System for conserving power by ceasing at least one clock signal from PHY layer to MAC layer in network adapter if signal from cable is not detected
US6618814B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 30, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/3209
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for determining if a cable is present at a network connection, and adjusting a power signal to the network connection depending upon whether or not a cable is present is disclosed.
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