Inherent power-over-data bus signaling for secure operating mode switching
US9948508B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 24, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/50
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for changing an operating mode of a processing unit of a network node is described. The processing unit is connected to a communication and supply line for providing data communication and for providing a supply voltage. The method includes an establishing of a communication connection of the processing unit of the network node via the communication and supply line, a determination of a change of the supply voltage of the communication and supply line by the processing unit, and a setting of an operation mode of the processing unit based on the determined change of the supply voltage.
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