Apparatus and system for automatically rebooting an electronically powered device via power over ethernet
US10404559B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 8, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L43/10
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for remotely rebooting an electronic device may have an first port adapted to interface with a first communications line capable of transmitting and receiving both data and power, an second port adapted to interface with a second communications line capable of transmitting and receiving both data and power, at least two status light emitting diodes, and at least one power port capable of receiving power from an external power supply module. The apparatus uses an auto-ping, traffic monitor, and heartbeat methodology to manage the operable state of a PSE, PD, or Ethernet traffic. If either one is deemed to have become non-functional or otherwise fall below set operating standards, the apparatus sends a signal to reboot the particular device in question. This removes the need for a manual reboot of a particular device such as a peripheral device in an electronic system.
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