Abstract: A control parameter adjustment device includes a command-value generation unit that generates a position command; a servo control unit that calculates a drive command such that a response position of a driven object follows the position command; a correction model unit that generates a correction command for correcting a response error that is a difference between the position command and the response position by using a model expressed by two or more types of parameters; and a parameter search unit that corrects the model by using a combination of values of the parameters, by which the response error is minimized, among a plurality of combinations of values of the parameters. The control parameter adjustment device drives the driven object on the basis of the drive command and the correction command.

Abstract: Methodologies and a device for simulating individual process steps and producing parameters representing each individual process signal profile are provided. Embodiments include collecting, by way of a programmed processor, wafer level data in the form of electrical signatures during processing steps in the production of a semiconductor device; converting the electrical signatures during each of the processing steps into signal matrix (MS) modeling parameters; comparing the MS modeling parameters to predefined MS modeling parameters; and adjusting at least one processing step based on a result of the comparing step for process control.

Abstract: A system includes a computing device that generates at least one process script for the modification to a material substrate and at least one pattern script that corresponds to the process script. The computing device also merges the process script with the pattern script and generates a plurality of command signals that are based on the merged process and pattern scripts. An energy source generates a plurality of light beams based on the generated command signal(s). At least one modulating component modulates the generated light beams based on generated command signal(s). A waveform apparatus generates at least one waveform signal to customize the generated light beams based on the generated command signal(s). A motion control apparatus controls at least one parameter of the light beams based on the generated command signal(s).

Abstract: A liquid delivery system is presented. The liquid delivery system comprises a source of fluid coupled to an outlet. The liquid delivery system also includes a hydraulic cylinder coupled to the source of fluid. The hydraulic cylinder has a piston movable between a first limit position and a second limit position during an operational cycle. The hydraulic cylinder is configured to pressurize fluid received from the source of fluid, and deliver the pressurized fluid to the outlet. The liquid delivery system also comprises a rod connected to the piston and extending out of the cylinder. The liquid delivery system also comprises a sensor configured to sense a position of the rod to provide a signal indication of the piston with respect to the first position or the second position. An indication of the sensed position is provided to a controller, and the controller is configured to send a control signal to initiate a normal operation loop based on the sensed position.

Abstract: A manufacturing process management (MPM) computer device is provided. The MPM computer device is configured to store a first version of a product and a second version of the product. The second version includes the first plurality of parts, the second plurality of parts, and a third plurality of parts associated with the plug. The first location is between the first plurality of locations and the second plurality of locations. The MPM computer device is also configured to calculate a first numbering system, calculate a second numbering system for a third plurality of locations associated with the third plurality of parts, determine a first grid overlay for the first version of the product based on the first numbering system, determine a second grid overlay for the second version of the product based on the first numbering system and the second numbering system.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for controlling a process using a plurality of regulatory controllers (160) connected to a remote supervisory controller (120) over a communication link (155) and to a local supervisory controller (130) over a process bus (170). The remote supervisory controller (120) controls the regulatory controllers (160) over the communication link (155) with the use of a remote process model. During operation of the plant a local process model is configured in the local supervisory controller (130) with control data send on the communication link (155). Upon failure of the communication link (155) the local supervisory controller (130) takes over the control through the process bus (170), acting as a redundant or a backup controller.

Abstract: A manufacturing process management (MPM) computer device is provided. The MPM computer device includes a processor and at least one memory device. The MPM computer device is configured to receive a first engineering design for a first configuration of a product to be assembled including an engineering bill of materials and a plurality of requirements, receive a first manufacturing process plan for the first configuration of the product including a plurality of operations, compare the plurality of operations with the plurality of requirements to determine whether each requirement of the plurality of requirements is met by at least one of the plurality of operations, associate each requirement with one or more of the plurality of operations based on the comparison, receive a notification from a user indicating that a first operation is complete, and store an indication that one or more requirements associated with the first operation are complete.

Abstract: A manufacturing process management (MPM) computer device is provided. The MPM computer device includes a processor and at least one memory device. The processor is in communication with the at least one memory device. The MPM computer device is configured to receive a first engineering design for a first configuration of a product to be assembled including a plurality of features, determine a plurality of parts associated with the plurality of features based on the received engineering design, and prior to completion of a manufacturing process plan, generate a manufacturing bill of materials based on the determined plurality of parts.

Abstract: In various embodiments a method of manufacturing a product is provided, the product being a functional unit composed of at least two parts, each of which is located at a separate location, the method comprising at least one logistics process, in which a part is transported from its location to a location of use, and at least one production process, in which the part is assembled with at least one further part at the location of use, wherein the method is planned and/or simulated in a holistic manner before and during its execution in a first electronic data processing program and/or is directly controlled in a holistic manner by a second electronic data processing program, wherein the direct control takes place with regard to a group of production factors, which includes employees and/or operating resources and/or material.

Abstract: A system that provides localized monitoring of characteristics of instrument gas that a valve assembly uses to modulate the flow of a working fluid. The system includes components that generate an output in response to, for example, particulates, humidity, temperature, and other characteristics of the instrument gas. Processing of data and information in the output can help to diagnose changes in the characteristics of the instrument gas. This diagnosis is useful to predict a time frame during which the valve assembly and components associated therewith might fail and/or require maintenance before the valve assembly manifests significant problem that are detrimental to a process line.

Abstract: A method for determining information about an aircraft may include receiving at a base station an RFID tag location map for the aircraft and transmitting to an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) the RFID tag location map for the aircraft. The method may include generating navigation signals by the UAV based at least in part on the received RFID tag location map appropriate for controlling navigation of the UAV proximate to an RFID tag supported on the aircraft at an RFID tag location, the RFID tag having aircraft-related identifying data. The method may include receiving, by the base station, read-related data from the UAV. The read-related data may include aircraft-related identifying data when the RFID tag is at the RFID tag location. The method may include determining, at the base station from the received read-related data, information about the aircraft.

Abstract: A dial assembly comprises a dial base, a rolling wheel, a dial handle, a reset elastic member, and a sensor. The dial base includes a first rotation channel and a second rotation channel. The rolling wheel is seated on the first rotation channel and rotatable along the first rotation channel. The dial handle is rotatably connected with the dial base and rotatable along the second rotation channel. The dial handle is connected with the rolling wheel and configured to rotate along with the rolling wheel. The reset elastic member is connected with the dial handle and configured to provide a restoring force to the dial handle. The sensor is connected with the dial handle and configured to obtain a rotation angle of the rolling wheel by sensing a rotation of the dial handle and convert the rotation angle into a control signal to transmit.

Abstract: The present invention provides a receiving method, system and device for on-vehicle logistics. The method includes: receiving a first control signal from a remote terminal, and activating a camera pointing to a designated space; sending video information of the designated space to the remote terminal; receiving a second control signal from the remote terminal, and opening a predetermined space of a vehicle; and receiving a third control signal from the remote terminal, and locking the predetermined space. According to the receiving method for on-vehicle logistics of the present invention, as the vehicle is used as the receiving place for receiving articles delivered by the deliveryman, insecure factors caused when the deliveryman directly enters houses to deliver the articles are avoided, and the phenomenon that the articles cannot be received because recipients are not at receiving addresses can also be avoided.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide systems and methods for providing suggested locations for pick up and destination locations. Pick up locations may include locations where an autonomous vehicle can pick up a passenger, while destination locations may include locations where the vehicle can wait for an additional passenger, stop and wait for a passenger to perform some task and return to the vehicle, or for the vehicle to drop off a passenger. As such, a request for a vehicle may be received from a client computing device. The request may identify a first location. A set of one or more suggested locations may be selected by comparing the predetermined locations to the first location. The set may be provided to the client computing device.

Abstract: A trajectory planning method ascertains a control profile for a motor vehicle, in particular for a self-driving motor vehicle.

Abstract: Described herein a robot assisted method of deploying sensors in a geographic region. The method of deploying sensors is posed as a Markovian decision process. The robot assigns each grid cell in a map of the geographic region a reward value based on a surface elevation of the geographic region and a soil hardness factor. Further, the robot determines an action for each grid cell of the plurality of grid cells, wherein the action corresponds to an expected direction of movement of the robot in the grid cell. The robot computes a global path as a concatenation of actions starting from a first grid cell and terminating at a second grid cell. The method monitors the movement of the robot on the computed global path and computes a second path based on a deviation of the robot from the global path.

Abstract: A vehicle control system includes a first controller, a first communication unit, and a second controller and communication unit both on board a vehicle. The second controller is configured to generate first control signals for controlling the vehicle based at least in part on second control signals received by the second communication unit from the first communication unit. The first controller is configured to receive proximity signals relating to a geographic proximity between two or more designated transports. The transports are respective movements of material from respective first locations to respective second locations. The first controller is further configured to generate a control plan for the two or more transports based at least in part on the proximity signals, and generate the second control signals, for communication to the second controller for controlling completion of the two or more transports, based on the control plan.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for avoiding or exploiting air drag on an aerial vehicle are disclosed. In embodiments, the methods and apparatus may be implemented in a controller and used to increase the energy efficiency of an aerial vehicle. In the embodiments, at least one parameter associated with a force on an aerial vehicle is determined. A yaw setting for the aerial vehicle is then determined that exploits or avoids air drag on the aerial vehicle for energy efficiency. The yaw setting may be referenced to a yaw based on directionality in the shape of the aerial vehicle. In other embodiments, a drag associated with a force on an aerial vehicle is determined. It is then determined if there is a selected component in the drag based on a desired maneuver of the aerial vehicle. A yaw setting is then determined based on whether the selected component is in the drag.

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) can be configured for crop height estimation. In some examples, the UAV includes an aerial propulsion system, a laser scanner configured to face downwards while the UAV is in flight, and a control system. The laser scanner is configured to scan through a two-dimensional scan angle and is characterized by a maximum range. The control system causes the UAV to fly over an agricultural field and maintain, using the aerial propulsion system and the laser scanner, a distance between the UAV and a top of crops in the agricultural field to within a programmed range of distances based on the maximum range of the laser scanner. The control system determines, using range data from the laser scanner, a crop height from the top of the crops to the ground.

Abstract: A mass flow controller comprises: a first flow meter constructed and arranged to measured flow rate of mass through the mass flow controller; a second flow meter constructed and arranged to measure flow rate of mass through the mass flow controller; a control valve constructed and arranged so as to control the flow rate of mass through the mass flow controller in response to a control signal generated as a function of the flow rate as measured by one of the flow meters; and a system controller constructed and arranged to generate the control signal, and to provide an indication when a difference between the flow rate of mass as measured by the first flow meter and the flow rate of mass as measured by the second flow meter exceeds a threshold.

Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to pressure regulators, and more particularly, to pressure regulating valves. In one illustrative but non-limiting example, a pressure in a flow channel is translated into a position of a diaphragm, wherein the position of the diaphragm is dependent on the pressure in the flow channel. The position of the diaphragm is then sensed. A position of a valve in the flow channel is then controlled to adjust the pressure in the flow channel acting on the diaphragm so that the sensed position of the diaphragm is driven toward a predetermined position. This may result in regulated pressure in the fluid channel.

Abstract: A system for providing a force on a main valve member includes a first sensing element adapted to couple to a portion of the main valve member. A first loading element may be directly or indirectly coupled to the first sensing element such that the first loading element provides a first force on the first sensing element. The first loading element is adapted to transfer the first force to the first sensing element and the main valve member. The system also includes a second sensing element to the first sensing element. A second loading element is coupled to the second sensing element and the first sensing element. The second loading element is adapted to provide a second force on the second sensing element to transfer the second force to the main valve member.

Abstract: Embodiments include methods, computer systems and computer program products for controlling resistance value of a resistor in a circuit. Aspects include: retrieving, via a controller, a set of parameters of the resistor from a non-volatile memory in the circuit, detecting, via the controller, an operating temperature of the resistor during circuit operation in field using a temperature sensor, generating, by the controller, a temperature difference between operating temperature detected and a target temperature at which the resistor has a target resistance value, producing, by the controller, a control signal responsive to the temperature difference generated, and transmitting the control signal to a temperature regulator placed adjacent to the resistor to adjust the resistance value of the resistor. Resistance value of resistor varies in response to temperature changes around resistor according to a temperature coefficient of the resistance of the resistor.

Abstract: A device for harvesting energy from a power line carrying AC current including: a transformer having a core with separate first and second sections, the core being formed of ceramic material or layered nickel alloy tape; a first secondary winding wound around the first section of the core; a second secondary winding wound around the second section of the core; a first DC core-flux control winding wound around the first section of the core; and a second DC core-flux control winding wound around the second section of the core; wherein the core is configured to be in operative communication with a magnetic field radiated from the power line, such that an AC voltage is generated in the first and second secondary windings, and the maximum AC voltage produced by the first and second secondary windings is limited by the first and second DC core-flux control windings.

Abstract: A low dropout regulator is provided. The low dropout regulator includes an output-stage circuit, a reference-voltage generation circuit, a timing controller, and an active low dropout circuit. When the low dropout regulator is at an operation mode, the output-stage circuit is controlled by a first enable signal to generate first output voltage to an output node of the low dropout regulator. The reference-voltage generation circuit is controlled by a bias voltage to generate a first reference voltage. The timing controller is coupled to the output node and receives the first reference voltage. When the low dropout regulator is in the operation mode, the timing controller programs the first enable signal according to the reference voltage and the voltage at the output node. When the low dropout regulator is in a standby mode, the active low dropout circuit generates a second output voltage to the output node.

Abstract: A regulator 100 is provided. The regulator 100 includes an output transistor M1 controlled by an output of an error amplifier circuit 104; a first MOS transistor M2 having a gate that is connected to a first terminal; a second MOS transistor M3, having a source that is connected to a second terminal 102, having a gate and a drain that are connected to a drain of the first MOS transistor M2; and a third MOS transistor M4, having a drain that is connected to a drain of the output transistor M1, having a gate that is connected to a gate of the second MOS transistor M3, and having a source that is connected to the second terminal 102. An output of the error amplifier circuit 104 is connected to a source of the first MOS transistor M2 via a signal processing circuit 110 or 210.

Abstract: Methods and systems for reducing the settling time of a voltage regulator are described. In some cases, the settling time of the voltage regulator may be reduced by detecting that the voltage regulator is transitioning from a standby mode to an active mode and drawing additional current from the output of the voltage regulator during a current boosting phase. The current boosting phase may correspond with a current boosting pulse that is initiated when an enable signal is received from a controller and then is ended when the output voltage of the voltage regulator is within a first voltage of the desired regulation voltage or has overshot the desired regulation voltage by a second voltage (e.g., has overshot the desired regulation voltage by 150 mV).

Abstract: A voltage regulator may include an error amplifier configured to amplify a difference between a reference voltage and a feedback voltage and generate a first amplified voltage based thereon; a power transistor between a second voltage supply node and an output node of the voltage regulator, the power transistor including a gate configured to receive a gate voltage; a buffer between a first voltage supply node and a ground, the buffer configured to generate the gate voltage based on the first amplified voltage; a voltage divider between the output node and the ground, the voltage divider configured to generate the feedback voltage based on the output voltage; and a control circuit configured to connect the output node to the ground through the gate of the power transistor based on the output voltage and the gate voltage.

Abstract: A reference voltage generator may include the following elements: a first power supply terminal configured to receive a first power supply voltage; a second power supply terminal configured to receive a second power supply voltage; a reference voltage output node configured to provide a reference voltage; a first switch electrically connected between the first power supply terminal and the reference voltage output node; a second switch electrically connected between the second power supply terminal and the reference voltage output node; a first positive feedback module electrically connected to both the reference voltage output node and the first switch and configured to provide a first feedback voltage to the first switch; and a second positive feedback module electrically connected to both the reference voltage output node and the second switch and configured to provide a second feedback voltage to the second switch.

Abstract: A voltage selecting circuit includes: a first transistor, having a first terminal coupled with a first input terminal and having a second terminal coupled with a voltage output terminal; a second transistor, having a first terminal coupled with a second input terminal and having a second terminal coupled with the voltage output terminal; a first resistor positioned between the first input terminal and a control terminal of the second transistor; a second resistor positioned between the second input terminal and a control terminal of the first transistor; a first current adjusting circuit coupled with the control terminal of the first transistor; a second current adjusting circuit coupled with the control terminal of the second transistor; a comparison circuit for comparing voltages at the first and second input terminals; and a control circuit configured to operably control the first current adjusting circuit and the second current adjusting circuit.

Abstract: A reference voltage circuit is provided, which includes bandgap reference circuit, bias current generator, first capacitor, second capacitor, comparator and control logic circuit. In the active mode of the control logic circuit, the control logic circuit controls the bandgap reference circuit to deliver bandgap reference voltage. The comparator transmits first comparison signal to control logic circuit when the first and second capacitors are charged to the bandgap reference voltage. The control logic circuit enters low power mode and controls the bandgap reference circuit to stop delivering the bandgap reference voltage. If the comparator detects the potential difference between the first capacitor and second capacitor exceeds the threshold value, the control logic circuit returns to active mode according to the second comparison signal transmitted form the comparator.

Abstract: In a reference voltage generation circuit, a reference voltage generation unit 1 is configured to receive, as feedback, a voltage of an output terminal 3; a startup circuit unit 2 has a depletion MOS transistor TR1, and enhancement MOS transistors TR2, TR3; the MOS transistor TR1 has one end connected to a power source 4 and is formed as a constant current connection; the MOS transistor TR2 has one end connected to the power source 4 via a resistor RST, has an opposite end connected to the output terminal 3, and further has a gate connected to an opposite end of the MOS transistor TR1; and the MOS transistor TR3 has one end connected to the opposite end of the MOS transistor TR1, has an opposite end grounded, and further has a gate connected to the output terminal 3. The reference voltage generation circuit can reduce the occurrence of a wasteful current consumption after circuit startup.

Abstract: Example implementations and techniques are described in which a processor uses a dynamic adjustment algorithm, including algorithms based on performance and energy models, to readjust frequency settings for a graphics processing unit (GPU), and independently for a system memory or for a system memory bus, to an optimal level for meeting sustained performance requirements with the low level of power consumption.

Abstract: Disclosed is a glass-type terminal including: a frame portion that is configured to be wearable on the head of a user; a microphone that is combined with the frame portion and into which voice contents are input; a storage unit that is combined with the frame portion and in which at least one piece of schedule information relating to the voice contents are stored; and a controller that, when the voice contents are input into the microphone, analyzes the voice contents being input and extracts the schedule information associated with the analyzed voice contents from the storage unit. Then, in the glass-type terminal, the controller may determine whether or not the extracted schedule information is output, depending on whether or not the extracted schedule information and voice information included in the voice contents being input agree with each other.

Abstract: A flexible display apparatus includes a display panel that is bendable or foldable about at least one bending axis, a support unit having a first surface positioned adjacent to the display panel, a second surface positioned opposite to the first surface, and a plurality of uneven portions disposed on the second surface, a window unit disposed opposite to the support unit so that the display panel is disposed between the window unit and the support unit, and a fixing unit disposed adjacent an edge of the support unit and on a surface of the support unit that extends from the second surface, wherein a shape of the fixing unit is complementary to a shape of an uneven portion.

Abstract: A computer docking station for supporting a portable computer includes a body with a cradle portion configured to support a portion of the portable computer, and an arm portion spaced from the cradle portion. A latching member is coupled with the arm portion and movable between a first position relative to the arm portion, in which the portable computer can be removed from the docking station, and a second position relative to the arm portion, in which the portable computer cannot be removed from the docking station. The computer moves the latching member from the second position to the first position, in a direction toward the cradle portion, as the computer is inserted into the docking station and the latching member automatically moves from the first position to the second position, in a direction away from the cradle portion, as the computer is fully inserted into the docking station.

Abstract: A housing includes a base. Sections of a portion of the base defines a plurality of gaps. The base is spaced by the gaps and forms a plurality of metal sheets and the at least one main portion. The gaps are entirely filled with a plurality of spacers. The plurality of spacers is made of resin composition. The metal sheets and the at least one main portion are fixed together by the spacers and are electrically isolated with each other.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes: a flexible first layer including a bending area; an adhesive layer on an upper surface of the flexible first layer; and a second layer attached to the flexible first layer by the adhesive layer. A direction of internal stress at a first portion of the flexible first layer is different from a direction of internal stress at a second portion of the flexible first layer, when the flexible first layer is in a flat state.

Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing a flexible display apparatus. The method includes: arranging a film over a window having a three-dimensional curved surface shape, the film being flexible; arranging a plurality of pressure balls over the film; and pressing the plurality of pressure balls towards the window by using a pressure plate such that the film is closely adhered onto the window according to the three-dimensional curved surface shape of the window.

Abstract: A device is disclosed. The device includes a flexible display screen that includes a first surface that is a display output region. An external force is exerted on the flexible display screen. In a deformation of a first variation curve, the two display regions divided by a first variation region face each other. In a deformation of a second variation curve, the two display regions divided by a second variation region face away from each other. The deformation state in which the flexible display screen has the deformation of the first variation curve is unchanged after the external force is no longer exerted. The deformation state in which the flexible display screen has the deformation of the second variation curve is unchanged after the external force is no longer exerted.

Abstract: A locking assembly may be to locate a display member of a computing device relative to a base member of the computing device. A spring may be to attach to the display member. A first magnetic member may be in contact with to the spring. A wheel may be to attach to the display member to roll on the base member. A lock may be to engage the spring to lock the wheel when the first magnetic member is in proximity to a second magnetic member of the base member such that a magnetic force is exerted therebetween.

Abstract: A storage medium accommodating apparatus for accommodating at least one storage medium of an industrial computer is provided. The accommodating unit includes at least one side wall including at least one guide groove, where the at least one guide groove includes an engagement section; and at least one support unit, where the at least one storage medium may be accommodated inside the at least one support unit, the at least one support unit includes a guide rail that is supported in a manner of being movable on the at least one guide groove, the at least one support unit includes an elastically deformable counter-engagement section, and the counter-engagement section is automatically engaged into the engagement section in a shape-fitting manner in a state that the at least one support unit is pushed into the accommodating unit.

Abstract: A drawer apparatus (10) for use in an expansion card (9) of an industrial computer (1) includes a drawer (22) used for accommodating the expansion card (9), where the drawer (22) includes a bottom portion (23) and at least one side wall (24) connected to the bottom portion (23), and a fixing element (57), where the fixing element (57) is adapted to at least sectionally buckle the at least one side wall (24) and the expansion card (9) in a shape fitting manner, so as to fasten the expansion card (9) on the drawer (22).

Abstract: The description relates to devices, such as computing devices. One example can include a processor secured to a circuit board and a self-biasing heat sink positioned over the processor and secured to the circuit board to complete a Faraday Cage around the processor. The self-biasing heat sink can include a peripheral portion positioned in a first plane and a contact portion positioned in a second different plane and biased against the heat generating component by an interposed biasing portion that is flexed to force the contact portion against the processor.

Abstract: A heat dissipation system includes a first heat dissipation module, a second heat dissipation module and a thermoelectric cooler. The first heat dissipation module is in thermal contact with at least one heat source. The second heat dissipation module includes a fan and a heat sink. The fan of the second heat dissipation module is disposed on the heat sink. The thermoelectric cooler is spaced apart from the at least one heat source and is in thermal contact with the at least one heat source through the first heat dissipation module. The heat sink of the second heat dissipation module is in thermal contact with the thermoelectric cooler.

Abstract: A method for adjusting a pull resistor on a contact terminal of an electronic module arranged on a printed circuit board, in particular an ASIC, after initiating a restart of the electronic module which, during a run-up process, moves the electronic module from a switched-off state into a switched-on state, wherein after initiating a restart during the run-up process from a partial circuit arranged on the electronic module and operationally ready during the run-up process, adjustment information relating to a desired adjustment of the pull resistor is retrieved from a storage unit arranged on the printed circuit board outside of the electronic module and transmitted via a contact line between the electronic module and the storage unit, where the run-up process of the electronic module is only completed after successful adjustment of the respective pull resistor based on basis the retrieved adjustment information.

Abstract: Systems and methods for synchronous adapter power energy burst mode support for system turbo are described. In some embodiments, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include a processor and a memory coupled to the processor, the memory having program instructions stored thereon that, upon execution by the processor, cause the IHS to: determine that the processor is expected to enter a turbo mode; and transmit a command to a power adaptor in anticipation of the turbo mode to make an additional amount of energy available to the IHS when the processor enters the turbo mode.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes a server receiving activity data from a plurality of computing devices, wherein the activity data is associated with running a particular application; identifying, based on the activity data, a pattern of execution related to executing one or more sequences of instructions associated with running the particular application; determining, based on the pattern of execution, a clocking policy for running the particular application, wherein the clocking policy is configured to modify a clock speed of one or more processors of a particular computing device while running the particular application; and sending the clocking policy to the particular computing device.

Abstract: At least one processor may determine, for each of a plurality of operating performance points (OPPs) that each comprise a memory frequency and a graphics processing unit (GPU) frequency, an estimated energy consumption associated with a memory and the GPU operating at the respective memory frequency and GPU frequency to process a workload based at least in part on a plurality of energy equations associated with the plurality of OPPs. The at least one processor may set the memory and the GPU to operate at the respective memory frequency and GPU frequency of one of the plurality of OPPs to process the workload based at least in part on the estimated energy consumption.

Abstract: A system and process for off-loading computational tasks of mobile devices participating in a network that selects a leader from a set of mobile devices interconnected in a network and allows the leader to receive a broadcast of data about the computational power and battery level of each device in the network. Proposed tasks for off-loading are then fairly distributed among the participating devices by maximizing the minimal well-being of the participating devices, such as by considering the battery level for the i-est mobile device after t seconds have passed, the original battery level for the i-est mobile device, and the battery level discharge for the i-est mobile device, processing n tasks in t seconds. The tasks are completed by the assigned mobile device and the results reported to the mobile device that proposed the task.