System for reducing energy consumption of a device and a method therefor

摘要

A system for reducing energy consumption of a device and a method therefor. An apparatus for providing power to a controlled device includes a memory, a power controller, and a processor. The processor receives switching data from the memory. The switching data may include at least one on time and at least one off time. The processor generates a connect command or a disconnect command from the switching data and issues the command to the power controller. The power controller connects a power source interface to a power output interface. A power source is also connected to the power source interface. The power output interface is connected to a power input of the controlled device. The power controller connects the power output interface to the power source interface in response to a connect command and disconnects the power output interface from the power source interface in response to the disconnect command.

主权项

1. An apparatus for controlling power to a controlled device, comprising:
a processor configured with processor-executable instructions to cause the processor to perform operations comprising:
establishing a first network connection to a service provider network;receiving via the first network connection information identifying a time period during which a component of the controlled device is to be powered to receive a conditional access security key from the service provider network via a second network connection; andpowering the component in response to determining that the component is not powered and that a current time is within the time period identified by the received information, the component receiving the conditional access security key from the service provider network within the time period via the second network connection.