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443 results about "Embedded controller" patented technology

An embedded controller (EC) is a microcontroller in computers that handles various system tasks that the operating system does not handle.

System for multi-stage planning of construction processes and resource allocation

A system for multi-stage planning of construction processes and resource allocation, consisting of: a central planning engine configured to receive input data, including architectural design models, structural constraints, procurement schedules, and historical performance indicators; a task decomposition processor that is operationally connected to the central planning engine and configured to generate a hierarchical construction task graph by decomposing macro-level construction milestones into mid-level and micro-level subtasks, with each subtask having time estimates, location identifiers, resource requirements, and mutual dependencies; a hybrid planning processing unit configured to resolve time and resource constraints across the entire task diagram; a resource coordination controller that is operationally connected to the central planning engine, wherein the resource coordination controller includes a real-time database of work units, machines and material stocks, each resource being tagged with attributes such as availability, usage history, operating status and spatial location; a multitude of distributed execution units distributed across the construction zones, each distributed execution unit comprising an embedded controller, sensor interfaces, task status processing logic, and communication circuitry, each distributed execution unit being configured to receive planning instructions from the central planning machine, execute localized control logic for task confirmation and resource activation, and transmit task execution data back to the central planning machine; an adaptive conflict resolution processing unit that is operationally connected to the central planning engine and configured to detect conflicts in task execution or resource conflicts, simulate alternative task-resource allocation scenarios using a real-time multi-agent model, and autonomously update the task graph with revised task sequences and resource allocations; and A dashboard for the construction process, configured to visualize task progress, deviations from the planned schedule, and resource efficiency metrics, with the dashboard also being able to receive manual override inputs or approve automated conflict resolution proposals generated by the adaptive conflict resolution module.
Owner:1XL INFRA & REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT LLC +2

Intelligent heat dissipation control method and system for lighting unmanned aerial vehicle

The invention discloses an intelligent heat dissipation control method and system for a lighting unmanned aerial vehicle, and the method comprises the steps: collecting the temperature of an LED lamp panel in real time through a temperature sensor during starting, carrying out the prediction calculation of the temperature of the LED lamp panel through an embedded controller, and calculating the predicted temperature which can be reached by the LED lamp panel in a future preset time period through a multi-parameter correlation model; according to the prediction and calculation result, the control system generates a corresponding heat dissipation adjustment strategy, and the control system adjusts an air opening of the air guide groove through the electric control element according to the heat dissipation adjustment strategy; wherein the electric control element comprises a thermosensitive memory metal piece and a heating piece which are arranged in an attached mode, and after the opening degree of the tuyere is adjusted, the control system achieves dynamic heat dissipation adjustment by monitoring temperature changes in real time and through a cyclic data processing and feedback mechanism; the heat dissipation efficiency and the intelligent level of the lighting unmanned aerial vehicle are improved, the service life is prolonged, and the use stability and safety of the unmanned aerial vehicle are enhanced.
Owner:HUBEI ELECTRIC POWER TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION ENG +1

Embedded controller to save system telemetry data during system failures

An information handling system includes first and second storages, a basic input / output system (BIOS), and an embedded controller. The first storage stores telemetry data associated with the information handling system. The second storage includes a boot partition. The BIOS stores the telemetry data in the first storage. The embedded controller receives the telemetry data stored in the first storage from the BIOS. The embedded controller provides the telemetry data to the boot partition of the second storage over an out-of-band communication channel.
Owner:DELL PROD LP

Information handling system speaker magnet to hold housing portions in a closed position

A portable information handling system housing biases to the closed position by attracting a piece of ferromagnetic material disposed in a lid housing portion to a magnet in a speaker disposed in a main housing portion. A Hall sensor proximate the ferromagnetic material detects the speaker magnet in the closed position and communicates open or closed position detection through a flexible cable and hinge to an embedded controller in the main housing for execution of logic associated with open and closed positions, such as ACPI sleep and wake states.
Owner:DELL PROD LP

Information handling system speaker magnet to hold housing portions in a closed position

A portable information handling system housing biases to the closed position by attracting a piece of ferromagnetic material disposed in a lid housing portion to a magnet in a speaker disposed in a main housing portion. A Hall sensor proximate the ferromagnetic material detects the speaker magnet in the closed position and communicates open or closed position detection through a flexible cable and hinge to an embedded controller in the main housing for execution of logic associated with open and closed positions, such as ACPI sleep and wake states.
Owner:DELL PROD LP

Intelligent mower and intelligent control system

The invention belongs to the technical field of weeding equipment, and particularly relates to an intelligent mower and an intelligent control system.The intelligent mower comprises a chassis, an embedded controller, a cutterhead lifting assembly, a hard object detection assembly and an infrared obstacle avoidance assembly, and the embedded controller, the cutterhead lifting assembly, the hard object detection assembly and the infrared obstacle avoidance assembly are arranged on the chassis; a driving wheel and a steering wheel are arranged on the chassis, the cutter head lifting assembly comprises a blade, the blade can ascend and descend, the hard object detection assembly is arranged on the lower portion of the front end of the chassis, and the infrared obstacle avoidance assembly is arranged on the upper portion of the front end of the chassis. Hard objects on a path are detected through the hard object detection assembly, the blade is lifted through cooperation with the lifting assembly so that the blade can avoid the hard objects and cannot be clamped or damaged, obstacles on the path are detected through the infrared sensor, and obstacle avoidance of the whole machine is achieved through cooperation with the walking module and the steering module. The image processing module can identify an untrimmed area on the lawn, and the navigation positioning module is matched to realize no-dead-corner trimming of the lawn.
Owner:SUZHOU SHENGLEI POWER MASCH CO LTD

Cooperative control system and method of building concrete strength detection robot

The invention relates to a cooperative control system and method for a building concrete strength detection robot. The system comprises a control module, a chassis, a lifting mechanism and an operation execution module, the chassis, the lifting mechanism and the operation execution module are electrically connected with the control module, and the control module comprises an upper computer and an embedded controller which are connected through the Ethernet. The operation execution module comprises a concrete strength detection unit, a carbonization depth detection unit, a four-degree-of-freedom execution mechanism and a visual sensing module communicating with the upper computer, and the control module is used for controlling the concrete strength detection unit to perform rebound detection on concrete and controlling the carbonization depth detection unit to perform carbonization depth detection on the concrete. The visual sensing module is used for identifying the to-be-rebounded detection area and the to-be-carbonized depth detection area and reading the carbonization depth value. Compared with the prior art, the method has the advantages that dependence on manual operation is effectively avoided, risks caused by manual operation are reduced, and whole-process automation of concrete strength and carbonization depth integrated detection is achieved.
Owner:SHANGHAI UNIV OF ENG SCI

Message queuing telemetry transport (MQTT) for out-of-band manageability in heterogeneous computing platforms

Systems and methods for Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT) for Out-of-Band (OOB) manageability in heterogeneous computing platforms. In some embodiments, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include a heterogeneous computing platform comprising a plurality of devices, and an OOB Microcontroller Unit (MCU), an Embedded Controller (EC), or a network device integrated into or coupled to the heterogeneous computing platform and distinct from any host processor of the heterogeneous computing platform, wherein the OOB MCU, EC, or network device is configured to: establish an OOB connection with a cloud service via a light communication protocol while every host processor of the heterogeneous computing platform is in a low-power state, and retrieve one or more OOB packets from the cloud service via the OOB connection.
Owner:DELL PROD LP

Embedded controller to enhance diagnosis and remediation of power state change failures

An information handling system includes a storage and an embedded controller. The storage stores context data associated with a standby mode for the information handling system. The embedded controller receives the context data from a host operating system of the information handling system. The context data includes data associated with a software deepest runtime identification platform state. The embedded controller further stores the context data in the storage. In response to a restart of the information handling system, the embedded controller determines a device driver that prevented the information handling system from exiting the standby mode based on the context data, and provides an identifier of the device driver a software service of the host operating system.
Owner:DELL PROD LP

Systems and methods for accident detection and notification

Systems and methods for accident detection and notification are described. In some embodiments, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include: an Embedded Controller (EC); and a memory coupled to, or integrated into, the EC, where the memory includes program instructions that, upon execution by the EC, cause the EC to: receive sensor data from a sensor; determine, based at least in part on the sensor data, that an accident occurred to the IHS; and in response to the determination, issue a notification. In some embodiments, to issue the notification, the program instructions, upon execution, further cause the EC to: transmit information to a second IHS via a personal area network (PAN).
Owner:DELL PROD LP

Pneumatic down-the-hole hammer automatic control system based on airflow dynamic adjustment

The invention provides a pneumatic down-the-hole hammer automatic control system based on airflow dynamic adjustment, comprising: a sensor module for collecting monitoring data; the actuator module is used for controlling the flow and pressure of compressed air and adjusting the propelling speed and pressure of the drill rod; the control and processing module is used for carrying out data processing and intelligent control by utilizing an embedded controller and a control algorithm; the airflow dynamic adjusting module is used for constructing a geological recognition model, recognizing rock hardness and structure changes and automatically adjusting impact energy and drilling efficiency; the fault prediction module is used for constructing a fault prediction model and carrying out fault prediction and alarm; the energy consumption optimization module is used for constructing an energy consumption model, presetting an optimization target, designing an optimization genetic algorithm and calculating an optimal airflow parameter; and the man-machine interaction module is used for data display, state alarm and parameter adjustment. The drilling process can be intelligently controlled, the drilling efficiency is improved, the equipment failure rate is reduced, energy can be saved, and the system adapts to complex geological conditions.
Owner:CHINA BASE DEV & CONSTR ENG CO LTD

Out-of-band management of heterogeneous computing platforms in low-power states

Systems and methods for enabling Out-of-Band (OOB) management of heterogeneous computing platforms in low-power states. In some embodiments, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include a heterogeneous computing platform and an Embedded Controller (EC) integrated into or coupled to the heterogeneous computing platform, where the EC is configured to: wake up from a low-power state while a host processor of the heterogeneous computing platform remains in the low-power state, and wake up a network device configured to access a cloud service through an OOB channel to check a status of an OOB command buffer while the host processor remains in the low-power state.
Owner:DELL PROD LP

Assessing display health in response to accidents

Systems and methods for assessing display health in response to accidents are described. In some embodiments, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include an Embedded Controller (EC) and a memory coupled to the EC, where the memory comprises program instructions that, upon execution by the EC, cause the IHS to initiate an integrated display's Built-In-Self-Test (BIST) in response to a determination that the IHS suffered an accident.
Owner:DELL PROD LP

EIS online detection system and method for high-power fuel cell system

The invention provides an EIS on-line detection system and method for a high-power fuel cell system, a main loop of the EIS on-line detection system adopts two Boost type converter topological structures which are connected in parallel, and small signal excitation injection is carried out through an auxiliary DC / DC converter 2; the control system comprises a sampling system, a PWM drive circuit, a communication module and an embedded controller. Establishing a battery equivalent circuit model; when a high-power fuel cell system runs, a multi-frequency sine periodic signal optimized by a non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm improved based on Tent chaotic mapping is injected into an output current of an auxiliary DC / DC converter 2; sampling the voltage of a single body or a galvanic pile, measuring current data, calculating the voltage drop corresponding to the internal resistance of the current data, converting a time domain signal into a frequency domain signal, and obtaining the battery impedance information in the corrected Foouquet equivalent circuit model; importing the characteristic parameter data into a least square support vector machine (LSSVM) for training and testing, and performing in-situ detection and fault diagnosis on line; according to the invention, a new way can be provided for active diagnosis and early warning of faults.
Owner:FUZHOU UNIV

Kill pill management in heterogeneous computing platforms

Systems and methods for kill pill management in heterogeneous computing platforms. In some embodiments, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include a heterogeneous computing platform having a plurality of devices and an Embedded Controller (EC) integrated into or coupled to the heterogeneous computing platform, where the EC is configured to receive a kill pill command, and, in response to the kill pill command, at least one of: (i) turn off one or more power domains and set a flag that prevents the one or more power domains from being turned on, or (ii) erase one or more portions of a storage device.
Owner:DELL PROD LP

Unified extensible firmware interface (UEFI)-level processing of out-of-band commands in heterogeneous computing platforms

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Systems and methods for Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)-level processing of Out-of-Band (OOB) commands in heterogeneous computing platforms. In some embodiments, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include: a heterogeneous computing platform having a plurality of devices, and an OOB Microcontroller Unit (MCU), Embedded Controller (EC), or networking device integrated into or coupled to the heterogeneous computing platform and distinct from a host processor of the heterogeneous computing platform, where the OOB MCU, EC, or networking device is configured to: receive an OOB packet while the host processor is in a low-power state, and execute an OOB command contained in the OOB packet, by the host processor, at least in part through initialization of UEFI without initialization of any video device.
Owner:DELL PROD LP

Verification system and verification method for viscometer

The invention relates to the technical field of viscosity measurement, and discloses a verification system for a viscometer, comprising: a dynamic temperature compensation module for collecting temperature data inside and outside the viscometer in real time; the embedded controller is responsible for receiving the temperature data, executing a temperature compensation process and outputting a temperature compensation coefficient and an initial viscosity value; the multi-modal data fusion calibration module is used for receiving a temperature compensation coefficient provided by the multi-modal data fusion calibration module and data from a pressure sensor, a shear rate sensor and a vibration sensor, and carrying out joint modeling on the data by utilizing a weighted average method; the invention also discloses a verification method for the viscometer, which comprises the following steps: acquiring temperature data inside and outside the viscometer through the temperature sensor, and performing temperature compensation through the embedded controller. According to the invention, the multi-modal data fusion calibration module is introduced, and data from a plurality of sensors are integrated through a weighted average method, so that the optimized viscosity value is more comprehensive and reliable.
Owner:HENAN PROVINCE INST OF METROLOGY

Equipment and method for managing borrowed keys of transformer substation

The invention discloses equipment and a method for managing borrowed keys of a transformer substation. An intelligent key box comprises a camera module, a two-dimensional code module, a lock control module, an embedded controller, a display screen, input equipment, a network communication module, a local server, a cloud server and mobile equipment, the camera module, the two-dimensional code module, the lock control module, the display screen, the input device and the network communication module are connected with the embedded controller, the network communication module is in communication connection with the local server and the cloud server and carries out data interaction, and the mobile device is in wireless communication with the cloud server. The off-line management method improves the reliability of the key box, and ensures that the key can be borrowed under the condition that the intelligent key box operates in an off-line manner; according to the on-line management method, the efficiency of transformer substation borrowing key management is improved, the traditional key borrowing process of on-site paper key information filling and on-site examination and approval of operation and maintenance personnel is changed, and the time is reduced to 2 minutes from original average 30 minutes.
Owner:STATE GRID JIANGSU ELECTRIC POWER CO ZHENJIANG POWER SUPPLY CO

Provisioning of out-of-band (OOB) manageability features in heterogeneous computing platforms

Systems and methods for provisioning of Out-of-Band (OOB) manageability features in heterogeneous computing platforms. In some embodiments, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include a heterogeneous computing platform and an OOB Microcontroller Unit (MCU) integrated into the heterogeneous computing platform or an Embedded Controller (EC) integrated into or coupled to the heterogeneous computing platform, where the OOB MCU or EC is configured to, in response to a status of a flag, enable OOB packet sniffing operations.
Owner:DELL PROD LP

Embedded Controller Based NVMe Key Management Service

A firmware management operation. The firmware management operation includes providing an information handling system with a distributed BIOS, the distributed BIOS including a BIOS component and a BIOS variable; identifying a processor environment installed on an information handling system from a plurality of processor environments; performing a firmware key management operation, the firmware key management operation managing a key when performing a distributed firmware management operation.
Owner:DELL PROD LP

Multi-device multi-mode centralized control system

The invention discloses a multi-device and multi-mode centralized control system which comprises an interaction control end and a device assembly. The interactive control end is configured according to three different control modes of centralized control, independent control and hybrid control, in the centralized control mode, a set of main control unit is configured for all devices, and the main control unit comprises a main control server which is used for operating a main control program and coordinating and controlling operation of all device components; in the independent control mode, each equipment component is provided with a corresponding embedded controller, and the embedded controller comprises an embedded control server which is used for operating a main control program for controlling the corresponding equipment component; in the hybrid control mode, one or more independent devices are provided with embedded controllers, the embedded controllers communicate with the main control server, the device assembly comprises a device body and a driving unit, and the device body is driven by the driving unit to achieve various operation functions. According to the invention, centralized control of multiple devices in a large-scale manufacturing factory can be realized.
Owner:XIANGSHUI JIAYI ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Extended Embedded Controller Authenticated BIOS Interface for Analysis of Firmware Variable Transactions

A firmware management operation. The firmware management operation includes providing an information handling system with a distributed BIOS, the distributed BIOS including a BIOS component and a BIOS variable, the BIOS variable being stored within a firmware variable non-volatile memory store; instantiating a firmware variable transaction; and, authenticating, via a secure authenticated BIOS interface, the firmware variable transaction.
Owner:DELL PROD LP

Second harmonic laser direct writing system

According to the technical scheme, the second harmonic laser direct writing system comprises a control system and a sensor module, the control system comprises an embedded controller and a closed-loop control system, the embedded controller is responsible for receiving sensor data and sending a control instruction, the closed-loop control system is used for adjusting the temperature and the angle in real time through the sensor data, and the temperature and the angle are adjusted in real time. And control software based on machine learning or an optimization algorithm, a temperature sensor is used on the sensor module to monitor the temperature of the nonlinear optical crystal in real time, an optical sensor monitors the intensity and phase of fundamental frequency light and second harmonic light, and an angle sensor monitors and feeds back the cutting angle of the crystal. An optimized nonlinear optical crystal phase matching technology is adopted, phase matching of fundamental frequency light and second harmonic light is ensured by accurately adjusting the cutting angle and temperature of the crystal, in addition, the stability of a laser light source is improved through improved design, the conversion efficiency of the second harmonic light is improved, and the laser output power is enhanced.
Owner:ABNER MICRO-NANO TECH (JIANGSU) CO LTD

Systems and methods for platform-agnostic boot tracking by an embedded controller

Systems and methods for hardware-agnostic boot tracking by an Embedded Controller (EC) in an Information Handling System (IHS). In an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment, an IHS may include a processor and a memory coupled to the processor, the memory having program instructions stored thereon that, upon execution, cause the IHS to: receive, by an EC coupled to the processor, a host Operating System (OS) boot progress indication; and store the indication by the EC.
Owner:DELL PROD LP

Systems and methods for accident detection and handling

Systems and methods for accident detection and handling are described. In some embodiments, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include an Embedded Controller (EC), and a memory coupled to, or integrated into, the EC, where the memory comprises program instructions that, upon execution by the EC, cause the EC to, in response to a determination that the IHS suffered an accident prior to a reboot, transmit an indication of the accident to a remote service during the reboot.
Owner:DELL PROD LP

Silicon carbide inverter and control method thereof

The invention discloses a silicon carbide inverter and a control method thereof. The silicon carbide inverter mainly comprises a three-phase power frequency alternating current power supply input connection point, a three-phase rectifier filter of an integrated buffer circuit, two groups of silicon carbide MOSFET modules and driving circuits thereof, a programmable driving interconnection control module, an embedded controller and six independent output connection points. Wherein the silicon carbide MOSFET modules are divided into two groups, and each group is provided with six silicon carbide MOSFETs and corresponding driving circuits. The programmable drive interconnection control module can select working modes according to different enable signals, single-phase or three-phase alternating current inversion is achieved, and the high frequency of the silicon carbide MOSFET is calculated, optimized and controlled by combining the working temperature factor of the silicon carbide MOSFET. The embedded controller controls single-phase or three-phase alternating-current inversion of the silicon carbide MOSFET module, and monitoring and feedback closed-loop control can be carried out on operating parameters of the high-voltage power supply. The silicon carbide inverter realizes multi-mode selection control and intelligent safety efficiency control.
Owner:ZHEJIANG DOWAY ADVANCED TECH CO LTD

Enhanced service operating system capabilities through embedded controller system health state tracking

An information handling system includes a memory that stores context data associated with a crash of the information handling system. A BIOS determines whether a crash of the information handling system occurred during a most recent operating system runtime of the information handling system. In response to the determination of the crash during the most recent operating system runtime, the embedded controller reads the context data associated with the crash of the information handling system. An embedded controller verifies a golden BIOS image for the information handling system, and sets an indication for an operating system of the information handling system to revert to original setting for a healthy boot.
Owner:DELL PROD LP

Diagnosing power state transition failures in a heterogeneous computing platform

Systems and methods include an Information Handling System (IHS) that is adapted to address power state transition failures by an IHS. An Embedded Controller (EC) of the IHS detects a request for the IHS to transition to a low-power operating state, such as a modern standby power state. The EC monitors for progress of the IHS in transitioning to the low-power operating state. Based on the monitoring, the EC determines the SoC is preventing the transition by the IHS to the low-power operating state. The EC identifies and releases hardware resources of the IHS that are referenced by the SoC and that are preventing the transition of the IHS to the low-power operating state.
Owner:DELL PROD LP

Out-of-band management of heterogeneous computing platforms in low-power states

Systems and methods for enabling Out-of-Band (OOB) management of heterogeneous computing platforms in low-power states. In some embodiments, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include a heterogeneous computing platform and an Embedded Controller (EC) integrated into or coupled to the heterogeneous computing platform, where the EC is configured to: wake up from a low-power state while a host processor of the heterogeneous computing platform remains in the low-power state, and wake up a network device configured to access a cloud service through an OOB channel to check a status of an OOB command buffer while the host processor remains in the low-power state.
Owner:DELL PROD LP

Recovery from power events in heterogeneous computing platforms

Systems and methods for recovery from power events in heterogeneous computing platforms. In some embodiments, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include a heterogeneous computing platform and an Out-of-Band (OOB) Microcontroller Unit (MCU) integrated into the heterogeneous computing platform or an Embedded Controller (EC) integrated into or coupled to the heterogeneous computing platform, where the OOB MCU or EC is configured to, in response to detection of an impending power event, store an OOB command onto a non-volatile memory.
Owner:DELL PROD LP