, use of battery power according to the power allocation scheme. 1. A power control method , comprising:determining, by a terminal, a charge cycle within a time period based on a charge status within the time period, wherein the charge cycle is a time from an end time of current charging to a start time of next charging, the charge cycle is a time from an end time of current charging to an end time of next charging, the charge cycle is a time from a start time of current charging to a start time of next charging, or the charge cycle is a time from a start time of current charging to an end time of next charging;predicting, by the terminal and based on the charge cycle within the time period, a charge cycle after the time period;determining, by the terminal and based on power consumption information in the charge cycle within the time period, a power allocation scheme in the charge cycle after the time period, wherein the power allocation scheme indicates available power in each of a plurality of time segments, or indicates available power of each of a plurality of objects, and each object is one application or one type of application; andcontrolling, by the terminal, use of battery power according to the power allocation scheme.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein:if the power allocation scheme indicates available power in each of a ...

Facilitating power conservation for devices based on likelihood of power usage level

Power conservation for devices is facilitated based on likelihood of power usage level. An example method can comprise determining, by a first device comprising a processor, that a second device is within a defined proximity of a third device, wherein the third device is determined to be operating in a mode according to a first power consumption operation that satisfies a defined condition, and wherein the operating in the mode according to the first power consumption operation is based on the third device being located at a defined location. The method can also comprise facilitating, by the first device, modification of the mode of the third device based on a determination of a likelihood of usage of a second power consumption operation by the third device. In various embodiments, the third device is configured to operate according to the power save mode or the extended discontinuous reception mode.

Method and apparatus for intelligent acquisition of position information

Improved methods and systems for position acquisition and/or monitoring are disclosed. The position acquisition and/or monitoring can be performed with improved intelligence so that data acquisition, transmission and/or processing is reduced. As a result, the position acquisition and/or monitoring is able to be performed in a power efficient manner.

DYNAMIC POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

A dynamic power distribution system includes a dynamic powering system that provides dynamic power, an external device, and a powered system that is coupled to the external device and engaging the dynamic powering system. The powered system determines a power budget using the dynamic power received from the dynamic powering system. The powered system also determines a powered system component load for a plurality of powered system components, receives a power request from the external device, and retrieves at least one power distribution rule. Using the powered system component load, the power request, and the at least one power distribution rule, and powered system allocates and distributes a first portion the power budget to the external device, and may also allocate and distribute a second portion the power budget to at least one of the plurality of powered system components. The dynamic powering system may be a wireless powering system. 1. A power distribution system , comprising:an external device; and receive power from a power source;', 'determine a powered system load for the powered system;', 'receive a first power request from the external device through the USB connection;', 'identify at least one power distribution rule;', 'allocate and distribute a first power amount from the power received from the power source to the external device through the USB connection using the powered system load, the first power request, and the at least one power distribution rule;', 'receive, subsequent to receiving the first power request, a second power request from the external device through the USB connection; and', 'allocate and distribute a second power amount from the power received from the power source to the external device through the USB connection using the powered system load, the second power request, and the at least one power distribution rule, wherein the second power amount is different than the first power amount., 'a powered system that is coupled to ...

PORTABLE ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND POWER MANAGEMENT METHOD

A portable electronic apparatus and a power management method are disclosed. The portable electronic apparatus comprises a processor and an embedded controller (EC). The EC determines whether the processor starts a throttling mechanism according to a current power consumption, a proportional term, a last power consumption, a lower bound, a delta power and a derivative term. The EC determines whether the processor cancels the throttling mechanism according to the current power consumption, the lower bound, a count that the power consumption is lower than the lower bound, and an integral term. 1. A portable electronic apparatus , comprising:a first processor; andan embedded controller (EC) for capturing a current power consumption from a battery, calculating a delta power between the current power consumption and a last power consumption, setting a proportional term to be equal to an upper bound, and determining whether a current over power protection level (OPPL) is equal to a first protection level or a second protection level, wherein when the OPPL is equal to the first protection level, the EC executes a first protection level procedure during which the EC determines whether to set the OPPL to be equal to the second protection level according to the current power consumption, the proportional term, the last power consumption, a lower bound, the delta power and a derivative term, and when the OPPL is equal to the second protection level, the EC executes a second protection level procedure during which the EC determines whether to set the OPPL to be equal to the first protection level according to the current power consumption, the lower bound, the count that the power consumption is lower than the lower bound, and an integral term;wherein, when the OPPL is equal to the first protection level, the EC controls the first processor to cancel a throttling mechanism;wherein, when the OPPL is equal to the second protection level, the EC controls the first processor to ...

Inspection Compliance Validation System

An inspection compliance validation system for a truck includes a plurality of indicators and a reader. Each indicator is coupled to a vehicle proximate to a respective inspection site of the vehicle and is operationally coupled to an electronic logging device of the vehicle. The electronic logging device is positioned to selectively actuate the indicator to notify a user of an inspection status for an associated inspection site. The reader is configured to receive a signal from a respective indicator corresponding to the inspection status of the associated inspection site and to relay the signal to the electronic logging device to validate that an inspection has been performed. 1. An inspection compliance validation system comprising:a plurality of indicators, each indicator being coupled to a vehicle proximate to a respective inspection site of the vehicle, each indicator being operationally coupled to an electronic logging device of the vehicle wherein the electronic logging device is positioned for selectively actuating the indicator for notifying a user of an inspection status for an associated inspection site; anda reader configured for receiving a signal from a respective indicator corresponding to the inspection status of the associated inspection site and for relaying the signal to the electronic logging device.2. The system of claim 1 , further including each indicator comprising:a first housing defining an internal space;a first power module coupled to the first housing and positioned in the internal space;a first microprocessor coupled to the first housing and positioned in the internal space, the first microprocessor being operationally coupled to the first power module;a first transceiver coupled to the first housing and positioned in the internal space, the first transceiver being operationally coupled to the first microprocessor; anda barometer coupled to the first housing, the barometer being operationally coupled to the first microprocessor wherein ...

MANAGING CONTENT BASED ON BATTERY USAGE IN DISPLAYING THE CONTENT ON DEVICES

Systems and methods for managing content to improve battery life of client devices. A data processing system receives requests for content items from client devices. The data processing system selects the content items from a set of content items and transmits the content items to the respective client devices. The client devices acquire battery status information related to the displaying or rendering of their respective content item. The data processing system receives the battery status information from the client devices and determines a power consumption value associated with the content items. Based on the power consumption value being greater than a threshold power consumption value, the data processing system modifies a policy for selecting the content items from the set of content items. 1. A method of improving the battery life of a mobile device , the method being performed by a data processing system configured to communicate via a network with at least one mobile device , comprising:receiving a plurality of battery change indications, each battery change indication indicating variation of battery level of a respective mobile device of a plurality of mobile devices while a respective content item of a plurality of content items is displayed on the mobile device;receiving mobile device property data, the mobile device property data indicating one or more mobile device properties with respective mobile devices of the plurality of mobile devices;determining relationships between variation of battery level and content items of the plurality of content items using a statistical tool based upon the plurality of battery change indications and the mobile device property data;modifying the plurality of content items based upon the determined relationships to generate a modified plurality of content items; andproviding content items of the modified plurality of content items to one or more mobile devices for display, wherein the generated modified plurality of ...

THROTTLING OF COMPONENTS USING PRIORITY ORDERING

An apparatus is provided, where the apparatus includes a plurality of components, wherein an individual component has a corresponding throttling priority of a plurality of throttling priorities. The apparatus further includes logic to selectively throttle one or more of the plurality of components. In an example, an order in which the one or more of the plurality of components are to be throttled may be based on the plurality of throttling priorities. 1. (canceled)2. An apparatus comprising:a plurality of components;a first logic to assign, based on an input provided by an operating system (OS) of the apparatus, respective throttling priorities of a plurality of throttling priorities to respective ones of the plurality of components; andsecond logic to throttle, based on a throttling priority of a component of the plurality of components, the component.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein an order in which the component is to be throttled with respect to a second component of the plurality of components is based on a throttling priority of the component and a throttling priority of the second component.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the throttling priority of the second component is lower than the throttling priority of the component; andwherein the second logic is to throttle, based on the throttling priorities of the component and the second component, the component prior to throttling of the second component.5. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the input is provided to the first priority by a register of the OS.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the input is related to a 3-bit value of the register.7. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the register is to store respective indications of respective throttling priorities of the plurality of throttling priorities as respective 3-bit values.8. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the second logic is to throttle the component through reduction of a frequency or voltage of the component.9. One or more non- ...

Triggering attract mode for devices using viewability conditions and detected proximity of human to device

A data processing device may be operable to determine whether the data processing device is in a state of charging a battery. When the data processing device is determined to be in the state of charging the battery, a charging condition of the battery may be analyzed by the data processing device. The data processing device may analyze a viewability condition at a display module. The data processing device may analyze an environmental condition associated with proximity of a human to the data processing device. The data processing device may then choose, based on a result of the analysis of the charging condition, a result of the analysis of the viewability condition and/or a result of the analysis of the environmental condition, display of content in a manner to attract attention to the data processing device.

Method and device for low power power-on processing

The present invention discloses a method for low power power-on processing, the method comprising: when a terminal receives a power-on event in a low power power-off state, triggering a system to start according to the power-on event, wherein a battery voltage in the low power power-off state is less than or equal to a power-off voltage and is greater than or equal to a system starting voltage; and after the system is started, presenting a low power prompt via a screen.

System and method for bidirectional current sense circuits

Operating current sense circuits. At least some of the example embodiments are methods including: sensing a current flow through a sense resistor by way of an operational amplifier defining a non-inverting input coupled to a first side of the sense resistor and an inverting input coupled to a second side of the sense resistor; driving a signal to a sense output of the operational amplifier, the signal proportional to the current flow through the sense resistor; and then disabling the current sense circuit comprising: de-coupling a first feedback path of the operational amplifier, the first feedback path coupled to the non-inverting input; and de-coupling a second feedback path of the operational amplifier, the second feedback path coupled to the inverting input. The methods also include disabling the current sense circuit by disabling an input stage of the operational amplifier.

SYSTEM AND METHOD TO PREVENT BATTERY UNDER-VOLTAGE SHUTDOWN

Methods, systems, and computer programs encoded on computer storage medium, for polling a battery management unit (BMU) that is coupled to a battery power source, the polling including identifying parameters associated with the battery power source and are stored by registers; determining that an AC power source is not actively providing power to the IHS; determining that the battery power source does not support dynamic battery power technology (DBPT); determining that the RSoC of the battery power source is greater than a first threshold percentage and less than a second threshold percentage; determining an updated processor peak power (PPP) value based on i) the RSOC, ii) a minimum PPP of the processor at the first threshold percentage, and iii) a maximum PPP of the processor at the second threshold percentage; and updating the registers based on the updated PPP. 1. A computer-implemented method , comprising:polling a battery management unit (BMU), of an information handling system (IHS), that is coupled to a battery power source, the polling including identifying one or more parameters associated with the battery power source and are stored by one or more registers, the parameters including an initial maximum peak power (MPP) of the battery power source and the sustained peak power (SPP) of the battery power source of the IHS based on a relative state of charge (RSoC) of the battery power source;after polling the BMU, determining that an AC power source is not actively providing power to the IHS, and in response, determining that the battery power source does not support dynamic battery power technology (DBPT);in response to determining that the battery power supply does not support DBPT, determining that the RSoC of the battery power source is greater than a first threshold percentage and less than a second threshold percentage;in response to determining that RSoC is greater than the first threshold percentage and less than the second threshold percentage, ...

CONFIGURABLE REDUCED MEMORY STARTUP

Systems, apparatuses and methods may provide for technology that enables, during a boot sequence, a first set of ranks in a memory module based on a battery status and a user interface and disables, during the boot sequence, a second set of ranks in the memory module based on the battery status and the user interface. The technology may also generate a map between a system address space and a first set of banks in the first set of ranks and exclude a second set of banks in the first set of ranks from the map. 1. A computing system comprising:a network controller;a processor coupled to the network controller; and enable, during a boot sequence, a first set of ranks in the memory module based on a battery status and a user interface,', 'disable, during the boot sequence, a second set of ranks in the memory module based on the battery status and the user interface,', 'generate a map between a system address space and a first set of banks in the first set of ranks, and', 'exclude a second set of banks in the first set of ranks from the map., 'a memory module coupled to the processor, the memory module including set of instructions, which when executed by the processor, cause the processor to2. The computing system of claim 1 , further including a memory controller claim 1 , wherein when executed by the memory controller claim 1 , the instructions cause the memory controller to:monitor a write activity with respect to the first set of banks, anddisable refreshes in one or banks in the first set of banks based on the write activity.3. The computing system of claim 1 , wherein the user interface is to include a configuration object structure that defines one or more of memory properties claim 1 , a memory configuration claim 1 , a performance configuration claim 1 , a user interface elements configuration claim 1 , a storage configuration or a hot swap configuration.4. The computing system of claim 1 , wherein the battery status is to indicate that a residual battery ...

Method of power management, portable system and portable power bank

A method of power management is to be implemented by a portable electronic device coupled to a portable power bank. The portable power bank is further coupled to an electrical appliance. In the method, the portable electronic device receives power information from the portable power bank, and controls the portable power bank to operate in one of a first mode, in which electrical power is provided to the electrical appliance, and a second mode, in which electrical power is not provided to the electrical appliance, based on whether or not the portable power bank has sufficient amount of power.

METHOD, DEVICE AND MOBILE TERMINAL FOR INFORMATION BACKUP

Disclosed is a method for information backup, comprising: an information backup device detects a battery volume of a mobile terminal and determines whether or not the battery volume reaches a preset low-battery alarming threshold; and the information backup device stores contact information stored in the mobile terminal into a backup memory card when the battery volume reduces the low-battery alarming threshold. The present disclosure also discloses a device and a mobile terminal for information backup. The present disclosure enables the user of a mobile terminal to timely view contact information when the mobile terminal runs out of power. 1. A method for information backup , including that:detecting, by an information backup device, a battery volume of a mobile terminal and determining whether or not the battery volume reaches a preset low-battery alarming threshold; andstoring, by the information backup device, contact information stored in the mobile terminal into a backup memory card when the battery volume reduces to the low-battery alarming threshold.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein after the step of storing claim 1 , by the information backup device claim 1 , contact information stored in the mobile terminal into a backup memory card claim 1 , the method further includes:detecting, by the information backup device, the battery volume of the mobile terminal and determining whether or not the battery volume reaches a preset emergent contact display threshold which is smaller than the low-battery alarming threshold;shutting down, by the information backup device, the mobile terminal when the battery volume reduces to the emergent contact display threshold; andcontrolling, by the information backup device, the mobile terminal to enter into an emergent contact display mode to display contact information on the screen of the mobile terminal after a launching instruction input by a user is received, wherein the mobile terminal consumes less power when ...

MEASURING METHOD, A NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS

A measuring method of a processing load of a processor, the method includes measuring a first processing load of the processor in executing of a first thread included in a program at a first frequency, the first processing load is equal to or higher than a first threshold, and measuring a second processing load of the processor in executing of a second thread included in the program at a second frequency lower than the first frequency, the second processing load is lower than the first threshold. 1. A measuring method of a processing load of a processor , the method comprising:measuring a first processing load of the processor in executing of a first thread included in a program at a first frequency, the first processing load is equal to or higher than a first threshold; andmeasuring a second processing load of the processor in executing of a second thread included in the program at a second frequency lower than the first frequency, the second processing load is lower than the first threshold.2. The measuring method according to claim 1 , further comprising:stopping the measuring of the second processing load.3. The measuring method according to claim 2 , further comprising:after the measuring of the second processing load is stopped, starting the measuring of the second processing load, in a case that the second processing load is detected to be equal to or greater than a third threshold based on the first processing load.4. The measuring method according to claim 2 , further comprising:after the measuring of the second processing load is stopped, starting the measuring of the second processing load, when a predetermined period has elapsed.5. The measuring method according to claim 3 , whereinthe second processing load is detected to be equal to or greater than a third threshold based on a difference between the first processing load and a third processing load of a process including the first thread and the second thread.6. The measuring method according to claim ...

Staged power distribution control

Various embodiments are directed to restrictions in portable computing device electric power to accommodate reductions in the voltage level of a power source. An apparatus comprises a controller caused to receive configuration data from a main processor circuit specifying a voltage level threshold and selected action to take to reduce electric power to a first component in response to the voltage level falling below the first voltage level threshold, recurringly monitor the voltage level; based on the voltage level falling below the first voltage level threshold, take the first selected action and transmit a signal to the main processor circuit indicating that the voltage level has fallen below the first voltage level threshold and that the first selected action has been taken; transmit the voltage level to the main processor circuit; receive a signal from the main processor circuit to undo the first selected action; and so undo.

CONTROL METHOD, EXTENSION DEVICE, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

A control method executed by a processor included in an extension device, the control method includes executing power supply to another device via a connector using a battery provided in the extension device while power supply to the extension device is not executed; stopping power supply to the other device when it is detected that a terminal device coupled to the extension device and different from the another device is turned on, or that the terminal device turned on is coupled to the extension device; and starting power supply to the extension device while power supply to the other device is stopped. 1. A control method executed by a processor included in an extension device , the control method comprising:executing power supply to another device via a connector using a battery provided in the extension device while power supply to the extension device is not executed;stopping power supply to the other device when it is detected that a terminal device coupled to the extension device and different from the another device is turned on, or that the terminal device turned on is coupled to the extension device; andstarting power supply to the extension device while power supply to the other device is stopped.2. The control method according to claim 1 , further comprisingrestarting power supply to the other device when power supply to the extension device is started.3. The control method according to claim 2 , further comprisingreceiving, from the terminal device while power supply to the other device is executed, a notification indicating that the terminal device is turned on, or that the terminal device turned on is coupled to the extension device.4. The control method according to claim 1 ,wherein the stopping includes stopping output of power from a power circuit by transmitting a first signal to the power circuit.5. The control method according to claim 4 ,wherein the extension device includes a relay device connected between the terminal device and the other ...

Electronic device and method of detecting touches on a touch-sensitive display

A method includes determining a first output voltage of a battery of an electronic device. Based on the first output voltage, a first configuration file is identified. Touches on the touch-sensitive display are detected utilizing at least one parameter from the first configuration file.

BATTERY ARCHITECTURE FOR VARIABLE LOADS AND OUTPUT TOPOLOGIES IN AN INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM

A battery architecture for variable loads and output topologies in an information handling system (IHS) is described. In some embodiments, an IHS may include an embedded controller (EC) and a memory coupled to the EC, the memory having program instructions stored thereon that, upon execution, cause the EC to: determine a characteristic of a battery coupled to the IHS, and select a scalar factor of a buck-boost converter coupled to an output of the battery in response to the characteristic. 1. An Information Handling System (IHS) , comprising:an embedded controller (EC); and determine a characteristic of a battery coupled to the IHS; and', 'select a scalar factor of a buck-boost converter coupled to an output of the battery in response to the characteristic., 'a memory coupled to the EC, the memory having program instructions stored thereon that, upon execution, cause the EC to2. The IHS of claim 1 , wherein to determine the characteristic claim 1 , the program instructions claim 1 , upon execution claim 1 , cause the EC to identify the battery or a component of the battery.3. The IHS of claim 2 , wherein to identify the battery claim 2 , the program instructions claim 2 , upon execution claim 2 , cause the EC to retrieve a serial number of the battery.4. The IHS of claim 1 , wherein to determine the characteristic of the battery claim 1 , the program instructions claim 1 , upon execution claim 1 , cause the EC to retrieve a power resource specification of the battery from an Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) table.5. The IHS of claim 1 , wherein to determine the characteristic of the battery claim 1 , the program instructions claim 1 , upon execution claim 1 , cause the EC to perform an electrical characterization of the battery.6. The IHS of claim 1 , wherein the program instructions claim 1 , upon execution claim 1 , further cause the EC to:select a first scalar factor in response to a battery management unit (BMU) selecting a first battery output ...

POWER MANAGEMENT ON AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

In some examples, an electronic device may determine a target time to which the remaining battery charge is to last, such as based on a user input or historical usage of the electronic device. Additionally, the electronic device may determine a current amount of the battery charge remaining, and may determine user activities likely to occur between the present time and the target time. Based at least partially on the amount of the battery charge remaining and the user activities determined to be likely to occur before the target time, the electronic device may apply one or more power management restrictions to one or more resources of the electronic device. 1. A method of power management , the method comprising:determining a target time to which a battery charge of an electronic device is to last;determining a current amount of the battery charge remaining;determining a set of user activities likely to occur between a present time and the target time, wherein at least one of the target time or the set of user activities is determined based on a computational model, the computational model generated based at least partially on a portion of information included in a usage log; andbased at least partially on the amount of the battery charge remaining and the set of user activities determined to be likely to occur before the target time, applying a set of power management restrictions to a set of resources of the electronic device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the applying of the set of power management restrictions comprises at least one of:restricting a number of frames per second rendered for presentation on a display associated with the electronic device; orrestricting a refresh rate of the display.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:applying the set of power management restrictions according to one of a plurality of stages, wherein a first stage includes less restrictive power management restrictions and a second stage includes more restrictive ...

BACKLIGHT DIMMING VIA BUCK-BOOST CONVERSION IN AN INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM

Systems and methods for backlight dimming via buck-boost conversion in an information handling system (IHS) are described. In some embodiments, an IHS may include an embedded controller (EC), and a memory coupled to the EC, the memory having program instructions stored thereon that, upon execution, cause the EC to: determine a characteristic of a display having a backlight; and dim the display by controlling a buck-boost converter to reduce a voltage applied to the backlight. 1. An Information Handling System (IHS) , comprising:an embedded controller (EC); and determine a characteristic of a display having a backlight; and', 'dim the display by controlling a buck-boost converter to reduce a voltage applied to the backlight., 'a memory coupled to the EC, the memory having program instructions stored thereon that, upon execution, cause the EC to2. The IHS of claim 1 , wherein to determine the characteristic of the display claim 1 , the program instructions claim 1 , upon execution claim 1 , cause the EC to identify the display or a component of the display.3. The IHS of claim 2 , wherein to identify the display claim 2 , the program instructions claim 2 , upon execution claim 2 , cause the EC to retrieve an Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) from the display.4. The IHS of claim 1 , wherein to determine the characteristic of the display claim 1 , the program instructions claim 1 , upon execution claim 1 , cause the EC to retrieve a power resource specification of the display from an Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) table.5. The IHS of claim 1 , wherein to determine the characteristic of the display claim 1 , the program instructions claim 1 , upon execution claim 1 , cause the EC to perform an electrical characterization of the display.6. The IHS of claim 1 , wherein to reduce the voltage claim 1 , the program instructions claim 1 , upon execution claim 1 , further cause the EC to reduce a scalar value applied to the buck-boost converter.7. ...

COMPUTING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING AN OPERATING STATUS OF A COMPUTING DEVICE

The computing device calculates a battery level of a battery of the computing device when the computing device is powered by direct current (DC) electricity of the battery. The computing device adjusts an operating system (OS) of the computing device to a sleep mode when the battery is in a warming state. The computing device activates a watchdog (WDT) of a basic input output system (BIOS) to count a predetermined time and saves data into the storage device before the predetermined time ends. 1. A computing device , comprising:at least one processor; anda storage device that stores one or more programs, which when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to:start an operating system (OS) of the computing device when the computing device is powered by alternating current (AC) electricity of a power supply;calculate a battery level of a battery of the computing device when the computing device is powered by direct current (DC) electricity of the battery;determine whether the battery is in a normal state or a warming state according to the battery level of the battery;adjust the OS of the computing device to a sleep mode when the battery is in the warming state; andactivate a watchdog (WDT) of a basic input output system (BIOS) to count a predetermined time, and save data of the computing device into the storage device before the predetermined time ends.2. The computing device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor further generates a notification message using the BIOS when the battery is in the normal state.3. The computing device of claim 1 , wherein the normal state is determined upon the condition that the battery level of the battery falls within a first predetermined range of a battery capacity of the battery.4. The computing device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor further shuts down the OS of the computing device when the predetermined time ends.5. The computing device of claim 1 , wherein the warming ...

Electronic device, method, and storage medium

An electronic device includes a connection unit that receive power from a power supply apparatus via a first terminal, a communication control unit that communicates with the power supply apparatus via a second terminal to receive power supply capability information of the power supply apparatus, and a control unit that disables activation of the electronic device before the communication control unit receives a predetermined notification from the power supply apparatus.

ORING FET CONTROL METHOD FOR BATTERY BACKUP SYSTEM

Various examples of the present disclosure provide a high efficient battery backup (BBU) system and systems and methods for managing the BBU system through a microcontroller unit (MCU) and an ORing FET system of the BBU system. In some examples, a baseboard management controller (BMC) of a server system is used to control the MCU and the ORing FET system of the BBU system such that the BBU system can operate in multiple operating modes without a battery discharger. The operating modes of the BBU system includes, but are not limited to, a battery constant-current-charging mode, a battery constant-voltage-charging mode, a battery discharging mode, or a battery capacity calibration mode. 1. A computer-implemented method for managing a high efficient battery backup (BBU) system that comprises a microcontroller unit (MCU) , a battery pack , and an ORing FET system , comprising:receiving, at a controller of a server system, status information of an AC power supply and a power supply unit (PSU) of the server system;in an event that either the AC power supply or the PSU fails, generating a discharging-enable command to enable the high efficient battery system to discharge power to the server system;causing the MCU to enable FETs of the ORing FET system to operate in a saturation region; andcausing the battery pack to discharge power to a main DC bus of the server system.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the high efficient battery system does not include either a battery charger or a discharging DC/DC converter.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the ORing FET system comprises two ORing FETs with a back-to-back ORing FET topology.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 3 , wherein gates of the two ORing FETs are connected together and further coupled to an output of an error amplifier of the BBU system.5. The computer-implemented method of claim 4 , wherein the MCU is connected to a reference voltage input of the error amplifier ...

REDUCED-SIZE USER INTERFACES FOR BATTERY MANAGEMENT

A device with a touch-sensitive display and a battery can determine a battery level of the battery, and in accordance with a determination that the battery level is at or below a first threshold value, cause a haptic output and/or enter a low-power mode. While in low-power mode, the device may produce different outputs in response to user inputs than while in a normal power mode. In some embodiments, while in the low-power mode, the device may display only the time and an indication that the device is in a low-power mode. 1. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing one or more programs , the one or more programs comprising instructions , which when executed by an electronic device with a touch-sensitive display , cause the electronic device to:determine a battery level of a battery of the electronic device;in accordance with a determination that the battery level is at or below a first threshold value, cause a haptic mechanism to issue a haptic output;receive data indicative of a user input;determine whether the data has been received within a predetermined time interval after the haptic output; andin accordance with a determination that the data has been received within the predetermined time interval, display a battery alert on the touch-sensitive display.2. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 1 , further comprising instructions to cause the electronic device to determine the battery level while the touch-sensitive display is inactive.3. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 1 , wherein the data indicative of a user input is a first data and the user input is a first user input claim 1 , and wherein the one or more programs further comprise instructions to cause the electronic device to:after displaying the battery alert, receive second data indicative of a second user input;determine whether the second data indicative of the second user input has been received within a second time interval after ...

ESTIMATING AND PRESERVING BATTERY LIFE BASED ON USAGE PATTERNS

Embodiments apply user-specific usage patterns to estimate and preserve remaining battery life on a computing device. An amount of battery drain and an execution context are determined and stored for a plurality of recurring time periods. The execution context identifies operations executed by the computing device, signal strength, and other data describing the associated time period. If one of the operations is expected to be executed during a recurrence of at least one of the time periods, the expected execution is adjusted based on execution context and an estimated remaining battery life for the computing device. For example, the computing device may postpone or reschedule the operation for a time period during which the operation is expected to have a greater likelihood of completing successfully. In some embodiments, the battery preservation operations are automatically enabled at a particular threshold. 1. A system for updating battery records associated with a computing device , said system comprising:a memory area associated with the computing device, said memory area storing a plurality of battery records each associated with one of a plurality of recurring time periods, each of the plurality of battery records including an amount of battery drain and a corresponding execution context for the computing device during the associated time period, said execution context identifying one or more operations executed by the computing device during the associated time period; and detect a start of an execution activity and an end of the execution activity to identify one of the plurality of recurring time periods;', 'determine data usage statistics relating to the identified time period;', 'select one or more battery records from the plurality of battery records to store the determined data usage statistics, the one or more battery records being selected based on the identified time period; and', 'update each of the selected one or more battery records with the ...

Low power mode

Examples of the disclosure are directed to a method of, after hitting a UVLO threshold, rebooting an electronic device in a low power mode having a lower UVLO threshold, such that the device can continue to be used past the first UVLO threshold. For example, in a high power mode, the device may be capable of a number of functionalities of a modern portable electronic device, such as network access, the ability to run applications, Bluetooth connections, etc. In a low power mode, the device may only be able to check and display a current time, play an alarm sound at a predefined time, perform near field communication (NFC) transactions/payments, among other possibilities described herein. The limited functionality and reduced usage of peripherals in the low power mode may prevent the battery from experiencing peaks in current level that may be problematic at relatively low levels of voltage.

Battery Management in Wireless Mesh Networks

An apparatus and method including the steps of providing a plurality of wireless devices in a security system having a controller wherein each of the plurality of wireless devices registers with the controller and wherein at least one of the plurality of wireless devices operating as a child device registering with the controller through another of the plurality of wireless devices operating as a parent device, a processor of the security system monitoring a charge state of a respective battery that powers each of the plurality of wireless devices and a processor dynamically adjusting an electrical load within the plurality of wireless devices based upon the monitored charge state of the respective battery of the wireless devices in order to delay a first low battery warning from any of the plurality of wireless devices as much as possible thereby reducing site visits by a battery installer. 1. A method comprising:providing a plurality of wireless devices in a security system having a controller wherein each of the plurality of wireless devices registers with the controller and wherein at least one of the plurality of wireless devices operating as a child device registering with the controller through another of the plurality of wireless devices operating as a parent device;a processor of the security system monitoring a charge state of a respective battery that powers each of the plurality of wireless devices; anda processor of the controller dynamically adjusting an electrical load within at least some of the plurality of wireless devices based upon the monitored charge state of the respective battery of the at least some of plurality of wireless devices in order to delay a first low battery warning from any of the plurality of wireless devices as much as possible thereby reducing site visits by a battery installer.2. The method as in further comprising at least one of the plurality of wireless devices sensing an environmental parameter within a secured area of ...

DEVICE POWER SAVING DURING EXERCISE

A method includes: supporting a normal operation mode, during which functionalities of a portable apparatus are available through an operating system of the apparatus, wherein the operating system includes a plurality of layers including a kernel and library functions layer; supporting a limited operation mode during which the apparatus is configured to execute a physical activity algorithm based on physical activity data corresponding to a physical activity session performed by a user of the apparatus, wherein the physical activity algorithm applies a direct low-level hardware access bypassing at least the layers above the kernel and the library functions-layer; and switching between the normal operation mode and the limited operation mode 1. A smartwatch comprising:a motion sensor configured to measure a motion;a positioning unit configured to obtain a location;an optical heart activity sensor configured to optically measure a heart activity;a display configured to act as a user interface;a touch controller configured to make the display touch sensitive;a wireless interface configured to receive data;one or more memories including computer program code; and supporting a normal operating system operation mode during which the smartwatch is configured to run an operating system, control functionality of the display and the touch controller, display notifications regarding incoming calls, messages and social media updates received via the wireless interface, and measure physical activity using data obtained from the motion sensor, data obtained from the positioning unit and data obtained from the optical heart activity sensor;', 'supporting a limited exercise operation mode during which the smartwatch is configured to control functionality of the display, switch off the touch controller, enable the wireless interface to establish a wireless link with an external physiology exercise sensor, suppress reception of notifications related to incoming calls, messages and ...

POWER MONITOR SCALING FOR AN INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM

Power monitor information in an information handling system may be adjusted based on a battery voltage to account for a battery discharge state. The power monitor information may be scaled higher when the battery voltage is low to encourage the system to throttle and decrease power consumption. This adjustment increases the likelihood that the battery remains within safe operating limits. 1. A method , comprising:receiving an indication of battery charge level of a battery for an information handling system;receiving a system power level of system power consumption by the information handling system; andscaling the received system power level based on the battery charge level when the battery charge level is below the threshold.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining whether the battery charge level is below a threshold level; and scaling the received system power level based claim 1 , at least in part claim 1 , on the battery charge level when the battery charge level is below the threshold.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of receiving the indication of battery level comprises receiving a battery voltage.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of scaling the received system power level comprises scaling with difference amplifier by injecting error signal to power monitor signal.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising controlling system power consumption based claim 1 , at least in part claim 1 , on the scaled system power level to maintain a battery within a battery maximum continuous discharge specification.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of scaling comprises scaling the received system power level only when the information handling system is operating from a battery.7. An information handling system claim 1 , comprising: receiving an indication of battery charge level of a battery for an information handling system;', 'receiving a system power level of system power consumption by the information handling system; ...

COGNITIVE BATTERY STATE OF CHARGE RECALIBRATION

Provided are embodiments for performing a cognitive state of charge recalibration, where the embodiments include determining a device usage schedule for a device, and determining a threshold time for performing a recalibration function of a battery of the device. In addition, the embodiments include identifying an available period in the device usage schedule based on the threshold time to perform the recalibration function, and updating device calibration setting based on results of the recalibration function. 1. A computer-implemented method for performing a cognitive state of charge recalibration , the method comprising:determining a device usage schedule for a device;determining a threshold time for performing a recalibration function of a battery of the device;identifying an available period in the device usage schedule based on the threshold time to perform the recalibration function; andupdating device calibration setting based on results of the recalibration function.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein determining the device usage schedule is based at least in part on contextual data for the device claim 1 , wherein the contextual data includes at least one of temperature data claim 1 , alternate power source connectivity claim 1 , network connectivity claim 1 , and data plan limits.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprises performing the recalibration function based at least in part on a state of charge (SoC) threshold.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the recalibration function is aborted responsive to user intervention of the device.5. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the threshold time is based on optimally discharging and optimally charging the battery.6. The computer-implemented method of claim 5 , wherein optimally discharging the battery comprises maximizing device functionality to discharge the battery.7. The computer-implemented method of claim 5 , wherein ...

CENTRALIZED POWER MANAGEMENT OF WIRELESS DEVICES

Systems and methods for centralized power management of wireless user devices are disclosed. In embodiments, a method comprises: monitoring, by a computing device, battery charge levels for remote user devices; identifying, by the computing device, that a battery charge level of a first user device of the remote user devices is below a predetermined threshold value based on the monitoring; identifying, by the computing device, at least one in-use device from the remote user devices based on real-time data indicating that the at least one in-use device is in use by a user; and sending, by the computing device, an alert to the at least one in-use device based on the identifying the at least one in-use device, wherein the alert includes information about the first user device and information regarding the battery charge level of the first device. 1. A method comprising:monitoring, by a computing device, battery charge levels for remote user devices;identifying, by the computing device, that a battery charge level of a first user device of the remote user devices is below a predetermined threshold value based on the monitoring;identifying, by the computing device, at least one in-use device from the remote user devices based on real-time data indicating that the at least one in-use device is in use by a user; andsending, by the computing device, an alert to the at least one in-use device based on the identifying the at least one in-use device, wherein the alert includes information about the first user device and information regarding the battery charge level of the first device.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining claim 1 , by the computing device claim 1 , whether each of the remote user devices includes battery management software.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the determining whether each of the remote user devices includes the battery management software comprises determining that one or more of the remote user devices does not include the ...

Electric power supply system

According to one embodiment, an electric power supply system includes a processor, a power circuit and an embedded controller. The processor includes a first controller configured to modify an operating frequency of the processor and a second controller configured to modify an operating power of the processor. The power circuit and the embedded controller detect a presence or an absence of a battery in parallel. The power circuit instructs the first controller to modify the operating frequency when removal of the battery is detected. The embedded controller causes the second controller to modify the operating power via a Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) when the removal of the battery is detected, and causes the first controller to stop modify the operating power via the power circuit.

ENERGY SAVING DEVICE MANAGEMENT METHOD AND ENERGY SAVING DEVICE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Status information including remaining battery power is collected from a management target device. Subsequent operations of the device are identified from an operation schedule management collection. Battery consumptions corresponding to subsequent operations of the device are estimated from KPI management collection that includes information representing relationships between battery consumptions and operations with respect to each of a plurality of devices. The battery life of the device is predicted based on the estimated battery consumptions and the remaining battery power represented by the collected status information. A circuit schedule of a maintenance engineer is determined based on the predicted battery life, the schedule including necessity of dispatch of the maintenance engineer to the device. 1. An energy saving device management method , comprising:collecting, from a management target device, status information representing status that include remaining battery power of the device;identifying a subsequent operation of the device, from operation schedule management information that is information representing schedules of operations of each of a plurality of the devices;estimating battery consumptions corresponding to subsequent operations of the device, from KPI management information that includes information representing relationships between battery consumptions and the operations with respect to each of the plurality of devices;predicting battery life of the device, based on the estimated battery consumptions and the remaining battery power represented by the collected status information; anddetermining a circuit schedule of a maintenance engineer, based on the predicted battery life, the schedule including necessity of dispatch of the maintenance engineer to the device.2. The energy saving device management method according to claim 1 , further comprising:creating an operation plan for reducing a period during which the remaining battery power of ...