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Method for providing USB power over ethernet

  • US 10,050,803 B2
  • Filed: 07/28/2017
  • Issued: 08/14/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/11/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for providing USB power at a location remote from a power supply comprising the steps of:

  • a. running a POE cable having one or more power lines and one or more data lines from a power source to a power adapter, the power adapter comprising a POE connector for receiving electrical power from the power lines of the POE cable, a transformer circuit and a USB connector, and a termination point in the data lines of the POE cable prior to the data lines reaching the USB connector, leaving only the power lines of the POE cable to connect with and provide power to the USB powered device;

    b. transforming the POE power from the POE cable to USB power; and

    c. making the USB power available to the USB connector.

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