Multipurpose data port
US6775715B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 3, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 3, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J9/061
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An uninterruptible power supply includes a multipurpose data port that facilitates a plurality of communication methods including USB, serial and other communication methods, between the uninterruptible power supply and a host computer system. The multipurpose data port is configured to prevent interference if a user mistakenly connects a phone line or other similar but inappropriate line to the uninterruptible power supply. The multipurpose data port reduces the machine footprint needed to support multiple communication ports.
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