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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 17, 2012
Filed:
Apr. 02, 2010
Tsunehiro Hanada, Fukuoka, JP;
Masaharu Uchiyama, Fukuoka, JP;
Tsunehiro Hanada, Fukuoka, JP;
Masaharu Uchiyama, Fukuoka, JP;
Panasonic Corporation, Osaka, JP;
Abstract
An electronic device capable of decreasing power consumption is provided. A multiple function apparatus including a power line communication function has a plurality of units such as a PLC board, a main control board, a printer control board, a printer, and a FAX control board. The multiple function apparatus also includes a device power supply unit for supplying power to the units independently. A power supply control unit of the PLC board outputs a power supply control signal in response to a state change of the multiple function apparatus and controls power supply to each unit.