Power-conservation system for computer peripherals

Details Power-conservation system for computer peripherals Power-conservation system for computer peripherals

1993-07-14

1995-12-19

Cosimano, Edward R.

Boots, shoes, and leggings

364492, 364DIG1, 364273, 3642731, 3642731, 3642733, 3642735, 395750, G06F 132, G06F 303

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054774764

ABSTRACT:
A power conservation system (PCS) includes a data handler, a controller and a power switch. The data handler is located between a host network and a network printer, while the power switch is between an AC power source and the printer's power input. The PCS can thus shut down the printer during periods when no data is being sent to the printer. The PCS monitors data to and from the printer, allowing it to track the printer's state and to capture its network identification. State tracking permits the PCS to emulate the printer when it is down and when it is booting. Additionally, the information stored in a state memory of the data handler can permit the printer's last ready state to be reconstructed after it turns on and boots to a ready state. In some cases, the data handler can answer network requests without turning on the printer. Thus, the PCS provides for effective power conservation while remaining invisible to a user.

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