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Task scheduling based on thermal conditions of locations of processors

US9513972B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 11, 2014
Grant dateDec 6, 2016
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Expiry dateAug 21, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D10/00
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of prioritizing processing units in a system for task scheduling includes, for each processing unit of a plurality of processing units in the system, determining a value that represents a thermal condition of a location of the processing unit. It is determined which of the plurality of processing units is not fully loaded and is in a location with a most favorable thermal condition based on the value of the processing unit that represents thermal conditions of the location of the processing unit. A task is scheduled to the processing unit determined to be not fully loaded and in a location with a most favorable thermal condition based on the value of the processing unit that represents thermal conditions of the location of the processing unit.

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