| 摘要 |
<p>A power distribution apparatus for use with a master device and suite of peripheral devices, comprising a master electrical outlet and at least one standby electrical outlet, both connectable to a common electrical power supply. The apparatus further comprising sensing means for detecting changes in the operating state of master device and a controller operable to interrupt power to the at least one standby electrical outlet when the sensing means detects a prescribed change in operating state of the master device. In which, following an interruption of power, the controller automatically restores power to the at least one standby electrical outlet after a predetermined interval of time, thereby providing at least a standby power to any peripheral device connected to the standby outlet when the master device is off or on standby. In this way, peripheral devices may then enter standby states of operation, if equipped to do so.</p> |
