Telephone activated power controller
US4647721A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 19, 1985 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/50
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A telephone activated power controller comprised of an electrical power inlet and a number of power outlets for supplying power to the devices of a computer or other system. A detection circuit detects telephone rings and off-hook conditions and powers up the system. A remote control circuit allows the computer to keep the power on after hang-up or manual power-off. A status sensor circuit tells the computer if the device has been turned on manually or remotely. An inhibit circuit prevents the device from responding to a telephone ring or off-hook condition if it is engaged. The controller also has a surge protection circuit to prevent large voltages or current from reaching the power outlets.
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