Method and apparatus of self-powering down ATA devices

Details Method and apparatus of self-powering down ATA devices Method and apparatus of self-powering down ATA devices

2008-05-06

2008-05-06

Lee, Thomas (Department: 2115)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Computer power control

C713S323000

Reexamination Certificate

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11168084

ABSTRACT:
A system includes a host that may be used to interface with an advanced technology attachment (ATA) device. The host includes at least one timer used to determine when to place the ATA device in a low power mode independently of an operating system (OS).

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