Patent ID: 8891251

Claim:
A n electronic device, comprising: a first momentary switch configured to switch a control path between a DC output of an AC/DC power converter and a power management controller; a second momentary switch configured to switch a power path between an AC power source and the AC/DC power converter; wherein the first and the second momentary switches comprise a double-pole, single-throw assembly, wherein the first and second momentary switches are configured to simultaneously close in response to a first actuation motion of an actuation mechanism; wherein the second momentary switch additionally comprises, a magnet configured to retain the second momentary switch in a closed position after the second momentary switch receives the first actuation motion to maintain the power path between the AC/DC power source to the AC/DC power converter, and a solenoid operable to release the second momentary switch; wherein the power management controller is configured to, receive control signals from the first momentary switch through the control path, and selectively activate the solenoid to release the second momentary switch; and wherein the first momentary switch is configured to, receive a second actuation motion of the actuation mechanism, and in response to receiving the second actuation motion, transmit a control signal through the control path to the power management controller, causing the power management controller to activate the solenoid to release the second momentary switch, thereby opening the power path and eliminating essentially all current drain from the AC power source.