Computer device and method for controlling supply of power to an internet protocol camera
US8612788B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 2, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/83
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer device having a power switch mechanism for an Internet protocol (IP) camera includes: a switch component for enabling manual switching of a power supply status of an IP camera; an embedded controller electrically coupled to the switch component for outputting a control signal indicating conduction or non-conduction of power in accordance with a status of the switch component; and a switch circuit coupled to the embedded controller and operable to open or close a route for supply of power to the IP camera in accordance with the control signal from the embedded controller. Since the embedded controller has a closed system characteristic and controls the switch circuit for making or breaking a route for supply of power to the IP camera, user control over the power supply status of the IP camera can be assured, and vulnerability of the IP camera to external threats can be reduced.
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