Designed mainly for energy conservation, this USB Smart Surge Protector provides an easy and efficient way to manage surge protector outlets and stop stand-by power waste. To solve the problems of power sensing technology, due to different current consumption patterns between master devices, the green USB Smart Surge solution uses an innovative USB signal detecting technology. For the detection of signals, the wireless USB control element is connected to a notebook. When the notebook is turned on or off the USB control element wirelessly turns on or off, the peripheral devices connected to the notebook as well.