# US 2024/0201739 A1 · Novel Computer Architecture System and Control Method Therefor

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- Number: US 2024/0201739 A1
- Document ID: US20240201739A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 18/315,525
- Filed: 2023-05-11
- Published: 2024-06-20
- Earliest claimed: 2022-12-16
- Assignees: Khadas Technology Co., Ltd.
- Applicants: Khadas Technology Co., Ltd.
- Inventors: Fengfeng Wang; Weiping Liu
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20240201739A1

## CPC

- G06F 1/305: {in the event of power-supply fluctuations}
- G06F 1/1632: {External expansion units, e.g. docking stations}
- G06F 1/1635: {Details related to the integration of battery packs and other power supplies such as fuel cells or integrated AC adapter}
- Y02D 10/00: Energy efficient computing, e.g. low power processors, power management or thermal management
- G06F: ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)
- Y02D: CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES [ICT], I.E. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES AIMING AT THE REDUCTION OF THEIR OWN ENERGY USE

## Abstract

The present disclosure belongs to the technical field of computers, in particular relates to a novel computer architecture system and a control method therefor. The computer architecture system includes a host, wherein the host includes a CPU master control unit, an EC unit, a first interface unit and a battery; the EC unit is electrically connected to the CPU master control unit and the first interface unit, respectively; and the battery is electrically connected to the CPU master control unit.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A novel computer architecture system, the computer architecture system comprising a host, wherein
the host comprises a CPU master control unit, an EC unit, a first interface unit and a battery;
the EC unit is electrically connected to the CPU master control unit and the first interface unit, respectively; and the battery is electrically connected to the CPU master control unit;
the CPU master control unit is configured to acquire input data and perform calculation processing according to the input data to generate output data; and send the output data;
the EC unit is configured to receive a first level signal and send dock identity request information; and acquire and recognize dock identity information, and call and configure communication protocols according to the dock identity information;
the first interface unit is configured to be connected to a dock to perform data and/or power signal transmission; and
the battery is configured to supply a temporary working voltage to the host.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The novel computer architecture system according to claim 1, wherein the computer architecture system further comprises the dock;
the dock comprises a second communication unit, a dock master control unit, a third interface unit and a fourth interface unit; the third interface unit, the second communication unit, the dock master control unit and the fourth interface unit are electrically connected in sequence;
the third interface unit is configured to be connected to the first interface unit of the host to perform data and/or power signal transmission;
the second communication unit is configured to store the dock identity information; receive the dock identity information and send the dock identity information according to the dock identity request information;
the dock master control unit is configured to acquire an input signal, generate input data and send the input data according to the input signal; and receive output data, and generate and send an output signal according to the output data; and
the fourth interface unit is configured to be connected to an external device to transmit the input signal and/or the output signal and/or the power voltage.

### Claim 3 (depends on 2)

The novel computer architecture system according to claim 2, wherein the external device comprises one or more of a first external power source, a mouse, a keyboard, a display and an audio.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The novel computer architecture system according to claim 1, wherein the EC unit comprises a protocol storage unit and a first communication unit;
the protocol storage unit is electrically connected to the first communication unit, and the first communication unit is connected to the first interface unit and the CPU master control unit, respectively;
the protocol storage unit is configured to store the communication protocols; and
the first communication unit is configured to acquire and recognize the dock identity information, and call and configure the communication protocols according to the dock identity information.

### Claim 5 (depends on 2)

The novel computer architecture system according to claim 2, wherein the EC unit is further configured to monitor a power voltage state of the host and/or the dock in real time;
and control and adjust an operating state of the host according to the power voltage state.

### Claim 6 (depends on 5)

The novel computer architecture system according to claim 5, wherein the host further comprises a second interface unit connected to the CPU master control unit and configured to be connected to a second external power source.

### Claim 7

A control method for a novel computer architecture system, wherein the control method comprises:
when monitoring a level signal of a first interface unit, sending, by an EC unit, dock identity request information;
acquiring, by a second communication unit, the dock identity request information, and sending dock identity information;
acquiring, by the EC unit, the dock identity information, and calling and configuring corresponding communication protocols according to the dock identity information;
after the configuration for the communication protocols is completed, controlling, by the EC unit, a CPU master control unit to be in communication connection with a dock master control unit; and
monitoring, by the EC unit, a power voltage state of a host and/or a dock in real time, and controlling and adjusting an operating state of the host according to the power voltage state.

### Claim 8 (depends on 7)

The control method for a novel computer architecture system according to claim 7, wherein the step of controlling and adjusting an operating state of the host according to the power voltage state comprises:
if the host is not in communication connection with the dock, controlling, by the EC unit, a battery to supply power, and controlling the CPU master control unit to be in a dormant or sleep mode;
if the host is in communication connection with the dock, and it is monitored by the EC unit that the dock is connected with a first external power source, at the moment, controlling, by the EC unit, the first external power source to supply power to the host and be capable of charging the battery; and
if the host is in communication connection with the dock, and it is monitored by the EC unit that the dock is not connected with the first external power source, at the moment, controlling, by the EC unit, the battery to supply power to the host, cutting off power output to the dock, and controlling the CPU master control unit to be in the dormant or sleep mode.

### Claim 9 (depends on 8)

The control method for a novel computer architecture system according to claim 8, wherein the step of controlling and adjusting an operating state of the host according to the power voltage state comprises:
if the host is not in communication connection with the dock, and it is monitored by the EC unit that the host is connected with a second external power source, at the moment, controlling, by the EC unit, the second external power source to supply power to the host and be capable of charging the battery;
if the host is in communication connection with the dock, and it is monitored by the EC unit that the host is connected with the second external power source and the dock is not connected with the first external power source, at the moment, controlling, by the EC unit, the second external power source to supply power to the host and the dock and be capable of charging the battery;
if the host is not connected with the second external power source and the dock is connected with the first external power source after the host is in communication connection with the dock, at the moment, controlling, by the EC unit, the first external power source to supply power to the host and the dock and be capable of charging the battery; and
if the host is connected with the second external power source and the dock is connected with the first external power source after the host is in communication connection with the dock, at the moment, controlling, by the EC unit, the first external power source or the second external power source to supply power to the host and the dock and be capable of charging the battery.

### Claim 10 (depends on 9)

The control method for a novel computer architecture system according to claim 9, wherein the step of controlling and adjusting an operating state of the host according to the power voltage state comprises:
if the host is in communication connection with the dock, and it is monitored by the EC unit that the host is connected with the second external power source and/or the dock is connected with the first external power source and output voltages of all the external power sources are lower than a working voltage, controlling, by the EC unit, the battery to supply power to the host, cutting off power output to the dock, and controlling the CPU master control unit to be in the dormant or sleep mode.