TW201107910A - Multi-mode processing module and method of use - Google Patents

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TW201107910A
TW201107910A TW98128668A TW98128668A TW201107910A TW 201107910 A TW201107910 A TW 201107910A TW 98128668 A TW98128668 A TW 98128668A TW 98128668 A TW98128668 A TW 98128668A TW 201107910 A TW201107910 A TW 201107910A
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A multi-mode processing module and method of use are disclosed. In a particular form, a multi-mode processing module can include a peripheral interface configured to be enabled in response to a peripheral application access request. The multi-mode processing module can further include a plurality of independent peripheral resources individually accessible to a host processor via the peripheral interface. The multi-mode processing module can also include a local processor configurable to enable the plurality of independent peripheral resources in response to a request by the host processor.

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201107910 六、發明說明: I:發明戶斤屬之技術領域3 發明領域 本揭示内容一般係有關資訊處置系統,而更特定於一 多模式處理模組及使用方法。 L· ^ 發明背景 隨著資訊之價值與使用持續增加,個人與企業尋求其 他方式來處理與儲存資訊。其一選擇是一資訊處置系統。 一資訊處置系統一般用於處理、編譯、儲存、及/或傳遞針 對企業、個人、或其他目的之資訊或資料。因為技術與資 訊處置之需求與條件會隨不同應用而改變,所以資訊處置 系統亦可針對處置何種資訊、如何處置資訊、處理、儲存、 或傳遞多少資訊、以及如何快速及有效處理、儲存、或傳 遞該資訊而加以改變。資訊處置系統之變動允許資訊處置 系統成為一般性,或組配來針對一特定使用者或諸如金融 交易處理、機位保留、企業資料儲存、或全球通訊之特定 使用。此外,資訊處置系統可組配來使用組配來處理、儲 存、及傳遞資訊之各種不同的硬體與軟體構件,並可包括 一或更多個電腦系統、資料儲存系統、及網路系統。 【發明内容】 依據本發明之一實施例,係特地提出一種多模式處理 模組,其包含:一組配來用以響應一週邊應用存取要求而 賦能之週邊介面;多個經由該週邊介面來各自存取一主機 201107910 處理器之獨立週邊資源;以及一組配來用以響應請 <王機處 理器之一要求而將s玄等多個獨立的週邊資源騎能之月立 理器。 她 圖式簡單說明 應體認為了圖形簡化及清晰說明,圖中所示元 —件不需 照標度來描繪。例如,某些該等元件之維度可相對其他 件而誇大描繪。其中顯示與說明合併本揭示内容之教_ 實施例以及有關本文呈現之該等圖式,其中: τ的 置 第1圖繪示一根據本揭示内容之一觀點的一咨^ 貝吼處 系統之功能性方塊圖; 第2圖繪示一根據本揭示内容之一觀點,使用_ 處理模組之一資訊處置系統的功能性方塊圖; 第3圖繪示一根據本揭示内容之一觀點,存取〜 置系統之資源的方法之流程圖; 主機 第4圖繪示一根據本揭示内容之一觀點,可存取 系統之一多模式處理模組的功能性方塊圖; 第5圖繪示—根據本揭示内容之一觀點,操作來存取— 模式處理模組之一主機系統與介面的功能性方塊圖。 不同圖式中使用相同的參考符號表示類似或相同項目。 【實施冷式】 較佳實施例之鮮細說明 _下列°兒明連同該等圖形提供來協助對本文揭示之該等 教示的了解。, 下列說明將著重於該等教示之特別實施態樣 與實施例。兮i ί點提供來協助說明該等教示而不應闡述為 201107910 該等教示之範疇或應用性上的一限制。然而,其他教示亦 必可使用於該應用中。該等教示亦可使用於其他應用中並 具有若干不同類型的架構,諸如分散式計算架構、客戶端/ 伺服器端架構、或中介軟體伺服器架構與相關聯構件。 針對此揭示内容之目的,一資訊處置系統可包括任何 機構或機構的集合,其操作來計算、分類、處理、發射、 接收、檢索、初始、切換、儲存'顯示、驗證、檢測、紀 錄、重製、處置、或採用針對企業、科技、控制、娛樂、 或其他目的之任何形式的資訊、情報、或資料。例如,一 資訊處置系統可以是一部個人電腦、一PDA、一消費者電 子裝置、一網路伺服器或儲存裝置、一切換路由器、無線 路由器、或其他網路通訊裝置、或任何其他適當的裝置, 並且可改變大小、外型、性能、功能、以及價格。該資訊 處置系統可包括記憶體(依電性(例如,隨機存取記憶體、等 等)、非依電性(唯讀記憶體、快取記憶體等等)或其任何組 合)、一或更多處理資源,諸如一中央處理單元(CPU)、一 圖形處理單元(GPU)、硬體或軟體控制邏輯、或其任何組 合。該資訊處置系統之額外元件可包括一或更多儲存裝 置、用於與外部裝置通訊之一或更多網路埠、以及各種不 同輸入與輸出(I/O)裝置,諸如一鍵盤、一滑鼠、一視頻/ 圖形顯示器、或其任何組合。該資訊處置系統亦可包括操 作來發射該等各種不同硬體間之通訊的一或更多匯流排。 一資訊處置系統之一部分其本身可視為資訊處置系統。 當一資訊處置系統之一部分參照為一 “裝置”、一“模 201107910 組”、等等時,其可組配作為硬體、軟體(其可包括韌體)、 或其任何組合。例如,一資訊處置系統裝置之一部分可為 諸如,例如,一積體電路(諸如一特定應用積體電路 (ASIC)、一場可程式化閘陣列(FPGA)、一結構ASIC、或内 嵌於一較大晶片上之一裝置)---^片(諸如一週邊電腦互連 (PCI)卡、一快速PCI卡、一個人電腦記憶卡國際協會 (PCMCIA)卡、或其他該類延伸卡)、或一系統(諸如一母板、 一晶載系統(SoC)、或一單獨裝置)之硬體《同樣地,該裝置 可為,包括内嵌於一裝置之韌體的軟體,該裝置諸如一奔 騰等級或PowerPC™品牌之處理器、或其他該類裝置,或者 能夠操作該資訊處置系統之一相關環境的軟體。該裝置亦 可為上述硬體或軟體範例之任何一種的一組合。應注意一 資訊處置系統可包括一積體電路或其部分亦具有可為硬體 與軟體之任何組合的一母板準位產品。 除非於本文其他地方特別指出,否則彼此通訊之裝置 或程式不需連續互相通訊。此外,彼此通訊之裝置或程式 可直接或間接透過一或更多媒介來通訊。 下文說明之實施例部份敘述管理網路元件間之全部或 一部分的通訊上互動之分散的計算解決方案。此上下文 中,一通訊上互動可為意欲傳送資訊、正在傳送資訊、正 在要求資訊、正在接收資訊、正在接收資訊之一要求、或 其任何組合。就本身而言,一通訊上互動可為單向、雙向、 多向、或其任何組合。某些情況中,一通訊上互動可能相 當複雜並包含兩個或多個網路元件。例如,一通訊上互動 201107910 可為一客戶端與一伺服器間之“一對話”或一序列相關通訊 -每一網路元件彼此往返傳送與接收資訊。該等網路元件間 之通訊上互動可不需僅侷限於一種特定型式。一網路元件 可為一節點、一件硬體、軟體、韌體、一計算系統之另一 構件、或其任何組合。 下文說明中,一流程圖技術可用來說明一序列連續動 作。除非相反地明確陳述,否則在不違背該等教示之範疇 的情況下,該序列動作與執行該等動作之一方可自由改 變。動作可以若干方式來新增、刪除、或更改。同樣地, 該等動作可重新排列或循環執行。再者,雖然程序、方法、 演算法等等可以一連續的順序來說明,但該類程序、方法、 演算法、或其任何組合可操作以替代順序來執行。此外, 一程序、方法、或演算法中之某些動作可於至少一時間點 來同時執行(例如,並列執行之動作),亦可整體、部分、或 以其任何組合來執行。201107910 VI. INSTRUCTIONS: I: TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention is generally related to an information handling system, and more particularly to a multi-mode processing module and method of use. L· ^ Background of the Invention As the value and use of information continues to increase, individuals and businesses seek other ways to process and store information. One option is an information handling system. An information handling system is generally used to process, compile, store, and/or communicate information or materials for business, personal, or other purposes. Because the needs and conditions of technology and information processing will change with different applications, the information processing system can also deal with what kind of information, how to dispose of information, how much information is processed, stored, or transmitted, and how to process and store it quickly and efficiently. Or pass the information and change it. Changes to the information handling system allow the information handling system to become generic or to be associated with a particular user or for specific use such as financial transaction processing, location retention, enterprise data storage, or global communications. In addition, the information handling system can be configured to use a variety of different hardware and software components that are configured to process, store, and communicate information, and can include one or more computer systems, data storage systems, and network systems. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION According to an embodiment of the present invention, a multi-mode processing module is specifically provided, comprising: a set of peripheral interfaces configured to be energized in response to a peripheral application access request; The interface to access each host's independent peripheral resources of the 201107910 processor; and a set of responses to respond to one of the requirements of the "wang machine processor" and the s Xuan and other independent peripheral resources to ride the moon Device. Her simple description of the schema should be considered as a simplified and clear description of the graphics. The components shown in the figure do not need to be drawn according to the scale. For example, the dimensions of some of these elements may be exaggerated in relation to the other. The teachings and embodiments of the present disclosure are shown and described in conjunction with the drawings, wherein: FIG. 1 of FIG. 1 illustrates a system according to one aspect of the present disclosure. Functional block diagram; FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of an information processing system using one of the _ processing modules according to one aspect of the present disclosure; FIG. 3 is a view of a perspective of the present disclosure A flowchart of a method for taking a resource of a system; Figure 4 of the host shows a functional block diagram of a multi-mode processing module of an accessible system according to one aspect of the present disclosure; In accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure, a functional block diagram of a host system and interface of one of the mode processing modules is operated. The use of the same reference symbols in different drawings indicates similar or identical items. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT(S) The following is a description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention. The following description will focus on specific embodiments and embodiments of the teachings.兮i ί points are provided to assist in the description of such teachings and should not be construed as a limitation of the scope or applicability of such teachings. However, other teachings must also be used in this application. Such teachings can also be used in other applications and have several different types of architectures, such as a decentralized computing architecture, a client/server architecture, or an intermediary software server architecture and associated components. For the purposes of this disclosure, an information handling system can include any collection of mechanisms or mechanisms that operate to calculate, classify, process, transmit, receive, retrieve, initialize, switch, store 'display, verify, detect, record, heavy Produce, dispose of, or use any form of information, intelligence, or materials for business, technology, control, entertainment, or other purposes. For example, an information handling system can be a personal computer, a PDA, a consumer electronic device, a network server or storage device, a switching router, a wireless router, or other network communication device, or any other suitable The device, and can vary in size, shape, performance, functionality, and price. The information handling system can include memory (electrical (eg, random access memory, etc.), non-electrical (read only memory, cache memory, etc.) or any combination thereof), or More processing resources, such as a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), hardware or software control logic, or any combination thereof. Additional components of the information handling system may include one or more storage devices, one or more network ports for communicating with external devices, and various input and output (I/O) devices, such as a keyboard, a slider Mouse, a video/graphic display, or any combination thereof. The information handling system can also include one or more bus bars that operate to transmit communications between the various different hardware. A portion of an information handling system may itself be considered an information handling system. When a portion of an information handling system is referred to as a "device", a "model 201107910 group", etc., it may be assembled as a hardware, a software (which may include a firmware), or any combination thereof. For example, a portion of an information handling system device can be, for example, an integrated circuit (such as an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a programmable gate array (FPGA), a structural ASIC, or embedded in a a device on a larger wafer) - such as a peripheral computer interconnect (PCI) card, a PCI card, a PCMCIA card, or other such extension card, or A hardware of a system (such as a motherboard, a system of on-chip (SoC), or a separate device). Similarly, the device can be a software including a firmware embedded in a device, such as a Pentium A class or PowerPCTM brand processor, or other such device, or software capable of operating an environment related to one of the information handling systems. The device can also be a combination of any of the above hardware or software examples. It should be noted that an information handling system may include an integrated circuit or portion thereof that also has a motherboard level product that can be any combination of hardware and software. Devices or programs that communicate with one another do not need to communicate with each other unless specifically noted elsewhere herein. In addition, devices or programs that communicate with each other can communicate directly or indirectly through one or more media. The embodiment illustrated below describes a discrete computing solution for managing communication interactions across all or a portion of network elements. In this context, a communication interaction may be intended to convey information, be transmitting information, requesting information, receiving information, receiving a request for information, or any combination thereof. In its own right, a communication interaction can be one-way, two-way, multi-directional, or any combination thereof. In some cases, a communication interaction may be quite complex and contain two or more network elements. For example, a communication interaction 201107910 can be a "one-talk" or a sequence of related communication between a client and a server - each network element transmits and receives information to and from each other. The communication interaction between these network elements does not need to be limited to only one specific type. A network element can be a node, a piece of hardware, a software, a firmware, another component of a computing system, or any combination thereof. In the following description, a flow chart technique can be used to illustrate a sequence of continuous operations. Unless explicitly stated to the contrary, the sequence acts and performs one of the actions described above without departing from the scope of the teachings. Actions can be added, deleted, or changed in several ways. As such, the actions can be rearranged or executed cyclically. Furthermore, although programs, methods, algorithms, and the like may be described in a sequential order, such a program, method, algorithm, or any combination thereof is operable to be performed in an alternate order. In addition, some of the acts, methods, or algorithms may be performed concurrently for at least one point in time (e.g., actions performed in parallel), and may be performed in whole, in part, or in any combination thereof.

如本文所使用,該等術語“包含”、“包含有”、“包括”、 “包括有”、“具有”、“含有”或其他任何變化型態,意欲涵 蓋一非唯一的包括。例如,包含一特徵列表之一程序、 方法、物件、或裝置並不需僅侷限於該等特徵,但可包 括非明確列出或該類程序、方法、物件、或裝置固有之 其他特徵。此外,除非相反地明確陳述,否則“或”參照 為一包括的或而非參照為一唯一的或。例如,下列情況 之任何一項皆滿足一條件A或B : A為真(或存在)而B為假 (或不存在)、A為假(或不存在)而B為真(或存在)、以及A 201107910 與B兩者皆為真(或存在)。 再者,使用“一”或“一個”用於描述本文說明之元件或構 件。此僅為了方便並給定本發明之範疇的一般觀念。此說 明應視為包括一個或至少一個,而除非於其他地方清楚表 示,否則該單數形亦包括複數形,反之亦然。例如,本文 說明一單一裝置時,可使用超過一個裝置來替代一單一裝 置。同樣地,本文說明超過一個裝置時,可使用一單一裝 置來取代該裝置。 除非於其他地方加以定義,否則本文使用之所有技術 與科學術語與本發明所屬之業界熟於此技者共同了解的術 語具有相同意義。雖然類似或等同本文說明之方法與材料 可用於本發明之實施例的實作或測試中,但下文中說明較 適當的方法與材料。除非引述一特定通路,否則本文提及 之所有出版品、專利申請案、專利、以及其他參考文件可 加以合併以供全面參考。若出現衝突,則包括定義之本規 格說明可加以控制。此外,該等材料、方法、與範例僅作 舉例解說而非意欲作為限制條件。 針對本文未說明之範圍,有關特定材料、處理動作、 與電路之許多細節皆為習知技術,並且可於有關計算、電 子、與軟體技術之教科書以及其他來源中找到。 一資訊處置系統與其使用方法將說明如下。說明其使 用方法前,首先陳述一示範、非限制性之系統說明。該系 統中之模組的某些功能將與該系統一同說明。由於接著該 系統與模組之說明後的方法說明,該系統與其模組之效用 201107910 將更易於了解。 根據本揭示内容之一觀點,於一特定型式中,一多模 式處理模組可包括組配來用以響應一週邊應用存取要求而 賦能之一週邊介面。該多模式處理模組可進一步包括經由 該週邊介面來各自存取一主機處理器之多個獨立的週邊資 源。該多模式處理模組亦可包括組配來用以響應該主機處 理器之一要求而將該等多個獨立週邊資源賦能之一局部處 理器。 根據本揭示内容之另一觀點,其揭示一種對資源存取 賦能的方法。該方法可包括檢測存取耦合至一主機處理器 與一控制模組之一多模式處理模組的一資源之一輸入。該 多模式處理模組可包括多個獨立的週邊資源。該方法亦可 包括檢測該主機處理器與該控制模組之一操作模式,並檢 測該多模式處理模組之獨立週邊資源的一可用性。該方法 可進一步包括用以響應檢測該等獨立週邊資源之該操作模 式與該可用性而賦能該多模式處理模組。 根據本揭示内容之另一觀點,其揭示一種資訊處置系 統。該資訊處置系統可包括一主機處理器,其組配來於該 主機處理器之一運作時間操作模式期間存取多個獨立資源 以作為週邊裝置。該資訊處置系統可進一步包括一於該主 機處理器之該運作時間操作模式期間操作來作為該等週邊 裝置的多模式處理模組。於一特定型式中,該多模式處理 模組可包括一組配來用以響應該主機處理器之一週邊裝置 存取要求而賦能的週邊介面。該多模式處理模組可進一步 201107910 包括一組配來心響應該主機處理器之 求而使用該等多個獨 存取要 簟容個 原來賦月匕之局部處理器。該 獨立週邊資源可由該主機處理器經由該週邊介面來 各自存取。該局部處理考 蔣……步欠組配來處理-應用以 將^夕模式處理模組賦能來作為一週邊裝置。As used herein, the terms "including", "comprising", "including", "including", "having", "comprising" or any other variants are intended to encompass a non-unique inclusion. For example, a program, method, article, or device that comprises a feature list is not limited to such features, but may include other features not specifically listed or such programs, methods, articles, or devices. In addition, unless expressly stated to the contrary, the “or” reference is a For example, any of the following conditions satisfy a condition A or B: A is true (or exists) and B is false (or non-existent), A is false (or non-existent) and B is true (or exists), And A 201107910 and B are both true (or exist). Furthermore, the use of "a" or "an" This is merely a convenience and a general concept of the scope of the invention. This description should be considered to include one or at least one, and unless explicitly stated otherwise, the singular includes plural and vice versa. For example, when a single device is described herein, more than one device can be used in place of a single device. Similarly, where more than one device is described herein, a single device can be used in place of the device. Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as the terms of the art to which the invention pertains. Although methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice or testing of embodiments of the present invention, the appropriate methods and materials are described below. All publications, patent applications, patents, and other references mentioned herein may be incorporated by reference in their entirety unless otherwise specifically assigned. In the event of a conflict, this specification, including definitions, can be controlled. In addition, the materials, methods, and examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be limiting. Many details regarding specific materials, processing actions, and circuits are well known in the art for purposes not described herein, and can be found in textbooks on computing, electronics, and software technology, among other sources. An information handling system and its method of use will be described below. Before describing the method of use, first state a demonstration, non-limiting system description. Some of the features of the modules in the system will be described along with the system. The effect of the system and its modules 201107910 will be easier to understand, as explained by the description of the system and the module. In accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure, in a particular version, a multi-modal processing module can include a plurality of peripheral interfaces that are configured to respond to a peripheral application access request. The multi-mode processing module can further include a plurality of independent peripheral resources for accessing a host processor via the peripheral interface. The multi-mode processing module can also include a local processor that is configured to enable the plurality of independent peripheral resources in response to one of the host processors. According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a method of enabling resource access is disclosed. The method can include detecting access to a resource coupled to a host processor and a multi-mode processing module of a control module. The multi-mode processing module can include a plurality of independent peripheral resources. The method can also include detecting an operational mode of the host processor and the control module, and detecting an availability of independent peripheral resources of the multi-mode processing module. The method can further include enabling the multi-mode processing module in response to detecting the operational mode of the independent peripheral resources and the availability. According to another aspect of the present disclosure, an information processing system is disclosed. The information handling system can include a host processor that is configured to access a plurality of independent resources as peripheral devices during one of the operating modes of operation of the host processor. The information handling system can further include a multi-mode processing module operative as the peripheral device during the operational time mode of operation of the host processor. In a particular version, the multi-mode processing module can include a set of peripheral interfaces configured to be responsive to peripheral device access requirements of one of the host processors. The multi-mode processing module can further include a set of local processors that are configured to respond to the host processor and use the plurality of unique access devices. The independent peripheral resources can be accessed by the host processor via the peripheral interface. The local processing test is used to process the application to be used as a peripheral device.

第1圖繪示-根據本揭示内容之一觀點的一資訊處置 系統之舰財_。—般描料1吸該資减置系統可 包括一主機處理器1()2,其可包括一主機CPU、一主機CPU 曰曰片組、5己憶體、一主機作業系統以及可組合來形成一資 訊處置系統(树示)之其他各種不_:#源與構件。該主機 處理器102亦可包括操作來使該主機處理器1〇2能夠存取資 源之BI〇S(未繪示)。該資訊處置系統1〇〇亦可包括一多模式 處理模組(ΜΜΡΜ)1〇4,其可包括一cpu、一主機CPU晶片 組、記憶體、以及一作業系統(未繪示)。該MMPM 104亦可 包括操作來使該MMPM 104能夠存取資源之一第二 BIOS (未-繪示)。於一觀點中’-該Μ·Μ.ρΜ 1 〇4可包括該主機 處理器1〇2共同使用之BIOS延伸或輸入。 根據一觀點,該主機處理器102與該MMPM 104可耦合 至一控制模組106。例如’該主機處理器102可使用一匯流 排108與一匯流排11〇耦合至該控制模組106。於一型式中’ 該匯流排108可包括一低插針計數(LPC)匯流排而該匯流排 110可包括一系統管理匯流排(SMBUS)。亦可使用其他類型 之匯流排。此外’該MMPM 104可使用一匯流排112與一匯 流排114耦合至該控制模組。於一型式中,匯流排108、 10 201107910 110、112、114可包括一個人系統2(pS2)匯流排、一RS232 匯流排、一序列週邊介面(SH匯流排)、SMBUS、LPC之任 何組合、或其他類型匯流排、或者其任何組合。 該資訊處置系統1〇〇亦可包括操作來使用一週邊互連 體118來耦合該主機處理器1〇2與該MMPM 104之一延伸狀 態服務模組116。根據一觀點,該週邊互連體118可包括一 週邊賦能通訊匯流排,諸如一通用串列匯流排(USB)、USB 3、PCI匯流排、基底控制器(BC)匯流排、一PCI快速(PCIE) 匯流排、火線®、十億位元乙太網路、安全數位輸入輸出 (SDIO)、系統管理' 一顯示器匯流排、其他各種不同 類型匯流排、或者其任何組合,其可用來將該主機處理器 1〇2連接至該MMPM 1〇4以作為一週邊裝置。根據一觀點, 該延伸狀態服務模組116可於該控制模組106中組配。於其 他型式中’該控制模組1〇6可受組配來作為該MMPM 104之 一部分。 該主機處理器102亦可耦合至非共享資源122與一週邊 切換模組124。該多模式處理模組1〇2可耦合至非共享資源 126與該週邊切換模組124。根據一觀點,該非共享資源122 可包括對該主機處理器102而言為局部之局部資源。此外, §亥非共享資源122於一有限的基礎上可由該mmPM 104存 取。此外’該MMPM 104可包括對該MMPM 104而言為局 部之该非共旱資源14〇並可由該主機處理器1〇2存取。根據 一觀點’該控制模組1〇6可維持該主機處理器ι〇2與該 MMPM 104之每一個的非共享資源122與14〇列表,並可進 11 201107910 一步賦能與停用每一資源之存取。 s亥控制模組106亦可耦合至一輸入介面128,其可耦合 至一鍵盤、指向裝置、觸控板、安全模組、等等之任何組 合。該控制模組1〇6亦可耦合至諸如平面螢幕或平板顯示 态、觸控螢幕、或其任何組合之一顯示器13〇。根據一觀點, 該顯示器可包括一背光與周圍光線感測(ALS)功能。該控制 楔組106可進一步耦合至一電源資源132,其操作上使用多 杈式處理模組(MMPM)電源丨34來對該MMpM〖〇4供電並使 用主機電源136來將電源輸出至該主機處理器1〇2與相關構 件。亦可使用或賦能該電源資源132之其他輸出。該週邊切 換模組124可進一步耦合至該MMPM 1〇4與該主機處理器 102可存取之一或更多共享週邊裝置138。 根據一特定觀點,該資訊處置系統1〇〇可使該MMpm 104作為該資訊處置系統1〇〇之該主機處理器1〇2或其他構 件可存取的一週邊裝置。例如,該主機處理器1〇2可於一運 作%間操作模式中-操作,並可進一步存取該Mmpm 1.Q4之 個或一組獨立的週邊資源來作為週邊資源或裝置。例 如,s玄主機處理器1〇2可藉由使用該MMPM 104來作為一週 邊裝置以卸除對該MMPM 104之處理。該控制模組1〇6可檢 測該主機處理器102與該MMPM 104之一操作條件。例如, 包括該資訊處置系統100之各種不同構件的一操作狀態之 一狀態列表可由該控制模組106維持並且若有需要或需求 則可被存取。該控制模組106可進一步啟動使該mmpm 104 作為該主機處理器1〇2之一週邊資源或裝置。此外,該控制 12 201107910 杈組106可維持該主機處理器102可存取來作為一週邊裝置 或應用之可用服務、週邊應用、或其他資源的一列表。例 如,§亥主機處理器102啟動存取該MMPM 104時,該延伸之 服務杈組U6可結合對該MMPM 104之資源存取賦能一起 使用。於一特定型式中,該延伸之狀態服務模組116可用來 作為該主機處理器102與該MMPM 104間之一 USB通訊鏈 接建立時可被存取之一USB —能模組。亦可使用其他類型 之通訊與模組。 根據一觀點,各種不同的週邊裝置或應用該MMPM 104可被賦能作為一獨立的週邊資源。例如,該mmpm 1〇4 可包括一獨立的週邊資源(IPR)142,其可用來賦能Pc無線 電模擬、轉碼器、加密應用、GPS應用、生物辨識應用、 攝影應用、USB集中器應用、網路語音協定(v〇Ip)應用、 持續硬體協助虛擬管理、喚醒事件、系統管理應用、其他 各種不同的週邊資源應用與裝置、或其任何組合。於各種 不同型式中,該MMPM 104可使用應用、裝置、模組、或 其任何組合來作為該主機處理器102可存取作為週邊裝置 之一獨立的週邊資源。根據該主機處理器1〇2完成使用或存 取該MMPM 104之該獨立的週邊資源’該控制模組1〇6可停 用該主機處理器102與該MMPM 104間之該通訊鏈接118, 並停止使用該資源作為一週邊資源。 根據另一觀點’該IPR 142之所有部份可儲存於該資訊 處置系統100之其他各種不同位置中。例如,該IPR 142可 儲存於該非共享資源140中,並且若有需要或需求則由該 13 201107910 MMPM 1〇4存取。於其他型式中,該IPR 142可儲存於該 MMPM 104、非共享資源140、非共享資源122之一局部記 憶體、或該資訊處置系統10 0之其他各種不同位置中。該j p R 142可由該MMPM 1〇4存取,而該MMPM 104可執行指令使 該IPR 142賦能由該主機處理器1〇2存取來作為一週邊裝 置。就本身而言,用來作為一週邊應用之一應用不需儲存 於該MMPM 104中以使該MMPM 104作為一週邊資源、裂 置、應用、等等。 第2圖繪示一根據本揭示内容之一觀點,使用一多模式 處理模組之一資訊處置系統的功能性方塊圖。該資訊處置 系統200可包括耦合至一北橋204之一處理器202。若有需要 或需求一時鐘206可將一計時信號輸出至該資訊處置系統 200之該處理器202與其他構件或資源。該北橋204可進—步 耦合至一雙直列記憶體(DIMM)208與一DIMM 210。該北橋 204亦可耦合至一視訊多工器(視訊MUX)212,其操作來將 使用一顯示器214顯示之視訊信號多工與輸出。該顯示器 214可包括一反相器與自動光感測器(ALS)模組216cj該北橋 204可進一步耦合至一視訊切換(VSW)模組218與一視訊圖 形陣列(VGA)埠220。一顯示埠(Dp)224可耦合至一顯示埠切 換器(DPSW)222,其操作來耦合至該北橋2〇4、與一E_停駐 模組274。可用來擴展該資訊處置系統2〇〇之資源的該E停 駐模組274於各種不同型式中,可被賦能存取一電池或充電 源、一媒體晶片、一I/O盒、一印表機介面、或將該資訊處 置系統200停駐至一停駐模組時可被存取的其他各種不同 14 201107910 資源。 該資訊處置系統200亦可包括使用—資料匯流排299來 柄合至該北橋2〇4之-南橋心一數位音頻介面(dai)模組 228可從—輸人源266接收—數位音頻信號。於—觀點中, 一多模式處理模組290或其他模組可轉合至該⑽228來輸 入-數位音頻信號以作為該輸人源266。例如,該模組 228亦可齡至-E_停駐模組274。—音頻旁通器2爾進一 步搞合至-揚聲器與放大器232、以及—麥克風與耳機 (MIC/HDP)234。該南橋226亦可粞合至諸如—rj_丨i或相當 老式電話线(POTS)賦腿據叙—數據機说'以及操作 來使用該南橋226耦合音頻輸出信號之_音頻輸出模組 240。 該南橋226可耦合至該E模組機架2们,其 能耗合與解搞合存取該資訊處置系統咖之—内部匯流排 的貢源以及可進-步耗合至該南橋226的—機架或一孔 洞。例如,該E模組機架242可使用諸如3路Μυχ 294之一多 工器來搞合至該南橋226,該多工器操作來搞合至麵合呀莫 組機架242之-資源。該資源之範例包括磁碟機、光碟機、 電池、I/O延伸器模組、智慧卡讀取機、以及其各種不同的 組合。該資訊處置系統2GG可進-步包括—序贼進技術附 件硬碟機(SATA HDD)244、與一序列週邊介面(spi)快取記 憶體246。該南橋226亦可耦合至一控制模組248<>該控制模 組248可耦合至參照為任何類型之8〇2 ι1χ或其他任何短距 離無線通訊之一無線保真度(WIFI)***模組25〇。該控制 15 201107910 一鍵盤258以及觸控板與Ksi/ks〇模;Figure 1 is a diagram showing an information processing system in accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure. The general-purpose 1 suction-reducing system may include a host processor 1() 2, which may include a host CPU, a host CPU chip group, a 5 memory system, a host operating system, and a combination Form a variety of other information sources (systems) not _: # source and components. The host processor 102 can also include a BI 〇 S (not shown) that is operative to enable the host processor 〇 2 to access resources. The information handling system 1 can also include a multi-mode processing module (1) 4, which can include a CPU, a host CPU chipset, memory, and an operating system (not shown). The MMPM 104 can also include a second BIOS (not shown) that operates to enable the MMPM 104 to access resources. In the present view, the -·Μ.ρΜ 1 〇4 may include a BIOS extension or input commonly used by the host processor 〇2. According to one aspect, the host processor 102 and the MMPM 104 can be coupled to a control module 106. For example, the host processor 102 can be coupled to the control module 106 using a bus bar 108 and a bus bar 11 port. In one version, the bus bar 108 can include a low pin count (LPC) bus bar and the bus bar 110 can include a system management bus bar (SMBUS). Other types of bus bars can also be used. In addition, the MMPM 104 can be coupled to the control module using a bus bar 112 and a bus bar 114. In one type, the bus bars 108, 10 201107910 110, 112, 114 may include a human system 2 (pS2) bus bar, an RS232 bus bar, a sequence of peripheral interfaces (SH bus bar), any combination of SMBUS, LPC, or Other types of bus, or any combination thereof. The information handling system 1 can also include an operation to couple the host processor 1〇2 with one of the MMPMs 104 to extend the state service module 116 using a perimeter interconnect 118. According to one aspect, the perimeter interconnect 118 can include a peripheral enable communication bus, such as a universal serial bus (USB), USB 3, PCI bus, base controller (BC) bus, and a PCI fast. (PCIE) Bus, FireWire®, Gigabit Ethernet, Secure Digital Input and Output (SDIO), System Management 'One Display Bus, Various Other Bus Types, or any combination thereof, which can be used to The host processor 1〇2 is connected to the MMPM 1〇4 as a peripheral device. According to one aspect, the extended state service module 116 can be assembled in the control module 106. In other versions, the control module 1〇6 can be assembled as part of the MMPM 104. The host processor 102 can also be coupled to the non-shared resource 122 and a peripheral switching module 124. The multi-mode processing module 112 can be coupled to the non-shared resource 126 and the peripheral switching module 124. According to one aspect, the non-shared resource 122 can include localized local resources to the host processor 102. In addition, the non-shared resource 122 can be accessed by the mmPM 104 on a limited basis. In addition, the MMPM 104 can include and be accessed by the host processor 102 while the MMPM 104 is the local non-co-existing resource. According to one aspect, the control module 1〇6 can maintain a list of non-shared resources 122 and 14〇 of each of the host processor ι〇2 and the MMPM 104, and can enter and disable each of the 2011 20111010 steps. Access to resources. The s-hai control module 106 can also be coupled to an input interface 128 that can be coupled to any combination of a keyboard, pointing device, trackpad, security module, and the like. The control module 201 can also be coupled to a display 13 such as a flat screen or flat display, a touch screen, or any combination thereof. According to one aspect, the display can include a backlight and ambient light sensing (ALS) function. The control wedge set 106 can be further coupled to a power source 132 that is operatively powered by a multi-turn processing module (MMPM) power port 34 to power the MMpM 〇 4 and use the host power source 136 to output power to the host Processor 1〇2 and related components. Other outputs of the power resource 132 can also be used or enabled. The peripheral switching module 124 can be further coupled to the MMPM 1〇4 and the host processor 102 can access one or more shared peripheral devices 138. According to a particular aspect, the information handling system 1 can cause the MMpm 104 to act as a peripheral device accessible to the host processor 1 or other components of the information handling system 1 . For example, the host processor 1 可 2 can operate in an operation mode of %, and can further access one or a group of independent peripheral resources of the Mmpm 1.Q4 as peripheral resources or devices. For example, the s-host processor 1〇2 can be used as a peripheral device to unload the MMPM 104 by using the MMPM 104. The control module 1-6 can detect an operating condition of the host processor 102 and the MMPM 104. For example, a list of states including an operational state of the various components of the information handling system 100 can be maintained by the control module 106 and can be accessed if needed or desired. The control module 106 can further activate the mmpm 104 as a peripheral resource or device of the host processor 1〇2. In addition, the control group 12 201107910 can maintain a list of available services, peripheral applications, or other resources that the host processor 102 can access as a peripheral device or application. For example, when the host processor 102 initiates access to the MMPM 104, the extended service group U6 can be used in conjunction with resource access grants to the MMPM 104. In a particular version, the extended state service module 116 can be used as a USB-capable module that can be accessed as one of the USB communication links between the host processor 102 and the MMPM 104. Other types of communications and modules can also be used. According to one aspect, the various MMPMs 104 can be enabled as a separate peripheral resource for a variety of different peripheral devices or applications. For example, the mmpm 1〇4 may include a separate Peripheral Resource (IPR) 142 that can be used to enable Pc radio emulation, transcoders, encryption applications, GPS applications, biometric applications, photography applications, USB concentrator applications, Network Voice Protocol (v〇Ip) applications, continuous hardware assisted virtual management, wake-up events, system management applications, various other peripheral resource applications and devices, or any combination thereof. In various versions, the MMPM 104 can use an application, device, module, or any combination thereof as an independent peripheral resource that the host processor 102 can access as one of the peripheral devices. The control module 1-6 can disable the communication link 118 between the host processor 102 and the MMPM 104 according to the host processor 〇2 completing the use or access of the independent peripheral resource of the MMPM 104, and Stop using this resource as a surrounding resource. According to another aspect, all portions of the IPR 142 can be stored in various other locations of the information handling system 100. For example, the IPR 142 can be stored in the non-shared resource 140 and accessed by the 13 201107910 MMPM 1〇4 if needed or required. In other versions, the IPR 142 can be stored in the MMPM 104, the non-shared resource 140, a local memory of one of the non-shared resources 122, or other various locations of the information handling system 100. The j p R 142 can be accessed by the MMPM 1〇4, and the MMPM 104 can execute instructions to enable the IPR 142 to be accessed by the host processor 1〇2 as a peripheral device. In its own right, an application for use as a peripheral application need not be stored in the MMPM 104 to make the MMPM 104 a peripheral resource, a split, an application, or the like. 2 is a functional block diagram of an information handling system using a multi-mode processing module in accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure. The information handling system 200 can include a processor 202 coupled to a north bridge 204. A timing signal can be output to the processor 202 of the information handling system 200 and other components or resources if needed or required by a clock 206. The north bridge 204 can be further coupled to a pair of inline memory (DIMM) 208 and a DIMM 210. The north bridge 204 can also be coupled to a video multiplexer (video MUX) 212 that operates to multiplex and output video signals displayed using a display 214. The display 214 can include an inverter and an automatic light sensor (ALS) module 216cj. The north bridge 204 can be further coupled to a video switching (VSW) module 218 and a video graphics array (VGA) port 220. A display port (Dp) 224 can be coupled to a display switch (DPSW) 222 that is operative to couple to the north bridge 2〇4 and an E_stop module 274. The E-parking module 274, which can be used to extend the resources of the information processing system, can be enabled to access a battery or a charging source, a media chip, an I/O box, and a printer in various different types. The meter interface, or other various 14 201107910 resources that can be accessed when the information handling system 200 is docked to a docking module. The information processing system 200 can also include a data bus 299 for arranging to the north bridge 2 - 4 - a south bridge heart digital audio interface (dai) module 228 can receive - a digital audio signal from the input source 266. In the view, a multi-mode processing module 290 or other module can be coupled to the (10) 228 to input a digital audio signal as the input source 266. For example, the module 228 can also be aged to the -E_ docking module 274. —The audio bypass 2 is further integrated into the -speaker and amplifier 232, and the microphone and earphone (MIC/HDP) 234. The south bridge 226 can also be coupled to an audio output module 240 such as -rj_丨i or a relatively old telephone line (POTS) that is said to be "data machine" and operates to couple the audio output signal using the south bridge 226. The south bridge 226 can be coupled to the E-module rack 2, and the energy consumption and the accessibility of the information processing system-internal bus bar and the consuming of the south bridge 226 - Rack or a hole. For example, the E-module rack 242 can be spliced to the south bridge 226 using a multiplexer such as a 3-way 294 that is operative to fit the resources of the rack 242. Examples of such resources include disk drives, optical drives, batteries, I/O extender modules, smart card readers, and various combinations thereof. The information handling system 2GG can further include a SATA HDD 244 and a serial peripheral interface (spi) cache 246. The south bridge 226 can also be coupled to a control module 248<> the control module 248 can be coupled to a wireless fidelity (WIFI) locator that references any type of 8 〇 2 ι1 χ or any other short range wireless communication. Module 25〇. The control 15 201107910 a keyboard 258 and a touchpad with a Ksi/ks model;

檢測、EKG/聽覺監控、 模組248亦可耦合至一 260。一SIO延伸器模会 汗颂W如,知紋、臉部辨識、虹膜 等等)之一生物辨識輸入27〇。於一 型式中,一安全引擎(未繪示)可使用該1^河1>1^ 29〇來耦合至 該生物辨識輸入,其可賦能與停用對該資訊處置系統2 〇 〇之 部份或全部的存取。 根據觀點,該E-停駐模組274亦可經由介面272耦合 至該控制模組248與SIO延伸器模組262。該南橋226可進一 步使用一 PCI快速匯流排耦合至一 j/o模組278、一週邊電腦 互連(PCI)快速模組280。該南橋226可進一步經由一主機 USB匯流排耦合至通用串列匯流排(USB) 2 〇存取埠282。一 1 /2迷你卡模組284與一迷你卡無線廣域網路(WWAN)模組 28_8亦可使用一-PCI快速涯_流排—耗合至該南橋226。 s亥資讯處置系統200可進一步包括操作來耦合至一顯 示器292之s亥多模式處理模組(MMPM) 290。MMPM 290可 視為第1圖所示之MMPM 104、第4圖所示之MMPM 400、 第5圖所示2MMPM5〇2、或者若有需要或需求可為其他任 何可操作的模組。MMPM 290可進一步組配來將一視訊信 號輸出至該視訊MUX 212來輸出至該顯示器214。該MMPM 290亦可耦合至一三(3)路多工器294。該三(3)路多工器294 可將該迷你卡WWAN 288、該MMPM 290、耦合至該南僑 16 201107910 204之該USB匯流排的USB信號多工。該南橋226可進一步 經由該USB匯流排耦合至一藍牙(BT)模組296。該南橋226 亦可經由該資訊處置系統200之一 PCI快速匯流排耦合至一 母板區域網路(LAN)(LOM) 298。該LOM 298亦可麵合至該 PCI快速模組280。該資訊處置系統200亦可包括操作來分配 電源至s亥資訊處置糸統200之每一構件、以及對該資訊處置 系統200之可充電電源充電的一電源與充電系統2 〇 1。 根據另一觀點’該MMPM 290可耦合至一顯示介面 205、顯示器模組203與一顯示器207。該顯示介面205可進 一步耦合至該三(3)路多工器294。該顯示器模組203可進一 步耦合至可包括一輸入陣列之一輸入介面2〇9。根據一觀 點’該輸入介面209可包括耦合至該顯示器模組2〇3與顯示 器207之一觸控螢幕介面與控制器。 根據一觀點’該迷你卡WWAN 288與該MMPM 290可視 為相同模組或裝置,並可使用一迷你卡WWAN賦能介面耦 合至該資訊處置系統200。 操作期間,MMPM 290可組配來檢測一使用者引發事 件、一非使用者引發事件、網路事件、時鐘事件、位置事 件、计時器事件、電源事件、或其任何組合。例如,一使 用者引發事件可包括一使用者啟動一按鍵、按鈕、或其他 類型之硬體、軟體、或使用者選擇之介面、或其任何組合, 其叮產生使用者啟動事件。例如,一使用者可選擇一按 鈕來存取該資訊處置系統2〇〇之一傳訊應用。就本身而言’ 該MMPM 290可檢測存取該傳訊應用之一要求,而該資訊 17 201107910 處置系統200之一降低操作狀態期間,該MMPM 290可啟動 存取該資訊處置系統200之資源。 根據另一觀點,該MMPM 290可檢測一非使用者引發 事件。例如,該資訊處置系統200可使用操作來經由一無線 通訊來接收通訊之該迷你卡WWAN 288。辆合至該MMPM 290之該迷你卡WWAN 288可檢測該非使用者引發事件。例 如,在無使用者干預的情況下,一軟體更新可被接收而一 更新可被啟動。於另一型式中,一自動關機功能可使用於 該迷你卡WWAN 288之一GPS功能當中。該控制模組248或 該MMPM 290可識別該檢測事件之一資源設定檔(未緣 示),並啟動該資訊處置系統2〇〇之資源致動以處理該非使 用者引發事件。根據另一觀點,非使用者引發事件、使用 者引發事件、或其任何組合皆可被檢測。 根據一觀點,一資源設定檔可包括該資訊處置系統2〇〇 足以處理一事件之一資源列表。該MMpM 29〇與該控制模 組248可使用-該檢測事件根據該货源設定檔來啟動資源之 致動,以及處理該事件可用之資源。就本身而言,該資訊 處置系統2 0 0 *需肋來處理所有料,喊f啟動有限數 量之資源。 於另一型式中,該資訊處置系統200可檢測該資訊處置 系統200之-降低操作狀態期間,與—電子裝置通訊而二與 該資訊處置系統2 0 0通訊之—非使用者啟動事件。例如 MMPM 290可組配來檢測格式化以便由—智慧型電話= 置、黑莓手持裝置、或㈣來接收訊息之任何類型電子裝 18 201107910 置接收的一訊息。例如,該資訊處置系統200使用該迷你卡 W WA N 28 8操作來檢測經由操作來通訊訊息之任何網路來 通訊的無線訊息。例如,諸如一SMS網路、黑莓賦能網路、 或其他任何類型的傳訊賦能無線或有線網路之一無線傳訊 網路。於另一型式中,該MMPM 29〇可以無線來賦能以接 收與傳送無線通號。就本身而言,該迷你卡WWAN 無法賦能來接收無線通訊。 於一示範型式中,該資訊處置系統2〇〇可於包括足夠資 源來檢測一無線信號之一低電源操作狀態中操作。就本身 而言,該MMPM 290可檢測該資訊處置系統2〇〇之一目前操 作狀態,並啟動賦能資源來處理與輸出對該接收之無線信 號的-回應。就本身而言’使用一有限數量之資源而不; 啟動該資訊處置系統2 〇 〇之額外f源即可職能用於輸出 對,諸如-黑莓訊息之—訊息回應的—操作環境。例如, 該丽刚謂組合該控制模組_可用來賦能存取該顯示 器214以輸出—接收訊息。再者,該資訊處置系統200之該 鍵盤258或其它輸人裝置可被供電來使—使用者能 與回應一訊息。就本I&一 . 本身而S,一有限資源的操作環境可產 生來賦此接收與回應訊息而不需啟動該資訊 200。此方法中,該資吨處条 且示犰 # 可以⑼來接收訊息, 本為-黑母或其他類型傳訊裝置之—膝上型電腦或筆纪型 電版糸統,因此相對該黑莓裝置或智慧型電料置 -使用者使用-較大顯示器來檢视訊息,並且若有需料 使用賴盤258與該顯示器214來擬稿與回應訊息。 19 201107910 根據一特定觀點,該資訊處置系統200可使該MMPM 290作為供該資訊處置系統200之該處理器202或其他構件 存取的一週邊裝置。例如,該處理器202可於一運作時間操 作模式中操作,並可進一步存取該MMPM 290之一個或一 組獨立的週邊資源(未繪示)來作為週邊資源或裝置。例如, 該主機處理器202可藉由使用該MMPM 290來作為一週邊 裝置以卸除對該MMPM 290之處理。各種不同週邊裝置或 應用中,該MMPM 290可被賦能並包括PC無線電模擬、轉 碼器、加密應用、GPS應用、生物辨識應用、攝影應用、 USB集中器應用、VOIP應用、持續硬體協助虛擬管理、喚 醒事件、系統管理應用、安全性應用、軟體更新應用、病 毒檢測應用、或其他各種不同的週邊資源應用與裝置、或 其任何組合。於各種不同型式中,該MMPM 290可使用應 用、裝置、模組、或其任何組合來作為一週邊資源。 第3圖繪示一根據本揭示内容之一觀點,存取一資訊處 置系統之資源的方法之流程圖。第3圖可整體、或部分地由 第1圖描繪之該資訊處置系統100、第2圖描繪之該資訊處置 系統200、第4圖描繪之該MMPM 400、第5圖繪示之該資訊 處置系統500、或其他任何類型之系統、控制器、裝置、模 組、處理器、或其任何組合來使用,其操作來使用第3圖之 該方法的全部或一部分。此外,該方法可於各種不同類型 的編碼邏輯中具體化,該編碼邏輯包括軟體、韌體、硬體、 或其他型式的數位儲存媒體、電腦可讀媒體、邏輯、或其任 何組合,其可操作來提供第3圖之該方法的全部或一部分。 20 201107910 該方法從方塊300開始’其可檢測到存取,諸如第旧 描繪之MMPM 1〇4、第2圖說明之該__ 29〇、或其他 各種不同MMPM之-多模式處理模組(MMpM)的資源之 輪入。於一型式中,一控制模組可檢測存取一MMpM資 源之一輸入。該方法之後進行至方塊3〇2,並檢測該主機 處理器、主機系統、或其任何組合的一操作模式。例如, °亥主機系統可放置於一低資源使用操作模式中。於其他型 式中,該主機系統可位於一運作時間操作模式中。亦可檢 貝J到其他各種不同的操作模式。根據檢測該主機處理器之 一操作模式’該方法進行至方塊3〇4並檢測一主機處理 器、主機系統、或其任何組合是否位於一運作時間操作模 式中。若未檢測到一運作時間操作模式,則該方法進行至 方塊306,而局部存取該所需之MMPM資源或應用可被賦 能。例如,該MMPM應用可由該]^]^1>河之一局部處理器來 執行。如下所述該方法之後進行至方塊3〇8與方塊328。 右於決疋方塊304中,該主機處理器位於一運作時間操 作模式中,則該方法進行至方塊312,而一獨立週邊資源之 該可用性可被檢測。例如,一 MMPM可包括各種不同資源, 諸如一PC無線電模擬、轉碼器、加密應用、GPS應用、生 物辨識應用、攝影應用、USB集中器應用、VOIP應用、持 續硬體協助虛擬管理、喚醒事件、系統管理應用、其他各 種不同的週邊資源應用與裝置、或其任何組合。於各種不 同型式中,該MMPM 290可用來使用應用、裝置 '模組、 或其任何組合來作為該主機處理器可獨立存取作為一週邊 21 201107910 裝置之一週邊資源。就本身而言,該MMPM可賦能一資源 來作為一週邊裝置。該方法之後進行至決定方塊314並檢測 一獨立週邊資源是否可用。例如,一 MMPM不具有該主機 系統要求之一特定週邊裝置或應用。就本身而言,若該獨 立週邊資源無法取得,則該方法進行至方塊316而一訊息可 被輸出以指出一週邊資源無法取得。該方法之後進行至方 塊318並且離開。 若於決定方塊320中,一局部處理器可用來賦能一週邊 資源’則該方法進行至方塊322,而該MMPM與該主機處理 器間之一週邊通訊鏈接可受賦能。該方法之後進行至方塊 324 ’而該MMPM可賦能來作為該要求週邊裝置。該方法之 後進行至方塊326,而該主機可存取該週邊裝置與聯結該賦 能週邊裝置而賦能之任何額外資源。 根據該主機存取該MMPM來作為一週邊裝置,該方法 可進行至方塊328並檢測是否已輸入一停止要求。若無法檢 測一停止要求,則該方法進行至方塊326並且重複。若於決 定方塊328中,可檢測到停止該週邊裝置應用之一要求,則 該方法進行至方塊330。方塊330中,該主機處理器與該 MMPM間之該週邊通訊鏈接可被停用。該方法之後進行至 決定方塊332並且檢測是否局部賦能該MMPM之該局部處 理器存取一 MMPM資源。若局部存取應被賦能,則該方法 進行至方塊334並識別一MMPM資源來賦能。該方法之後進 行至方塊336,而該MMPM資源可被賦能。 若於決定方塊332中,局部存取ιΜΜΡΜ資源不應被賦 22 201107910 能,則該方法進行至決定方塊338,而遠端存取局部資源可 被檢測到已賦能《例如,該MMPMt一局部資源可由該主 機系統存取。就本身而言,該主機處理器可存取 存取作為局部資源之資源。若於決定方塊338中,遠端存取 該MMPM局部資源無法被賦能,則該方法進行至方塊34〇 並離開。若於決定方塊338中,該MMPM之一局部資源應被 存取’則該方法進行至方塊342而該MMPM資源可被識別。 該方法之後進行至方塊344,而遠端存取該MMPM資源可被 賦能。例如’第1圖繪示之MMPM 104不位於一運作時間操 作模式時,該MMPM 104之非共享資源140可由該主機處理 器102存取並使用。就本身而言,該主機處理器1〇2可延伸 存取該MMPM 104之非共享資源、與獨立的週邊資源。 第4圖繪示一根據本揭示内容之一觀點,操作來耦合一 主機系統402之一多模式處理模组(MMPM)400的功能性方 塊圖。該MMPM 400可包括組配來耦合至一主機系統4〇2之 一介面404。根據一觀點,該介面404可包括一迷你卡賦能 介面。於一型式中,該MMPM 400可包括第1圖說明之該 MMPM 104、第2圖說明之該MMPM 290、或如上述可輕合 至一主機介面402來賦能存取一資訊處置系統以作為一週 邊裝置之其他任何模組。 根據一觀點,該MMPM 400可包括一局部處理器406, 諸如一 ΤΙ OMAP2430、3430、Nvidia AP10、AP15、摩托羅 拉I.MX 32、51、或該MMPM 400中可用來作為一處理器之 其他任何處理器。該MMPM 400亦可包括經由該介面404耦 23 201107910 合來自該主機處理器402之輸入的一3 3伏特輸入信號 408。該3.3伏特輸入信號可用來產生一 18伏特信號41〇、一 1.3伏特信號412、以及一 1.2伏特信號414來對該MMpM4〇〇 之各種不同構件供電。 根據另一觀點,該介面404可輸出經由一串聯器至 LVDS模組418與一準位(LVL)位移模組420輸出之一低電壓 顯不信號(“LVDS 1CH”)416。例如,該串聯器至LVDS模組 418與該準位(LVL)位移模組420可操作來使用該串聯器至 LVDS模組418,將來自辆合至該LVL位移模組42〇之一並列 類型輸入490的#號轉換為一串聯化的輸出。雖然以一 LVDS 1CH信號來說明,但亦可輸出LVDS 2CH信號、或其 任何組合的信號。根據另一觀點,亦可使用一顯示埠、一 向疋義媒體介面(HDMI)賦能i阜、或其任何組合,而且若有 需要或需求信號輸出亦可被轉換。該LVL位移模組42〇可經 由一資料匯流排490耦合至該局部處理器406。該介面4〇4可 進一步包括由一無線電模組424輸出之一無線電同步信號 (‘MMPM_LED_〇UT一(SINK)”)422。該無線電模組424可組 配來作為一WIFI(例如,b、G、等等)無線電並且可耦合至 操作來接收來自一第一天線428與一第二天線430之信號的 一雙工模組426。該無線電模組424可整合作為該局部處理 器406之一部分,或於其他型式中可作為該局部處理器406 之一資源來予以存取。根據另一觀點,該雙工模組426可組 配來將該天線428與該天線430之信號多 工。例如,每一天 線428與430可單獨或組合地受致動與停用,並且用以響應 24 201107910 該局部處理器406之一操作條件以及期待一信號被傳送或 接收而由該無線電模組424使用。 該介面404亦可包括一USB鏈接,其操作來傳達該介面 404與該局部處理器406間之一USB生物信號(“uSB_BIO FS )432。§玄介面404亦可用來使用一 USB鏈接將一 WWAN-主機信號(“USB—WWAN/HOST HS,,)436搞合至該局部處理 器406。該介面404亦可用來使用一USB鏈接將一第二顯示 信號(“USB_2nd_disaply FS”)438耦合至該局部處理器406。 該介面404亦可用來將一 i2s賦能信號 (“I2S—MMPM”)440耦合至該局部處理器406。該介面404亦 可用來將一無線電停用輸入信號(“Radio_disable,,)142耦合 至該局部處理器4〇6。該局部處理器406可從一局部晶體或 其他計時裝置來接收一兩千六百萬赫茲的時鐘信號444。該 介面404亦可將額外信號耦合至該局部處理器406,其包括 可用來將該模組400中之構件或其任何組合重置的一重置 信號(“MMPM—RST#”)448。該MMPM—RST#信號448亦可用 來重置該主機系統402、與其構件。該MMPM_RST#信號448 可受賦能來作為該主機系統402、該局部處理器406、或其 任何組合可存取之一共享信號或一非共享信號。一 “MMPM_SUS_State”信號450可包括一中止信號以改變該 MMPM 400之一狀態並可用來賦能或從一中止狀態回復。 例如,該MMPM 400可置於一中止狀態並可使用該 MMPM_SUS_State信號450回復。於另一型式中,該 MMPM_SUS_State信號450可用來贼能該主機系統402或其 25 201107910 構件。該MMPM_SUS_State信號450可受賦能來作為該主機 系統402、該局部處理器406、或其任何組合可存取之一共 享信號或一非共享信號。 根據另一觀點,該介面404可包括用來作為一命令控制 匯流排之一 “SMBUS_2_CC”信號452,其操作來耦合該主機 系統402與該局部處理器406間之控制資訊。該 SMBUS_2_CC信號452可用來控制該主機系統4〇2之音量、 LCD亮度 '等等。該介面404亦可包括操作來耗合鍵盤觸控 板介面信號之一“SMBUS一1—KB—TP”信號454,其可由一鍵 盤、觸控板、等等之一控制器讀取並且轉換與耦合至該局 部處理器406。 根據另一觀點,該局部處理器406可存取一獨立週邊資 源IPR 456,其包括256K NAND記憶體458與128MB DDR記 憶體460。該局部處理器406亦可耗合至包括256K NAND記 憶體464與128MB DDR記憶體466之一 IPR 462。亦可使用其 他容量之記憶體。每一MCP 456與462可使用一 133 MHz資 料匯流排468來耦合至該局部處理器4 〇 6。 根據另一觀點’該局部處理器406亦可使用一SDIO匯 流排470耦合至該無線電模組424。該局部處理器406可進一 步輸出耦合至該無線電模組424之一 40MHz時鐘信號472。 一 32KHz信號474亦可進一步耦合至該無線電模組424與該 局部處理器406來將信號計時同步。一熱感測輸入476亦可 輕合至該局部處理器406以監控該MMPM 400之操作溫度。 根據一特定觀點,該局部處理器406可用來輸出一視訊 26 201107910 輸出信號以便使用該主機系統402之一外部顯示器來顯 示。例如,該局部處理器406可將一視訊輪出格式化並使用 該第二顯示信號438將一視訊輸出信號輪出。就本身而十, 該第二顯示信號43 8可將該視訊輸出信號輪合至該主機系 統402以便使用一外部顯示器來顯示。此方式中,該局部處 理器406可使用於該主機系統402之一降低操作狀態期間以 便若有需要時使用一第二顯示器來輸出視訊。 根據另一觀點,該局部處理器406可從諸如第2圖繪示 之s玄顯示器209的一顯示器模組之一輸入介面來接收一輸 入。該局部處理器406亦可檢測一選擇並可存取一功能,諸 如該局部處理器406可存取之一電子郵件、月盾、聯絡人、 等等之應用。例如’各種不同的應用可儲存於IPR 456、IPR 462、或其任何組合中。例如,各種不同的應用與週邊資源 可包括PC無線電模擬、轉碼器、加密應用、gps應用、生 物辨識應用、攝影應用、USB集中器應用、網路語音協定 (VOIP)應用、持續硬體協助虛擬管理、喚醒事件、系統管 理應用、一或更多操作系統、檔案系統、其他各種不同的 週邊資源應用與裝置、程式修補、病毒掃描軟體、安全性 應用、或其任何組合。 該局部處理器406亦可合併該ipr 456、該IPR 462、或 其任何組合。該局部處理器406亦可使用該遮蓋狀態 (“LID_closed#”)446來檢測該主機系統402之該遮蓋何時開 啟或關閉。例如,該主機系統402可包括一膝上型電腦或其 他可攜系統’其包括具有整合於一内部部份之一顯示器的 27 201107910 一遮蓋。豸遮蓋開啟時,$主機系統402可將使用遮蓋狀態 446之一輸入耦合至該局部處理器4〇6,而該遠端處理器可 耦合一視汛輸出信號以便使用該LVDS 1CH信號416來顯 示。-使用者關閉該遮蓋時’―信號可搞合至該遮蓋狀態 446以指出該遮蓋已關閉。該局部處理器概可將—視訊輸 出信號耗合至該第二顯示信號438。此方式中,該遮蓋關閉 時,諸如設置該主機系統402之該外罩的一外部部分之一外 部顯不器的-第二顯示器可輸出一視訊輸出信號。 根據另一觀點,該主機系統4〇2可存取該MMPM400之 資源來作為一週邊裝置。例如,該主機系統4〇2可存取該 MMPM 400之資源並卸除對該主機系統4〇2之處理、延伸功 月匕、擴充或互補功能。該主機系統4〇2之一運作時間操作環 土兄期間,該主機系統4〇2可使用一週邊通訊匯流排來耦合至 s亥MMPM 400,諸如操作來於該河]^1>]^ 4〇〇之一週邊操作 模式期間賦能之一USB BIOS FS(全速)信號432。例如,一 數位相機(未繪示)可使用該叮沾BIOS FS 432來耦合至該 局部處理器406並經由該局部處理器賦能來作為一週邊裝 置。就本身而言,該主機系統402可存取該MMPM 400之資 源來作為一週邊裝置、或一週邊裝置組合。 根據另一觀點,該主機系統402於一降低資源操作模式 中操作時,該MMPM 400可用來作為該主機系統402之一分 離或輔助系統。例如’該主機系統402位於一降低操作模式 中時,一使用者會期望存取一MMPM 4〇〇之資源。就本身 而言,該MMPM 4〇〇可被賦能而該局部處理器可存取並 28 201107910 賦能該MMPM 400之資源而不需將該主機系統402啟動至 一運作狀態操作模式。 第5圖繪示一根據本揭示内容之一觀點,操作來存取一 多模式處理模組之一主機系統與介面的功能性方塊圖。根 據本揭示内容之一觀點,一資訊處置系統5〇〇可使用組配來 耦合至一多模式處理模組5〇2之一主機介面501。該多模式 處理模組502可包括第i圖說明之該MMPM 104、第2圖說明 之MMPM 290、第4圖說明之MMPM 400、或可耦合至一主 機介面402並由該資訊處置系統5〇〇存取之其他任何模組。 根據一觀點,該主機介面501可耦合至一視訊多工器 504 ’其操作來多工與輸出該多模式處理模組502輸出之一 單一頻道低壓顯示信號(LVDS_1CH)以便使用該顯示器506 或其他顯示器來顯示。 該資訊處置系統500亦可包括一控制模組51〇,其包括 操作來用於啟動該資訊處置系統500之各種不同資源的一 BIOS 550。該反相器與ALS模組508可經由一SMBUS耦合至 該控制模組510。該控制模組510亦可搞合至一MMPM電源 按鈕512,其操作來使用該MMPM 502來啟動該資訊處置系 統500之一遠端處理器操作模式。該控制模組51〇亦可耦合 至一鍵盤514,其可包括具有一郵件按鈕516、一月暦按鈕 518、一聯絡人按钮520 '以及一網際網路存取按紐522之一 標準打字鍵盤。每一鍵盤516、518、520、以及522可單獨 或組合地組配來作為一分離模組或該資訊處置系統5〇〇之 另一部分的一部分。若有需要或需求該鍵盤514亦可包括其 29 201107910 他各種不同類型的功能鍵。根據一觀點,該顯示器536可為 一觸控螢幕賦能顯示器並可將一輸入耦合至該控制模組 510。 該資訊處置系統500亦可包括一USB MUX 526,其輕合 至操作來輸入一使用者之生物辨識的一生物辨識模組 528。該USB MUX 526可進一步耦合至該資訊處置系統5〇〇 之一主機處理器530、以及該主機介面501。 於另一實施例中,一“LCD—I2S”信號可直接耦合至該 MMPM 502並可由該MMPM模組502選擇性賦能,以及可用 於識別一種安裝的顯示器類型。例如,一顯示器分類可被 加以判定並使用該LCD—I2S輸入580來讀取。就本身而言, 一視訊輸出格式可被判定來輸出至該顯示器506。該視訊 MUX 504可將該多工信號辆合至由一顯示器電源 (“LCD一Vdd”)582供電之該顯示器506。該顯示器506包括由 一反相器電源(“INV—PWR一SRC’’)584供電之一反相器與 ALS模組508。 該控制模組510亦可耦合至賦能使用顯示於該顯示器 506之一指示器或指示裝置的一觸控板524。該控制模組51〇 亦可耦合至一遮蓋切換(“UD_SW”)輸入526,該資訊處置系 統500、或其他類型行動資訊處置系統之一遮蓋或顯示器打 開或關閉時,其操作來改變一信號。 根據另一觀點,該主機介面5〇1亦可包括耦合至一音頻 旁通模組538之該音頻旁通(“ns—BLT”)輸入538。該音頻旁 通輪入538可經由該fs匯流排耦合至一數位音頻介面(DAI) 30 201107910 模組540。該DAI模組540可進一步經由該I2S匯流排耦合至 該主機處理器530。 根據另一觀點,該主機介面501亦可包括其他各種不同 輸入、輸出、或其組合。例如,該主機介面501可包括一電 壓源輸入(“3.3乂_]^]'^]^”)550、一1^8賦能生物辨識鏈接 (“USB_BIO FS”)554、一USB賦能WWAN與主機系統鏈接 (“USB_WWAN/HOST HS,’)556 ' — USB賦能第二顯示鏈接 (“USB_2nd Display FS”)558、一 I2S (“I2S_MMPM”)輸入 560、一接地輸入(“MMPM_PAID_GND,’)562、以及一 RPi LED(‘‘MMPM_LED一Out_(Sink)’’)輸出 564。 該主機介面501亦可包括一無線電停用 (“Radio—disable#”)輸入 566 、 一付款檢測 (“PAID_MMPM_DET#”)輸入 568 、一 MMPM 重置 (“MMPM—RST#”)輸入 572、一 MMPM 維持狀態 (“BLT_SUS_State”)輸入 574、一 SMBUS 鍵盤賦能 (“SMBUS_1_KB_TP”)鏈接 576、以及一 SMBUS 2 CC(“SMBUS_2_CC”)鏈接578。 根據另一觀點,該WWAN存取(“USB_WWAN/HOST HS”)鏈接556可耦合至一三(3)路MUX 532 〇該迷你卡 WWAN 534可組配來使用一USB賦能匯流排來耦合至該主 機處理器530。該MMPM 502亦可使用顯示器(“USB_second display”)鏈接558耦合至一顯示器536。 根據另一觀點,該MMPM 502可使用該LVDS 1CH信號 552來輸出一視訊輸出信號。此外,該視訊輸出信號可耦合 31 201107910 至該視訊多工器5〇4以便使用該顯示器536來顯示。另一型 式中,該顯示器506可置於一非操作模式中。例如,該主機 處理器530可置於一降低操作狀態中,而該顯示器5〇6亦可 置於一降低操作狀態中《其中一範例可包括一膝上型電腦 之。玄遮蓋關閉的情況。就本身而言,該遠端處理器502可檢 測到該遮盍關閉,並將一視訊輸出信號耦合至該 USB—2nd_diSpaly FS信號558以便輸出至該顯示器536。此方 式中,該主機處理器530與該顯示器可位於一降低操作狀態 中’而若需要該多赋處理模組可存取賴示器536以便輸 出一視訊信號。 根據另一觀點,該主機系統5〇〇可存取該MMPM 502之 資源來作為一週邊裴置。例如,該主機系統500可存取該 MMPM 502之資源’並卸除對該主機系統5〇〇之處理、延伸 功能 '擴充或互補功能。該主機系統500之一運作時間操作 %境期間,該主機系統500可使用諸如USB BIOS FS 554之 一週邊通訊匯流排來耦合至該MMPM 502。就本身而言, 3亥主機系統500可存取該MMPM 502之資源來作為一週邊 裝置、或一週邊裝置組合。 〜根據另一觀點,該主機系統5 〇 〇於一降低資源或降低狀 恕之操作模式中操作時,該MMPM 502可用來作為該主機 系統500之—分離或輔助系統。例如,該主機系統5〇〇位於 -降低操作模式中時,—使用者會期望存取— MM·皿 之資源。 根據另—觀點,該主機處理器530之-降低操作狀態期 32 201107910 間’該多模式處理模組502可輸出一視訊 輸出信號。例如,兮容婼齐老 興曰頻 斤™ 模組502可輸出-視訊輸出 仏唬至该顯不器536,並可_ 處理步輸出—音頻_至該主機 處理益530之_低操作狀態期間仍可被啟動的該 通模組538。其他型式中’該音頻旁通模組538與足以輸出 音頻之^聯構件可用以響應該資訊處置系統之-遮蓋開 啟與關閉而被賦能與停用。 ··' 上-般說明或該範例中所述之所有動作並非 動作之—部分可以不需要,而除了上述動 作之夕:可加以執行一或更多的其他動作。再者,所列動 作之順序不需為其執行之順序。 供對t = 4明之4等貫施例的規格說明與圖例解說意欲提 明㈣各種不同實施例之結構的一般了解。該等規格說 f圖例解說並非意欲作為使用本文所述之該等結構與方 ^的裝置與系統之所有該等元件與特徵的 一徹底與廣泛的 ^明。對業界熟於此技者而言,根據檢視該揭示内容顯然 ^許多,他實施例。亦可使用其他實施例並從該揭示内容 订生,精此在錢背本揭示心之範脅下 ,可完成一結構 、替代、邏輯上替代、或其他改變。因此,該揭示内容可 硯為舉例解說而非限制。 A了清晰說明,不同實施例之文章脈絡中所述的特定 特徵亦可組合存於—單—實施例中。相反地,於〆單一實 ^例之文章脈絡中簡要所述的各種不同特徵亦#開存在 K壬何她合方式存在。❹卜,參考範财陳述之數值 33 201107910 包括該範圍中之單一與每—數值。 本案之益處、其他優點、 與問碭的解決方案已關於特 定實施例來於上文中說明。坱 将 然而,本案之益處、其他優點、 問題的解決方案、以及造成杯 何盈處、優點、或解決方宏 出現或變得更加鶴之任何特徵,不應視為任何-項或所 有該等㈣專利㈣之1鍵、需要、或必須㈣^ 以上揭示之標的係視為舉例解說、而非限制,而該等 後附之申請專利範圍意欲涵蓋任何或所有該類修改、提 升、以及位於本發明之_中的其他實施例。因此,於法 律許可之最大範圍中,本發明之範,可由下列巾請專利範 圍最廣泛許可的解釋以及其等效^件來判定,而不 上述實施方式來約束或限制。 / 【圖式簡單說明】 第1圖繪不一根據本揭示内容之一觀點的一資訊處置 系統之功能性方塊圖; 第2圖繪不一根據本揭示内容之一觀點,使用一多模式 處理模組之—資訊處置线的功能性方塊圖; " 第3圖繪不一根據本揭示内容之一觀點,存取一資訊产 置系統之資源的方法之流程圖; ^第4圖繪不一根據本揭示内容之—觀點,可存取一主 二’之夕模式處理模組的功能性方塊圖; 夕^ 囷、0示根據本揭示内容之一觀點,操作來存取— *式處理模組之—主機系統與介面的功能性方塊圖。 34 201107910 主要元件符號說明】 100、200、400、500…資訊處置系統 102、530…主機處理器 104、290、5〇2…多模式處理模組 106、248 ' 510…控制模組 108、110、112、114…匯流排 116…延伸服務模組 118…週邊互連體 122、126、140…非共享資源 124…週邊切換模組 128、209…輸入介面 130、207、214、292、506、536... 顯示器 132···電源資源 134· ··多模式處理模組電源 136···主機電源 138···共享週邊裝置 142...獨立週邊資源、無線電停 用輸入信號 201···電源與充電系統 202…處理器 203··.顯示器模組 204···北橋 205…顯示介面 206…時鐘 208、210".雙直列記憶體 212、504…視訊多工器 216···自動光感測器模組 218…視訊切換模組 220…視訊圖形陣列埠 222···顯示埠切換器 224…顯示埠 226…南橋 228、540···數位音頻介面模組 230…音頻旁通器 232···揚聲器/放大器 234·.·麥克風與耳機 236…數據機 240…音頻輸出模組 242…E模組機架 244…序列先進技術附件硬碟機 (SATA HDD) 246···序列週邊介面(SPI)快取 記憶體 250· ··無線保真度(wiFI)*** 模組 252—SPI快取記憶體模組 35 201107910 254…主機電源按鈕 256···資源存取按鈕介面 258…鍵盤 260···觸控板與KSI/KSO模組 262".SIO延伸器模組 264···Ι/0信任平台模組(TPM) 266···輸入源 268…生物辨識多工器(ΒΙΟ MUX) 270…生物辨識輸入 272…介面 274…Ε-停駐模組 278···Ι/0 模組 280···週邊電腦互連(pci)快速 模組 282···通用串列匯流排(USB) 2.0存取埠 284…1/2迷你卡模組 288…迷你卡無線廣域網路 (WWAN)模組 294". 3路多工器 296.··籃牙(BT)模組 298 · · ·母板區域網路(L〇M) 299…資料匯流排 300、302、304、306、312、316 318、320'322、324、326、 328、330、332、334、336、 338、340、342、344…方塊 402…主機系統 404…介面 406…局部處理器 408.. . 3.3伏特輸入信號 410···1.8伏特信號 412…1.3伏特信號 414.. . 1.2伏特信號 416···低壓顯示信號 418···串聯器至LVDS模組 420…準位(LVL)位移模組 422…無線電同步信號 424…無線電模組 426···雙工模組 428…第一天線 430···第二天線 432”,USB生物信號 436···\ν\ΥΑΝ主機信號 438···第二顯示信號 440…I2S許可信號 444…時鐘信號 36 201107910 446·.·遮蓋狀態 448···重置信號 450· · ·ΜΜΡΜ_3υ3_8ίαίε 信號 452*"SMBUS_2_CC 信號 454.. 5MBUS_1_KB_TP 信號 456、462…獨立週邊資源IPR 458、464...NAND記憶體 460、466…DDR記憶體 468…133MHz資料匯流排 470.. .5DIO 匯流排 472···40ΜΗζ時鐘信號 474.. .32 KHz信號 476···熱感測輸入 490…並列類型輸入、資料匯流排 501···主機介面 508···反相器/ALS模組 512…MMPM電源按紐 514…鍵盤 516···郵件按鈕 518…月曆按鈕 520···聯絡人按紐 522…網際網路存取按紐 524…觸控板 526".USB/MUX、遮蓋切換輸入 528···生物辨識模組Detection, EKG/Aural Monitoring, and Module 248 may also be coupled to a 260. A SIO extender model will have a biometric input of 27 颂, such as 知W, such as 纹, face recognition, iris, etc.) In one version, a security engine (not shown) can be coupled to the biometric input using the 1^河1>1^29〇, which can be enabled and disabled for the information processing system 2 All or all access. According to the perspective, the E-parking module 274 can also be coupled to the control module 248 and the SIO extender module 262 via the interface 272. The Southbridge 226 can be further coupled to a j/o module 278 and a Peripheral Computer Interconnect (PCI) Express Module 280 using a PCI Express Bus. The south bridge 226 can be further coupled to a universal serial bus (USB) 2 port 282 via a host USB bus. A 1 /2 mini card module 284 and a mini card wireless wide area network (WWAN) module 28_8 can also be used to the south bridge 226 using a - PCI fast _ stream. The information processing system 200 can further include a sho mode processing module (MMPM) 290 operatively coupled to a display 292. The MMPM 290 can be considered as the MMPM 104 shown in Figure 1, the MMPM 400 shown in Figure 4, the 2MMPM5〇2 shown in Figure 5, or any other operable module if needed or required. The MMPM 290 can be further configured to output a video signal to the video MUX 212 for output to the display 214. The MMPM 290 can also be coupled to a three (3) multiplexer 294. The three (3) multiplexer 294 can multiplex the mini card WWAN 288, the MMPM 290, and the USB signal coupled to the USB bus of the Nanqiao 16 201107910 204. The south bridge 226 can be further coupled to a Bluetooth (BT) module 296 via the USB bus. The Southbridge 226 can also be coupled to a Motherboard Area Network (LAN) (LOM) 298 via a PCI Express Bus of the information handling system 200. The LOM 298 can also be integrated into the PCI Express Module 280. The information handling system 200 can also include a power and charging system 2 操作 1 that operates to distribute power to each of the components of the information processing system 200 and to charge the rechargeable power source of the information handling system 200. According to another aspect, the MMPM 290 can be coupled to a display interface 205, a display module 203, and a display 207. The display interface 205 can be further coupled to the three (3) multiplexer 294. The display module 203 can be further coupled to an input interface 2〇9 that can include an input array. The input interface 209 can include a touch screen interface and controller coupled to the display module 2〇3 and the display 207. According to one aspect, the mini-card WWAN 288 and the MMPM 290 can be considered the same module or device and can be coupled to the information handling system 200 using a mini-card WWAN enabling interface. During operation, MMPM 290 can be configured to detect a user-initiated event, a non-user-initiated event, a network event, a clock event, a location event, a timer event, a power event, or any combination thereof. For example, a user initiating an event may include a user launching a button, button, or other type of hardware, software, or user-selected interface, or any combination thereof, which in turn generates a user-initiated event. For example, a user may select a button to access a messaging application of the information handling system. As such, the MMPM 290 can detect access to one of the messaging applications, and the information MMPM 290 can initiate access to the resources of the information handling system 200 during one of the operating systems 200 to reduce operational status. According to another aspect, the MMPM 290 can detect a non-user-initiated event. For example, the information handling system 200 can operate to receive the mini-card WWAN 288 for communication via a wireless communication. The mini-card WWAN 288 that is coupled to the MMPM 290 can detect the non-user-initiated event. For example, in the absence of user intervention, a software update can be received and an update can be initiated. In another version, an auto power off function can be used in one of the GPS functions of the mini card WWAN 288. The control module 248 or the MMPM 290 can identify one of the detection events resource profiles (not shown) and initiate resource actuation of the information handling system 2 to handle the non-user-initiated event. According to another aspect, a non-user-initiated event, a user-initiated event, or any combination thereof can be detected. According to one aspect, a resource profile can include a list of resources that the information handling system 2 is sufficient to process an event. The MMpM 29〇 and the control module 248 can be used - the detection event initiates resource activation based on the source profile and processes the resources available for the event. For its part, the information disposition system 2000 requires ribs to process all materials and shouts f to start a limited number of resources. In another version, the information handling system 200 can detect a non-user initiated event of the information handling system 200 that communicates with the electronic device while communicating with the information handling system 200 during a reduced operational state. For example, the MMPM 290 can be configured to detect a message received by any type of electronic device that is formatted to receive a message by a smart phone = set, a BlackBerry handheld device, or (d). For example, the information handling system 200 operates using the mini card W WA N 28 8 to detect wireless messages communicated via any network that operates to communicate messages. For example, a wireless network such as an SMS network, a BlackBerry enabling network, or any other type of messaging capable wireless or wired network. In another version, the MMPM 29 can be wirelessly enabled to receive and transmit wireless signals. For its part, the mini-card WWAN cannot be enabled to receive wireless communications. In an exemplary version, the information handling system 2 can operate in a low power operating state including sufficient resources to detect a wireless signal. In its own right, the MMPM 290 can detect the current operational status of one of the information handling systems 2 and initiate an enabling resource to process and output a response to the received wireless signal. As such, it does not use a limited amount of resources; the additional f source that activates the information handling system 2 can be used for output pairs, such as - BlackBerry messages - message response - operating environment. For example, the combination of the control module _ can be used to enable access to the display 214 to output-receive messages. Moreover, the keyboard 258 or other input device of the information handling system 200 can be powered to enable the user to respond to a message. On this I& one.  S, a limited resource operating environment can be generated to receive the response and response messages without having to initiate the information 200. In this method, the quotation and the 犰# can (9) receive the message, which is a black card or other type of communication device - a laptop or a pen-type electronic system, and thus relative to the BlackBerry device or Smart Power Set - The user uses - a larger display to view the message, and if necessary, use the tray 258 and the display 214 to draft and respond to the message. 19 201107910 According to a particular point of view, the information handling system 200 can cause the MMPM 290 to act as a peripheral device for access by the processor 202 or other components of the information handling system 200. For example, the processor 202 can operate in a runtime mode of operation and can further access one or a set of independent peripheral resources (not shown) of the MMPM 290 as peripheral resources or devices. For example, the host processor 202 can offload the processing of the MMPM 290 by using the MMPM 290 as a peripheral device. The MMPM 290 can be enabled and includes PC radio emulation, transcoders, encryption applications, GPS applications, biometric applications, photographic applications, USB concentrator applications, VOIP applications, continuous hardware assistance in a variety of peripheral devices or applications. Virtual management, wake-up events, system management applications, security applications, software update applications, virus detection applications, or various other peripheral resource applications and devices, or any combination thereof. In various versions, the MMPM 290 can use an application, device, module, or any combination thereof as a peripheral resource. Figure 3 is a flow chart showing a method of accessing resources of an information processing system in accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure. Figure 3 may be, in whole or in part, the information handling system 100 depicted in Figure 1, the information handling system 200 depicted in Figure 2, the MMPM 400 depicted in Figure 4, and the information processing depicted in Figure 5 System 500, or any other type of system, controller, device, module, processor, or any combination thereof, is operative to use all or a portion of the method of FIG. Moreover, the method can be embodied in a variety of different types of encoding logic, including software, firmware, hardware, or other types of digital storage media, computer readable media, logic, or any combination thereof. Operate to provide all or part of the method of Figure 3. 20 201107910 The method begins at block 300 'its detectable access, such as the MMPM 1 〇 4 of the old depiction, the _ _ 29 第 of the second diagram, or various other MMPM-multi-mode processing modules ( MMpM) resources round. In one type, a control module can detect access to one of the MMpM resources. The method then proceeds to block 3〇2 and detects an operational mode of the host processor, host system, or any combination thereof. For example, the °H host system can be placed in a low resource usage mode of operation. In other versions, the host system can be located in an operational time mode of operation. You can also check the J to a variety of other modes of operation. Based on detecting an operational mode of the host processor, the method proceeds to block 〇4 and detects if a host processor, host system, or any combination thereof is in an operational time mode of operation. If a runtime mode of operation is not detected, then the method proceeds to block 306 where local access to the desired MMPM resource or application can be enabled. For example, the MMPM application can be executed by one of the local processors of the river. The method proceeds to blocks 3〇8 and 328, as described below. Turning right to block 304, the host processor is in an operational time mode of operation, then the method proceeds to block 312, and the availability of an independent peripheral resource can be detected. For example, an MMPM can include a variety of different resources, such as a PC radio emulation, transcoder, encryption application, GPS application, biometric application, photography application, USB concentrator application, VOIP application, continuous hardware assisted virtual management, wake event , system management applications, various other peripheral resource applications and devices, or any combination thereof. In various versions, the MMPM 290 can be used to use an application, a device 'module, or any combination thereof as a peripheral resource for the host processor to be independently accessible as a peripheral 21 201107910 device. For its part, the MMPM can be assigned a resource as a peripheral device. The method then proceeds to decision block 314 and detects if an independent peripheral resource is available. For example, an MMPM does not have one of the host system requirements for a particular peripheral device or application. For its part, if the independent peripheral resource is not available, the method proceeds to block 316 and a message can be output to indicate that a surrounding resource is not available. The method then proceeds to block 318 and exits. If, in decision block 320, a local processor can be used to enable a peripheral resource, then the method proceeds to block 322, and a peripheral communication link between the MMPM and the host processor can be enabled. The method then proceeds to block 324' and the MMPM can be enabled as the desired peripheral device. The method then proceeds to block 326 where the host has access to any additional resources that the peripheral device is capable of coupling to the enabled peripheral device. Depending on the host accessing the MMPM as a peripheral device, the method can proceed to block 328 and detect if a stop request has been entered. If a stop request cannot be detected, the method proceeds to block 326 and repeats. If, in decision block 328, one of the requirements for stopping the peripheral device application is detected, then the method proceeds to block 330. In block 330, the peripheral communication link between the host processor and the MMPM can be deactivated. The method then proceeds to decision block 332 and detects if the local processor that locally enabled the MMPM accesses an MMPM resource. If local access should be enabled, then the method proceeds to block 334 and identifies an MMPM resource to enable. The method then proceeds to block 336, and the MMPM resource can be enabled. If, in decision block 332, the local access ι resource should not be assigned 22 201107910, then the method proceeds to decision block 338, and the remote access local resource can be detected to have been enabled (eg, the MMMMT portion Resources can be accessed by the host system. For its part, the host processor has access to resources that are accessed as local resources. If, in decision block 338, the remote access to the MMPM local resource cannot be enabled, then the method proceeds to block 34 and exits. If in decision block 338, one of the MMPM local resources should be accessed, then the method proceeds to block 342 where the MMPM resource can be identified. The method then proceeds to block 344, where remote access to the MMPM resource can be enabled. For example, when the MMPM 104 shown in FIG. 1 is not in an operational time mode of operation, the non-shared resource 140 of the MMPM 104 can be accessed and used by the host processor 102. In its own right, the host processor 110 can extend access to the non-shared resources of the MMPM 104, as well as independent peripheral resources. 4 is a functional block diagram of a multi-mode processing module (MMPM) 400 operatively coupled to a host system 402 in accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure. The MMPM 400 can include an interface 404 that is coupled to a host system 4〇2. According to one aspect, the interface 404 can include a mini card enabling interface. In one version, the MMPM 400 can include the MMPM 104 illustrated in FIG. 1 , the MMPM 290 illustrated in FIG. 2 , or can be coupled to a host interface 402 as described above to enable access to an information handling system as Any other module of a peripheral device. According to one aspect, the MMPM 400 can include a local processor 406, such as a ΤΙOMAP2430, 3430, Nvidia AP10, AP15, Motorola I. The MX 32, 51, or any other processor in the MMPM 400 that can be used as a processor. The MMPM 400 can also include a 323 volt input signal 408 coupled to the input from the host processor 402 via the interface 404. The 3. The 3 volt input signal can be used to generate an 18 volt signal 41 〇, a 1. 3 volt signal 412, and a 1. A 2 volt signal 414 is used to power the various components of the MMpM4(R). According to another aspect, the interface 404 can output a low voltage display signal ("LVDS 1CH") 416 via a serializer to the LVDS module 418 and a level (LVL) displacement module 420 output. For example, the serializer to LVDS module 418 and the level (LVL) displacement module 420 are operable to use the serializer to the LVDS module 418 to incorporate a parallel type from the vehicle to the LVL displacement module 42 The # of input 490 is converted to a serialized output. Although illustrated by an LVDS 1CH signal, the LVDS 2CH signal, or any combination thereof, may also be output. According to another aspect, a display, a HDMI mediation (HDMI) enablement, or any combination thereof can also be used, and the signal output can be converted if needed or desired. The LVL displacement module 42 can be coupled to the local processor 406 via a data bus 490. The interface 4〇4 may further include a radio synchronization signal ('MMPM_LED_〇UT_(SINK)) 422 output by a radio module 424. The radio module 424 may be configured to function as a WIFI (eg, b) , G, etc.) the radio and can be coupled to a duplex module 426 operative to receive signals from a first antenna 428 and a second antenna 430. The radio module 424 can be integrated as the local processor One portion of 406 may be accessed as one of the resources of the local processor 406 in other versions. According to another aspect, the duplex module 426 may be configured to provide more signals to the antenna 428 and the antenna 430. For example, each antenna 428 and 430 can be actuated and deactivated, alone or in combination, and used in response to 24 201107910, one of the operating conditions of the local processor 406, and expecting a signal to be transmitted or received by the radio mode. The interface 404 can also include a USB link operative to communicate a USB biosignal ("uSB_BIO FS" 432 between the interface 404 and the local processor 406. The interface 404 can also be used to connect a WWAN-host signal ("USB-WWAN/HOST HS,") 436 to the local processor 406 using a USB link. The interface 404 can also be used to use a USB link to A second display signal ("USB_2nd_disaply FS") 438 is coupled to the local processor 406. The interface 404 can also be used to couple an i2s enable signal ("I2S-MMPM") 440 to the local processor 406. The interface 404 It can also be used to couple a radio disable input signal ("Radio_disable", 142) to the local processor 4〇6. The local processor 406 can receive a twenty-six million hertz clock signal 444 from a local crystal or other timing device. The interface 404 can also couple additional signals to the local processor 406, including a reset signal ("MMPM_RST#") 448 that can be used to reset the components in the module 400, or any combination thereof. The MMPM-RST# signal 448 can also be used to reset the host system 402 and its components. The MMPM_RST# signal 448 can be enabled to share one of the shared signals or a non-shared signal as the host system 402, the local processor 406, or any combination thereof. A "MMPM_SUS_State" signal 450 can include a suspend signal to change one of the states of the MMPM 400 and can be used to enable or revert from a suspended state. For example, the MMPM 400 can be placed in an abort state and can be replied using the MMPM_SUS_State signal 450. In another version, the MMPM_SUS_State signal 450 can be used by a thief to enable the host system 402 or its 25 201107910 component. The MMPM_SUS_State signal 450 can be enabled to access one of the shared signals or a non-shared signal as the host system 402, the local processor 406, or any combination thereof. According to another aspect, the interface 404 can include a "SMBUS_2_CC" signal 452 for use as a command control bus that operates to couple control information between the host system 402 and the local processor 406. The SMBUS_2_CC signal 452 can be used to control the volume of the host system 4〇2, the LCD brightness ', and the like. The interface 404 can also include a "SMBUS-1 - KB-TP" signal 454 that operates to consume one of the keyboard trackpad interface signals, which can be read and converted by a controller, a touchpad, and the like. Coupled to the local processor 406. According to another aspect, the local processor 406 can access a separate peripheral resource IPR 456 that includes 256K NAND memory 458 and 128MB DDR memory 460. The local processor 406 can also be consuming to include an IPR 462 comprising one of a 256K NAND memory 464 and a 128MB DDR memory 466. Other memory sizes can also be used. Each MCP 456 and 462 can be coupled to the local processor 4 〇 6 using a 133 MHz data bus 468. According to another aspect, the local processor 406 can also be coupled to the radio module 424 using an SDIO bus 470. The local processor 406 can further output a 40 MHz clock signal 472 coupled to the radio module 424. A 32 KHz signal 474 can also be further coupled to the radio module 424 and the local processor 406 to synchronize the timing of the signals. A thermal sensing input 476 can also be coupled to the local processor 406 to monitor the operating temperature of the MMPM 400. According to a particular aspect, the local processor 406 can be used to output a video 26 201107910 output signal for display using an external display of the host system 402. For example, the local processor 406 can format a video wheel and use the second display signal 438 to rotate a video output signal. In its entirety, the second display signal 438 can rotate the video output signal to the host system 402 for display using an external display. In this manner, the local processor 406 can be used to reduce the operational state of one of the host systems 402 to use a second display to output video if desired. According to another aspect, the local processor 406 can receive an input from an input interface, such as a display module of the s-display 209 shown in FIG. The local processor 406 can also detect a selection and access a function, such as the local processor 406 having access to an application of an email, a moon shield, a contact, and the like. For example, 'various applications can be stored in IPR 456, IPR 462, or any combination thereof. For example, various applications and peripheral resources can include PC radio emulation, transcoders, encryption applications, gps applications, biometric applications, photography applications, USB concentrator applications, Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) applications, and ongoing hardware assistance. Virtual management, wake-up events, system management applications, one or more operating systems, file systems, various other peripheral resource applications and devices, program patches, virus scanning software, security applications, or any combination thereof. The local processor 406 can also combine the ipr 456, the IPR 462, or any combination thereof. The local processor 406 can also use the occlusion state ("LID_closed#") 446 to detect when the occlusion of the host system 402 is turned on or off. For example, the host system 402 can include a laptop or other portable system that includes a cover having a display integrated into one of the interior portions. When the 豸 cover is open, the host system 402 can couple one of the input opacity states 446 to the local processor 〇6, and the remote processor can couple a view output signal for display using the LVDS 1CH signal 416. . - When the user closes the cover, the signal can be engaged to the cover state 446 to indicate that the cover is closed. The local processor can consume the video output signal to the second display signal 438. In this manner, the second display, such as an external display of an external portion of the housing of the host system 402, can output a video output signal when the cover is closed. According to another aspect, the host system 4〇2 can access the resources of the MMPM 400 as a peripheral device. For example, the host system 4〇2 can access the resources of the MMPM 400 and remove the processing, extended power, expansion, or complementary functions of the host system 4〇2. During operation of one of the host systems 4〇2, the host system 4〇2 can be coupled to the MMMM 400 using a peripheral communication bus, such as operating to the river]^1>]^ 4 One of the USB BIOS FS (Full Speed) signals 432 is enabled during one of the peripheral operating modes. For example, a digital camera (not shown) can be coupled to the local processor 406 using the port FS 432 and enabled via the local processor as a peripheral device. In its own right, the host system 402 can access the resources of the MMPM 400 as a peripheral device, or a peripheral device combination. According to another aspect, the MMPM 400 can be used as one of the host systems 402 to separate or assist the system when the host system 402 is operating in a reduced resource mode of operation. For example, when the host system 402 is in a reduced mode of operation, a user may desire to access a MMPM resource. In its own right, the MMPM 4 can be enabled and the local processor can access and enable the resources of the MMPM 400 without the host system 402 being booted into an operational mode of operation. Figure 5 is a block diagram showing the functionality of a host system and interface for accessing a multi-mode processing module in accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure. According to one aspect of the present disclosure, an information handling system 5 can be coupled to a host interface 501 of a multi-mode processing module 5〇2 using a combination. The multi-mode processing module 502 can include the MMPM 104 illustrated in FIG. 2, the MMPM 290 illustrated in FIG. 2, the MMPM 400 illustrated in FIG. 4, or can be coupled to and coupled to a host interface 402. Any other module that is accessed by 〇. According to one aspect, the host interface 501 can be coupled to a video multiplexer 504' that operates to multiplex and output one of the multi-mode processing modules 502 to output a single channel low voltage display signal (LVDS_1CH) for use with the display 506 or other Display to display. The information handling system 500 can also include a control module 51A that includes a BIOS 550 that operates to activate various different resources of the information handling system 500. The inverter and ALS module 508 can be coupled to the control module 510 via an SMBUS. The control module 510 can also be coupled to an MMPM power button 512 that operates to activate the remote processor operating mode of one of the information handling systems 500 using the MMPM 502. The control module 51 can also be coupled to a keyboard 514, which can include a standard typing keyboard having a mail button 516, a January button 518, a contact button 520', and an internet access button 522. . Each of the keyboards 516, 518, 520, and 522 can be assembled, either singly or in combination, as part of a separate module or another portion of the information handling system. The keyboard 514 can also include its various types of function keys, if needed or required. According to one aspect, the display 536 can be a touch screen enabled display and can couple an input to the control module 510. The information handling system 500 can also include a USB MUX 526 that is operative to input a biometric module 528 for biometric identification of a user. The USB MUX 526 can be further coupled to the host processor 530 of the information handling system 5, and the host interface 501. In another embodiment, an "LCD-I2S" signal can be directly coupled to and selectively enabled by the MMPM module 502, and can be used to identify an installed display type. For example, a display classification can be determined and read using the LCD-I2S input 580. In its entirety, a video output format can be determined to be output to the display 506. The video MUX 504 can be coupled to the display 506 powered by a display power supply ("LCD-Vdd") 582. The display 506 includes an inverter and an ALS module 508 powered by an inverter power supply ("INV-PWR-SRC") 584. The control module 510 can also be coupled to an enable display for display on the display 506. One of the indicators or a touchpad 524 of the pointing device. The control module 51 can also be coupled to a cover switching ("UD_SW") input 526, one of the information handling systems 500, or other types of mobile information handling systems When the cover or display is turned on or off, it operates to change a signal. According to another aspect, the host interface 5〇1 can also include the audio bypass ("ns-BLT") coupled to an audio bypass module 538. Input 538. The audio bypass wheel 538 can be coupled via a fs bus to a digital audio interface (DAI) 30 201107910 module 540. The DAI module 540 can be further coupled to the host processor 530 via the I2S bus. According to another aspect, the host interface 501 can also include other various inputs, outputs, or a combination thereof. For example, the host interface 501 can include a voltage source input ("3. 3乂_]^]'^]^”) 550, a 1^8 enable biometric link (“USB_BIO FS”) 554, a USB enabled WWAN and host system link (“USB_WWAN/HOST HS,') 556 ' — USB enabled second display link ("USB_2nd Display FS") 558, an I2S ("I2S_MMPM") input 560, a ground input ("MMPM_PAID_GND, ') 562, and an RPi LED (''MMPM_LED_Out_( Sink) '') Output 564. The host interface 501 can also include a radio disable ("Radio-disable #") input 566, a payment check ("PAID_MMPM_DET#") input 568, and an MMPM reset ("MMPM- RST#”) input 572, a MMPM maintain state (“BLT_SUS_State”) input 574, an SMBUS keyboard enable (“SMBUS_1_KB_TP”) link 576, and an SMBUS 2 CC (“SMBUS_2_CC”) link 578. According to another perspective, The WWAN access ("USB_WWAN/HOST HS") link 556 can be coupled to a three (3) way MUX 532. The mini card WWAN 534 can be configured to be coupled to the host processor 530 using a USB enabled bus. The MMPM 502 can also use the display ("USB_second display") link 558 In conjunction with a display 536. According to another aspect, the MMPM 502 can use the LVDS 1CH signal 552 to output a video output signal. Additionally, the video output signal can be coupled 31 201107910 to the video multiplexer 5〇4 for use. In another version, the display 506 can be placed in a non-operational mode. For example, the host processor 530 can be placed in a reduced operational state, and the display 5〇6 can also be placed in a lowering state. In an operational state, "an example of which may include a laptop. The cover is closed. In its own right, the remote processor 502 can detect that the concealer is off and couple a video output signal to the The USB-2nd_diSpaly FS signal 558 is output to the display 536. In this manner, the host processor 530 and the display can be located in a reduced operational state, and the multi-processing module can be accessed to the display 536 if needed. According to another aspect, the host system 5 can access the resources of the MMPM 502 as a peripheral device. For example, the host system 500 can access the MMPM. The resource of 502' removes the processing or extension function 'expansion or complementation function' of the host system. The host system 500 can be coupled to the MMPM 502 using a peripheral communication bus such as a USB BIOS FS 554 during operation of the host system 500. In its own right, the 3H host system 500 can access the resources of the MMPM 502 as a peripheral device, or a peripheral device combination. - According to another aspect, the MMPM 502 can be used as a separate or auxiliary system for the host system 500 when the host system 5 is operating in a reduced resource or reduced abortion mode of operation. For example, when the host system 5 is in the -down mode of operation, the user would expect to access the resources of the MM. According to another aspect, the multi-mode processing module 502 of the host processor 530 reduces the operating state period 32 201107910. The multi-mode processing module 502 can output a video output signal. For example, the 老 老 老 老 老 曰 module 502 can output - video output 该 to the display 536, and _ processing step output - audio _ to the host processing benefits 530 _ low operating state period The pass module 538 can still be activated. In other versions, the audio bypass module 538 and the linkage member sufficient to output audio can be enabled and deactivated in response to the cover opening and closing of the information handling system. The above-mentioned general description or all of the actions described in this example are not actions - some may not be required, and in addition to the above-mentioned action: one or more other actions may be performed. Furthermore, the order in which the actions are listed does not need to be performed in the order in which they are performed. The specification and legendary explanations for the four equal embodiments of t = 4 are intended to clarify (4) a general understanding of the structure of various embodiments. The specification of the specification is not intended to be a thorough and extensive description of all such elements and features of the devices and systems described herein. For those skilled in the art, it is apparent that many of the disclosures are based on the disclosure. Other embodiments may be used and derived from the disclosure, and a structural, alternative, logical alternative, or other change may be made in the context of the disclosure. Therefore, the disclosure is to be construed as illustrative and not limiting. A clearly illustrates that the specific features described in the context of the various embodiments may also be combined in a single-embodiment. Conversely, the various features described briefly in the context of a single article are also present in the K. For reference, refer to the value stated in Fan Fan. 33 201107910 Includes the single and each-value in the range. The benefits, other advantages, and solutions of the present solution have been described above with respect to specific embodiments. However, the benefits of this case, other advantages, solutions to problems, and any features that create a cup, advantage, or solution to the appearance or become more of a crane should not be considered as any - or all of these characteristics. (4) The key of the patent (4), the need, or the necessity of (4) ^ The above disclosure is to be construed as an example, and not as a limitation, and the scope of the appended claims is intended to cover any or all such modifications, improvements, and Other embodiments of the invention. Therefore, to the extent permitted by law, the scope of the invention may be determined by the broadest permitted interpretation of the scope of the invention, and the equivalents thereof, without limitation or limitation. / [Simple Description of the Drawings] Figure 1 depicts a functional block diagram of an information handling system in accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure; Figure 2 depicts a multi-mode processing according to one aspect of the present disclosure. Functional block diagram of the module-information disposition line; " Figure 3 depicts a flow chart of a method for accessing resources of an information production system according to one aspect of the disclosure; ^ Figure 4 According to the disclosure of the present disclosure, a functional block diagram of a master-second mode processing module can be accessed; 夕^ 囷, 0 shows an operation to access - *-type processing according to one aspect of the present disclosure Module - Functional block diagram of the host system and interface. 34 201107910 Main component symbol description] 100, 200, 400, 500... information processing system 102, 530... host processor 104, 290, 5〇2... multi-mode processing module 106, 248 '510... control module 108, 110 , 112, 114 ... bus bar 116 ... extended service module 118 ... peripheral interconnects 122, 126, 140 ... non-shared resources 124 ... peripheral switching modules 128, 209 ... input interfaces 130, 207, 214, 292, 506, 536. . .  Display 132···Power Resources 134···Multi-mode processing module power supply 136···Host power supply 138···Share peripheral devices 142. . . Independent peripheral resources, radio stop input signal 201···Power supply and charging system 202...processor 203··. Display module 204···Northbridge 205...display interface 206...clock 208,210". Dual inline memory 212, 504... Video multiplexer 216···Automatic light sensor module 218...Video switching module 220...Video graphics array 埠222···Display 埠Switch 224...Display 埠226...South Bridge 228, 540···Digital Audio Interface Module 230... Audio Bypass 232···Speaker/Amplifier 234·. ·Microphone and Headphones 236...Data Machine 240...Audio Output Module 242...E Module Rack 244...Sequence Advanced Technology Attachment Hard Disk Drive (SATA HDD) 246···Sequence Peripheral Interface (SPI) Cache Memory 250· · Wireless fidelity (wiFI) locator module 252 - SPI cache memory module 35 201107910 254... host power button 256 · · resource access button interface 258 ... keyboard 260 · · · touchpad and KSI /KSO Module 262". SIO Extender Module 264···Ι/0 Trust Platform Module (TPM) 266···Input Source 268...Biometric multiplexer (ΒΙΟ MUX) 270...Biometric input 272...Interface 274...Ε-parking Module 278···Ι/0 Module 280··· Peripheral Computer Interconnect (PCI) Fast Module 282···General Serial Bus (USB) 2. 0 access 埠 284...1/2 mini card module 288... mini card wireless wide area network (WWAN) module 294".  3-way multiplexer 296. ··Bag (BT) module 298 · · Motherboard area network (L〇M) 299... data bus 300, 302, 304, 306, 312, 316 318, 320'322, 324, 326, 328 330, 332, 334, 336, 338, 340, 342, 344... Block 402... Host System 404... Interface 406... Local Processor 408. .  .  3. 3 volt input signal 410···1. 8 volt signal 412...1. 3 volt signal 414. .  .  1. 2 volt signal 416 ··· low voltage display signal 418··· series to LVDS module 420...level (LVL) displacement module 422...radio synchronization signal 424...radio module 426···duplex module 428... First antenna 430···second antenna 432”, USB biosignal 436···\ν\ΥΑΝhost signal 438···second display signal 440...I2S permission signal 444...clock signal 36 201107910 446·. · Covering state 448···Reset signal 450· · ·ΜΜΡΜ_3υ3_8ίαίε Signal 452*"SMBUS_2_CC signal 454. .  5MBUS_1_KB_TP signal 456, 462... independent peripheral resources IPR 458, 464. . . NAND memory 460, 466...DDR memory 468...133MHz data bus 470. .  . 5DIO bus 472···40ΜΗζ clock signal 474. .  . 32 KHz signal 476···thermal sensing input 490...parallel type input, data bus 501···host interface 508···inverter/ALS module 512...MMPM power button 514...keyboard 516··· Mail button 518... Calendar button 520···Contact button 522... Internet access button 524... Trackpad 526". USB/MUX, cover switching input 528···Biometric module

532…三(3)路MUX532...three (3) way MUX

534…迷你卡WWAN 538…音頻旁通輸入、音頻旁通模組 550.. .BIOS、電壓源輸入 552",LVDS 1CH 信號 554’"USB賦能生物辨識鏈接 556·· · WWAN與主機系統鏈接 558…USB賦能第二顯示鏈接 560."I2S 輸入 562…接地輸入 564…RPILED輸出 566···無線電停用輸入 568…付款檢測輸入 572· · ·ΜΜΡΜ重置輸入 574…ΜΜΡΜ維持狀態輸入 576."SMBUS鍵盤賦能鏈接 578.. .5MBUS 2 CC鏈接 580…LCD_I2S 輸入 582…顯示器電源 584…反相器電源 I S] 37534...mini card WWAN 538...audio bypass input, audio bypass module 550.. BIOS, voltage source input 552", LVDS 1CH signal 554'"USB enabled biometric link 556·· · WWAN and host system Link 558...USB enable second display link 560."I2S input 562...ground input 564...RPILED output 566···radio disable input 568...payment detection input 572· · ·ΜΜΡΜreset input 574...ΜΜΡΜmaintain state Enter 576."SMBUS keyboard enable link 578..5MBUS 2 CC link 580...LCD_I2S input 582...display power supply 584...inverter power supply IS] 37

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201107910 一 丫砑寻刊軛固: L —種多模式處理模組,其包含有: 一組配來用以響應一週邊 週邊介面; -用存取要求而賦能之 經由該週邊介面來各自存取 獨立週邊資源;以及 地王裔心 —組配來用以響應該主機處 ^ ^ . 免里态之—要求而將該 荨夕個獨立週邊資源賦能之局部處理器。 2.如申請專利範圍第1項之多模式處理模組,更包含. 獨立=該局部處理器進一步受組配來更新該等多個 獨立週邊貧源;以及 其^主機處理衫組配來耗料多 獨立週邊資源。 4町 3.如申請專利範圍第】 處理W r (夕镇式處理杈組,其中該局部 處态進一步跫組配來執行下列步驟: 機處理器之―運作時間期間,使該主機處理 。月匕夠存取該等多侧立週邊資源;以及 於該主機處理器之一降低操作狀態期間,使該主機 处理益停止存取該等多個獨立週邊資源。 4·如申請專利範圍第3項之多模式處理模組,其令該 處,器進-步受組配來於該主機處理器之該降低軸 =期間’使該局部處理器能夠存取該❹個獨立週邊 5·如申請專利範圍4項之多模式處理模組,更包含: 38 201107910 其中該局部處理器進一步受組配來於該主機處理 益之-降低操作狀態期間存取該等多個獨立週邊資 源;以及 、其中於該主機處理器之該降低操作狀態期間將該 週邊介面停用。 6.如申請專利範m項之多模式處理模組,更包含: 介面; 組配來耦合至一週邊切換模組之週邊切換模組 其中該週邊切換模組受組配來使該主機處理器盘 该局部處理器能夠存取共享資源; 、 間 其々中於該主機處理器之—運料_作模式期 該等共享資源可由該主機處理器存取; 間 其7於亥局部處理器之一運作時間操作模式期 邊等共享貧源可由該局部處理器存取;以及 其中進-步於該局部處理器之該運作時間操作模 式期間’該等共享資源無法由該主機處理器存取。 ^申料利範圍1項之多模式處理模組,更包含該局部 處理器文組配來執行下列步驟: 從耗合至該主機處理器之-控制模組可存取的一 延伸狀態服務模組接收-輸入,其中於該主機處理器之 一運作時間操作模式期間可接收該輸入; 對該等多個獨立週邊資源其中之一獨立週邊資源 之存取賦能;以及 於該主機處理器之-降低操作狀態期間停用對該 39 201107910 延伸服務模組之存取。 8. 如申請專利範圍1項之多模式處理模組,更包含: 一於該週邊介面之一賦能期間,該主機處理器可存 取之週邊功能列表;以及 多個操作來用以響應將該主機處理器耦合至該週 邊介面而賦能之週邊功能。 9. 如申請專利範圍8項之多模式處理模組,其中該週邊功 能列表受組配來更新以包括該主機處理器經由該週邊 介面可存取之一替代週邊功能。 10. 如申請專利範圍1項之多模式處理模組,更包含: 於該局部處理器之一週邊操作模式期間,該主機處 理器可存取之該局部處理器的非共享資源;以及 其中於該局部處理器之一非週邊操作模式期間,該 主機處理器無法存取該非共享資源。 11. 如申請專利範圍1項之多模式處理模組,更包含該局部 處理器操作來執行下列步驟: 從操作上耦合至該主機處理器之一控制模組接收 一操作狀態列表;以及 用以響應該操作狀態列表中之一項目而對該等多 個獨立週邊資源之存取賦能。 12. —種對資源之存取賦能的方法,其包含下列步驟: 檢測存取耦合至一主機處理器與一控制模組之一 多模式處理模組的一資源之一輸入,其中該多模式處理 模組包括多個獨立週邊資源; 40 201107910 檢測該主機處理器與該控制模組之一操作模式; 檢測該多模式處理模組之獨立週邊資源的一可用 性;以及 用以響應檢測該等獨立週邊資源之該操作模式與 該可用性而賦能該多模式處理模組。 13. 如申請專利範圍12項之方法,更包含下列步驟: 於該主機處理器之一運作時間期間,使該主機處理 器能夠存取該等多個獨立週邊資源;以及 於該主機處理器之一降低操作狀態期間,使該主機 處理器停止存取該等多個獨立週邊資源;以及 於該主機處理器之該降低操作狀態期間,使該局部 處理器能夠存取該等多個獨立週邊資源。 14. 如申請專利範圍12項之方法,更包含下列步驟: 從該控制模組可存取之一延伸狀態服務模組接收 一輸入,其中於該主機處理器之一運作時間操作模式期 間可接收該輸入; 對該等多個獨立週邊資源其中之一獨立週邊資源 之存取賦能;以及 於該主機處理器之一降低操作狀態期間停用對該 延伸服務模組之存取。 15. 如申請專利範圍12項之方法,更包含下列步驟: 從該控制模組接收一操作狀態列表; 用以響應該操作狀態列表中之一項目而對該等多 個獨立週邊資源之存取賦能;以及 41 201107910 更新該操作狀態列表以包括該主機處理器可經由該 夕模式處賴組之-週邊介面存取的—替代週邊功能。 I6·—種資訊處置系統,其包含有: 士 一主機處理器,其組配來於該主機處理器之一運作 4間操作模式期間存取多個獨立:#源以作為週邊裝 置;以及 、 -於該主機處理器之該運作時間操作模式期間操 作來作為該等週邊裝置的多模式處理模組,該多模式處 理模組包括: 一組配來用以響應該主機處理ϋ之-週邊褒置 存取要求而賦能的週邊介面; 一組配來用以響應該主機處理ϋ之該週邊裝置 存取要求而使用該等多個獨立週邊資源來賦能之局 部處理器; 其中該等多個獨立週邊資源可由該主機處理器 經由該週邊介面來各自存取;以及 其中該局部處理器進-步受組配來處理 以將該多模式處理模組賦能來作為-週邊裝置。 17.如申凊專利範圍16項之資%虛 , °疋置系統,更包含一控制模 、’且,、受組配來執行下列步驟: 、 於該主機處理器之—運作 . 連作時間期間,使該主機處理 “夠存取該等多個獨立週邊f源;以及 於該局部處理器之一運作 5.^ , . ^ 逆作時間期間’使該主機處理 益停止存取該等多個獨 42 201107910 认如申請專利範圍17項之資訊處置系統, 換模組其受組配來執行下列步驟: 週邊切 源;使°亥主機處理器與該局部處理器能夠存取共享資 器之—運作時間操作模式期間,使該 專子貝源可由該主機處理器存取; ==器之一運作時間操作模式期間使該 、旱貝/原可由邊局部處理器存取;以及 主機^局部處㈣之該運糊操作模咖,使該 ^處理Μ法麵之該等共享魏能夠被存取。 =請:利範圍17項之資訊處置系統,其中該控制模組 了進一步受組配來執行下列步驟: =該主機處理器與該多模式處理模組之一操作 狀態列表;以及 用以響應該操作狀態列表中之—項目而對該等多 獨立週邊資源之存取賦能。 20·=請專利範圍19項之資訊處置系統,其中該控制模組 匕括一延伸《服務麻,其受組配錢行下列步驟: 射該多模式處理模組之週邊朗的存取賦能;以及 使用組配為下列至少其中之—的1流排來輕合 X夕模式處理模組以作為該週邊裝置: 一PCIE匯流排; — USB ; 一 USB3匯流排; 43 201107910 一火線匯流排; 一十億位元乙太網路匯流排; 一 SDIO匯流排; 一SM匯流排;以及 一顯示器匯流排。 44201107910 A search for a yoke: L - a multi-mode processing module, comprising: a set of responses for responding to a peripheral peripheral interface; - enabling access by an access request via the peripheral interface Take independent peripheral resources; and the local king's heart - the local processor that is configured to respond to the host's ^ ^ . 2. The multi-mode processing module of claim 1 of the patent scope further includes. Independent = the local processor is further configured to update the plurality of independent peripheral lean sources; and the host handles the shirt assembly consumption More independent peripheral resources. 4 town 3. If the scope of patent application is the first] the W r (the evening processing group), wherein the local state is further configured to perform the following steps: during the operation time of the processor, the host is processed. Having sufficient access to the plurality of side peripheral resources; and during the lowering of the operating state by one of the host processors, causing the host processing to stop accessing the plurality of independent peripheral resources. The multi-mode processing module, wherein the step-by-step is configured to the lowering of the host processor = period 'to enable the local processor to access the independent peripherals The multi-mode processing module of the range of 4 items further includes: 38 201107910 wherein the local processor is further configured to access the host processing benefits - accessing the plurality of independent peripheral resources during the reduced operating state; and The peripheral interface is deactivated during the reduced operating state of the host processor. 6. The multi-mode processing module of the patent application module further includes: an interface; configured to couple to a periphery a peripheral switching module of the replacement module, wherein the peripheral switching module is configured to enable the local processor disk to access the shared resource; and the device is in the host processor During the mode period, the shared resources may be accessed by the host processor; the shared poor source such as one of the operating time modes of the local processor may be accessed by the local processor; and wherein the local processor is further advanced During the operation time mode of the processor, the shared resources cannot be accessed by the host processor. The multi-mode processing module of the application scope includes a local processor file group to perform the following steps. Receiving an input from an extended state service module accessible to the control module of the host processor, wherein the input is receivable during operation of the one of the host processors; Access to one of the independent peripheral resources, independent of the surrounding resources; and deactivation of the 39 201107910 extended service module during the reduced operating state of the host processor 8. The multi-mode processing module of claim 1 further includes: a list of peripheral functions accessible by the host processor during one of the peripheral interfaces; and a plurality of operations A peripheral function for enabling the coupling of the host processor to the peripheral interface. 9. The multi-mode processing module of claim 8 wherein the peripheral function list is updated to include the host processing The device can be accessed via the peripheral interface to replace the peripheral function. 10. The multi-mode processing module of claim 1 further includes: the host processor can be stored during one of the peripheral operating modes of the local processor Taking the non-shared resource of the local processor; and wherein during the non-peripheral mode of operation of the local processor, the host processor cannot access the non-shared resource. 11. The multi-mode processing module of claim 1 further comprising the local processor operation to perform the following steps: operatively coupling to a control processor of the host processor to receive an operational status list; Access to the plurality of independent peripheral resources is enabled in response to an item in the operational status list. 12. A method of enabling access to a resource, comprising the steps of: detecting one of a resource input to a multi-mode processing module coupled to a host processor and a control module, wherein the The mode processing module includes a plurality of independent peripheral resources; 40 201107910 detecting an operation mode of the host processor and the control module; detecting an availability of independent peripheral resources of the multi-mode processing module; and responding to detecting the The mode of operation of the independent peripheral resource and the availability enable the multi-mode processing module. 13. The method of claim 12, further comprising the steps of: enabling the host processor to access the plurality of independent peripheral resources during operation of the host processor; and Having the host processor stop accessing the plurality of independent peripheral resources during a reduced operational state; and enabling the local processor to access the plurality of independent peripheral resources during the reduced operational state of the host processor . 14. The method of claim 12, further comprising the steps of: receiving an input from an extended state service module accessible by the control module, wherein the input is receivable during operation of one of the host processors The input; enabling access to the independent peripheral resources of one of the plurality of independent peripheral resources; and deactivating access to the extended service module during a lowering of the operational state by the one of the host processors. 15. The method of claim 12, further comprising the steps of: receiving an operational status list from the control module; accessing the plurality of independent peripheral resources in response to an item in the operational status list Empowering; and 41 201107910 updating the list of operational states to include the host processor being accessible via the peripheral interface of the evening mode. An information processing system, comprising: a master processor configured to access a plurality of independent ones during operation of one of the host processors: #源为 as a peripheral device; - operating as a multi-mode processing module of the peripheral devices during the operational time mode of operation of the host processor, the multi-mode processing module comprising: a set of configured to respond to the host processing - peripheral a peripheral interface that is enabled by an access request; a set of local processors configured to use the plurality of independent peripheral resources to respond to the peripheral device access request of the host processing; The individual peripheral resources are each accessible by the host processor via the peripheral interface; and wherein the local processor is further stepped by processing to enable the multi-mode processing module to act as a peripheral device. 17. If the application of the patent scope is 16%, the system also includes a control module, 'and, is configured to perform the following steps: - operating on the host processor. During the continuous operation period Having the host process "accessing the plurality of independent peripheral f sources; and operating the one of the local processors 5.^, . ^ during the reverse time period to enable the host to process access to the plurality of独42 201107910 Approved as an information processing system with 17 patent applications, the replacement module is assembled to perform the following steps: peripheral source; enable the host processor and the local processor to access the shared device - During the operation time mode of operation, the source can be accessed by the host processor; == one of the devices operates during the time mode of operation, the gulf/originally accessible by the edge local processor; and the host ^ local (4) The operation of the paste operation mode, so that the shared Wei can be accessed by the processing method. = Please: The information processing system of the range of 17 items, wherein the control module is further configured to perform The following steps: = an operating state list of the host processor and the multi-mode processing module; and an access grant to the plurality of independent peripheral resources in response to the item in the operational status list. 20·=Request Patent Range 19 items of information processing system, wherein the control module includes an extension "service hemp, which is subject to the following steps: the access authorization of the peripheral mode of the multi-mode processing module; and the use of the combination One of the following at least one of the streams is used to lighten the X-ray mode processing module as the peripheral device: a PCIE bus; - USB; a USB3 bus; 43 201107910 a fire bus; one billion bit B Too network bus; an SDIO bus; an SM bus; and a display bus.
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