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Method for self-starting a computer

US7213140B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 30, 2003
Grant dateMay 1, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 1, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/4401
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

According to the claimed invention, a computer is disclosed. The computer comprises a first memory for storing a BIOS, a clock for tracking time, a second memory for storing the time value of the clock and an alarm setting based upon a predetermined time selected by a user, a communication management circuit for controlling peripheral memory buses, and a power supply for providing electrical power to the computer.

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