Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support – Computer power control
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-01
2010-10-12
Lee, Thomas (Department: 2116)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support
Computer power control
C713S320000, C713S330000, C713S340000, C700S286000, C700S287000, C700S295000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07814340
ABSTRACT:
System and methodology for managing power supplied to powered devices over communication links, such as Ethernet links. A power supply system has multiple power supply ports for providing power to respective powered devices via multiple communication links. A power-in-use bus shared by the multiple power supply ports is configured for receiving a power-in-use signal representing total amount of power being used by the powered devices. Multiple port control circuits associated with the power supply ports are responsive to the power-in-use signal for controlling supply of power to the respective powered devices.
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Dwelley David McLean
Heath Jeffrey Lynn
Brown Michael J
Lee Thomas
Linear Technology Corporation
McDermott Will & Emery LLP
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