Power line communications zoning device
US9281868B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 28, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B2203/5454
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A power line communications (PLC) network zoning device may include a housing, a power cord extending from the housing, and a plurality of power outlets mounted on the housing, the plurality of power outlets coupled to internal power lines within the housing. An isolation device disposed within the housing may transmit electrical power from the power cord to the internal power lines while isolating PLC communications traffic on the internal power lines from PLC communications traffic on the power cord. A bypass device internal to the housing may selectively transfer PLC communications traffic between the internal power lines and the power cord bypassing the isolation device.
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