Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support – Computer power control
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-23
2011-08-23
Lee, Thomas (Department: 2116)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support
Computer power control
C174S520000, C174S053000, C174S058000, C220S003500, C361S679020, C700S056000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08006104
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and systems provide processing capabilities while utilizing power received via an Ethernet. A computing device has an Ethernet connector for receiving power and data, internal power supply circuitry for extracting power from the Ethernet connector, and a Central Processing Unit (CPU) for receiving the power. A housing may encompass the components of the computing device and be configured for installation in an electrical wall box. The housing may include a display or connectors for peripherals. A system includes at least two computing devices. Each device has an Ethernet connector for receiving power and communicating with other devices and are installed within a housing within an electrical wall box. One device has a display for receiving user input instructions for transmittal to another device, while another device has a peripheral connector for controlling a peripheral according to the instructions.
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American Megatrends Inc.
Kinsey Brandon
Lee Thomas
Morris Manning & Martin LLP
Tingkang Xia, Esq. Tim
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