Nov 16, 2017   SOURCE: BusinessWire

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

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.