Recharging power storage devices with power over a network
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1. A network device, comprising:
- an incoming power port;
an outgoing power port;
a internal circuit; and
A power storage system connected to the incoming power port, the outgoing power port and the internal circuit.
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Abstract
A network device is disclosed. The network device includes an incoming power port, an outgoing power port, an internal circuit, and a power storage system connected to the incoming power port, the outgoing power port and the internal circuit. In alternative embodiments, the device may include a power regenerator, a power detector and divider, or a power splitter.
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1. A network device, comprising:
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an incoming power port;
an outgoing power port;
a internal circuit; and
A power storage system connected to the incoming power port, the outgoing power port and the internal circuit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A network device, comprising:
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an incoming power port;
an outgoing power port;
an internal circuit; and
a power splitter to divide power from the incoming power port, provide power to the outgoing power port and to power the internal circuit. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9)
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10. A method of providing power to a network device, the method comprising:
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receiving power at an power storage system;
providing power at a predetermined level to an outgoing power port; and
providing power to an internal circuit, wherein the power provided to the internal circuit is comprised of any excess power received at the power storage system and power stored in the power storage system. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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11. A method of providing power to a network device, the method comprising:
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determining a first power level to be provided to an outgoing power port;
providing any excess power to the first power level to a internal circuit at a second power level; and
storing any excess power to the second power level.
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16. A method of providing power to a network device, the method comprising:
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receiving power at a first level at a power splitter;
providing power at a second level to an outgoing power port; and
powering an internal circuit at a third level. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18)
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