Utilizing close-range sensor in power supply unit to identify power cord rating/type

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PATENT NO 12259766
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18129486

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A method for verifying correct power cord usage includes detecting, with a close-range sensor, a close-range sensor tag in a power cord near a power receptacle of a power supply of a computing device and reading cord information stored on the close-range sensor tag. The method includes determining from the cord information that the power cord is of a type that is not rated for use with the power supply and disabling startup of the power supply in response to determining that the power cord is of a type that is not rated for use with the power supply.

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LENOVO ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD151 LORONG CHUAN #02-01 NEW TECH PARK SINGAPORE 556741

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Dishman, Cecil C Raleigh, US 24 343
Lozada, Picon Jessi Carolina Cary, US 1 0
O'Toole, Kelly Raleigh, US 1 0

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