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ExpressCard power switch device with enhanced communications paths and security functions

US7343498B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 10, 2004
Grant dateMar 11, 2008
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Expiry dateJan 27, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/3203
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method according to one embodiment includes receiving at least one ExpressCard module power management signal and controlling the passing of at least one ExpressCard power management signal to a host computer system, based on, at least in part, at least one signal indicative of a power state of the host computer system. Of course, many alternatives, variations, and modifications are possible without departing from this embodiment.

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