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Communication system with monitored input state of an input device as well as current-increasing device

US8829880B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 21, 2012
Grant dateSep 9, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04Q2209/88
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention concerns a communication system with monitored input state of an input device. The input device has an input connection, a ground connection and an input circuit connected between the input connection and the ground connection. The input circuit is designed to detect an input signal. A sensor device is also provided, which is connected to the input connection and optionally the ground connection. The communication system also has a current-increasing device connected to the input connection and the ground connection, which is designed to furnish an increased current for the input circuit for an adjustable time period as a function of the voltage lying on the input connection. A power supply is also provided to supply power to the sensor device.

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