Patent ID: 7956492

Claim:
An outlet switch socket device controlled by a control signal, comprising: a plug, which is used to receive alternative current (AC) power; at least one socket; one or more relays, each relay being respectively connected in series between each corresponding socket and the plug; an electro-magnetic interference protection circuit, connected in series between the plug and the relays; a power converter, which is coupled to the plug and used to convert the AC power into direct current (DC) power; a communication module, which is used to receive a control signal in a radio frequency (RF) wireless fashion, wherein the control signal is emitted from a remote control; a microprocessor, which is coupled to the communication module, the power converter and the relays, receives the DC power, and controls enabling or disabling of the relays based on the control signal; an infrared (IR) module, which is coupled to the microprocessor and an IR electronic device, the IR module receives the control signal from the microprocessor and emits an IR signal based on the control signal to control the IR electronic device; a surge protection circuit connected in series between the plug and the relays; and an RJ-45 communication interface, which is coupled to the communication module, wherein the RJ-45 communication interface is connected to a computer via Internet, and the computer outputs the control signal from a remote control via the Internet to the RJ-45 communication interface.