Power apparatus having built-in powerline networking adapter
US6956464B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 5, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02G3/08
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A power apparatus having a built-in powerline networking adapter is revealed. This invented power adapter includes one electrical plug and one body. The electrical plug is purposed to connect a called powerline networking, for instance, the home powerline. The body includes at least one electrical outlet and one networking adapter. The at least electrical outlet is purposed to connect this electrical plug for power supply. This networking adapter connects this electrical plug to transport the signal and data packets along the powerline. The above power apparatus having a built-in powerline networking adapter is capable of utilizing one cable to connect the electrical plug and the body in order to undergo electrical conductivity and possess the function of power line lengthening and networking physical extension.
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