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PERSONAL COMPUTER POWER CONTROL METHOD AND DEVICE

  • US 20100095146A1
  • Filed: 12/27/2007
  • Published: 04/15/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/27/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for controlling electrical power supply to a personal computer installation including the steps of:

  • a. providing a first controlled power outlet having a first controlled switch adapted for supplying electrical power to a plurality of first devices;

    b. monitoring by use of software running on a personal computer usage of at least one input device of the personal computer;

    c. monitoring by use of software running on the personal computer usage of at least one processor of the personal computer;

    d. monitoring by use of software running on the personal computer a power level mode of the personal computer;

    e. analyzing the results of said monitoring to determine at least one power usage mode of the personal computer; and

    f. where the power usage mode is determined to be such that the first devices are not required to be powered, controlling the first controlled switch to remove power from the first controlled power outlet.

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