Method and apparatus for remote device control using control...

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2008-04-22

2008-04-22

Lee, Thomas (Department: 2115)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Computer power control

Reexamination Certificate

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11140792

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for remotely controlling a power state of devices comprises interconnecting, with an Ethernet cable, a first multi-function display (MFD) and at least one device for communicating with the first MFD. The first MFD comprises a switch for changing a power state. A power source provides power for the first MFD and the at least one device. The first MFD remotely controls the power state of the at least one device through a control signal output to the Ethernet cable. The at least one device receives the control signal and changes the power state of the at least one device in response to the control signal.

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