Method and apparatus for physical security over a power line connection
US10541725B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B2203/5483
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A broadband over powerline (BPL) master control unit is provided. The BPL master control unit includes a processor, a local memory device, a first wireless transceiver, a second wireless transceiver and a powerline transceiver. The processor is configured to transmit and receive data over a power line via the powerline transceiver. The processor is further configured to receive a plurality of data via the powerline transceiver, determine whether to route the plurality of data through the first wireless transceiver or the second wireless transceiver, and transmit the plurality of data via one of the first wireless transceiver and the second wireless transceiver based on the determination.
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