Latency-Based Energy Storage Selection for Mobile Devices

The patent segments the power supply function by dividing it into multiple heterogeneous energy storage devices (e.g., high power density devices and high energy density devices). Each device type is optimized for specific task categories: high power density devices handle latency-sensitive tasks while high energy density devices handle non-latency-sensitive tasks. This segmentation allows the system to simultaneously optimize for both performance (when needed) and battery life (when possible), resolving the contradiction between extending battery life and maintaining device performance.

The patent applies local quality by matching specific device characteristics to specific task requirements. High power density devices are selectively deployed only for latency-sensitive tasks where fast response is critical, while high energy density devices are used for non-latency-sensitive tasks. This localized application of device qualities ensures that high energy consumption is incurred only when absolutely necessary for performance, rather than continuously, thus resolving the contradiction between improving response time and reducing energy consumption.

The patent implements dynamics by introducing a power manager that dynamically selects and switches between different energy storage devices based on real-time task characteristics and system state. The system adapts its configuration on-the-fly, choosing high power density devices for latency-sensitive tasks and high energy density devices for other tasks. This dynamic adaptation provides system versatility without requiring manual reconfiguration, and the automated power management logic handles the complexity internally, resolving the contradiction between improving system versatility and managing device complexity.