Adaptive Power-Reduction Mode for Dynamic Idle Threshold Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing power-save modes in devices often prematurely shut down functions that users need active, causing distractions and inefficiencies, and users may forget to reinstate settings, leading to wasted power and reduced battery life.
Innovation Solution
An adaptive power-reduction mode that monitors idle time and power-up responses to delay subsequent power-save modes, adjusting thresholds based on user activity to minimize annoyance and optimize power usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of energy
If a device enters power-save mode after a predetermined idle time, then power consumption is reduced, but user productivity deteriorates due to premature shutdown of active functions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic adjustment of the idle time threshold based on detected user responses. The system transitions from a static predetermined threshold to a dynamic adaptive threshold that extends the idle period when user activity is detected, thereby preventing premature power-save mode activation and maintaining productivity while still achieving power savings.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates feedback mechanisms by monitoring user responses (such as keyboard input, mouse movement, or screen interaction) and using this feedback to adjust the idle time threshold. This closed-loop feedback ensures the power-save mode is activated at the optimal moment, balancing energy savings with user productivity by preventing premature shutdowns.
2Productivity
If the idle time threshold is extended to prevent premature power-save mode, then user productivity is maintained, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts the idle time threshold based on real-time detection of user activity. Rather than using a fixed extended threshold, the system adapts the threshold length according to detected responses, extending it only when necessary to maintain productivity while minimizing unnecessary power consumption during truly idle periods.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameter of idle time threshold from a static value to a variable that adjusts based on user response detection. This parameter change allows the system to optimize the balance between productivity and power consumption by setting the threshold dynamically rather than using a fixed extended value.
3Productivity
If users manually adjust idle time settings to prevent premature power-save mode, then user productivity is maintained, but device complexity increases due to configuration requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-adjustment by automatically detecting user activity and modifying the idle time threshold without requiring manual user configuration. The device monitors its own usage patterns and adapts the power-save timing autonomously, eliminating the need for complex user settings while maintaining productivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses automatic feedback from user interactions to adjust settings in real-time, replacing manual configuration with automated adaptive control. This feedback-driven approach eliminates the need for users to understand or configure complex idle time parameters, reducing device complexity from the user's perspective.
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AI summary
A method, apparatus, and system comprises monitoring an idle time period associated with a device and providing an adaptive power-save mode based upon a determination that the idle time period has exceeded a predetermined threshold. Providing the adaptive power-save mode comprising detecting a power-up response subsequent to an initiation of a power-save mode and modifying the predetermined threshold based upon the power-up response.