Method and apparatus for initiating loading of software in a personal computer in response to an incoming signal
US5596628A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 12, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/50
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for supplying power to a computer, and initiating loading of software in the computer in response to a first signal. The invention allows a fax to be received, or a modem session initiated by a computer while the computer is unattended and powered down. The invention initiates the loading of the appropriate software in the computer for conducting the incoming session. The invention also directs incoming calls so that only one phone line is required for voice, fax, and modem sessions.
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