Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support – Computer power control
Patent
1998-07-16
2000-09-12
Etienne, Ario
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support
Computer power control
713340, 710101, 710102, G06F 126
Patent
active
061192376
ABSTRACT:
A docking station that has means for detecting a docked-signal that indicates that a secure electrical connection has been made between the portable computer and docking station. In addition, a locked-signal is also generated to indicate a secure mechanically locked condition once the portable computer is engaged with the docking station. The locked-signal may be generated by a photo coupler, also referred to as a photo-sensor, that is attached to the locking mechanism of the docking station. Furthermore, a power switch on either the docking station or the portable computer can produce a docking-station-power-on-signal or a portable-computer-power-on-signal, respectively. A controller uses all of the inputs to control the power supplied to both the docking station and the portable computer.
REFERENCES:
patent: 5323291 (1994-06-01), Boyle et al.
patent: 5377357 (1994-12-01), Nishigaki et al.
patent: 5526493 (1996-06-01), Shu
patent: 5721836 (1998-02-01), Scharnberg et al.
patent: 5764968 (1998-06-01), Ninomiya
patent: 5948074 (1999-09-01), Ninomiya
Bushnell Esq. Robert E.
Etienne Ario
Samsung Electronics Co,. Ltd.
LandOfFree
Method and apparatus for regulating power supplied from a dockin does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Method and apparatus for regulating power supplied from a dockin, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Method and apparatus for regulating power supplied from a dockin will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-106078