Patent ID: 8499329
Filing Date: 2013-07-30
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. A power saving device disposed in use between a digital television set top box and a mains power supply for supplying power to said set top box, said power saving device comprising: a communications channel input connected in operation to a communications channel output of said set top box, wherein said communications channel input is operable to receive control instructions from said set top box in response to a request from a user of said set top box to place said set top box into a standby mode; a switch for fully powering down said set top box by disconnecting said set top box from said mains power supply in response to said control instructions received from said set top box; a signal receiver operable to receive signals from an external third party, said signals initiating the reconnection of said set top box to said mains power supply and the powering up of said set top box; and an internal power source operable to provide power to said power saving device.