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US 2016/0299557 A1Published application
Automatic Activating System for Computer Manual Power Control Switch
AssigneeControl Module, Inc.
InventorsJames S. Bianco, John Fahy, David C. Parmelee
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Abstract
A system involves the use of a power sensing circuit and an actuating module to automatically press the power control button on a portable computer used as a fixed work station when primary power is applied. The actuator module preferably employs a solenoid which controls the displacement of an actuating arm to selectively depress the power control button.
Claims20
An automatic activating system for a computer manual power control switch for a computer comprising:
- a power control module comprising a microprocessor which selectively generates a signal in response to the status of the power control switch and at least one power input;
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- an actuator module comprising a displaceable actuator arm selectively engageable against a button for said power control switch and responsive to said signal for controlling the status of said switch.
An automatic power control activating system comprising:
- a computer with a power control switch having an exteriorly manually activatable button;
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- an actuator module comprising a bracket mounting a solenoid operatively connected to a displaceable actuator arm selectively engageable against said button, said solenoid being responsive to an operational signal for controlling the status of said switch by controlling the position of said actuator arm.
An automatic activating power control system comprising:
- a computer having a power control switch transformable between an off status and an on status with an externally depressible button and an internal battery power supply;
- a power control module which selectively generates a signal in response to the status of the power control switch and at least one input;
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- an actuator module comprising a displaceable actuator arm selectively engageable against said button and responsive to said signal for controlling the status of said power control switch.
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