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2006-07-04

2006-07-04

Lee, Thomas (Department: 2115)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Computer power control

C713S324000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07073077

ABSTRACT:
A network interface that consumes no power when it is not connected to an external network. The network interface comprises: i) a data transceiver for transmitting data to and receiving data from an external network coupled to the network interface; ii) a connection jack into which a cable connection plug may be inserted, wherein the connection jack couples a data line from the data transceiver to a corresponding data line in the cable connection plug; and iii) a switch associated with the connection jack for connecting an externally received power supply voltage to the data transceiver. The switch is in an open position when the cable connection plug is not inserted into the connection jack. Insertion of the cable connection plug into the connection jack closes the switch to thereby supply power to the data transceiver.

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