Network port and ethernet device integrating powered device and power sourcing equivalent in a port
US10079688B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 14, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/266
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A network port includes a connection port, a PD unit, a PSE unit, a control unit, and a switch unit. The connection port is connected to an external Ethernet port. The control unit determines a type of the external Ethernet port and outputs determination signal correspondingly. The switch unit selectively connects the PSE unit to the connection port, or connects the PD unit to the connection port according to the determination signal output by the control unit. An Ethernet device is also provided. The network port and the Ethernet device integrate PD and PSE in a port, and switch to corresponding PSE mode or PD mode automatically according to the PSE device or PD device.
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