Transceiver apparatus and method having ethernet-over-power and power-over-ethernet capability
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1. A transceiver device for coupling between a power line and a network interface unit, the device comprising:
- a power line modem for transmitting and receiving data between the power line and the network interface unit; and
a power circuit adapted to deliver a DC power signal to the network interface unit.
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Abstract
A transceiver device for coupling between a power line and a network interface unit includes a power line modem for transmitting and receiving data between the power line and the network interface unit and a power circuit coupled to the power line modem that is adapted to deliver a DC power signal to the network interface unit.
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1. A transceiver device for coupling between a power line and a network interface unit, the device comprising:
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a power line modem for transmitting and receiving data between the power line and the network interface unit; and
a power circuit adapted to deliver a DC power signal to the network interface unit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method of communication between a power line and a network interface unit, the method comprising:
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transmitting and receiving data between the power line and the network interface unit; and
delivering a DC power signal to the network interface unit. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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