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Power control system and method for distribution of power to peripheral devices

  • US 6,526,516 B1
  • Filed: 12/11/1998
  • Issued: 02/25/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/17/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A power control system, comprising:

  • device connecting unit for connecting a plurality of devices for transferring data and supplying power between said connected plurality of devices;

    distribution deciding unit for deciding distribution of power to each of said plurality of devices based upon power information in each device when power consumption exceeds a predetermined level while a connection status is unchanged; and

    mode control unit for controlling a power consumption mode of each device in accordance with the distribution of power decided by said distribution deciding unit.

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