Voltage Regulator Over-Voltage Protection in Information Handling Systems

The patent implements preliminary protective actions by establishing over-voltage protection circuits and thermal monitoring systems before failure occurs. The system proactively detects abnormal voltage conditions and thermal states, then preemptively activates protection mechanisms such as shutting down power delivery or triggering alarm systems, preventing the integrated device from reaching dangerous overheating states that would cause smoking or fire hazards

The patent introduces intermediary protective components between the integrated power device and surrounding elements. These include thermal barriers, heat sinks, over-voltage protection circuits, and current-limiting components that act as mediators to control and dissipate excess energy, preventing direct thermal and electrical stress from reaching critical levels that would cause overheating and smoking in the compact integrated structure

The patent implements self-service protection mechanisms where the system automatically detects abnormal conditions such as over-voltage, over-current, or thermal runaway, and autonomously activates protection protocols without requiring user intervention. The system self-shuts down power delivery, triggers thermal management systems, and activates alarm notifications, enabling it to protect itself and surrounding components from overheating and smoking while maintaining ease of operation

The patent establishes real-time feedback loops through thermal sensors, voltage monitors, and current detectors that continuously monitor system state and provide feedback to control circuits. When abnormal conditions are detected, the feedback mechanism triggers automatic protection responses such as reducing power delivery or shutting down the integrated device, preventing overheating and smoking before they occur while eliminating the need for manual power removal