Power supply for phantom-feed LAN connected device using spare-pair powering
US7030733B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 22, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M19/00
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for providing power to a local area network LAN connected device via spare wire pairs from a phantom feed LAN, the system comprising a first connector for connecting to the LAN connected device; a second connector for connecting to a LAN hub; and means for redirecting current from signaling wires of said second connector to at least one spare wire pair of said first connector.
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