Intelligent modules for intelligent networks
US11394426B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 27, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B47/1985
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A network communication module (NCM), comprising: (a) a housing configured to connect to an outlet containing power wiring; (b) a PLC interface in said housing and electrically connected to said power wiring; (c) a legacy control interface configured for electrical connection with one or more downstream devices; (d) a microprocessor and memory configured for causing said microprocessor to perform at least the following steps: communicate over the powerline via PLC to at least receive control signals or transmit data related to said one or more downstream devices, and communicate with said one or more downstream devices via said legacy control interface to transmit control signals or receive said data from one or more said downstream devices.
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