Energy Efficient Computing TRIZ Cases

A neuron circuit uses a threshold-adjustable MOS transistor to implement the ReLU activation function within synaptic arrays.

A USB Type-C interface circuit integrates a multiplexer and control logic to couple configuration channel pins directly to signal terminals.

An image forming apparatus selects industry or place to set default options.

A dedicated sensor polling unit offloads microprocessor tasks by accumulating register data via a global timer, reducing computational burden.

A USB transmitter transitions between idle, standby, and active states based on packet timing to optimize power usage.

SAS expander negotiates PHY power states by routing traffic, reducing consumption without increasing I/O latency.

A data compression method extracts valid bit positions from standard BIER bit strings to form compacted information for network forwarding.

Processor dynamically switches charge IC switching frequency based on battery charging status to reduce idle power consumption.

Pre-built multi-column indexes leverage statistical cost estimation to eliminate slow disk scanning bottlenecks during massive data analysis.

Analog pooling circuitry executes in-place operations within memory blocks to generate output arrays without external data movement.

A direction arbiter sorts read and write commands by destination page to manage data bus transitions in memory systems.

Printer adapts to network security constraints by switching from persistent push connections to periodic pull requests for event notifications.

Compile-time metadata guides asynchronous runtime data block allocation, reducing startup overhead and memory load.

Dynamic pin configuration replaces multiple physical ports, reducing device real estate while maintaining compatibility with evolving interface standards.

A writing device in the sub-system writes update data directly to nonvolatile memory using a PCIe-AXI converter.

Segmenting shared memory bandwidth into dedicated QDMA queues resolves insufficient network traffic processing in FPGA heterogeneous accelerators.

A programmable interrupt delay controller groups soft interrupts into batches to reduce active-to-inactive state transitions.

Main processor controls data broadcasting between shared memories via dedicated connection lines to optimize parallel processing throughput.

An I/O requesting node dynamically isolates same-ID write streams to separate ordered and non-ordered write protocols.

Segmented compute devices with local memory arrays process data autonomously, reducing processing time and resource consumption during large block transfers.

Processor adjusts standby duration based on unexecuted print jobs to balance power consumption and wake-up speed.

Segmented configuration files enable dynamic updates of extraction and action units, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and system complexity.

Controller registers specific return packet patterns to prevent wasteful engine initialization during power saving state.

Acquiring control group status parameters during checkpoint prevents resource limit loss, ensuring consistent restart environments.

Partitions divide the chassis into cavities with dedicated fans, resolving heat accumulation from high-density hard disks.

Segmented storage regions and format conversion handle job data when capacity nears limits, preventing loss.

Non-linear termination in on-package interfaces reduces power and area while maintaining signal integrity at high bandwidths.

A CMOS pixel detector uses parallel sparse readout technology to increase data transmission rates across super pixel modules.

A display unit adapts authentication settings based on active applications.

A communication terminal detects operator location to control image transmission to a printer.

A conveying speed control unit adjusts document sheet transport based on detected thickness to maintain stable data transfer rates.

Protruding side portions elevate air intake and exhaust ports above flat surfaces, preventing blockage and maintaining forced convection cooling efficiency.

A terminal acquires cross-space processing instructions to manage applications between main and clone spaces using a file sharing intermediary.

A control device loads a pre-stored first memory image into main memory to resume an operating system without executing a full startup process.

A data processing device writes memory contents to a high-speed non-volatile storage unit in log file form for immediate backup.

Parallel regulator and switch enable dynamic voltage frequency scaling in CMOS image sensors, lowering power consumption during V-blanking periods.

An auto-scaling mechanism adjusts virtual desktop capacity by powering on or off VMs based on real-time demand signals.

Arbitration circuitry uses default attribute values for initial transaction selection, avoiding full buffering to reduce area and power consumption.

An image forming apparatus adjusts print operations using collected user and device data to balance performance metrics.

A user-level interrupt delivery mechanism using APIC structures to process signals directly within the application context.

A tiled multicore processor uses a programmable classification processor to direct packets through shared token bucket counters for bandwidth management.

Segmented display logic isolates configuration fields per selected interface, preventing IP address assignment mistakes across multiple network ports.

Segmenting the interconnect architecture into vertical and horizontal layers reduces routing congestion and latency while maximizing corner area utilization.

A control unit dynamically manages display behavior based on operational context to streamline user interaction.

Processing unit detects encryption status of incoming requests, decrypts valid network data while rejecting unencrypted USB signals.

A bridge circuit routes posted writes directly to bypass buffers while buffering non-posted writes.

Hardware semaphore logic circuits detect multi-master requests and assign semaphores, reducing software complexity while ensuring fast response times.

A unified printer driver consolidates dedicated sheet settings into a single application.