I believe it was 06-07 I questioned the significance of these 'power-up/power-down' circuitry within the patent in regards to it's effect on battery retention; it clearly states that's why it's done in various means.
And Now -
You Are Here!
If we get USPTO clearance - it shouldn't be hard to find if others are doing it, imo.
I posted 3 times last year... Might as well join the crew again.
getting board
~ Happy New Year ~ edig-longs
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