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Systems and methods for the timed power up of electronic devices

  • US 9,502,896 B2
  • Filed: 10/20/2012
  • Issued: 11/22/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/03/2012
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A system for sequentially providing power to a plurality of electronic devices, the plurality of electronic devices comprising a digital network modem, a network router, and a personal computer, the system comprising:

  • a solid state switched power circuit comprising an AC power input, a plurality of solid state power switches, and a plurality of switched AC power outlets connected to the plurality of electronic devices;

    at least one timer circuit connected to the plurality of solid state power switches;

    one or more timer set devices associated with the at least one timer circuit;

    one or more timer display devices associated with the at least one timer circuit;

    a network monitor circuit connecting the digital network modem and the at least one timer circuit, the network monitor circuit providing a first network status signal indicating an active network through the modem; and

    a power cycle switch;

    wherein the modern is connected to a switched AC power outlet operated by a first solid state power switch and controlled by the at least one timer circuit, the router is connected to a second switched AC power outlet operated by a second solid state power switch and controlled by the at least one timer circuit, and the personal computer is connected to a third switched AC power outlet operated by a third solid state power switch and controlled by the at least one timer circuit.

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