Method and apparatus for data transfer over a power line connection
US11108750B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 14, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B2203/5466
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A broadband over powerline (BPL) unit is provided. The BPL unit includes at least one processor programmed to execute a first virtual machine and a second virtual machine, at least one memory device in communication with the at least one processor, and a powerline transceiver. The at least one processor is programmed to transmit and receive data over a three-phase power line via the powerline transceiver. The at least one processor is also programmed to receive, via the first virtual machine, a first plurality of data for transmission via the powerline transceiver, receive, via the second virtual machine, a second plurality of data for transmission via the powerline transceiver, transmit, via the powerline transceiver, the first plurality of data via a first phase, and transmit, via the powerline transceiver, the second plurality of data via a second phase.
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