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Abstract
Disclosed is a method for a centralized external power supply (CEPS) with a built-in uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Benefits include consolidation to one power unit that is a UPS system and an external power supply for one or multiple PC systems and provides surge and black-out protection.
Method for a centralized external power supply with a
built-in uninterruptible power supply
Disclosed is a method for a centralized external power supply
(CEPS) with a built-in uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Benefits include
consolidation to one power unit that is a UPS system and an external power
supply for one or multiple PC systems and provides surge and black-out
protection.
The popularity of purchasing UPSs for home PC systems has grown
among end users. The disclosed method describes a centralized external power
supply (CEPS) that contains a built-in UPS that has the capability to supply
power to multiple PC systems and/or peripherals (see Figure 1). Two output
options are possible:
·
The CEPS converts the 60-Hz line input to the
appropriate DC output.
·
The CEPS converts the 60-Hz line input to
high-frequency AC output.
The disclosed method provides several advantages, including:
·
Consolidation to one power unit that functions as both
a UPS system and an external power supply.
·
Centralized power source to power multiple PC systems
and/or peripherals.
·
Reduced PC cost by moving the power supply out of the
PC chassis.
·
Reduced PC system size by removing the power supply
from the system chassis
·
Built-in surge and black-out protection for a
stationary system.
·
Reduced total cost for the external power supply and
UPS system.
·
Improved incentives to the power supply vendors from
selling a more advanced system.
·
Improved convenience for users because they may n...
