Patents by Inventor Tony Casano

Tony Casano has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Desktop computer monitor power control using keyboard controller
    Patent number: 5630144
    Abstract: A desktop computer power controller uses the keyboard controller of the computer to time the duration of keyboard or other input device inactivity and to assert a power control signal when the duration exceeds a predetermined threshold value. A power control unit coupled to the keyboard controller interrupts power to a peripheral device such as a video monitor when the duration of inactivity exceeds the threshold value. In an alternative embodiment, the power control unit switches the peripheral device into a low-power mode when the duration of inactivity exceeds the threshold value. Once in low-power mode, the keyboard controller switches the device back to normal mode upon detecting resumed activity on the keyboard or other input device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1997
    Assignee: Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Woog, Tony Casano, Mark Caradori