US 2002/0178386 A1Published application

Modem and a controller thereof

OwnerSu-Chen Wanginventor

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Abstract

A modem and a controller allow a personal computer and its related peripherals to receive electric signals to automatically power on or power off the personal computer and its related peripheral and to execute software of a specific function through communication with the computer via I/O ports. When the personal computer and its peripherals are powered-on, the controller can execute software through communication with the computer via I/O ports. Without a computer, the controller can independently execute a specific function based on the internal program setup and electric signals received from the detector. When the controller communicates with the computer, electric signals can be transferred from a remote location, to remotely control a synchronous connection and the on/off of an apparatus. The controller may also utilize the existing resources of the modem and the computer to automatically perform certain functions.

Claims10

Dependent claims

A modem and a controller thereof, comprising:

an option of input/display panel for operating purpose;
a reception/emission unit for receiving electric signals from a detecting unit and emitting electric signals to a remote reception/power supply control unit;
a telecommunication interface for connection of said modem and said controller to external electric communication apparatuses and a personal computer;
a reception/power supply unit for receiving signals sent by said controller;
a primary chip-configured unit for controlling output/input, communication, mathematical operation, storage, flow, debugging and the like;
and a detecting unit for sending or emitting electric signals to a reception unit of said controller;
whereby said modem and said controller thereof function as a control means to work with a personal computer or a modem and other related apparatuses thereof to either automatically power on or power off said personal computer, said modem and said related apparatuses based on determination by a control software, electric signals transferred via one or more communication media or electric signals received from a detector, or simply transmit electric signals in order to automatically execute software of specific function or to transfer and receive signals to and from a remote location, to connect said personal computer to an external network, or to implement a connection through remote control.

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