Data communication over power lines
US7236765B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 24, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B2203/5491
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for receiving and processing signals received from a plurality of endpoints. Each endpoint includes an endpoint transmitter in electrical communication with a power distribution line within a power distribution system. The system comprises a power line coupler. A substation receiver is in electrical communication with the power line coupler. A substation circuit is in electrical communication with the substation transceiver. The substation circuit is configured to simultaneously demodulate signals received from the plurality of different endpoints.
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