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Power over ethernet system having multiple power source devices

US11632257B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 20, 2022
Grant dateApr 18, 2023
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Expiry dateOct 20, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L12/40045
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Power over Ethernet system having multiple power source devices comprising a control device that controls power distribution to a plurality of communication ports. In the control device, a master controller provides a power supply to power consumption look-up-table to a plurality of control circuits in various manners via a series bus. When one power source device shuts down, each control circuit can rapidly shut off selected port switches connected thereto.

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