Cryptocurrency Mining Chip Auto-Tuning for Thermal Power Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing cryptocurrency mining systems fail to dynamically adjust both the operating voltage and frequency of mining chips based on temperature and profit, leading to inefficient power usage and potential chip damage due to overheating, while also failing to optimize profit margins when mining a single type of digital currency.

Innovation Solution

A system and method for auto-tuning cryptocurrency mining machines by dynamically adjusting chip voltage and frequency based on temperature and profit, using a dynamic tuning firmware that communicates with external devices to optimize power usage and profitability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If the operating frequency of mining chips is increased to improve hashrate, then hashrate increases, but power consumption increases and excessive heat is generated

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovehashrateVSAvoidpower consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically changes operating parameters (frequency and voltage) based on real-time temperature measurements. When temperature exceeds thresholds, the system reduces frequency and voltage to maintain optimal operating conditions, preventing thermal damage while maintaining acceptable hashrate levels.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements a feedback mechanism where temperature sensors continuously monitor chip temperature, and the control system adjusts frequency and voltage in response to temperature readings. This closed-loop control ensures the chips operate within safe thermal boundaries while maximizing productivity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

2Productivity

If the operating frequency of mining chips is increased to improve hashrate, then hashrate increases, but heat generation increases which can damage chips

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovehashrateVSAvoidheat

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts operating parameters (frequency and voltage) based on real-time temperature measurements. When temperature exceeds thresholds, the system reduces frequency and voltage to maintain optimal operating conditions, preventing thermal damage while maintaining acceptable hashrate levels.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 3:

The system uses temperature monitoring to proactively adjust operating parameters before thermal damage occurs. By converting the potentially harmful heat generation into a controllable parameter, the system prevents chip damage and extends hardware lifespan.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

3Ease of operation

If the operating voltage of mining chips is kept fixed to simplify control, then control is simple, but power is wasted and heat increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontrol simplicityVSAvoidpower waste

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The system transitions from static fixed voltage control to dynamic voltage adjustment. The voltage is continuously adapted based on temperature readings and operational conditions, allowing the system to minimize power consumption and heat generation while maintaining optimal performance.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

4Temperature

If conventional cooling methods are employed to manage heat, then heat management improves, but operating costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveheat managementVSAvoidoperating costs

Core Design Contradiction:

TemperatureVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The mining chips self-regulate their operating parameters based on embedded temperature sensors and control logic. The system automatically adjusts frequency and voltage in response to thermal conditions, eliminating the need for external cooling control and reducing overall operating costs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS20250322462A1System, Method and Non-Transitory Computer-Readable Medium For Cryptocurrency Mining

Publication Date: 2025.10.16 FRESA MARC

AI summary

A non-transitory computer-readable medium, system, and method for managing cryptocurrency miners. A non-transitory computer-readable medium stores computer-executable instructions that when executed by one or more processors causes one or more miners to retrieve metric data including the temperature of mining chips, or the temperature of hash boards, determine whether the temperature exceeds at least one temperature threshold, upon determining temperature exceeds at least one temperature threshold, automatically switches between, and selects a chip profile from a plurality of chip profiles, each chip profile defined by at least a wattage value or a hashrate value, dynamically adjust at least a chip voltage, or a chip frequency corresponding to at least a wattage value or hashrate value associated with a selected chip profile to determine tunned parameters including a target chip voltage, and a target chip frequency, and supplies the tunned parameters to the mining chips to operate the cryptocurrency miners.