Device and method for coupling with electrical distribution network infrastructure to provide communications
US6980090B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 10, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B2203/5491
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A device for providing communications through power lines that are communicatively coupled to an electrical distribution network infrastructure and to the internal wiring of at least one customer premises having one or more communication devices therein is provided. One embodiment comprises a coupler configured to be coupled to the electrical distribution network infrastructure, a modem in communication with the coupler to communicate data through the power lines; and a wireless transceiver in communication with said modem. In some embodiments, the electrical distribution network infrastructure may be a structure that uses electricity, such as a street light.
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