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Power line communication system and method

US6965303B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2003
Grant dateNov 15, 2005
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B2203/5487
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of communicatively coupling power line communication (PLC) devices to a first and second overhead power line conductor that travel in a substantially parallel physical arrangement and in spaced-apart relation is provided. The method may comprise coupling a first PLC device to the first power line conductor at a first location, coupling a second PLC device to the first power line conductor at a second location for communication with said first PLC device, at least in part, via the first power line conductor, coupling a third PLC device to the second power line conductor at a third location for communication with said first PLC device; and wherein said third location is between said first location and said second location.

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