Inline power device detection
US7061142B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 28, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 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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