BRPI0902658B1 - MULTIMODES PROCESSING MODULE AND METHOD TO ENABLE ACCESS TO RESOURCES, AND INFORMATION TREATMENT SYSTEM. - Google Patents

Abstract

multimode processing module and method of use a multimode processing module and method of use are disclosed. in a particular form, a multimode processing module may include a peripheral interface configured to be enabled in response to a request for access to a peripheral application. the multimode processing module may additionally 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 configurable local processor to enable the plurality of independent peripheral resources in response to a request by the host processor.

Description

“MULTIMODES PROCESSING MODULE AND METHOD TO ENABLE ACCESS TO RESOURCES, AND INFORMATION TREATMENT SYSTEM”

Technical Field

This disclosure relates, in general, to information processing systems and, more particularly, to a multimode processing module and method of use.

Background of the Invention

As the value and use of information continues to increase, individuals and companies are looking for additional ways to process and store information. One option is an information processing system. In general, an information processing system processes, compiles, stores and / or communicates information or data for business, personal or other purposes. Because the needs and requirements of technology and information processing can vary between different applications, information processing systems can also vary in relation to which information is treated, how information is treated, how much information is processed, stored or communicated, and how quickly and efficiently information can be processed, stored or communicated. Variations in information processing systems allow information processing systems to be general or configured for a specific user or specific use, such as financial transaction processing, airline reservations, corporate data storage or global communication. In addition, information processing systems can be configured to use a variety of hardware and software components that can be configured to process, store and communicate information, and can include one or more computer systems, data storage systems and network systems.

Brief Description of Drawings

It is noticed that, for simplicity and objectivity of illustration, the elements illustrated in the figures were not necessarily drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements are exaggerated in relation to the other elements. Modes that incorporate the precepts of the present disclosure are shown and described in relation to the drawings presented here, in which:

figure 1 illustrates a functional block diagram of an information processing system according to an aspect of the disclosure;

Figure 2 illustrates a functional block diagram of an information processing system that employs a multimode processing module in accordance with an aspect of the disclosure;

figure 3 illustrates a flow chart of a method for accessing resources of an information processing system according to an aspect of the disclosure;

Figure 4 illustrates a functional block diagram of a multimode processing module accessible to a host system in accordance with an aspect of the disclosure; and

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2/22 Figure 5 illustrates a functional block diagram of a host system and an operable interface for accessing a multimode processing module according to an aspect of the disclosure.

The use of the same reference symbols in different drawings indicates similar or identical items.

Detailed Description of Drawings

The following description, together with the figures, is provided to assist in understanding the precepts disclosed here. The following discussion will focus on specific implementations and modalities. This focus is provided to assist in the description of the precepts and should not be construed as limiting the scope or applicability of the precepts. However, of course, other precepts can be used in this application. The precepts can also be used in other applications and with several different types of architectures, such as distributed computing architectures, client / server architectures, or mediating server architectures and associated components.

For the purposes of this disclosure, an information processing system may include any instrumentality or aggregate of operable instrumentalities to compute, classify, process, transmit, receive, retrieve, originate, switch, store, display, manifest, detect, record, reproduce, treat or use any form of information, intelligence or data for business, scientific, control, entertainment, or other purposes. For example, an information processing system can be a personal computer, a PDA, a consumer electronic device, a server or network storage device, a switching router, a wireless router, or other network communication device. , or any other suitable device, and may vary in size, shape, performance, functionality and price. The information processing system may include memory (volatile (eg, random access memory, etc.), non-volatile (exclusive read memory, flash memory, etc.) or any combination thereof), one or more processing resources , such as a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), hardware or software control logic, or any combination of these. Additional components of the information processing system may include one or more storage devices, one or more communication ports to communicate with external devices, as well as several input and output (I / O) devices, such as a keyboard, a mouse , a video / graphics screen, or any combination of these. The information processing system may also include one or more operable buses to transmit communications between the various hardware components. The parts of an information processing system itself can be considered information processing systems.

Parts of an information processing system, when referred to as an

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3/22 “device”, a “module” or the like, can be configured as hardware, software (which may include embedded software), or any combination of these. For example, a part of an information processing system device may be hardware, such as, for example, an integrated circuit (such as an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC), a Field Programmable Door Array (FPGA) , a structured ASIC, or a device embedded in a larger chip), a card (such as a Peripheral Component Interface (PCI) card, an express PCI card, an International Personal Computer Memory Card Association (PCMCIA) card , or another such expansion card), or a system (such as a motherboard, a system in a chip (SoC) or a standalone device). Similarly, the device may be software, including embedded software embedded in a device, such as a Pentium class or PowerPC ™ processor, or other such device, or software that may operate in a relevant information processing system environment. The device can also be a combination of any of the exposed hardware or software examples. Note that an information processing system can include an integrated circuit or board-level product with parts of these that can also be any combination of hardware and software.

Devices or programs that are in communication with each other do not need to be in continuous communication with each other, unless expressly specified otherwise. Furthermore, devices or programs that are in communication with each other can communicate directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries.

Modalities discussed below describe, in part, distributed computing solutions that manage all or part of a communicative interaction between network elements. In this context, a communicative interaction may be intending to transmit information, it may be transmitting information, requesting information, receiving information, receiving a request for information, or any combination of these. As such, a communicative interaction can be unidirectional, bidirectional, multidirectional or any combination of these. In some circumstances, a communicative interaction can be relatively complex and involve two or more network elements. For example, a communicative interaction can be a "conversation" or series of related communications between a client and a server - each network element transmitting and receiving information to the other. The communicative interaction between the network elements is not necessarily limited to just one specific form. A network element can be a node, a piece of hardware, software, embedded software, an intermediate access layer, another component of a computer system, or any combination of these.

In the following description, a technique represented in a flowchart can be described

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4/22 in a series of sequential actions. Unless expressly stated to the contrary, the sequence of actions and the part that performs the actions can be freely changed, without departing from the scope of the precepts. Actions can be added, deleted or changed in several ways. Similarly, actions can be rearranged or looped. Additionally, although processes, methods, algorithms or the like can be described in sequential order, such processes, methods, algorithms or any combination of these can be operable to be performed in alternative orders. Additionally, some actions in a process, method or algorithm can be performed simultaneously for at least one point in time (for example, actions performed in parallel), they can also be performed in whole, in part, or in any combination of these.

As used herein, it is intended that the terms "comprises", "comprising", "includes", "including", "has", "having", or any other variation of these cover a non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, article or device that comprises a list of resources is not necessarily limited only to those resources, but may include other resources not expressly listed or inherent in that process, method, article or device. In addition, unless expressly stated to the contrary, "or" refers to one or inclusive and not to one or exclusive. For example, a condition A or B is satisfied by any of the following: A is true (or present) and B is false (or not present), A is false (or not present) and B is true (or present), and both A and B are true (or present).

Also, the use of "one" or "ones" is employed to describe elements and components described here. This is done merely for convenience and to give a general sense of the scope of the invention. This description must be read to include one or at least one, and the singular also includes the plural, or vice versa, unless it is clear that it has another meaning. For example, when a single device is described here, more than one device can be used in place of a single device. Similarly, when more than one device is described herein, a single device can be used instead of that one device.

Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains. Although methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in practice or in testing the modalities of the present invention, suitable methods and materials are described below. All publications, patent applications, patents and other references mentioned herein are incorporated by reference in their entirety, unless a particular passage is cited. In the event of a conflict, this specification, including definitions, will control. Furthermore, the materials, methods and examples are illustrative only, and are not intended to be limited to 870200025902, of 02/21/2020, p. 12/41

5/22 tes.

Up to the limit not described here, many details in relation to specific materials, processing acts and circuits are conventional and can be found in manuals and other sources of computer, electronic and software technologies.

An information processing system and its method of use are described below. An exemplary non-limiting description of the system is given before addressing its methods of use. The utility of the system and its modules will be more apparent with the description of the methods that follow the description of the system and the modules.

According to one aspect of the disclosure, in a particular form, a multimode processing module may include a peripheral interface configured to be enabled in response to a request for access from the peripheral application. The multimode processing module may additionally include a plurality of independent peripheral resources individually accessible to a host processor via the peripheral interface. The multimode processing module can also include a configurable local processor to enable the plurality of independent peripheral resources in response to a request by the host processor.

According to another aspect of disclosure, a method for enabling access to resources is disclosed. The method may include detecting an input to access a resource from a multimode processing module coupled to a host processor and a control module. The multimode processing module can include a plurality of independent peripheral resources. The method may also include detecting an operating mode of the control module's host processor, and detecting an availability of peripheral resources independent of the multi-mode processing module. The method may additionally include enabling the multimode processing module in response to the detection of the mode of operation and the availability of independent peripheral resources,

In accordance with an additional aspect of disclosure, an information processing system is disclosed. The information processing system may include a host processor configured to access a plurality of independent resources such as peripheral devices during a host processor's runtime mode of operation. The information processing system may additionally include a multimode processing module operable as the peripheral device during the host processor's run-time operating mode. In a particular form, the multimode processing module may include a peripheral interface configured to be enabled in response to a request for access to the host processor's peripheral device. The multimode processing module can additionally include a local processor configured to be enabled using the plurality of independent peripheral resources in response to the host processor's request for access to the peripheral device. THE

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6/22 a plurality of independent peripheral resources can be individually accessible to the host processor via the peripheral interface. The local processor can be additionally configured to process an application to enable the multimode processing module as a peripheral device.

Figure 1 illustrates a functional block diagram of an information processing system according to an aspect of the disclosure. In general, the information processing system, represented in 100, can include a host processor 102 that can include a host CPU, a host CPU chip set, memory, a host operating system, and various other features and components that can be combined to form an information processing system (not shown). Host processor 102 may also include BIOS (not shown) operable to enable resources accessible to host processor 102. Information processing system 100 may also include a multi-mode processing module (MMPM) 104, which may include a CPU, a set of chips from the CPU, memory and an operating system (not shown). MMPM 104 can also include a second BIOS (not shown) operable to enable features accessible to MMPM 104. In one aspect, MMPM 104 can include BIOS extensions or inputs that can be commonly used by host processor 102.

According to one aspect, host processor 102 and MMPM 104 can be coupled to a control module 106. For example, host processor 102 can be coupled to control module 106 using bus 108 and bus 110. In one Likewise, bus 108 can include a low pin count bus (LPC), and bus 110 can include a system management bus (SMBUS). Other types of buses can also be used. In addition, MMPM 104 can be coupled to control module 106 using bus 112 and bus 114. In one form, buses 108, 110, 112, 114 can include any combination of a personal system bus 2 (PS2), an RS232 bus, a serial peripheral interface bus (SPI bus), SMBUS, LPC, or other types of buses, or any combination of these.

Information processing system 100 may also include an extended state services module 116 operable to couple host processor 102 and MMPM 104 using a peripheral interconnect 118. According to one aspect, peripheral interconnect 118 may include a bus. peripheral communication enabled, such as a universal serial bus (USB), USB 3, PCI bus, base controller bus (BC), an express PCI bus (PCIE), Firewire®, Gigabit Ethernet, secure digital input and output (SDIO ), systems management (SM), a display bus, various other types of buses, or any combination of these, which can be employed to connect host processor 102 to MMPM 104 as a peripheral device.

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According to one aspect, the extended state services module 116 can be configured in the control module 106. In other ways, the control module 106 can be configured as a part of MMPM 104.

Host processor 102 can also be coupled to unshared resources 122 and to a peripheral switch module 124. The multimode processing module 102 can be coupled to unshared resources 126 to peripheral switch module 124. According to one aspect , unshared resources 122 may include local resources that may be local to the host processor 104. Additionally, unshared resources 122 may be accessed on a limited basis by MMPM 104. Additionally, MMPM 104 may include unshared resources 140 locations to MMPM 104 that can be accessed by host processor 102. According to one aspect, control module 106 can maintain a listing of unshared resources 122 and 140 of each of host processor 102 and MMPM 104, and can additionally enable and disable access to each resource.

Control module 106 can also be coupled to an input interface 128 that can be coupled to any combination of a keyboard, pointing device, touch-sensitive platform, security module, etc. The control module 106 can also be coupled to a screen 130, such as a flat panel or flat panel video, touch screen, or any combination of these. According to one aspect, the screen may include a backlight and ambient light perception (ALS) capabilities. Control module 106 can additionally be coupled to an operable power supply 132 to power MMPM 104 using power from the multi-mode processing module (MMPM) 134 and to transmit power to host processor 104 and associated components using power from host 136. Other power supply outputs 132 can also be used or enabled. Peripheral switching module 124 can be additionally coupled to one or more shared peripherals 138 accessible to MMPM 104 and host processor 104.

According to a particular aspect, the information processing system 100 can enable the MMPM 104 as a peripheral device accessible to the host processor 102 or other components of the information processing system 100. For example, the host processor 102 can be operated in a run-time operating mode, and can additionally access one or a combination of peripheral resources independent of the MMPM 104 as a peripheral resource or device. For example, host processor 102 can transfer processing to MMPM 104 by using MMPM 104 as a peripheral device. Control module 106 can detect an operational condition of host processor 102 and MMPM 104. For example, a state listing that includes an operational state of the various components of the handling system

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8/22 formation 100 can be maintained by the control module 106 and accessed as needed or desired. Control module 106 can additionally initiate the enabling of MMPM 104 as a peripheral device or feature on host processor 102. Additionally, control module 106 can maintain a listing of available services, peripheral applications or other resources that can be accessed by the processor host 102 as a peripheral device or application. For example, as host processor 102 initiates access to MMPM 104, extended services module 116 can be used in conjunction with enabling access to MMPM 104 resources. In a particular way, the state services module extended 116 can be used as a USB enabled module that can be accessed when a USB communication link can be established between host processor 102 and MMPM 104. Other communication tops and modules can also be used.

According to one aspect, various devices or peripheral applications of the MMPM 104 can be enabled as an independent peripheral resource. For example, MMPM 104 may include an independent peripheral feature (IPR) 142 that can be used to enable radio emulations on the PC, transcoders, encryption applications, GPS applications, biometric applications, camera applications, USB hub applications , Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) applications, virtual management aided by persistent hardware, activation events, system management applications, various other applications and peripheral devices, or any combination of these. In various forms, MMPM 104 can employ applications, devices, modules or any combination of these as an independent peripheral resource that can be accessed by host processor 102 as a peripheral device. Upon host processor 102 terminating the use or access to the peripheral resource independent of MMPM 104, control module 106 can disable the communication link 118 between host processor 102 and MMPM 104, and disable the use of the resource as a peripheral resource .

According to another aspect, parts of all IPR 142 can be stored in the various other locations of the information processing system 100. For example, IPR 142 can be stored in unshared resources 140, and accessed by MMPM 104 as needed or desired. In other ways, IPR 142 can be stored in a local memory of MMPM 104, in unshared resources 140, in unshared resources 122, or in several other locations in the information processing system 100. IPR 142 can be accessed by MMPM 104, and MMPM 104 can execute instructions to enable IPR 142 to enable access as a peripheral to host processor 102. As such, an application that can be used as a peripheral application does not need to be stored in MMPM 104 to enable the MMPM 104 as a peripheral resource, device, application, etc.

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Figure 2 illustrates a functional block diagram of an information processing system that employs a multimode processing module according to an aspect of the disclosure. The information processing system 200 may include a processor 202 coupled to a north bridge 204. A clock 206 may transmit a timing signal to the processor 202 and other components or resources of the information processing system 200 as needed or required. The north bridge 204 can be additionally coupled to a dual in-line memory module (DIMM) 208 and to a SIMM 210. The north bridge 204 can also be coupled to a video multiplexer (Video MUX) 212 operable to multiplex and transmit video signals to be displayed using a screen 214. Screen 214 can include an inverter module and automatic light sensor (ALS) 216. The north bridge 204 can be additionally coupled to a video switch module (VSW) 218 and a video graphics arrangement (VGA) port 220. A display port 224 can be attached to a display port switch (DPSW) 222 operable to be attached to the north bridge 204, and an E-Dock module 274. The 274 E-Dock module that can be used to expand 204 information processing system resources and, in various ways, enable access to a battery or charge source, a media slice, an I / O box, an interface printer, or various other features that can be accessed during co nection connection of the information processing system 200 in an energization connection module.

The information processing system 200 can also include a south bridge 226 coupled to the north bridge 204 using a data bus 299. A digital audio interface (DAI) module 228 can receive a digital audio signal from an input source 266 In one aspect, a multimode processing module 290 or other modules can be coupled to the DAI 228 to insert a digital audio signal, such as input source 266. For example, the DAI 228 module can also be coupled to an E module -Dock 274. An audio offset 230 can be additionally coupled to a speaker and amplifier 232, and a microphone and headset (MIC / HDP) 234. The south bridge 226 can also be coupled to a modem 236, such as an RJ11-enabled modem or an old simple telephone system (POTS), and an audio output module 240 operable to couple audio output signals using the south bridge 226.

The south bridge 226 can be coupled to the E-Module 242 bay, which can include a bay or cavity, which can be used to couple and decouple resources that can access an internal bus of the information processing system 200, and can be additionally coupled to the south bridge 226. For example, the E-Module 242 bay can be coupled to the south bridge 226 using a multiplexer, such as 3-way Mux 294, operable to couple a resource coupled to the E-Module 242 bay. Examples resources may include disk drives, optical drives, batteries, I / O expander modules, card readers

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10/22 smart and various combinations of these. The information processing system 200 additionally includes an advanced technology serial link hard disk drive (SATA HDD) 244, and a flash memory with serial peripheral interface (SPI) 246. The south bridge 226 can also be coupled to a module control module 248. The control module 248 can be coupled to a wireless fidelity locator (WIFI) 250 module, which can relate to any type of 802.11x wireless communication or any other short-range wireless communication. Control module 248 can also be coupled to a SPI flash module 252, a host power button 254, and a feature access button interface 256 that can include one or more feature access buttons. The control module 248 can also be attached to a 258 keyboard and touch pad and KSI / KSO 260 module. An SIP 262 expander module can also be attached to the control module 248 and can additionally be attached to a platform I module / Reliable (TPM) 264. TPM I / O 264 can be additionally coupled to a biometric multiplexer (BIO MUX) 268 and a biometric input 270 operable to detect the user's biometric (eg fingerprints, facial recognition, detection iris, EKG / auditory monitoring, etc.). In one way, a security engine (not shown) can be coupled to the biometric input using the MMPM 290, which can enable and disable access to parts of the information processing system 200 or to it.

According to one aspect, the E-Dock module 274 can also be coupled to the control module 248 and the expander module SIO 262 via interface 272. The south bridge 226 can be additionally coupled to an I / O module 278 and in an Express Peripheral Component (PCI) Interconnect module 280 using an Express PCI bus. The south bridge 226 can be additionally coupled to the access ports of the universal serial bus (USB) 2.0 282 by means of a host USB bus. The Mini Card ¹ Λ 284 module and a wide area network module with Mini Card (WWAN) 288 can also be coupled to the south bridge 226 using an express PCI bus.

The information processing system 200 may additionally include the multimode processing module (MMPM) 290 operable to be coupled to a screen 292. The MMPM 290 can be designed as the MMPM 104 described in figure 1, as the MMPM 400 described in figure 4, as the MMPM 502 described in figure 5, or as any other module operable as needed or desired. The MMPM 290 can be additionally configured to transmit a video signal to the video MUX 212 to transmit to the screen 214. The MMPM 290 can also be coupled to a 294 three-way multiplexer. The three (3) multiplexer lanes 294 can multiplex USB signals from WWAN with Mini Card 288, MMPM 290 and the USB bus coupled to south bridge 204. South bridge 226 can be additionally coupled to a Bluetooth (BT) 296 module via the USB bus. South bridge 226 can also be coupled to a local area network (LAN) on the Motherboard

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11/22 (LOM) 298 via an express PCI bus of the information processing system 200. The LOM 298 can also be coupled to the PCI express module 280. The information processing system 200 also includes a power and charging system 201 operable to distribute power to each component of the information processing system 200 and to charge rechargeable power supplies of the information processing system 200.

In an additional aspect, the MMPM 290 can be coupled to a display interface 205, a display module 203 and a screen 207. The display interface 205 can be additionally coupled to the three (3) way MUX 294 The display module 203 can be additionally coupled to an input interface 209 which can include an array of inputs. In one aspect, input interface 209 may include a touch screen interface and controller coupled to display module 203 and screen 207.

According to one aspect, WWAN with Mini Card 288 and MMPM 290 can be designed as the same module or device and can be coupled to the information processing system 200 using a WWAN enabled interface with Mini Card.

During operation, MMPM 290 can be configured to detect a user-initiated event, a non-user-initiated event, network events, clock events, location events, synchronizer events, power events or any combination of these. For example, a user-initiated event can include a user activating a key, button, or other type of hardware, software, or user-selectable interface, or combinations of these, which can generate a user-activated event. For example, a user can select a button to access a message application from the information handling system 200. As such, MMPM 290 can detect a request to access the message application, and MMPM 290 can initiate resource access of the information processing system 200 during a reduced operational state of the information processing system 200.

According to another aspect, MMPM 290 can detect an event not initiated by the user. For example, the information processing system 200 may employ WWAN with Mini Card 288 operable to receive communication signals by means of wireless communication. The WWAN with Mini Card 288, attached to the MMPM 290, can detect the event not initiated by the user. For example, a software update can be received and an update can be started without user intervention. In another way, an auto-off feature can be used with a WWAN GPS feature with Mini Card 288. The control module 248 or MMPM 290 can identify a feature profile (not shown) from the detected event, and initiate activation system resources

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12/22 information processing 200 to process the non-user initiated event.

In an additional aspect, non-user-initiated events, user-initiated events, or any combination of these can be detected.

According to one aspect, a resource profile may include a resource listing of the information processing system 200 sufficient to process an event. MMPM 290 and control module 248 can initiate the activation of resources based on the resource profile using the detected event and available resources to process the event. As such, the data handling system 200 does not need to be initialized to process all events, and a limited amount of resources can be activated.

In another form, the information processing system 200 can detect a non-user initiated event communicated to an electronic device other than the information processing system 200 during a reduced operational state of the information processing system 200. For example, the MMPM 290 can be configured to detect a message formatted to be received by a more functional cell phone device, Blackberry® device, or any type of electronic device configured to receive messages. For example, the information processing system 200 employing WWAN with Mini Card 228 operable to detect wireless messages communicated through any operable network to communicate messages. For example, a wireless message network, such as an SMS network, Blackberry® enabled network, or any other type of wireless or wired network enabled with message handling. In another way, the MMPM 290 can be wirelessly enabled to receive and transmit wireless communication signals. As such, WWAN with Mini Card 288 may not be able to receive wireless communications.

In an exemplary form, the information processing system 200 may be operating in a low-power operating state that may include sufficient resources to detect a wireless signal. As such, MMPM 290 can determine a current operational state of the data processing system 200, and can initiate enabling capabilities to process and transmit a response to the received wireless signal. As such, an operating environment for transmitting a response to a message, such as a Blackberry® message, can be enabled using a limited amount of resources without having to initialize additional resources from the information handling system 200. For example, MMPM 290, in conjunction with control module 248, it can be used to enable access to screen 214 to transmit a received message.

In addition, the keypad 258 or other input devices of the information processing system 200 can be powered to enable a user to view and respond to a message. As such, an operating environment with limited resources can be generated to enable reception and response to messages without having to initialize the

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13/22 information processing system 200. In this way, the information processing system 200 can be designed as a lap computer system or portable computer that can be used to receive messages that can be programmed for a Blackberry® or other type of messaging device, thereby allowing a user to view messages using a larger screen than the Blackberry® device or cell phone device with more functionality, and to draft and respond to messages using the 258 keypad and the 214 screen, such as wanted.

According to a particular aspect, the information processing system 200 can enable the MMPM 290 as a peripheral device accessible to processor 202 or other components of the information processing system 200. For example, processor 202 can be operated in a run-time operating mode, and can additionally access one of the independent peripheral resources (not shown) of the MMPM 290, or a combination of them, as a peripheral resource or device. For example, processor 202 may transfer processing to MMPM 290 by using MMPM 290 as a peripheral device. Various MMPM 290 peripheral devices or applications can be enabled and may include PC radio emulations, transcoders, encryption applications, GPS applications, biometric applications, camera applications, USB hub applications, VOIP applications, virtual assisted management by persistent hardware, activation events, system management applications, security applications, software update applications, virus detection applications, or various other peripheral resources, applications and devices, or any combination thereof. In many ways, the MMPM 290 can employ applications, devices, modules or any combination of these as a peripheral resource.

Figure 3 illustrates a flow chart of a method for accessing resources of an information processing system according to an aspect of the disclosure. Figure 3 can be used in whole or in part by the information processing system 100 represented in figure 1, by the information processing system 200 described in figure 2, by the MMPM 400 described in figure 4, by the information processing system 500 illustrated in figure 5, or by any other type of system, controller, device, module, processor or any combination thereof, operable to employ the whole method of figure 3, or part of it. Additionally, the method can be incorporated into various types of coded logic, including software, embedded software, hardware or other forms of digital storage media, computer-readable media, logic or any combination of these, operable to provide the entire method of figure 3 , or parts of it.

The method starts at block 300 as an input to access a resource of a multimode processing module (MMPM), such as MMPM 140 described in figure 1, MMPM 290 described in figure 2, or several other MMPMs can be detected. In a

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14/22 way, a control module can detect an input to access an MMPM resource. The method can then proceed to block 302, and detect an operating mode of the host processor, host system, or any combination of these. For example, the host system can be placed in an operational mode of use with few resources. In other ways, the host system can be in a run-time operating mode. Various other modes of operation can also be detected. Upon detecting an operating mode of the host processor, the method can proceed to block 204 and detect whether a host processor, host system, or any combination thereof, may be in a run-time operating mode. If a run-time operating mode is not detected, the method can proceed to block 306, and local access to the requested MMPM resource or application can be enabled. For example, the MMPM application can be run by a local MMPM processor. Then, the method can proceed to block 308 and block 328, as described below.

If, in decision block 304, the host processor can be in a run-time operating mode, the method can proceed to block 312, and the availability of an independent peripheral resource can be detected. For example, an MMPM can include several features, such as PC radio emulation, transcoders, encryption applications, VOIP applications, persistent hardware-assisted virtual management, activation events, system management applications, various other applications and peripheral resource devices, or any combination thereof. In many ways, MMPM 290 can be used to employ applications, devices, modules or any combination of these as a peripheral resource that can be independently accessed by the host processor as a peripheral device. As such, MMPM can enable a feature as a peripheral device. Then, the method can proceed to decision block 314 and detect whether an independent peripheral resource can be made available. For example, an MMPM may not have a specific peripheral device or application being requested by the host system. As such, if the independent peripheral resource is not available, the method can proceed to block 316 and a message can be transmitted indicating that a peripheral resource may be unavailable. Then, the method can proceed to block 318 and exit.

If, in decision block 320, a local processor can be available to enable a peripheral resource, the method can proceed to block 322, and a peripheral communication link between MMPM and the host processor can be enabled. Then, the method can proceed to block 324, and MMPM can be enabled as the requested peripheral device. Then, the method can proceed to block 326 and the host can access the peripheral device and any additional features enabled in conjunction with enabling the peripheral device.

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Upon the host accessing MMPM as a peripheral device, the method can proceed to block 328 and detect whether an outgoing request has been entered. If an exit request cannot be detected, the method can proceed to block 326 and repeat. If, in decision block 328, a request to exit the application of the peripheral device can be detected, the method can proceed to block 330. In block 330, the peripheral communication link between the host processor and MMPM can be disabled. Then, the method can proceed to decision block 332 and detect whether to enable local access of an MMPM resource to the local MMPM processor. If local access is to be enabled, the method can proceed to block 334 and identify an MMPM resource to enable. Then, the method can proceed to block 336, and the MMPM feature can be enabled.

If, in decision block 332, local access to an MMPM resource should not be enabled, the method can proceed to decision block 338, and remote access to the local resource can be detected to be enabled. For example, a local MMPM resource can be accessed by the host system. As such, the host processor can access resources accessible to MMPM as local resources. If, in decision block 338, remote access to local MMPM resources cannot be accessed, the method can proceed to block 340 and exit. If, in decision block 338, a local MMPM resource is to be accessed, the method can proceed to block 342 and the MMPM resource can be identified. Then, the method can proceed to block 344, and remote access to the MMPM feature can be enabled. For example, unshared resources 140 of MMPM 104 illustrated in figure 1 can be accessed and used by host processor 102 when MMPM 104 cannot be in an operational mode at run time. As such, host processor 102 can expand access to non-shared resources and peripheral resources independent of MMPM 104.

Figure 4 illustrates a functional block diagram of a multimode processing module (MMPM) 400 operable to be coupled to a host system 402 according to an aspect of the disclosure. The MMPM 400 can include a 404 interface configured to be coupled to a 402 host system. According to one aspect, the 404 interface can include a Mini Card enabled interface. In one form, the MMPM 400 can include the MMPM 104 described in figure 1, the MMPM 290 described in figure 2, or any other module that can be coupled to a host interface 402 to enable access to an information processing system as a above-described peripheral device.

According to one aspect, the MMPM 400 may include a local processor 406, such as TI OMAP 2430, 3430, Nvidia AP10, AP15, Motorola I.MX 32, 51, or any other processor that can be used as a processor in the MMPM 400. The MMPM 400 can also include an input coupled to the system's 3.3 Volt 408 input signal

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16/22 host 402 via interface 404. The 3.3 Volt input signal can be used to generate a 1.8 Volt 410 signal, a 1.3 Volt 412 signal and a 1.2 Volt signal 414 to power various components of the MMPM 400.

In an additional aspect, Interface 404 can transmit a low voltage display signal (“LVDS 1CH”) 416 transmitted via a serializer module for LVDS 418 and a level switch module (LVL) 420. For example , the LVDS serializer module and the LVL 420 exchange module can be operable to convert signals from a parallel type 490 input coupled to the LVL 420 exchange into a serialized output using the LVDS 418 serializer module. Although described as an LVDS 1 signal CH, an LVDS 2 CH signal or any combination of these can be transmitted. According to another aspect, a display port, a port enabled with high definition media interface (HDMI), or any combination of these can also be used, and transmitted signals can be converted as needed or desired. The exchange module LVL 420 can be coupled to the local processor 406 via a data bus 490. Interface 404 can additionally include a radio sync signal (“MMPM_LED_OUT (Sink)”) 422 transmitted by a radio module 424 The radio module 424 can be configured as a WIFI radio (for example, B, G, etc.) and can be coupled to a duplex module 426 operable to receive signals from a first antenna 428 and a second antenna 430. The radio module 424 can be integrated as a part of local processor 406 or, in other ways, can be accessed as a feature of local processor 406. According to an additional aspect, duplex module 426 can be configured on antenna duplex signals 428 and antenna 430. For example, each antenna 428 and 430 can be enabled and disabled independently or in combination, and can be used via radio module 424 in response to an operational condition of local processor 406 and a signal that want to tra nsmit or receive.

Interface 404 can also include an operable USB connection to communicate a USB bio signal (“USB_BIO FS”) 432 between interface 404 and local processor 406. Interface 404 can also be used to couple a WWAN - Signal Host (“USB_WWAN / HOST HS ”) 436 on local processor 406 using a USB connection. The 404 interface can also be used to couple a secondary display signal (“USB_2nd_display_FS”) 438 to the local processor 406 using a USB connection.

The 404 interface can also be used to couple an I ² S enabled signal (“I2S_MMPM”) 440 to the local processor 406. The 404 interface can also be used to couple a radio disable input signal (“Radio_disable #”) 142 on local processor 406. Local processor 406 can receive a twenty-six megahertz 444 clock signal from a local crystal or other clock device. The 404 interface can also couple additional signals to the local processor 406 which may include a restart signal

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17/22 (“MMPM_RST #”) 448 that can be used to reset module 400, its components, or any combination of these. Signal MMPM_RST # 448 can be enabled as a shared signal or as an unshared signal accessible by host system 402, local processor 406, or any combination of these. A “MMPM_SUS_State” 450 signal can include a suspended signal to change an MMPM 400 state and can be used to enable or recover from a suspended state. For example, MMPM 400 can be placed in a suspended and recoverable state using the MMPM_SYS_State 450 signal. In another form, the MMPM_SYS_State 450 signal can be used to enable host system 402 or its components. MMPM_SYS State 450 can be enabled as a shared signal or as a non-shared signal accessible by host system 402, local processor 406 or any combination of these.

In an additional aspect, interface 404 may include a “SMBUS_2_CC” signal 452 that can be used as an operable command control bus to couple control information between host system 402 and local processor 406. Signal SMBS_2_CC 45 can be used to control audio volume, LCD brightness, etc. host processor 402. Interface 404 may also include a “SMBUS_1_KB_TP” 454 signal operable to be touch pad interface and touch pad signals that can be read by a keyboard controller, touch pad, etc. and converted and coupled to the local 406 processor.

According to an additional aspect, the local processor 406 can access an independent peripheral resource IPR 456 which can include NAND memory of 256 K 458 and 128 MB of DDR 460 memory. The local processor 406 can also be coupled to an IPR 462 which includes 256 K 464 NAND memory and 128 MB DDR 446 memory. Other memory sizes can also be used. Each MCP 456 and 462 can be coupled to the local processor 406 using a 133 MHz data bus 468.

According to an additional aspect, the local processor 406 can also be coupled to the radio module 424 using an SDIO bus 470. The local processor 406 can additionally transmit a 40 MHz clock signal 472 that can be coupled to the radio module 424. A 32 KHz 474 signal can also be additionally coupled to the radio module 424 and local processor 406 to synchronize the signal timing. A thermal perception 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 transmit a video output signal to be displayed using an external screen of the host system 402. For example, the local processor 406 can format a video output and transmit a video output signal using the secondary display signal 438. As such, the secondary display signal 438 can couple the video output signal to the host system 402

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18/22 to be displayed using an external screen. In this way, the local processor 406 can be used during a reduced operational state of the host system 402 to transmit video using a second display as desired.

According to another aspect, the local processor 406 can receive input from an input interface of a display module, such as screen 209 illustrated in figure 2. The local processor 406 can also detect a selection and can access a function , such as an email application, calendar, contacts, etc. accessible to the local 406 processor. For example, several applications can be stored on the IPR 456, IPR 462 or any combination of these. For example, various applications or peripheral sources may include PC radio emulations, transcoders, encryption applications, GPS applications, biometric applications, camera applications, USB hub applications, Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) applications, virtual management aided by persistent hardware, activation events, system management applications, one or more operating systems, file systems, various applications and peripheral devices, patches, virus scanning software, security applications, or any combination of these.

The local 406 processor can also incorporate the IPR 456, the IPR 462 or any combination of these. The local processor 406 can also detect when the host system cover 402 is open or closed using the control state (“LID_closed #” ”) 446. For example, host system 402 may include a portable computer or other portable system that includes a cover with an integrated screen along the inside. As the cover is opened, the host system 402 can couple an input using cover status 446 on the local processor, and the remote processor can couple a video output signal to be transmitted using the LVDS 1CH 416 signal. that a user closes the lid, a signal can be coupled in the state of lid 446 which indicates that the lid has been closed. The local processor 406 can couple a video input signal to the second display signal 438. In this way, a second screen, such as an external screen provided along an external part of the host system housing 402, can transmit a video signal. video output as the lid is closed.

According to the claim an additional aspect, the host system 402 can access resources of the MMPM 400 as a peripheral device. For example, host system 402 can access resources from the MMPM 400 and transfer processing, expand functionality, augment or supplement resources from host system 402. During a runtime operating environment of host system 402, host system 402 can be coupled to the MMPM 400 using a peripheral communication bus, such as a USB BIOS FS signal (maximum speed) 432, operable to be enabled during an MMPM 400 peripheral operating mode. For example, a digital camera (not shown) can

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19/22 be coupled to the local processor 406 and enabled via the local processor as a peripheral device using the USB BIOS FS 432. As such, host system 402 can access MMPM 400 resources as a peripheral device, or a combination of them.

According to another aspect, the MMPM 400 can be used as a separate system or to assist the host system 402 when the host system can be operated in an operational mode with reduced resources. For example, a user may want to access an MMPM 400 resource when host system 402 can be in reduced operating mode. As such, MMPM 400 can be enabled and the local processor 406 can access and enable MMPM 400 resources without having to boot host system 402 in a run-time operating mode.

Figure 5 illustrates a functional block diagram of a host system and an operable interface for accessing a multimode processing module according to an aspect of the disclosure. An information processing system 500 may employ a configurable host interface 501 to be coupled to a multimode processing module 502 according to an aspect of the disclosure. The multimode processing module 502 can include the MMPM 104 described in figure 1, the MMPM 290 described in figure 2, the MMPM 400 described in figure 4, or any other module that can be coupled to a host interface 402 and accessible to the information processing 500.

According to one aspect, the host interface 501 can be coupled to a video multiplexer 504 operable to multiplex and transmit a single channel low voltage display signal (LVDS 1 CH) transmitted by the multimode processing module 502 to be displayed using screen 506 or another screen.

The information processing system 500 can also include a control module 510 which can include an operable BIOS 550 to be used to initiate various features of the information processing system 500. The inverter and ASL 508 module can be coupled to the control module 510 through an SMBUS. The control module 510 can also be coupled to a power button on the operable MMPM 512 to initiate a remote processor operating mode of the data processing system 500 using the MMPM 502. The control module 510 can also be coupled to a keyboard 514 which can include a qwerty keyboard with an email button 516, a calendar button 518, a contacts button 520 and an internet access button 522. Each button 516, 518, 520 and 522, alone or in combination, it can be configured as a separate module or as a part of another part of the information handling system 500. The keypad 514 can also include various other types of function keys as needed or desired. According to one aspect, screen 536 can be a screen enabled with the touchscreen function and can connect an input to control module 510.

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The information processing system 500 can also include a USB MUX 526 coupled to a biometric module 528 operable to insert a user's biometric. The USB MUX 526 can be additionally coupled to a host processor 530 of the information processing system 500 and to the host interface 501.

In another mode, an “LCD_I2S” signal can be directly coupled to the MMPM 502 and can be selectively enabled by the MMPM 502 module and can be used to identify an installed screen type. For example, a screen rating can be determined and read using the LCD_I2S 580 input. As such, a video input format can be determined to be transmitted to screen 506. Video MUX 504 couples the multiplexed signal to the energized screen 506 via a screen power supply (“LCD_Vdd”) 582. Screen 506 includes an inverter module and ALS 508 powered by an inverter power supply (“INV_PWR_SRC”) 584.

The control module 510 can also be coupled to a touchscreen 524 that enables the use of a pointer or pointing device that can be displayed on screen 506. The control module 510 can also be coupled to a key switch input lid (“LID_SW”) 526 operable to change a signal when a lid or screen of the information processing system 500, or other type of mobile information processing system, can be opened or closed.

In an additional aspect, the host interface 501 may also include the audio bypass input (“IS2_BLT”) 538 coupled to an audio bypass module 538. The audio bypass module 538 can be coupled to a digital audio interface (DAI) 540 via an I ² S bus. The DAI 540 module can be additionally coupled to the host processor 530 via the I ² S bus.

In another aspect, the host interface 501 can also include various other inputs, outputs or combinations thereof. For example, host interface 501 may include a voltage source input (“3.3V_MMPM”) 550, a USB enabled biometric connection (“USB_BIO FS”) 554, a USB enabled WWAN and host system connection (“USB_WWAN / HOST HS ") 556, a second USB-enabled display connection (" USB_2nd Display FS ") 558, an I2S input (" I2S_MMPM ") 560, a ground terminal input (" MMPM_PAID_GND ") 562, and an output RPI LED (“MMPM_LED_Out_ (Sink)”) 564.

Host interface 501 can also include a radio disable input (“Radio_disable #”) 566, a satisfied detection input (“PAID_MMPM_DET #”) 568, an MMPM restart input (“MMPM_RST #”) 572, an input support status of the MMPM (“BLT_SUS_State”) 574, an SMBUS keyboard enable connection (“SMBUS_1_KB_TP”) 576, and an SMBUS 2 CC connection (“SMBUS_2_CC) 578.

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HOST HS ”) 556 can be coupled to a three (3) 532 MUX MUX. The WWAN with Mini Card 534 can be configured to be coupled to the 530 host processor using a USB enabled bus. The MMPM 502 can also be attached to a 536 screen using the 558 “USB_second display” connection.

According to another aspect, the MMPM 502 can transmit a video output signal using the LVDS 1CH 552 signal. In addition, the video output signal can be coupled to the video multiplexer 504 to be displayed using screen 506. In otherwise, screen 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 screen 506 can also be placed in a reduced operational state. An example may include the lid of a laptop being closed. As such, the remote processor 502 can detect the lid being closed, and attach a video output signal to the USB_2nd Display FS 538 signal to be transmitted to screen 536. In this way, host processor 530 and the screen can be on one reduced operational state, and the multi-mode processing module can access screen 536 to transmit a video signal as needed.

In an additional aspect, the host system 500 can access resources of the MMPM 502 as a peripheral device. For example, the host system 500 can access resources from the MMPM 502 and transfer processing, expand functionality, augment or supplement resources from the host system 500. During a runtime operating environment of the host system 500, the host system 500 can be coupled to the MMPM 502 using a peripheral communication bus, such as USB BIOS FS 554. As such, the host system 500 can access MMPM 502 resources as a single peripheral device, or as a combination of them.

According to another aspect, the MMPM 502 can be used as a separate system or auxiliary to the host system 500 when the host system 500 can be operated in an operational mode with reduced resources or in a reduced state. For example, a user may want to access an MMPM 502 resource when the host system 500 can be in reduced operating mode.

According to another aspect, the multimode processing module 502 can transmit a video output signal and an audio output signal during a reduced operational condition of the host processor 530. For example, the multimode processing module 502 can transmit a video output signal to screen 536, and can additionally transmit an audio signal to the audio bypass module 538, which can be activated during the reduced operational condition of the host processor 530. In other ways, the audio bypass module 538 and associated components sufficient to transmit audio can be enabled and disabled in response to an information processing system cover being opened or closed.

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Note that not all activities described above in the general description or examples are required, that a part of a specific activity may not be required, and that one or more additional activities may be carried out in addition to those described. In addition, the order in which activities are listed is not necessarily the order in which they are carried out.

It is intended that the specification and illustrations of the modalities described here provide a general understanding of the structure of the various modalities. The specification and illustrations are not intended to serve as a complete and comprehensive description of all elements and features of the devices and systems that use the structures or methods described herein. Many other modalities may be apparent to those skilled in the art upon review of the disclosure. Other modalities can be used and derived from the disclosure, in such a way that a structural substitution, logical substitution, or another change can be made without departing from the scope of the disclosure. Thus, the disclosure should be considered as illustrative rather than restrictive.

For objectivity, certain features are described here in the context of separate modalities, but they can also be provided together with a single modality. Conversely, several features that are described in the context of a single modality for brevity, can also be provided separately or in any subcombination. Additionally, reference to values declared in the range includes any and all values in that range.

Benefits, other advantages and solutions to problems have been described previously in relation to specific modalities. However, the benefits, advantages, solutions to problems and all the resources that can cause some benefit, advantage or solution to occur or become more pronounced should not be considered as critical, required or essential resources of any and all claims.

The subject in question above should be considered illustrative and not restrictive, and the attached claims are intended to cover any and all such modifications, improvements and other modalities that fall within the scope of the present invention. Thus, to the maximum extent permitted by law, the scope of the present invention must be determined by the broadest permissible interpretation of the following claims and their equivalents, and must not be restricted or limited by the detailed description set out.

Claims (15)

1. Multimode processing module, FEATURED for understanding: a peripheral interface configured to be enabled in response to a request for access to a peripheral application; a plurality of independent peripheral resources individually accessible to a host processor via the peripheral interface; and a configurable local processor to enable the plurality of independent peripheral resources in response to a request by the host processor, and additionally configurable for: receiving an input from an extended state services module accessible to a control module coupled to the host processor, where the input is received during a host processor runtime operating mode; enable access to a peripheral resource independent of the plurality of independent peripheral resources; and disable access to the extended state services module during a reduced operational state of the host processor. 2. Multimode processing module, according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED by additionally comprising: the local processor is additionally configurable to update the plurality of independent peripheral resources; and the host processor is configurable to access the updated plurality of independent peripheral resources. 3. Multimode processing module, according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED by the local processor to be additionally configurable for: enable host processor access to the plurality of independent peripheral resources during a host processor runtime; and disabling host processor access to the plurality of independent peripheral resources during a reduced operational state of the host processor. 4. Multimode processing module, according to claim 3, CHARACTERIZED by the local processor to be additionally configurable to enable local access to the plurality of independent peripheral resources during the reduced operational state of the host processor. 5. Multimode processing module, according to claim 4, CHARACTERIZED by additionally comprising: the local processor is additionally configurable to access the plurality of independent peripheral resources during a reduced operational state of the host processor; and Petition 870200025902, of 02/21/2020, p. 31/41 2/5 that the peripheral interface is disabled during the reduced operational state of the host processor. 6. Multimode processing module, according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED by additionally comprising: a peripheral switching module interface configured to be coupled to a peripheral switching module; where the peripheral switching module is configurable to enable host processor and local processor access to shared resources; where shared resources can be accessed by the host processor during a host processor runtime operating mode; where shared resources can be accessed by the local processor during a runtime operating mode of the local processor; and where, in addition, the shared resources are not accessible to the host processor during the runtime operating module of the local processor. 7. Multimode processing module, according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED by additionally comprising: a listing of peripheral functions accessible to the host processor during a peripheral interface enable; and a plurality of peripheral functions operable to be enabled in response to coupling the host processor to the peripheral interface. 8. Multimode processing module, according to claim 7, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the list of peripheral functions is configured to be updated to include an alternative peripheral function accessible to the host processor through the peripheral interface. 9. Multimode processing module, according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED by additionally comprising the operable local processor for: receive an operational status listing from a control module operatively coupled to the host processor; and enable access to the plurality of independent peripheral resources in response to an entry in the operational status listing. 10. Method to enable access to resources, FEATURED for understanding: detect an entry to access a resource from a multimode processing module coupled to a host processor and a control module, where the multimode processing module includes a plurality of resources independent peripherals; detect a host processor and control module operating mode; detect an availability of peripheral resources independent of the multimode processing module; Petition 870200025902, of 02/21/2020, p. 32/41 3/5 enable the multimode processing module in response to the detection of the operational mode and the availability of independent peripheral resources; and receiving an input from an extended state services module accessible to the control module, where the input is received during a runtime operational mode from the host processor; enable access to a peripheral resource independent of independent peripheral resources; and disable access to the extended services module during a reduced operational state of the host processor. A method according to claim 10, CHARACTERIZED by additionally comprising: enabling host processor access to the plurality of independent peripheral resources during a host processor runtime; disable host processor access to the plurality of independent peripheral resources during a reduced operational state of the host processor; and enabling local access to the plurality of independent peripheral resources during the reduced operational state of the host processor. Method according to claim 10, CHARACTERIZED by additionally comprising: receive a listing of the operational status from the control module; enable access to the plurality of independent peripheral resources in response to an entry in the operational status list; and updating the operational status listing to include an alternative peripheral function accessible to the host processor via a peripheral interface of the multimode processing module. 13. Information processing system, FEATURED for understanding: a host processor configured to access a plurality of independent resources such as peripheral devices during a runtime operating mode of the host processor; and a multimode processing module operable as peripheral devices during the host processor's runtime operating mode, the multimode processing module including: a peripheral interface configured to be enabled in response to a request for access to the host processor's peripheral device; a local processor configured to be enabled using the plurality of independent peripheral resources in response to the request for access to the host processor's peripheral device; Petition 870200025902, of 02/21/2020, p. 33/41 4/5 in which the plurality of independent peripheral resources is individually accessible to the host processor through the peripheral interface; and where the local processor is additionally configured to process an application to enable the multimode processing module as a peripheral device, and a configurable control module for: enable host processor access to the plurality of independent peripheral resources during a host processor runtime; disable host processor access to the plurality of independent peripheral resources during a local processor runtime; maintain a listing of the operational status of the host processor and the multimode processing module; and enable access to the plurality of independent peripheral resources in response to an entry in the operational status list. 14. Information processing system according to claim 13, CHARACTERIZED by additionally comprising a configurable peripheral switching module for: enable host processor and local processor access to shared resources; enable access to resources shared by the host processor during a runtime operating mode of the host processor; enable access to resources shared by the local processor during a runtime operating mode of the local processor; and enable access to shared resources that are not accessible to the host processor during the local processor runtime operating module. 15. Information processing system according to claim 13, CHARACTERIZED by the control module to include an extended state service module configured for: enable access to peripheral applications of the multimode processing module; and couple the multimode processing module as the peripheral device using a bus configured as at least one of: a PCIE bus; a USB; a USB3 bus; a Firewire bus; a Gigabit Ethernet bus; Petition 870200025902, of 02/21/2020, p. 34/41 5/5 an SDIO bus; an SM bus; and a display bus.