MULTI-CORE PROCESSOR FOR OPTIMIZED POWER CONSUMPTION IN A SECURITY AND HOME AUTOMATION SYSTEM

摘要

Techniques for using a multi-core processor for optimizing power consumption in a security and home automation system are described. The security and home automation system may include a multi-core processor having a first core and a second core. The first core may be partitioned from the second core to form an asymmetric multi-core processor. The first core is a master core assigned to execute a real time operating system (RTOS) and configured to periodically transition between a partial sleep state and an awake state during a power shortage condition. The second core is a slave core assigned to execute a standard operating system (OS) and configured to enter a deep sleep state during the power shortage condition.

主权项

1. A security and home automation system for optimizing power consumption, comprising:
a multi-core processor having a first core and a second core, the first core partitioned from the second core to form an asymmetric multi-core processor, wherein: the first core is a master core assigned to execute a real time operating system (RTOS) and configured to periodically transition between a partial sleep state and an awake state during a power shortage condition, and the second core is a slave core assigned to execute a full-blown operating system (OS) and configured to enter a deep sleep state during the power shortage condition.