Docking Response Time Reduction via Pre-Loaded Peripheral Instructions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Mobile Information Handling Systems (IHSs) experience delays when docking due to the time required to pair with a docking station and peripheral devices, leading to inefficiencies in operation.
Innovation Solution
The method involves detecting proximity to a docking location while in low-power mode, determining peripheral devices, loading instructions for operation without being coupled, blocking access until coupling is confirmed, and unloading instructions if no connection is made within a specified time, utilizing wireless signal information to identify the dock and peripherals.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If the IHS waits to load peripheral device instructions until after docking, then power consumption is reduced during low-power mode, but docking response time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by detecting proximity to a docking location and pre-loading peripheral device operation instructions while the IHS is still in low-power mode, before actual docking occurs. This allows the instructions to be ready in advance, reducing docking response time without significantly increasing power consumption since the IHS remains in low-power mode during the pre-loading phase.
2Loss of time
If the IHS loads peripheral device instructions before docking, then docking response time is reduced, but memory usage increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system extracts only the necessary peripheral device operation instructions and loads them into a dedicated buffer memory area, separating these instructions from the main operating system memory space. This selective extraction and isolated storage minimizes the impact on overall memory usage while still providing fast access to peripheral device instructions upon docking.
3Reliability
If the IHS blocks access to peripheral devices during preconfiguration, then device compatibility issues are prevented, but operational flexibility is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements dynamic access control to peripheral devices, where access is blocked during the preconfiguration phase to ensure compatibility, but automatically unblocked upon successful docking when the pre-loaded instructions are verified. This dynamic adjustment of access rights maintains reliability during setup while restoring operational flexibility when needed.
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AI summary
Method and systems reduce response times when docking an Information Handling System (IHS) to a docking station. While the IHS is configured in a low-power mode and in transport in vicinity of the docking station, a proximity to the location of the docking station is detected. An upcoming event at the location the docking station may also be detected. Identities of peripheral devices coupled to the docking station are determined. Instructions are loaded for operation of the peripheral devices by the IHS, where the instructions are loaded without the IHS being coupled to the dock. The instructions may include a device table including addresses for communicating with the peripheral devices. Access to the peripheral devices is blocked until a coupling is detected between the IHS and the docking station. If no coupling is detected within a time threshold, the instructions for operation of the peripheral devices are unloaded.