Systems and methods for communication between devices and remote systems with a power cord
US10389546B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 24, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/12
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for remote control of an electronic device using a power cord are disclosed. A power cord that provides electric power to the device includes a module configured to receive wireless control signals originating from and/or transmit wireless signals to a remote device. The power cord includes one or more control wires for communicating signals between the module and the device. The module may be configured to translate information or signals received from the communications protocol of the remote device to the communications protocol of the device, and vice versa. The control wire(s) may extend along or within the power cord. Methods for wirelessly controlling a device comprise transmitting a command from a remote device to a module connected to the device's power cord, the module wirelessly receiving the command and transmitting the command to the appliance via control wires extending from the module to the device.
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