Network distribution using common communication and power
US11557198B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 31, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B2203/5483
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
There is described a network distribution system using common communication and power comprising a power line, multiple fire alarm units, and a power line control device. The power line provides alternating current, and the fire alarm units are coupled to the power line. The power line control device is coupled to the power line and a particular fire alarm unit of the plurality of fire alarm units. The power line control device comprises a communication translator to convert between power line and non-power line protocols and a power line core to modulate signals to, and demodulate signals from, the power line.
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