EP0317072A2
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Method and system for controlling power in a computer system
Assignee: Sharp Corp
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Filing: 1988-10-07
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2008-10-07
Abstract
Abstract In a computer system in which a plurality of peripheral devices connected to it are driven by virtue of a battery power source accommodated in a computer body, a method of controlling device power includes the steps of: displaying SET-UP menu information for setting operating conditions of the devices, said information including a device selection item; selecting one or more devices in accordance with the device selection item; and supplying electric power to the selected device or devices.
Inventors
- 👤 Yasuji Yabe
- 👤 Yoshiyuki Fujikawa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 11:31
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/26; G06F1/32; G06F1/3203; G06F1/3234; G06F1/325
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
A method of controlling device power in a computer system in which a plurality of peripheral devices connected thereto are driven by virtue of a battery power source accommodated in a computer body, said method comprising the steps of: displaying SET-UP menu information for setting operating conditions of said devices, said information including a device selection item; selecting any of said devices in accordance with said device selection item; and supplying electric power to the selected device or devices.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
79 words
A method of controlling device power in a computer system in which a plurality of peripheral devices connected thereto are driven by virtue of a battery power source accommodated in a computer body, said method comprising the steps of: displaying SET-UP menu information for setting operating conditions of said devices, said information including a device selection item; selecting any of said devices in accordance with said device selection item; and supplying electric power to the selected device or devices.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method according to claim 1, wherein said device selection is executed at the time of initial setting after the system has been powered on.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
92 words
A computer system in which a plurality of peripheral devices connected or connectable to a central computer unit are adapted to receive power from a battery source located at said central computer unit, the central computer unit being arranged to enable a user to input instructions as to which said peripheral or peripherals is or are selected to be used in an operation of the system from a menu displayed on a display of the system, means being provided for causing power to be supplied only to the selected peripheral or peripherals.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
92 words
A computer system in which a plurality of peripheral devices connected or connectable to a central computer unit are adapted to receive power from a battery source located at said central computer unit, the central computer unit being arranged to enable a user to input instructions as to which said peripheral or peripherals is or are selected to be used in an operation of the system from a menu displayed on a display of the system, means being provided for causing power to be supplied only to the selected peripheral or peripherals.
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