Energy Reservoir for Machine Intelligence Power Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Machine intelligence (MI) systems face inefficiencies in power usage and processing speed due to power supply limitations and underutilization of processing capacity, particularly when MI processors are not performing calculation-intensive operations.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a machine intelligence processor, an energy reservoir, and a controller that directs power from a power supply to charge or discharge the energy reservoir based on MI state information, allowing for supplemental power delivery beyond the standard power supply limits during high-demand calculations and reducing power consumption during low-demand periods.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If the power supply limits maximum power delivery to the MI processor, then power consumption is controlled within allocated limits, but processing speed is reduced due to throttling
Solution Approach 1:
The energy reservoir stores energy in advance during low-power periods so that additional power is available when the MI processor needs to operate at high performance. The controller charges the reservoir when power demand is low, preparing energy reserves before high-computation tasks begin, thus enabling speed boosts without requiring the power supply to continuously deliver maximum power.
2Power
If the MI processor operates at reduced speed to stay within power limits, then power consumption is controlled, but total processing ability is not used efficiently
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts the MI processor's operating speed based on real-time power availability. The controller monitors processor state and power conditions, then dynamically changes the clock speed or voltage to match available power from the supply plus stored energy in the reservoir. This allows the processor to operate at full capability when energy is available and scale back when it is not, optimizing both power efficiency and processing utilization.
3Loss of energy
If the MI processor uses only a fraction of available power during low-demand operations, then power consumption is reduced, but power supply ability is not used efficiently
Solution Approach 1:
The controller continuously monitors the power state of the MI processor and the charge level of the energy reservoir, using this feedback to make real-time decisions about charging or discharging. When the processor operates below maximum power demand, the controller detects this state and directs the power supply to charge the reservoir instead of leaving power unused. This feedback loop ensures that power supply capability is fully utilized while preventing energy waste during low-demand periods.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This solution enhances the processing speed and power utilization of MI processors by providing additional power during intense calculations while minimizing energy waste during less intense operations, thereby optimizing both processing ability and power supply efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
An energy reservoir is adapted to be coupled to the power supply positive and negative terminals and the power terminals of the semiconductor device
Data Source
AI summary
Control of power supplied to a machine intelligence (MI) processor is provided with an energy reservoir and power switching circuitry coupled to a power supply, the energy reservoir, and to power delivery circuitry of the MI processor. Control circuitry directs the power switching circuitry to charge the energy reservoir from the power supply or discharge the energy reservoir to the MI processor based on MI state information obtained from the MI processor. Processes for charging and discharging such an energy reservoir are provided. Processes for analyzing state information of the MI processor and configuring the control circuitry are also provided.