Portable computer having a switch for changing a power-controlli

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1998-01-20

2000-03-28

Sheikh, Ayaz R.

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Computer power control

Power conservation

713323, 713324, 361681, 361683, G06F 100

Patent

active

060444738

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a portable computer having a switch for changing a power-controlling mode. In a portable computer which a display and a main housing are connected by a hinge, the object of the present invention cuts off or controls power automatically, when a user does not turn off a system and then close a display of a portable computer. To achieve these objectives, the present invention comprises a fixed axle, a lever and a power-controlling mode switch. The fixed axle is formed in the inner part of the display. The lever, which is connected with the fixed axle, turns in accordance with an angle between the display and the main housing. The power-controlling mode switch changes a power-controlling mode of a portable computer in accordance with a turning of the lever.

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