Local area network with electrochemical power source
US7286556B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 29, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L12/10
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A power integrated local area network, such as an Ethernet network, is disclosed. The network comprises: a plurality of member network devices; and a central network device configured to communicate with the plurality of member network devices, and to deliver power, from energy stored in an electrochemical power source, to at least one selected member network device that is capable of accepting power from the central network device.
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