Device for controlling the application of power to a computer

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4701946
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06663800

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Apparatus and method for monitoring the state of the phone line, directly or as reflected by signals from the modem, and controlling the application of power to a computer so that the computer is powered in response to an incoming call. The apparatus includes a controllable power switching element interposed between the power source and the computer's power input, and logic circuitry responsive to the state of the phone line or modem interface for controlling the power switching element. An alarm clock also controls the power switching element to power the computer up at a predetermined time.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Metz, Joseph S 5906 Cinnabar Ct., Newark, CA 94560 1 64
Oliva, Raymond A 3109 Camdon Ct., Pleasanton, CA 94566 1 64

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