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Control device and method thereof

US10797903B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 28, 2015
Grant dateOct 6, 2020
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Expiry dateSep 11, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY04S40/126
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A control device which controls the power of a plurality of apparatuses in a home network, and a method thereof are provided. The control device includes an input unit which receives a power off command, and a control unit which concurrently turns off apparatuses which are currently turned on among the plurality of apparatuses in response to the power off command received by the input unit. Therefore, it is possible for a user to concurrently turn off currently running apparatuses so user convenience can increase.

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