Consumer Electronics Inter-Device Power Control

Opportunity

The number of distinct consumer electronic products that facilitate audio and/or video content in U.S. households is increasing, as is the number of remote controls to operate them. Remote controls are also being produced for computers and other more traditionally "IT" products, and it is increasingly possible to control one device from the display of another. While these controls in general are quite confusing for many, the power controls are in even worse shape.

Solution

Amend existing electronic industry standards to allow better power control in consumer electronic devices. Doing this will require background research to fully document the standards and other factors which affect how power control operates, and to design a simple and coherent system to organize amendments and future standards around.

Contact

• Leo Rainer
• (530) 753-1100
• lirainer@davisenergy.com.