Power outlet capable of providing power in a controlled manner and method for configuring the same

摘要

A power outlet capable of providing power in a controlled manner is disclosed. The power outlet may include a notification unit, a power input unit for receiving a power, a power output unit for outputting the power, a switching unit having a controlled switch for controlling the whether the power input unit is connected to the power output unit, in order to control a power supply mode of the power outlet, a configuration unit for generating a configuration signal, and a control unit, according to the configuration signal, for setting up an initial time value, driving the notification unit to generate a first notification signal, and counting down from the initial time value.

主权项

1. A power outlet capable of providing power in a controlled manner, comprising:
a notification unit;
a power input unit for receiving a power;a power output unit for outputting the power;a switching unit having a controlled switch, for controlling the power input unit to be connected to or disconnected from the power output unit, in order to control a power supply mode of the power outlet;a configuration unit for generating a configuration signal; anda control unit, according to the configuration signal, for setting up an initial time value, driving the notification unit to generate a first notification signal, and counting down from the initial time value;wherein, when the control unit counts down from the initial time value to a point where a predetermined condition is satisfied the control unit is configured to drive the notification unit to generate a second notification signal;wherein, when the control unit counts down from the initial time value to zero the control unit is configured to cause the switching unit to switch the power supply mode.