Pulse or digital communications – Transceivers – Modems
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-15
2008-01-15
Bocure, Tesfaldet (Department: 2611)
Pulse or digital communications
Transceivers
Modems
C340S315000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07319717
ABSTRACT:
In one embodiment, a device for enabling communications signals over a medium voltage power line includes a first modem, a second modem, a third modem, and one or more switches. The first modem is electrically coupled to a medium voltage power line and is adapted to receive communications signals from the medium voltage power line. The second modem is electrically coupled to the medium voltage power line and is adapted to transmit communications signals to the medium voltage power line. The third modem is electrically coupled to a low voltage power line and is adapted to transmit communications signals to the low voltage power line. The one or more switches are coupled to the first modem, the second modem, and the third modem, and they are operable to transfer communications signals between two or more of the first modem, the second modem, and the third modem.
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Baker & Botts L.L.P.
Bocure Tesfaldet
International Broadband Electric Communications, Inc.
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