System and method for collecting power from a telephone line
US8290144B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 27, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/7385
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A communications device including power collection unit and a communications unit. The power collection unit may be configured to collect a portion of power being delivered to the communications unit to enable communications. The power collection unit may be separable from the communications unit. The power collection unit may include a battery. Additionally, the power collection unit may include a light source, such as one or more LEDs, and be configured in a flashlight configuration.
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