Plug and receptacle having wired and wireless coupling

Details Plug and receptacle having wired and wireless coupling Plug and receptacle having wired and wireless coupling

2008-07-15

2008-07-15

Paumen, Gary F. (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

Combined with nonelectrical feature

C439S488000, C439S909000, C600S595000, C340S315000, C385S075000, C385S076000, C385S088000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07399205

ABSTRACT:
A plug and a communication module communicate wirelessly. The plug includes prongs that couple to sockets of a power outlet to receive power for a device associated with the plug. The plug carries circuitry that communicates wirelessly with circuitry of the communication module. The communication module is located near the power outlet in some embodiments.

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