Power supply with modular integrated networking
US6972688B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 21, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B2203/5483
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A power supply that has an integrated power line networking coupling circuit and a connector to accept a removable power line networking module. The power supply and associated system can be sold without power line networking or with power line networking, and if sold without power line networking, it can be upgraded at a later time to support power line networking. Additionally, power line networking modules can be replaced in the field if failures occur or for upgrade purposes if a more robust networking standard becomes available.
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