Dynamic Clock Frequency Adjustment for Hardware Efficiency

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for adjusting clock frequencies in hardware devices, such as GPUs, require manual user intervention, leading to inefficient operations, potential device wear, and increased power consumption due to incorrect adjustments and lack of real-time optimization.

Innovation Solution

A method that automatically detects the work current of hardware devices, compares it to a predetermined level, and adjusts clock frequency and voltage dynamically using a conversion table to maintain optimal performance, with adjustments made in asymptotic increments to avoid frequent changes and power wastage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If manual frequency adjustment is used, then user control over hardware parameters is achieved, but device complexity and operational difficulty increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of operationVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically detects work current and adjusts clock frequency without user intervention. The control method monitors the actual work current of the hardware device and autonomously determines appropriate frequency adjustments based on predefined thresholds and conversion tables, eliminating the need for manual user configuration while maintaining optimal performance.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system continuously monitors the work current of the hardware device and uses this feedback to dynamically adjust the clock frequency. By comparing the detected work current against reference values and using conversion tables to determine corresponding frequency settings, the system creates a closed-loop control mechanism that automatically optimizes performance based on actual operational conditions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

2Productivity

If manual frequency adjustment is performed, then performance optimization can be achieved, but power consumption increases due to incorrect or insufficient adjustments

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveperformanceVSAvoidpower consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system continuously monitors the work current and uses this feedback to dynamically adjust the clock frequency to match actual operational demands. By comparing detected work current against reference values and applying conversion tables, the system automatically optimizes the frequency-performance balance, ensuring high performance during demanding tasks while reducing power consumption during lower-demand periods.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adjusts the clock frequency based on real-time work current conditions rather than maintaining fixed or manually set frequencies. The conversion tables provide dynamic mapping between work current levels and optimal frequency settings, allowing the hardware to adapt its performance characteristics to match actual work demands and eliminate unnecessary power consumption.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Speed

If manual overclocking is performed, then processing speed increases, but device lifetime decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprocessing speedVSAvoiddevice lifetime

Core Design Contradiction:

SpeedVSDuration of action of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The system monitors work current and automatically adjusts frequency based on real-time operational conditions, preventing sustained high-frequency operation that would reduce device lifetime. The feedback mechanism ensures frequency adjustments are based on actual work demands rather than continuous maximum performance settings, extending device operational life while maintaining high processing speeds during appropriate conditions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adjusts clock frequency based on actual work current conditions rather than maintaining fixed high frequencies. The conversion tables enable dynamic frequency selection that matches operational demands, allowing the device to operate at high speeds when needed while reducing frequency during lower-demand periods to conserve thermal load and extend device lifetime.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

4Productivity

If frequency adjustment is made frequently, then performance optimization is achieved, but power wastage increases due to frequent changes

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveperformance optimizationVSAvoidpower wastage

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The system uses dynamic frequency adjustment based on work current conditions, but the conversion tables are designed to provide appropriate frequency settings that minimize unnecessary changes. By matching frequency adjustments to actual work current levels and using predefined conversion relationships, the system achieves performance optimization while reducing the frequency of parameter changes and associated power wastage.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS7500122B2Efficiency optimization method for hardware devices with adjustable clock frequencies

Publication Date: 2009.03.03 MICRO STAR INTERNATIONAL CO LTD

AI summary

An efficiency optimization method for hardware devices with adjustable clock frequencies is provided. The work current of the hardware device is measured and used to obtain the corresponding work level from a conversion table. The obtained work level is compared with the currently executing work level to make adjustments for various parameters for the hardware device and for the operation of the corresponding heat-dissipating device. Therefore, the hardware device can achieve a better performance.