Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support – Computer power control
Reexamination Certificate
2004-12-10
2008-03-11
Lee, Thomas (Department: 2115)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support
Computer power control
C713S320000, C713S324000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07343498
ABSTRACT:
A method according to one embodiment includes receiving at least one ExpressCard module power management signal and controlling the passing of at least one ExpressCard power management signal to a host computer system, based on, at least in part, at least one signal indicative of a power state of the host computer system. Of course, many alternatives, variations, and modifications are possible without departing from this embodiment.
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Cribbs Malcolm D
Grossman Tucker Perreault & Pfleger PLLC
Lee Thomas
O2Micro International Limited
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