Power cycle circuit
US7613938B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 8, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M19/08
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus comprises a controller for controlling operation of the apparatus and a switch for switchably coupling electrical power to the controller to enable the controller and apparatus to operate. The controller includes a module for controlling the switch to decouple electrical power from the apparatus, including the controller, and the apparatus further comprises a switch controller for controlling the switch to restore electrical power to the apparatus and controller a predetermined period of time after the switch decouples electrical power therefrom. The apparatus may be embodied in a line card of a communication system and the controller may comprise a control processor for controlling local operations of the line card.
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