Patent ID: 9047086
Filing Date: 2015-06-02
Classification: G06F,Y02D

Abstract:
1. A method comprising: using a link to couple an electronic device to a host, wherein the electronic device includes a memory and is operable in at least one of (i) a first mode of operation, (ii) a second mode of operation, and (iii) a third mode of operation; while the electronic device is operating in the first mode of operation, supplying, to a first component of the electronic device, power received from a power source, wherein power from the power source is converted from alternating current (AC) power to direct current (DC) power via a converter, prior to the power being selectively supplied to a plurality of components of the electronic device; while the electronic device is operating in the second mode of operation, (i) supplying, to the first component of the electronic device, power received from the host via the link, and (ii) not supplying, to the first component of the electronic device, power received from the power source; in response to the electronic device ceasing to receive power from the host over the link due to one or more of (i) the link developing a fault and (ii) the link being decoupled from one or both of the host and the electronic device,