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System and method to improve network reliability

US9847672B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 15, 2015
Grant dateDec 19, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 17, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY04S20/248
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

According to one aspect, embodiments herein provide a power device comprising an input, power circuitry, a plurality of outlets, a network module configured to be coupled to a network, a controller coupled to the plurality of outlets, the power circuitry and the network module, the controller configured to operate the power circuitry to provide output power to the plurality of outlets derived from input power, provide a management interface to a management system via the network module and the network, the management interface configured to allow an operator to provide an indication of a type of equipment coupled to each one of the plurality of outlets, and display, via the management interface, a plurality of network configuration options in a layout based on the indication of the type of equipment coupled to each one of the plurality of outlets provided by the operator.

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