公开(公告)号：US07949888B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-24

申请号：US11970476

申请日：2008-01-07

Applicant: Keith Cox ,  David G. Conroy ,  Michael Culbert

Inventor： Keith Cox ,  David G. Conroy ,  Michael Culbert

IPC: G06F1/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/3237 ,  G06F1/324 ,  G06F1/3296 ,  Y02D10/126 ,  Y02D10/128 ,  Y02D10/172 ,  Y02D50/20

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of methods and apparatuses to manage a power of a data processing system are described. A constraint parameter of a system operating at a first frequency and a first voltage is monitored. The system is, based on the monitoring of the constraint parameter, forced into an idle state while operating at a second frequency and a second voltage. The idle state prevents instructions from being executed.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于管理数据处理系统的功率的方法和装置的示例性实施例。 监视以第一频率和第一电压工作的系统的约束参数。 该系统基于约束参数的监视，在以第二频率和第二电压工作的同时强制进入空闲状态。 空闲状态阻止执行指令。

公开(公告)号：US07936348B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-03

申请号：US11378146

申请日：2006-03-16

Applicant: Andrew Gong ,  Brian Q. Huppi ,  Christoph H. Krah ,  Richard D. Cappels ,  Duncan R. Kerr ,  Michael Culbert

Inventor： Andrew Gong ,  Brian Q. Huppi ,  Christoph H. Krah ,  Richard D. Cappels ,  Duncan R. Kerr ,  Michael Culbert

IPC: G06F3/038 ,  G09G5/00 ,  G01R25/00 ,  H03D13/00

CPC classification number: H03K17/962 ,  G06F1/3206 ,  H03K17/18 ,  H03K2217/96079

Abstract: A control indication assembly. A first control mounted on a surface of a computer is coupled to a first sensor, to a first sensing circuit to send an electrical signal to the first control when a user-touch occurs to the first sensor, and to a first indicator to indicate an occurrence of said user-touch. A second control mounted on a surface of a display which is coupled to the computer is coupled to a second sensor, to a second sensing circuit to send an electrical signal to said second control when said user-touch occurs to the display, and to a second indicator to indicate an occurrence of the user-touch. The first and second control are configured such that the first and second indicator are synchronized to exhibit identical behaviors when the user-touch occurs to either the first control or the second control.

Abstract translation: 控制指示组件。 安装在计算机表面上的第一控制器被耦合到第一传感器，当第一传感器发生用户触摸时，耦合到第一感测电路以向第一控制发送电信号，以及第一指示器以指示第一传感器 发生所述用户触摸。 安装在耦合到计算机的显示器的表面上的第二控制器耦合到第二传感器，耦合到第二感测电路，以在所述用户触摸发生到显示器时将电信号发送到所述第二控制，并且向 第二指示符以指示用户触摸的发生。 第一和第二控制被配置为使得当用户触摸发生到第一控制或第二控制时，第一和第二指示器被同步以呈现相同的行为。

公开(公告)号：US07788516B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-31

申请号：US11327238

申请日：2006-01-05

Applicant: David G. Conroy ,  Michael Culbert ,  Keith A. Cox

Inventor： David G. Conroy ,  Michael Culbert ,  Keith A. Cox

IPC: G06F11/30

CPC classification number: G06F1/26 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G06F1/28 ,  G06F1/30 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/324 ,  G06F1/3287 ,  G06F1/3296 ,  Y02B70/14 ,  Y02B70/32 ,  Y02B70/3216 ,  Y02D10/126 ,  Y02D10/171 ,  Y02D10/172 ,  Y10T307/461

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of methods and apparatuses to manage a power of a system that leverage intermediate power margins are described. One or more subsystems of the system are operated at one or more performance points. A power consumed by the one or more subsystems at each of the one or more performance points is measured. An operational power of the one or more subsystems at the one or more performance points is determined. The one or more subsystems are operated at well-known conditions at the one or more performance points. The operational power may be adjusted based on data associated with the one or more subsystems. The operational power is provided to a power lookup table. The power is distributed among the one or more subsystems based on the operational power.

Abstract translation: 描述了管理利用中间功率余量的系统的功率的方法和装置的示例性实施例。 系统的一个或多个子系统在一个或多个性能点上操作。 测量在一个或多个性能点中的每一个处由一个或多个子系统消耗的功率。 确定一个或多个性能点处的一个或多个子系统的操作功率。 一个或多个子系统在一个或多个性能点处以公知的条件操作。 可以基于与一个或多个子系统相关联的数据来调整操作功率。 将操作功率提供给功率查找表。 功率基于操作功率分布在一个或多个子系统中。

公开(公告)号：US20090170486A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-02

申请号：US12005713

申请日：2007-12-28

Applicant: Michael Culbert ,  Scott Forstall ,  Henri Lamiraux ,  Michael Lee ,  David Tupman

Inventor： Michael Culbert ,  Scott Forstall ,  Henri Lamiraux ,  Michael Lee ,  David Tupman

IPC: H04M3/42

CPC classification number: H04M1/72547 ,  H04M1/7253 ,  H04M2242/04

Abstract: A communications system by which a user may provide inputs using an accessory device is provided. The accessory device may provide instructions to the communications device over any suitable wired or wireless communications path. The accessory device may include any suitable input mechanism for providing an input, including for example one or more switches, sliders, knobs, keys, motion sensing components, environmental sensing components, or any other input mechanism that the user may actuate. A communications system by which a communications device may transmit urgent communications requests is provided. The user may select an urgent option when transmitting a communications request to cause the recipient communications device to enable an urgent mode in which the recipient communications device may change the notification scheme to ensure that the recipient receives the urgent communications request.

Abstract translation: 提供了用户可以使用附件设备提供输入的通信系统。 附件设备可以通过任何合适的有线或无线通信路径向通信设备提供指令。 附件设备可以包括用于提供输入的任何合适的输入机构，该输入包括例如一个或多个开关，滑块，旋钮，键，运动感测组件，环境感测组件或用户可以致动的任何其它输入机构。 提供通信装置可以发送紧急通信请求的通信系统。 用户可以在发送通信请求时选择一个紧急选项，使得接收者通信设备启用紧急模式，其中接收方通信设备可以改变通知方案，以确保接收者接收紧急通信请求。

公开(公告)号：US20090070122A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-12

申请号：US11854128

申请日：2007-09-12

Applicant: Jerry Hauck ,  Michael Culbert

Inventor： Jerry Hauck ,  Michael Culbert

IPC: G06Q40/00 ,  G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G06F21/10 ,  G06F2221/0777 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q50/16

Abstract: Physical media containing digital content can be exchanged for a license to download an electronic copy of the digital content. In an implementation, the physical media is received at a kiosk and secured such that it is not accessible to the user after the license is granted. The license provides the user with rights to download the digital content to a personal computer, set-top box, gaming device, portable video player or portable image viewer having digital rights enforcement.

Abstract translation: 可以交换包含数字内容的物理媒体以获得许可，以下载数字内容的电子副本。 在实现中，物理介质在信息亭处被接收并被保护，使得在授权许可之后用户不可访问物理介质。 许可证向用户提供将数字内容下载到具有数字版权执行的个人计算机，机顶盒，游戏设备，便携式视频播放器或便携式图像查看器的权利。

公开(公告)号：US20070159136A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-12

申请号：US11327820

申请日：2006-01-06

Applicant: Michael Culbert ,  Keith Cox

Inventor： Michael Culbert ,  Keith Cox

IPC: H02J7/00

CPC classification number: H02J7/0036

Abstract: Circuitry and techniques for managing a power supply are disclosed. A processor-controlled switch is employed to control the delivery of power to conductors that provide power to an external electronic device wherein the processor controls the switch opening and the switch opening based not only on contemporaneous parameter measurements but also on state information known to the processor. The management circuit can control the power supply without requiring the use of an additional sense wire between the management circuit and the external electronic device.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于管理电源的电路和技术。 采用处理器控制的开关来控制向向外部电子设备供电的导体的电力传送，其中处理器不仅基于同期的参数测量而且基于处理器已知的状态信息来控制开关开口和开关开度 。 管理电路可以控制电源，而不需要在管理电路和外部电子设备之间使用额外的感测线。

公开(公告)号：US20070050650A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-01

申请号：US11327238

申请日：2006-01-05

Applicant: David Conroy ,  Michael Culbert ,  Keith Cox

Inventor： David Conroy ,  Michael Culbert ,  Keith Cox

IPC: G06F1/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/26 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G06F1/28 ,  G06F1/30 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/324 ,  G06F1/3287 ,  G06F1/3296 ,  Y02B70/14 ,  Y02B70/32 ,  Y02B70/3216 ,  Y02D10/126 ,  Y02D10/171 ,  Y02D10/172 ,  Y10T307/461

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of methods and apparatuses to manage a power of a system that leverage intermediate power margins are described. One or more subsystems of the system are operated at one or more performance points. A power consumed by the one or more subsystems at each of the one or more performance points is measured. An operational power of the one or more subsystems at the one or more performance points is determined. The one or more subsystems are operated at well-known conditions at the one or more performance points. The operational power may be adjusted based on data associated with the one or more subsystems. The operational power is provided to a power lookup table. The power is distributed among the one or more subsystems based on the operational power.

Abstract translation: 描述了管理利用中间功率余量的系统的功率的方法和装置的示例性实施例。 系统的一个或多个子系统在一个或多个性能点上操作。 测量在一个或多个性能点中的每一个处由一个或多个子系统消耗的功率。 确定一个或多个性能点处的一个或多个子系统的操作功率。 一个或多个子系统在一个或多个性能点处以公知的条件操作。 可以基于与一个或多个子系统相关联的数据来调整操作功率。 将操作功率提供给功率查找表。 功率基于操作功率分布在一个或多个子系统中。

公开(公告)号：US20070050646A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-01

申请号：US11212970

申请日：2005-08-25

Applicant: David Conroy ,  Keith Cox ,  Michael Culbert

Inventor： David Conroy ,  Keith Cox ,  Michael Culbert

IPC: G06F1/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/26 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G06F1/28 ,  G06F1/30 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/324 ,  G06F1/3287 ,  G06F1/3296 ,  Y02B70/14 ,  Y02B70/32 ,  Y02B70/3216 ,  Y02D10/126 ,  Y02D10/171 ,  Y02D10/172 ,  Y10T307/461

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for dynamically budgeting power usage in a data processing system. In one aspect, a data processing system, includes: one or more first components capable of being dynamically throttled to a plurality of different performance level settings; one or more second components; and one or more power usage sensors. The one or more power usage sensors are to determine information on power usage during a first time period of operation of the data processing system. The one or more first components and the one or more second components may include a computing element to determine one of the performance level settings of the one or more first components of the data processing system for a second time period subsequent to the first time period using the information on the power usage during the first time period.

Abstract translation: 用于在数据处理系统中动态预算功率使用的方法和装置。 在一个方面，一种数据处理系统包括：一个或多个第一组件，其能够被动态地限制到多个不同的性能水平设置; 一个或多个第二组分; 和一个或多个电力使用传感器。 一个或多个功率使用传感器用于确定在数据处理系统的第一操作时段期间的功率使用信息。 一个或多个第一组件和一个或多个第二组件可以包括计算单元，用于在第一时间段之后的第二时间段中确定数据处理系统的一个或多个第一组件的性能水平设置之一， 关于第一次使用电量的信息。

公开(公告)号：US07034814B2

公开(公告)日：2006-04-25

申请号：US09905632

申请日：2001-07-13

Applicant: Andrew Gong ,  Brian Q. Huppi ,  Christopher H. Krah ,  Richard D. Cappels ,  Duncan R. Kerr ,  Michael Culbert

Inventor： Andrew Gong ,  Brian Q. Huppi ,  Christopher H. Krah ,  Richard D. Cappels ,  Duncan R. Kerr ,  Michael Culbert

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: H03K17/962 ,  G06F1/3206 ,  H03K17/18 ,  H03K2217/96079

Abstract: A control indication assembly. A first control mounted on a surface of a computer is coupled to a first sensor, to a first sensing circuit to send an electrical signal to the first control when a user-touch occurs to the first sensor, and to a first indicator to indicate an occurrence of said user-touch. A second control mounted on a surface of a display which is coupled to the computer is coupled to a second sensor, to a second sensing circuit to send an electrical signal to said second control when said user-touch occurs to the display, and to a second indicator to indicate an occurrence of the user-touch. The first and second control are configured such that the first and second indicator are synchronized to exhibit identical behaviors when the user-touch occurs to either the first control or the second control.

Abstract translation: 控制指示组件。 安装在计算机表面上的第一控制器被耦合到第一传感器，当第一传感器发生用户触摸时，耦合到第一感测电路以向第一控制发送电信号，以及第一指示器以指示第一传感器 发生所述用户触摸。 安装在耦合到计算机的显示器的表面上的第二控制器耦合到第二传感器，耦合到第二感测电路，以在所述用户触摸发生到显示器时将电信号发送到所述第二控制，并且向 第二指示符以指示用户触摸的发生。 第一和第二控制被配置为使得当用户触摸发生到第一控制或第二控制时，第一和第二指示器被同步以呈现相同的行为。

公开(公告)号：US08855459B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-07

申请号：US12140976

申请日：2008-06-17

Applicant: Timothy J. Millet ,  Michael Culbert ,  William C. Athas

Inventor： Timothy J. Millet ,  Michael Culbert ,  William C. Athas

IPC: H04N5/91 ,  G06F1/30 ,  G06F1/32

CPC classification number: G06F1/30 ,  G06F1/3203

Abstract: A method of operating a media player is provided. In one embodiment the method includes receiving a plurality of initially configured video settings for viewing a video segment on the media player for a desired playback duration. The method further includes determining power required to play the video segment based on the initial video settings and playing the video segment if the required power matches or is less than total power available to the media player. In another embodiment, the method may further include, if the required power exceeds the total power available to the media player, adjusting one or more of the initial video settings, either automatically or by user inputs, to reduce the power required to play the requested video segment for the desired playback duration.

Abstract translation: 提供操作媒体播放器的方法。 在一个实施例中，该方法包括接收多个初始配置的视频设置，用于在媒体播放器上观看期望的播放持续时间的视频段。 该方法还包括：如果所需功率匹配或小于媒体播放器可用的总功率，则基于初始视频设置确定播放视频片段所需的功率并播放视频片段。 在另一个实施例中，如果所需功率超过媒体播放器可用的总功率，该方法可以进一步包括：自动地或通过用户输入来调整一个或多个初始视频设置，以减少播放所请求的功率所需的功率 视频段用于所需播放持续时间。