Multi-subnet power line communications system and method

Details Multi-subnet power line communications system and method Multi-subnet power line communications system and method

2007-08-21

2007-08-21

Mullen, Thomas (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Systems

Selsyn type

C340S315000, C375S220000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11156608

ABSTRACT:
A system that includes low voltage power line subnet coupler that provides bi-directional communications between multiple power line subnets while substantially preventing the flow of power is provided. The system may include a power line communications device coupled to a first LV power line subnet, and a low voltage power line subnet coupler providing a data communications path between the first low voltage power line subnet and a second low voltage power line subnet. Additionally, some embodiments include a low voltage repeater communicatively coupled to the second LV power line subnet.

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