TrickleStar Announces Release of USB Motion Sensor that Reduces Energy Consumption in Computer Workstations

Plug-and-play power management solution maximizes energy savings by
automatically putting computers into sleep mode when not in use

WILMINGTON, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TrickleStar,
a leading designer and manufacturer of products that conserve energy and
reduce electricity consumption, announced today the release of its USB
Motion Sensor, a highly-accurate power management solution that
reduces the energy consumed in computer workstations by putting the
computer into sleep mode while it is not in use. The sensor does not
require additional software and can be plugged directly into the
computer’s USB port. When there is inactivity for a set amount of time
(adjustable from 5 to 30 minutes) a command is sent to the computer and
it is placed into sleep mode, minimizing wasteful energy consumption.

The TrickleStar USB Motion Sensor can easily be deployed across
workstations with different operating systems. This means that whether
it is implemented in one home computer or thousands of workstations in a
corporate setting, the sensor offers plug-load energy management that
increases efficiency and saves money. The solution is designed to
maximize energy savings for desktop computers, notebooks with docking
stations and notebooks with external monitors. When the device is
plugged into a computer USB port, it begins monitoring activity in the
workstation and, if no motion is detected for an established amount of
time, automatically places the computer into sleep mode. No special
software or programming is required, and the sensor requires no
additional drivers or applications.

The USB Motion Sensor is also ideal for IT administrators who are
focused on network security, as they are able to avoid installing
management software on the network. They can simply plug the device into
all company workstations, and computers go into sleep mode in minutes so
users are not logged in when away from their desks. According to a
report prepared by Ecos for the California Energy Commission, computers
and monitors accounted for the largest share of energy among the office
plug loads included in the study at 66 percent. This problem is
exacerbated by the fact that many users do not correctly configure the
energy-saving settings on their computers, resulting in even more energy
wasted.

“Studies show that small power equipment like computers and monitors are
an increasingly significant source of energy end-use when left on or in
an active state,” said Mark Hardwick, TrickleStar Director of Business
Development. “The Environment Protection Agency estimates that fewer
than 10 percent of US-based computers are configured to take full
advantage of energy-saving features. The USB Motion Sensor solves these
problems by reducing the amount of active power wasted when computers
are left on while not in use. What’s more, there is no software that
needs to be installed. It is a simple plug-and-play device that can be
deployed right out of the box.”

The USB Motion Sensor is currently available for individual purchase at
TrickleStar’s website, www.tricklestar.com,
as well as Amazon.com and a network of distributors, resellers and
retailers.

About TrickleStar

Founded in 2007, TrickleStar® leads in the design and manufacture of
products that conserve energy, improve people's lives and minimize
environmental impact. With offices in Asia and the United States,
TrickleStar is taking its products and energy conservation message
around the world. TrickleStar products help reduce electricity
bills–saving customers money while reducing their carbon footprints. You
can view and purchase TrickleStar products online at either www.tricklestar.com
or Amazon.com as well as through a network of distributors, resellers,
and retailers.

Contacts

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Matt Pera, +1 312-673-6053
[email protected]