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PoE powered device with link layer startup processor

US11665007B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 20, 2020
Grant dateMay 30, 2023
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Expiry dateApr 20, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D30/00
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A Power over Ethernet (PoE) Powered Device (60) is described herein that includes an auxiliary processor (62) that negotiates a power level with a PoE Power Sourcing Equipment using a first link layer (650), means for holding the PoE Powered Device in a low power state, and a second link layer (50) that allows the main processor to communicate over the Ethernet.

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