Adaptive Power Circuitry for Edge Network Surplus Orchestration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Edge networks face challenges in efficiently managing intermittent surplus power from renewable energy sources, leading to potential waste and strain on battery reserves, especially in resource-constrained environments where power usage needs to be optimized.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of adaptive power managing circuitry that analyzes current power availability and service level agreements (SLAs) to accelerate task execution when surplus power is available, and advertises this surplus to other nodes for offloading tasks, thereby optimizing power utilization and reducing reliance on battery reserves.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If renewable energy sources are used to power Edge network nodes in remote areas, then power supply capability is improved, but power availability becomes intermittent and unreliable
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by accelerating task execution during periods when surplus renewable power is available. The adaptive power managing circuitry identifies surplus power conditions and proactively executes tasks that may be needed later, including emergency tasks, thereby preparing the system in advance for future power needs when renewable energy is unavailable.
2Duration of action of stationary object
If tasks are executed using battery power during intermittent periods, then continuous operation is maintained, but battery reserves are depleted
Solution Approach 1:
The system ensures continuity of useful action by continuously executing tasks during periods of surplus renewable power availability. The adaptive power managing circuitry monitors power conditions and maintains continuous task execution when renewable energy is sufficient, reducing reliance on battery power and preserving battery reserves for when renewable energy is unavailable.
3Loss of energy
If surplus power is not utilized during renewable energy availability, then power waste is reduced, but task execution efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements self-service by having the adaptive power managing circuitry autonomously identify surplus power conditions and automatically execute appropriate tasks without external intervention. The circuitry monitors power availability, determines when surplus renewable power is present, and independently decides to accelerate task execution, thereby eliminating power waste while maintaining high task execution efficiency.
4Reliability
If task execution is accelerated during surplus power periods, then task readiness for emergency situations is improved, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies parameter changes by dynamically adjusting task execution parameters based on renewable power availability. The adaptive power managing circuitry monitors power conditions and changes execution parameters (such as acceleration factors) to maximize task readiness during surplus power periods while consuming only the renewable energy that is available, thereby improving reliability without creating a net increase in total power consumption.
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AI summary
Methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture are disclosed to orchestrate intermittent surplus power in Edge networks. An example apparatus includes power unit analysis circuitry to identify a power surplus, analysis circuitry to (a) apply an acceleration factor to a first trigger threshold of a local task, the acceleration factor to set a second trigger threshold, and (b) designate the local task for early execution when a current metric corresponding to the local task satisfies the second trigger threshold, and adaptive power managing circuitry to execute the local task in response to detecting the designation for early execution.