Automated Shutdown of Computer During Power Failure

Abstract

The possibility of hard disk failure is high whenever shut-down procedure is not carried out in PC with Windows Operating System. A novel and cost-effective machine is developed to ensure that shutdown procedure is executed automatically and data of files, which are open, are saved during the power failure. This machine can relieve the user from anxiety of loss of data due to power failure and reduce the probability of hard disk failure, at a very low cost. This paper discusses the features available in this machine and its advantages over existing UPS.

Indexing terms:

• Computer shutdown
• UPS
• Power failure

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Notes on contributors

Vasif Ahmed

Vasif Ahmed had received ME degree from MS University, Baroda in 1989. He has worked as Technical partner in private firm ‘AV System’, Ahmedabad for 4 years where he I was involved in design and development of microprocessor based systems and other customized electronic products. In 1993 he joined Electronics Engineering Department of B N College of Engineering, Pusad and is presently working as Asst. Professor. His major areas of interest are PC based Control Applications, Telecommunication and Electronic Design Technology. He has papers published in refereed journals and conference proceedings.

N N Charniya

Nadir N Charniya has received ME (Electronics) degree from VJTI, Mumbai in 1995. He has about 15 years of teaching experience. Presently, he is working as Asst. Professor in the Department of Electronics and Telecomm. Engineering at B N College of Engineering, Pusad. He has papers published in refereed journals and conference proceedings. Project of Final year Electronics Engineering students guided by him received First prize and “Maharashtra State Engineering Design” Award in ISTE Annual Convention in 1997. His areas of interest are PC based, microprocessor based and micro-controller based data acquisition and control, Signal Processing, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence. He is member of IETE.