System and method for employing an on-machine power supply with monitoring and control capability
US8338986B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 23, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L12/40045
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for providing power to devices in a network and coordinating actions of multiple power supplies on the network is described. The method may include maintaining connectivity of communication signals and ground between upstream and downstream portions of the network relative to a power supply, while terminating power from an upstream power supply and taking over power supply functions for downstream devices. This may be achieved by including a logic feature within one or more of the multiple power supplies that monitors a power status of an upstream power supply and/or the power status of the associated power supply. When the logic feature detects a power cycle, it initiates a coordinated power cycle of the associated power supply and/or other networked power supplies.
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