Power Saving Setup Control for Information Processing Apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users find it challenging to effectively utilize the power-saving functions of information processing devices like PCs, as auto-setting these functions can sometimes increase power consumption, particularly for users who have already optimized their devices for low power usage.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus with a setup module, operation control module, and setup value control module that stores and manages power-saving setup information, allowing users to set values for power-saving setup items and automatically selects the setup value with a higher power-saving effect between user-defined and reference settings, ensuring optimal power management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If an auto-setting function is used to configure power-saving settings, then ease of operation is improved, but power consumption may increase because the auto-setting may override user-optimized low-power configurations
Solution Approach 1:
The system compares the auto-generated power-saving settings with user-defined settings and provides feedback by selecting the configuration that achieves lower power consumption. The setup value control module evaluates both settings and applies the one with higher power-saving effect, preventing unnecessary power increases while maintaining operational ease.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the parameter selection criteria by evaluating power-saving effects of different setup values. Instead of simply applying auto-generated settings, the system selects between auto-generated and user-defined settings based on which parameter configuration (setup value) produces better power-saving results.
2Device complexity
If power-saving functions are automatically configured, then device complexity is reduced, but reliability of power-saving performance deteriorates because existing optimized settings may be overwritten
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary comparison between auto-generated and user-defined power-saving settings before applying any changes. By evaluating the power-saving effects in advance and selecting the superior configuration, the system ensures that reliability is maintained while still providing the convenience of automatic configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The system serves itself by automatically evaluating and selecting the best power-saving configuration without requiring user intervention. The setup value control module autonomously compares settings and applies the optimal one, maintaining reliability while reducing the need for user management of power-saving functions.
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AI summary
According to one embodiment, an information processing apparatus that comprises a storage device and a processor. The storage device is configured to store power-saving setup information, including at least one setup item relating to an operation affecting an amount of power consumed by the information processing apparatus. The processor is configured to (i) set a value of the at least one setup item, (ii) control operations based on a current setup value, (iii) acquire first setup information for automatically setting a value (first setup value) of the at least one setup item, (iv) compare the first setup value and the current setup value, and (v) automatically apply one of the first setup value and the current setup value to the at least one setup item based on a result of the comparison, the one of the first setup value and the current setup value having a higher power-saving effect.