Indirect Parameter Calibration in Data Processing Systems

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional data processing systems face inefficiencies in parameter modification, especially when the number of parameters increases, leading to unwieldy search approaches and limited tuning capabilities, which negatively impact performance.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of adaptive parameter modification systems that include a write circuit with a calibration circuit to adjust write parameters based on detector outputs, and a read circuit with a data detector circuit to generate outputs from read inputs, allowing for indirect parameter calibration and improved data processing efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a search approach is used to test parameters one by one, then parameter tuning can be performed, but the process becomes unwieldy when the number of parameters increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveparameter tuning capabilityVSAvoidsearch process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements feedback through the detector output that feeds back into the calibration circuit. The calibration circuit uses the detector output to adjust write parameters automatically, creating a closed-loop system that eliminates the need for manual search through parameter spaces, thus resolving the complexity issue while maintaining tuning capability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs self-calibration where the calibration circuit automatically adjusts parameters based on detector outputs without external intervention. This self-service mechanism allows the system to tune parameters autonomously, making the process manageable even with multiple parameters

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Device complexity

If the number of parameters is limited to simplify the search approach, then the search process becomes manageable, but the tuning capability is reduced and performance is negatively impacted

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveparameter search manageabilityVSAvoiddata processing performance
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The feedback mechanism allows the system to automatically adjust multiple parameters based on detector outputs without requiring manual management of each parameter. This enables comprehensive tuning of multiple parameters to optimize performance while keeping the search process manageable through automated calibration

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent dynamically changes parameters during operation through the calibration circuit that adjusts write parameters based on detector outputs. This allows the system to optimize parameters in real-time, improving performance without the complexity of manual parameter search

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Device complexity

If traditional parameter modification methods are used, then the system structure remains simple, but data transfer quality and system performance are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem structure simplicityVSAvoiddata transfer quality
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The feedback loop through the detector output and calibration circuit enables continuous optimization of data transfer quality. This feedback mechanism allows the system to automatically adjust parameters to improve reliability while adding only minimal structural complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The calibration circuit performs preliminary calibration of write parameters before actual data writing occurs. This preliminary action ensures optimal parameters are established in advance, improving data transfer quality without requiring complex adjustments during operation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS8902525B1Systems and methods for indirect parameter calibration in a data processing system
Publication Date: 2014.12.02 AVAGO TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL SALES PTE LTD
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AI summary

The present invention is related to systems and methods for adaptive parameter modification in a data processing system.