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Method and system for cost-effective power line communications for sensor data collection

US8325059B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 15, 2009
Grant dateDec 4, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 10, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B2203/5491
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system includes a solar panel. A power bus is coupled to the solar panel. The power bus supports transmission of AC communication signals. A slave node, coupled to the power bus, transmits information regarding solar panel performance. A master node, remotely coupled to the slave node over the power bus, receives the information regarding solar panel performance from the slave node.

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