EliteBook 1000- the world's first PC series product that supports two automatic sensing modes, "desktop" and "knee"
In 2020, billions of employees suddenly needed to frequently switch between office and remote work modes, thus embarking on their hybrid work careers. Professional PCs are sometimes placed on comfortable sofas and sometimes on traditional desks - this is also the first time in their history that they need to cope with diverse work environments.
HP was aware that this change was not a temporary phenomenon, so in the same year it launched the world's first PC with situational awareness: the EliteBook 1000. This series of products is designed specifically for professionals in the workplace, utilizing STMicroelectronics' ultra-low power edge AI motion sensors to detect employees' work environment and automatically adjust their PC settings. The above process does not consume a large amount of battery power.
What kind of product is STMicroelectronics (ST) LSM6DSOX? Below is an introduction to the product characteristics and applications of LSM6DSOX:
LSM6DSOX is a system in package module with a 3D digital accelerometer and 3D digital gyroscope. It operates at a current of 0.55 mA in high-performance mode and has a low-power feature that is always on, providing consumers with the best sports experience.
LSM6DSOX supports major OS requirements, provides real, virtual, and batch sensors, and comes with 9 KB storage for dynamic data batch processing. STMicroelectronics' MEMS sensor module series has a robust and mature manufacturing process and has been used in microelectromechanical accelerometers and gyroscopes. Multiple sensing elements are manufactured using specialized micro machining processes, while IC interfaces are developed using CMOS technology, allowing for the design of dedicated circuits that can be tuned to better match the characteristics of sensing elements.
The full-scale acceleration range of LSM6DSOX is ± 2/± 4/± 8/± 16 g, and the angular velocity range is ± 125/± 250/± 500/± 1000/± 2000 dps.
LSM6DSOX fully supports EIS and OIS applications, as the module includes configurable signal processing paths dedicated to OIS and auxiliary SPI configurable for gyroscopes and accelerometers. LSM6DSOX OIS can be configured from auxiliary SPI and main interfaces (SPI/I ² C&MIPI I3CSM).
LSM6DSOX has high durability against mechanical impacts, making it the best choice for system designers to create and manufacture reliable products. LSM6DSOX is packaged in a plastic pad grid array (LGA).
What are the main functions of STMicroelectronics (ST) LSM6DSOX?
Power consumption: 0.55 mA in combination high-performance mode
The low power consumption of accelerometers and gyroscopes brings a "always on" experience
Intelligent FIFO up to 9 KB
Compatible with Android
± 2/± 4/± 8/± 16 g full scale
± 125/± 250/± 500/± 1000/± 2000 dps full range
Simulated power supply voltage: 1.71 V to 3.6 V
Independent IO power supply (1.62 V)
Compact appearance: 2.5 mm x 3 mm x 0.83 mm
SPI/I ² C&MIPI I3CSM serial interface, supporting main processor data synchronization function
Auxiliary SPI for OIS data output of gyroscope and accelerometer
OIS can be configured from auxiliary SPI and main interfaces (SPI/I ² C&MIPI I3CSM)
Advanced pedometer, step detection and step count calculation
Large motion detection, tilt detection
Standard interrupts: free fall, wake-up, 6D/4D direction detection, single click and double-click
Programmable finite state machines: accelerometers, gyroscopes, and external sensors
Machine Learning Kernel
S4S data synchronization
Embedded temperature sensor
Compliant with ECOPACK ®、 RoHS and "Green" Requirements
Adapt professional PCs to hybrid work modes
Can you imagine a world where sensors are not limited to collecting data? STMicroelectronics' motion sensor is the first sensor product to support artificial intelligence, which has sparked a technological revolution in the industry since its launch. The product is named LSM6DSOX and is a very compact "normally open" sensor; It can observe the surrounding environment, process data, and run machine learning algorithms. In order to achieve a high level of autonomy and intelligence, STMicroelectronics has integrated a small but powerful hardware module, the machine learning core, into this motion sensor.
The most prominent advantage of this module is that it delegates the operation of the algorithm from the application processor to the motion sensor itself.
This transformation undoubtedly subverts the pattern of the personal electronics industry. Edge AI can achieve situational awareness while maintaining the original energy efficiency, laying the foundation for the new generation of smart devices.
Challenge
Need to quickly adapt professional PCs to emerging hybrid work modes
Create a scenario aware function that does not consume a large amount of electricity
Solution
■ STMicroelectronics LSM6DSOX iNEMO ™ Integrating sensors with machine learning kernels to achieve motion data classification and edge technology assisted decision-making
influence
Help people adapt smoothly to mixed work environments
Enhance the happiness, comfort, and peace of mind of remote employees
Leng LIM, Vice President of Business Architecture and Technology at HP
HP has launched the world's first PC series product that supports both "desktop" and "knee" automatic sensing modes, equipped with STMicroelectronics' pioneering motion sensor using edge AI technology.
Edge AI: a key technology for achieving situational awareness functionality
HP has collaborated with experts from STMicroelectronics to develop and train multiple artificial intelligence models that can recognize different user activities based on device and user actions. Both parties have worked closely together to solve applicable issues in multiple application scenarios, including placing laptops on a desk, carrying and taking them out of a user's lap or bag, and so on. Various teams within HP voluntarily participate in these activities; They analyzed and collected these unique motion patterns, and then fed them into machine learning tools. This can help them create artificial intelligence models specifically designed for HP devices. The machine learning kernel embedded in the sensors will be responsible for running the model to help HP computers detect changes in user application scenarios and respond accordingly.
STMicroelectronics' AI Empowered Motion Sensor Equipped with Machine Learning Kernel
Can you imagine that sensors equipped with edge AI technology only need to consume 34 microamperes of current? This is exactly the stunning experience that STMicroelectronics' motion sensors bring to developers. The LSM6DSOX, launched in 2020, is a brand new AI sensor that incorporates an inertial measurement unit with high-performance accelerometers and gyroscopes.
With this sensor, HP developers have launched a series of new laptop products with scene sensing capabilities and almost no impact on battery life - the EliteBook 1000.
A simple machine learning kernel is the key to significantly reducing power consumption levels. The hardware module can run up to eight decision trees in just five simple steps: capturing data, tagging data, building decision trees using free tools, embedding decision trees into applications, and finally processing data in real-time. This operating method is simple and extremely reliable, and the power consumption of running a new decision tree is only equivalent to that of sleep mode. This allows the application processor to be in standby mode at all times and focus on handling truly important matters.
Nowadays, the situational awareness function has successfully proven its value. As a globally renowned enterprise in the PC field, HP has teamed up with STMicroelectronics to set a new benchmark for the personal electronics industry.
Nick Thamma, Manager of HP Camera and Sensor Architecture Department
The EliteBook 1000 is the first computer that can intelligently adjust its own heat and power status, providing excellent comfort in application states outside of the desktop and achieving excellent battery life when used outdoors.
