Auxiliary alarm clock system for a personal computer
US7137023B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 22, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/3203
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides systems and methods to operate a PC as an alarm clock. An IC is provided to monitor the power status of PC and generate an alarm clock event at a preselected time. The alarm clock event includes a variety of operations, for example, powering on or off the PC system or controlling an AM/FM or TV module.
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