Power line communications device and method of use

Details Power line communications device and method of use Power line communications device and method of use

2008-06-03

2008-06-03

Trieu, Van T. (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Systems

Selsyn type

C340S315000, C340S538110

Reexamination Certificate

active

07382232

ABSTRACT:
A device and method for providing power line communications via an underground residential distribution power system is provided. One embodiment of the present invention includes a power line bridge having though section and processing section. The through section may include a first and second amplifying circuit for amplifying data signals traveling in opposite directions. The processing section may include a first, a second modem, and a controller that may process commands and perform routing functions. The power line bridge may be co-located with a URD distribution transformer and provide communications to the user devices communicatively coupled to the LV power lines of the distribution transformer.

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