kubuntu@kubuntu:~$ sudo cat /sys/bus/usb/devices/1-1/power/control 
on
kubuntu@kubuntu:~$ sudo cat /sys/bus/usb/devices/1-1/power/level 
on

kubuntu@kubuntu:~$ sudo tee /sys/bus/usb/devices/1-1/power/control <<< auto
auto
kubuntu@kubuntu:~$ sudo cat /sys/bus/usb/devices/1-1/power/control 
auto