Reporting power requirements of a powered device
US7589435B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 1, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L12/10
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, a powered device is configured to determine module population and the appropriate power requirements for installed modules. The power requirements can be communicated to the power sourcing equipment for the powered device. Optionally, the powered device can receive data representative of available power from the power sourcing equipment and the powered device is responsive to operate accordingly.
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