Remote I/O Device Power State Transition
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current systems lack efficient power management for input/output devices when transitioning between power states during remote connections, leading to unnecessary power consumption and inefficient resource utilization.
Innovation Solution
A remote application manages input/output devices by detecting requests to remotely connect and power down, transitioning them between power states (powered on, sleep, hibernation) to optimize power usage, using a processor and communication component to establish and control remote connections and power settings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the input/output device remains powered on during remote connections, then the device is ready for immediate user interaction, but power consumption increases unnecessarily
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by detecting remote connection requests before the user directly accesses the device, and proactively transitions the device to sleep or hibernation mode in advance, preventing unnecessary power consumption while ensuring the device can be quickly reactivated when needed
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms by monitoring remote connection requests and user interaction patterns, using this information to dynamically adjust power states, and providing feedback to users about power savings achieved through automated power management
2Use of energy by moving object
If the input/output device is powered down during remote connections, then power consumption is reduced, but the device may not be ready for immediate user interaction
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies dynamics by implementing multiple power states (sleep and hibernation modes) that allow the device to be flexible in its power consumption levels, transitioning between states based on the duration and nature of remote connections, and enabling quick activation when user interaction is detected
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by maintaining a sleep mode as an intermediate state between full power and complete shutdown, allowing the device to be quickly reactivated without full power consumption, and preparing the device for potential user interaction before direct access occurs
3Loss of energy
If automated power management is implemented during remote connections, then power efficiency is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements self-service by enabling the computing machine to automatically detect remote connection requests, autonomously transition devices between power states, and manage power consumption without requiring complex user configuration or manual intervention, simplifying the user interface while maintaining sophisticated power management
Solution Approach 2:
The system applies universality by creating a general-purpose power management mechanism that handles various device types and connection scenarios through a unified approach, making the power management functionality applicable across different contexts without requiring device-specific complex configurations
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AI summary
Managing an input/output device including receiving a request to remotely connect a computing machine with a device, detecting an signal to power down the input/output device of the computing machine in response to establishing a remote connection with the device, and transitioning the input/output device from a first power state to second power state in response to detecting the signal.