Method and apparatus for automatic detection and selection of power over ethernet and power over powered data lines
US11165252B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J2207/30
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, a method for operating a PoE and PoDL hub is provided. The method comprises: ascertaining if an Ethernet connection has been formed with an operating device with the PoE and PoDL hub; if no Ethernet connection has been formed, then sensing whether the operating device is an Ethernet powered device; if the operating device is an Ethernet powered device, then providing power to the operating device; if the operating device is determined not to be an Ethernet powered device, then sensing whether the operating device is a PoDL device; and if the operating device is a PoDL device, then providing power to the operating device.
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