Interface Device Energy-Saving Mode Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing data processing methods for interface devices do not efficiently manage energy consumption by dynamically controlling components between regular operating modes and energy-saving modes.

Innovation Solution

A computer-implemented method and device that ascertain information about whether components of a second interface device should be set to an energy-saving mode and send a command to the second interface device to implement this mode, allowing flexible control of energy usage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If components of interface devices operate in regular operating mode to ensure data exchange capability, then data transmission reliability is improved, but electrical power consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata exchange capabilityVSAvoidelectrical power consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic mode switching between regular operating mode and energy-saving mode based on data exchange requirements. The first interface device determines whether the second interface device should operate in energy-saving mode or regular operating mode, and sends corresponding commands to switch modes dynamically, allowing the system to adapt its power consumption and performance characteristics to current operational needs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the operational parameters of interface device components by switching between two distinct operating modes. In energy-saving mode, components operate with reduced power consumption parameters, while in regular operating mode, full performance parameters are restored. This parameter switching allows the system to optimize the trade-off between power consumption and data exchange capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Use of energy by moving object

If components are set to energy-saving mode to reduce power consumption, then electrical power consumption is reduced, but data transmission rate decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveelectrical power consumptionVSAvoiddata transmission rate

Core Design Contradiction:

Use of energy by moving objectVSSpeed

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts the data transmission rate by switching between operating modes. When in energy-saving mode, the data transmission rate is reduced to match the lower power consumption state. The first interface device monitors data exchange requirements and switches to regular operating mode when high data rates are needed, and to energy-saving mode when lower rates suffice, creating a dynamic adaptation between speed and power consumption.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs periodic assessment of data exchange requirements to determine mode switching timing. The first interface device periodically determines whether the second interface device should operate in energy-saving mode or regular operating mode based on current data transmission needs, creating a rhythm of mode transitions that balances power savings with performance requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #19Periodic action

3Speed

If components remain in regular operating mode to maintain full data rate, then data transmission speed is maintained, but energy consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata transmission rateVSAvoidenergy consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

SpeedVSUse of energy by stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes operational parameters by switching between modes with different power and performance characteristics. When high data transmission rates are required, the system switches to regular operating mode with full performance parameters. When lower rates suffice, it switches to energy-saving mode with reduced power parameters, optimizing the energy-speed trade-off through parameter adjustment.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The first interface device autonomously determines the appropriate operating mode for the second interface device based on assessed data exchange requirements. This self-service mechanism allows the system to automatically optimize energy consumption without external intervention, switching to energy-saving mode when full performance is not needed and restoring regular mode when performance requirements increase.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS20250168035A1Method and device for processing data associated with at least one interface device

Publication Date: 2025.05.22 ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

AI summary

A method for processing data associated with at least one interface device. The method includes: ascertaining first information which indicates whether at least one component of a second interface device designed to at least temporarily exchange data with a first interface device is to be set to an energy-saving mode, and, if the information indicates that the at least one component of the second interface device is to be set to the energy-saving mode, sending a first command to the second interface device, the command signaling to the second interface device that the at least one component of the second interface device is to be set to the energy-saving mode.