Power negotiation protocol
US9075594B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 9, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L12/10
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, a method includes a first device providing a first power to a second device using a first set of conductors out of a plurality of conductors. The method includes the first device providing, in response to receiving a notification, a second power to the second device using the first and a second set of conductors out of a plurality of conductors. The notification indicates that the second device can be supplied with a second power using the first set of conductors and a second set of conductors out of the plurality of conductors, and can also specify the configuration for enabling the second power.
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