Abstract: A smart power management unit (SPMU) apparatus and method of intelligently switching from a “disconnect mode” to a “connect mode” in regards to power-supplying to a paired downstream load device by programmatically monitoring whether there is change in state of the manual switch of the load device, is provided. The SPMU comprises relay module configured to operate in either operation mode (connect mode) or monitor mode (disconnect mode), and controller module configured to determine the operating mode of relay module. When in monitor mode, relay module is configured to disconnect the power supply from the load device while simultaneously enable a monitoring means configured to monitor a change in state of the manual switch. Upon monitoring a change in state of the manual switch based on a response signal supplied from the monitoring means, the controller module switches the relay module from monitor mode to operation mode.

Abstract: A smart power management unit (SPMU) apparatus and method of intelligently switching from a “disconnect mode” to a “connect mode” in regards to power-supplying to a paired downstream load device by programmatically monitoring whether there is change in state of the manual switch of the load device, is provided. The SPMU comprises relay module configured to operate in either operation mode (connect mode) or monitor mode (disconnect mode), and controller module configured to determine the operating mode of relay module. When in monitor mode, relay module is configured to disconnect the power supply from the load device while simultaneously enable a monitoring means configured to monitor a change in state of the manual switch. Upon monitoring a change in state of the manual switch based on a response signal supplied from the monitoring means, the controller module switches the relay module from monitor mode to operation mode.

Abstract: Embodiments that relate to matching a requester with a service provider are disclosed. In one example, a method for matching a requester with a service provider that provides services in a category may include receiving from the requester a search request including the category. At least one social network connection between the requester and an endorser of the service provider is identified. The method includes determining that the endorser has at least one endorsement connection with the service provider. Based on the social network connection and the endorsement connection, the requester is matched with the service provider. Based on matching the requester with the service provider, service provider information corresponding to the service provider is provided to a requester computing device.