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Inline power device detection

US7061142B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 28, 2003
Grant dateJun 13, 2006
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 8, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B3/46
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

According to one embodiment of the invention, a method for providing power to a device coupled to a communications switch through a data line is provided. The method includes determining that the device includes a diode. The method also includes providing power to the device in response to the determination.

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