Communication module
US9853831B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 5, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L12/4625
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A control module for use within a control network, the control module comprising: interface circuitry for enabling communication with an external device; communication means configured to communicate with the external device over the control network by communication with the interface circuitry; coupling means configured to mechanically couple the control module to an adjacent control module and provide a data connection between the communication means and the adjacent module; and an electrical isolation in the data connection between the communication means and the coupling means.
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