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Combined power switch and data distribution unit

US8705258B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 16, 2013
Grant dateApr 22, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 16, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K7/1484
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A communication device for use with a power distribution module. The communication device allows multiple different DMX universes to be handled over the same cable that also handles power distribution. A front of house module is provided for powering consoles and receiving DMX inputs from the consoles. Two different consoles can be powered and provide their inputs, and either console can be used to control any or all of the universes.

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