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Abstract

A method and system for managing power in a device having a power source is disclosed. The power source includes a power storage unit capable of storing a particular amount of power. The device is capable of performing a plurality of functions using the power storage unit alone. The method and system include providing a plurality of switches, a plurality of signal inputs and at least one controller. The plurality of switches are coupled with the power source. Each of the plurality of switches is coupled with a portion of the device and thus can cut off power to that portion of the device. The plurality of signal inputs is for receiving information from the device. The at least one controller is coupled with the plurality of switches and the plurality of signal inputs. The at least one controller is for controlling the plurality of switches to be open or closed based on software provided to the at least one controller. The at least one controller is also capable of controlling the plurality of switches based upon the information provided by the plurality of signal inputs.

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