Patent ID: 8612788
Filing Date: 2013-12-17
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A computer device having a power switch mechanism for an Internet protocol (IP) camera, said computer device being adapted for coupling to an IP camera and for supplying power to the IP camera, said computer device comprising: a switch component for enabling manual switching of a power supply status of the IP camera; an embedded controller electrically and directly coupled to said switch component for outputting a control signal indicating conduction or non-conduction of power in accordance with a status of said switch component; and a switch circuit coupled to said embedded controller and operable to open or close a route for supply of power to the IP camera in accordance with said control signal from said embedded controller; wherein, said embedded controller is configured to enable display of a power supply status of the IP camera on a display of said computer device, to allow the user to determine the power supply status of the IP camera, and to remind the user to turn off the IP camera.