Power-saving voltage converter operation

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8958220
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13754798

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Whether a connector element electrically connected to a direct-current output of a converter that converts alternating current into direct current is connected to an external device may be detected. The converter may be disabled in response to the electrical connector component not being connected to the external device. In response to the electrical connector component being connected to the external device, the converter may be enabled.

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  • INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kobeda, Edward Raleigh, US 7 73
Malik, Randhir S Cary, US 74 1277

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