Automated power management for electronic devices
US7802117B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 4, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/70
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention discloses a power management apparatus and method for devices comprising an interface module that includes receivers for receiving input signals from a device, an auto power management unit coupled with receivers for determining a state of the input signals, and outputting a power management signal based on the determined state of the input signal. Further provided is an electronic unit coupled with the auto power management unit for driving driver units, with the power management signal toggling ON/OFF a status of the electronic unit based on the determined state of the input signal to thereby reduce power utilization.
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