Systems and methods for intelligent power distribution
AssigneeAT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
InventorsDavid Titus, Stewart Barker
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Abstract
Methods and systems for providing intelligent power distribution. A distribution point unit is connected to a plurality of user units in a telecommunications system. A loss of power to the distribution point unit is detected. It is determined that at least one user unit has backup power. Based on a determination that at least one user unit has backup power, a power mode for the distribution point unit is selected. The power mode is implemented on the distribution point unit.
Claims16
A method of providing power to a distribution point unit connected to a primary power supply and configured to receive reverse power from a plurality of user units in a telecommunications system, comprising:
- detecting a loss of power to the distribution point unit from the primary power supply;
- determining that at least one user unit has a backup power supply servicing the user unit;
- identifying a subset of user units that will provide backup power to the distribution point unit;
- calculating, from the subset of user units, a first set of components within the distribution point unit that are used to provide services to the subset of user units and a second subset of components within the distribution point unit that do not provide services to the subset of user units;
- selecting, based on the first set of components and the second set of components a power mode for the distribution point unit;
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- implementing the power mode on the distribution point unit, wherein the power mode includes enabling the first set of components of the distribution point unit and disabling the second set of components.
A system to provide power to a distribution point unit connected to a primary power supply and configured to receive reverse power from a plurality of user units in a telecommunications system, comprising:
- a distribution point unit that provides data services to a plurality of user units through employment of a plurality of hardware or software components;
- an intelligent power distribution unit that is configured to:
- detect a loss of power to the distribution point unit from the primary power supply;
- determine that at least one user unit has a backup power supply servicing the user unit;
- identify a subset of user units that will provide backup power to the distribution point unit;
- calculate, from the subset of user units, a first set of components within the distribution point unit that are used to provide services to the subset of user units and a second subset of components within the distribution point unit that do not provide services to the subset of user units;
- select based on the first set of components and the second set of components a power mode for the distribution point unit;
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- implement the power mode on the distribution point unit, wherein the power mode includes enabling the first set of components of the distribution point unit and disabling the second set of components.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.