Multi-Core Task Allocation via State Register Monitoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing multi-core processor designs face inefficiencies in task processing due to unbalanced task demands, leading to idle processor cores that consume power even when not needed, and waking up entire processors to process tasks affects efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for task allocation in multi-core processors that utilize state registers to monitor core states and allocate tasks based on priority, allowing direct task transmission to idle cores and buffering for busy cores, enabling flexible configuration according to application scenarios and data traffic.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by stationary object
If the whole processor enters Sleep state to reduce power consumption, then power consumption is reduced, but real-time data cannot be processed and task processing efficiency is affected
Solution Approach 1:
The processor is divided into multiple independent cores, each capable of operating in different states (Idle, Wait, Sleep, Off). This segmentation allows the system to reduce power consumption by putting individual cores to sleep while maintaining others in active states for real-time processing.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts the operational state of each processor core based on real-time task allocation needs and power consumption requirements. The state register continuously monitors and updates the state of each core, enabling flexible transitions between power-saving and performance modes.
2Productivity
If tasks are allocated to idle processor cores, then task processing efficiency is improved, but power consumption increases due to unbalanced task demands
Solution Approach 1:
The state register provides continuous feedback on the operational state of each processor core to the task allocator. This feedback mechanism enables the system to make informed decisions about task allocation, matching tasks to appropriate core states and optimizing the balance between processing efficiency and power consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the operational parameters (state) of processor cores based on task requirements. By dynamically adjusting which cores are active, in wait state, or in sleep state, the system optimizes power consumption while maintaining task processing efficiency.
3Power
If the processor wakes up to process tasks, then task processing capability is restored, but task processing efficiency is affected due to wake-up time
Solution Approach 1:
The system maintains processor cores in a Wait state with preserved site information, allowing for rapid wake-up and task processing. This preliminary preparation reduces the wake-up time compared to waking from a full Sleep state, while still providing power savings during idle periods.
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AI summary
A system for task allocation of a multi-core processor is provided. The system includes a task allocator and a plurality of sub-processing systems. Each of the sub-processing systems comprises a state register, a processor core, and a buffer, the state register is configured to recognize state of the sub-processing systems, and transmit state information of the sub-processing systems to the task allocator, the state information comprises: a first state bit configured to indicate whether sub-processing systems are in Idle state; and a second state bit configured to indicate a specific state of the sub-processing systems. The task allocator is configured to allocate task to the sub-processing systems according to a priority determined by the state information sent by the state registers of the sub-processing systems.