Tools and techniques are described to automate commissioning of physical spaces. Controllers have access to databases of the devices that are controlled by them, including wiring diagrams and protocols, such that the controller can automatically check that each wire responds correctly to stimulus from the controller. Controllers also have access to databases of the physical space such that they can check that sensors in the space record the correct information for device activity, and sensors can cross-check each other for consistency. Once a physical space is commissioned, incentives can be sought based on commissioning results.

In an embodiment, a method includes identifying a core of a multicore processor to which an incoming packet that is received in a packet buffer is to be directed, and if the core is powered down, transmitting a first message to cause the core to be powered up prior to arrival of the incoming packet at a head of the packet buffer. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Methods and systems are provided for power management in communication devices, particularly based on cable connectivity. A power management component in a system may be configured to obtain measurements associated with a signal path used for communication by the system via a communication port, and manage power use in the system based on the obtained measurement. Managing the power use may include determining, based on the obtained measurements, connectivity related information associated with connectivity of the system via the communication port, and applying based on the information one or more power use reduction measures, with the one or more power use reduction measures including at least transitioning between different power related states.

Methods and systems are provided for power management in communication devices, particularly based on cable connectivity. A power management component in a system may be configured to obtain measurements associated with a signal path used for communication by the system via a communication port, and manage power use in the system based on the obtained measurement. Managing the power use may include determining, based on the obtained measurements, connectivity related information associated with connectivity of the system via the communication port, and applying based on the information one or more power use reduction measures, with the one or more power use reduction measures including at least transitioning between different power related states.

Methods and apparatus to operate closed-lid portable computers are disclosed. An example portable computer includes a first display on a lid of the portable computer, the first display to be deactivated when the lid is in a closed position; a second display distinct from the first display, the second display to be visible when the lid is in the closed position; instructions; and processor circuitry to execute the instructions to cause activation of the first display in response to a user interaction with the second display while the lid is in the closed position.

The technology described herein is directed towards optimizing power consumption of devices, e.g., in a datacenter. A modified (two-tier) genetic algorithm performs a carbon footprint-based optimization in a first tier to determine a candidate range of coefficients for each device type, e.g., servers, switches and storage devices/systems that likely reduce carbon footprint of each device type. In a second tier of the genetic algorithm, those ranges of coefficients are used in conjunction with actual power usage-based carbon footprint scores of individual devices to find respective sets of coefficients that minimize respective objective functions for the servers, the switches and the storage devices. The sets of coefficients can be used for power capping the devices. Device performance constraint-based intelligent selection can be used in one or both tiers to speed up convergence.

The technology described herein is directed towards optimizing power consumption of devices, e.g., in a datacenter. A modified (two-tier) genetic algorithm performs a carbon footprint-based optimization in a first tier to determine a candidate range of coefficients for each device type, e.g., servers, switches and storage devices/systems that likely reduce carbon footprint of each device type. In a second tier of the genetic algorithm, those ranges of coefficients are used in conjunction with actual power usage-based carbon footprint scores of individual devices to find respective sets of coefficients that minimize respective objective functions for the servers, the switches and the storage devices. The sets of coefficients can be used for power capping the devices. Device performance constraint-based intelligent selection can be used in one or both tiers to speed up convergence.

An electronic unit comprises a microcontroller with a control input, a control output, and a signal input; and an interface circuit with a connection terminal, a control output, a control input, and a signal output. Both the microcontroller and the interface circuit each have a first operating mode and a second operating mode. The microcontroller is designed to cause the interface circuit to operate in its first operating mode. The interface circuit is designed to convert an input signal into a derivation signal representing a derivation of the input signal over time and to generate a control signal from the derivation signal. The microcontroller is designed to cause the interface circuit to operate in its second operating mode and to receive and convert a digital input signal and to output an output signal to the microcontroller.

Example implementations relate to an access point (AP) that can via up from power save mode via a including Bluetooth low energy (BLE) system-on-chip (SoC) within the AP. The AP can include a power source, a power reset logic component in communication with the power source, a BLE SoC, a processor, and a non-transitory memory resource instructions executable by the processor that signals the AP is in a power save mode, receives an indication, via the BLE SoC, to wake up the AP, and wake up, via the BLE SoC, the AP in response to receiving the indication.

Connectors for a networking device may be provided. A networking device may comprise a first plurality of switch bars each comprising a first switch type arranged parallel to one another, a second plurality of switch bars each comprising a second switch type arranged parallel to one another, and a third plurality of switch bars each comprising a third switch type arranged parallel to one another. The first plurality of switch bars, the second plurality of switch bars, and the third plurality of switch bars may be arranged orthogonally. A first one of the first plurality of switch bars may be connected to a first one of the second plurality of switch bars via a retractable mechanical connector mechanism.