Intelligent power circuit for external data drive
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Aug 18, 1998
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Jun 14, 1996
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Jun 14, 1996
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A notebook computer (10) includes provides power to a parallel port floppy drive (24) through the parallel port connector (48). The computer (10) includes a power switching circuit (30) which detects whether a printer or floppy drive is connected to the parallel port connector (48). If a floppy drive (24) is connected, the power is enabled through the parallel port connector (48). If a printer is connected, power is disabled through the parallel port connector (48).
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