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Network system

US9177348B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 5, 2011
Grant dateNov 3, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 13, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY04S20/30
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A component in a network system includes an energy consumption component capable of communicating with a home area network and capable of consuming an energy generated from an energy generation unit of a utility area network, and the energy consumption component including at least one control unit to drive the energy consumption component; and a communication module to allow communication between the energy consumption component and an external component constituting the utility area network or the home area network, wherein the communication module is disposed on a path through which a power is supplied to the at least one control unit.

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