The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus of automatic power management control for Serial ATA interface. In an exemplary aspect of the present invention, an idle or active condition of Serial ATA interface is automatically detected. When Serial ATA is in an idle condition, idle time...http://www.google.com/patents/US7028199?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7028199 - Method and apparatus of automatic power management control for Serial ATA interface