Adaptive line equalizer for improving data communication over less than perfect power lines or transmission lines
US9647722B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L5/16
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for improving data communication over less than perfect power lines or transmission lines are described. The systems and methods allow for pushing out electrically any null within a frequency range of interest and/or for lossless transmission by providing impedance matching between communication devices and the transmission line. This is achieved by implementing line equalizing modules within the transceivers, at the transmitter side and/or the receiver side, or by plugging, as a stand-alone module, into an electrical outlet within a building. The line equalizing module includes multiple inductor-capacitor cells coupled in cascade where multiple switches allow for selective and concurrent connection between the inductor-capacitor cells. In another embodiment, the line equalizing module includes variable inductor-capacitor cells. The line equalizing module provides a variable propagation delay that allows for stretching electrically the transmission line. Further improvement may achieve by adjusting the operational frequency using an up-conversion or down-conversion operation.
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