Intelligent, self-aware powerline conditioning and communication node
OwnerMichael Macaluso, Oleg Logvinov +1inventors
InventorsMichael Macaluso, Oleg Logvinov, Brion Ebert
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Abstract
Powerline networks are inherently noisy and subject to power surges, spikes, and other events. Devices exist to combat these issues and protect electrical appliances that are connected downstream from the power sources for theses devices, but these devices usually also severely limit data communication that may also be desired on this network. This invention provides an intelligent, self-aware powerline conditioning and communication node that allows for, or even improves, data communication on the network, and still provides for noise reduction, line filtering, and surge protection for downstream electrical appliances.
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A system comprising of a Powerline Communication Node (PCN), a Powerline Communication Device (PCD) with a Local Power Source (LPS), and further comprising a pass-through power feed that is further equipped with a Power Conditioning Circuit (PCC);
- wherein the PDC and LPS form an electrical path around a PCC's Power Source side and a PCC's User Side Power Interface (USPI), thereby providing a bi-directional communications path around the PCC.
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