Video Processing Apparatus Node Segmentation Power Optimization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current video processing apparatuses face challenges in reducing power consumption while maintaining high computing capability and performance, particularly in handling synchronized multi-processing video signals, resulting in a suboptimal performance-to-watt ratio.
Innovation Solution
A video processing apparatus is designed with a memory-based substrate, incorporating a switch board, adapter plate, video processing nodes, and a management board that utilize a master and slave switch configuration, automatic cluster management units, and multi-route bi-directional switches to efficiently process and manage video signals, allowing for high-performance processing with optimized power usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by stationary object
If a highly-integrated video processing apparatus is used, then the power consumption is decreased and integrated intensity is improved, but the performance-to-watt ratio becomes lower
Solution Approach 1:
The video processing apparatus is divided into multiple independent video processing nodes, each capable of handling specific video processing tasks. This segmentation allows the system to distribute computing loads across multiple units, improving overall performance-to-watt ratio by enabling selective activation and efficient resource utilization at the node level.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a multi-dimensional architecture by adding spatial distribution of processing nodes beyond traditional single-processor designs. Multiple video processing nodes are arranged in a distributed configuration, allowing parallel processing of video signals across different spatial locations, thereby achieving both energy efficiency and high performance.
2Productivity
If computing capability is increased, then video processing performance is improved, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically allocates computing resources across multiple video processing nodes based on actual processing demands. The dynamic architecture allows the system to activate only the necessary number of nodes required for current video processing tasks, thereby maintaining high computing capability while optimizing power consumption through adaptive resource management.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the operational parameters of the video processing system by distributing computing tasks across multiple nodes with varying activation states. This parameter change enables the system to adjust its effective computing power and power consumption levels dynamically, achieving high performance when needed while conserving energy during lower-demand periods.
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AI summary
A video processing apparatus is used to be connected to a request server and a content server through working network. The video processing apparatus includes a switch board, a adapter plate, a plurality of video processing nodes and a management board. The switch board includes a master switch and a slave switch. The master switch is electrically connected to the slave switch. The adapter plate is electrically connected to the switch board. The adapter plate includes a plurality of automatic cluster management units. The video processing nodes are electrically connected to the automatic cluster management units. The management board is electrically connected to the adapter plate, and monitoring working statue signals of the plurality of video processing nodes via the adapter plate.