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System and method for monitoring computer environment and operation

  • US 5,566,339 A
  • Filed: 10/23/1992
  • Issued: 10/15/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/23/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A monitoring apparatus for monitoring an operation of a power supply system connected to a computer, comprising:

  • first connecting means for connecting an external AC power source to the monitoring apparatus;

    power output means connected to said first connecting means for supplying said AC power from the monitoring apparatus to said computer;

    detecting means connected to said first connecting means for detecting the presence or absence of said AC power and generating an indicating signal in response;

    communication means connected to said detecting means for selectively connecting the monitoring apparatus to a telephone network and placing a telephone call to a person in a location away from the system; and

    control means connected to said detecting means and said communication means for receiving said indicating signal and activating said communication means to place said telephone call when said detecting means detects the presence or absence of said AC power.

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