Modular outlet
First Claim
1. A media converter outlet that is part of a local area network in a building, the network including at least part of a fiber optic cable that is at least in part in walls of the building and is terminated at a wall opening or outlet cavity, said outlet comprising:
- a first fiber optic connector for connecting said outlet to the fiber optic cable;
a fiber optic transceiver for bidirectional digital data communication of a digital data signal with a transceiver of the same type as said fiber optic transceiver over the fiber optic cable;
a power port connectable to receive a power signal from a power source;
a power supply, comprising an AC/DC converter or a DC/DC converter, coupled between said power port and said fiber optic transceiver for DC powering said fiber optic transceiver by the power signal;
a data port for coupling at least part of said digital data signal to a first unit;
a multi-port unit including one of;
a hub;
a switch;
a router; and
a gateway, coupled to pass data between said data port and said fiber optic transceiver; and
at least one enclosure housing said first fiber optic connector, said fiber optic transceiver, said power port, said power supply, said data port and said multi-port unit, wherein;
said outlet is mountable into the wall opening or outlet cavity; and
said outlet is addressable in the local area network.
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Abstract
In conjunction with a wiring in a house carrying data network signal, a modular outlet comprising of a base module and interface module. The base module connects to the wiring and attached to a wall. The interface module provides a data unit connection. The interface module is mechanically attached to the base module and electrically connected thereto. The wiring may also carry basic service signal such as telephone, electrical power and cable television (CATV). In such a case, the outlet will provide the relevant connectivity either as part of the base module or as part of the interface module. Both proprietary and industry standard interfaces can be used to interconnect the module. Furthermore, a standard computer expansion card (such as PCI, PCMCIA and alike) may be used as interface module.
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24 Claims
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1. A media converter outlet that is part of a local area network in a building, the network including at least part of a fiber optic cable that is at least in part in walls of the building and is terminated at a wall opening or outlet cavity, said outlet comprising:
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a first fiber optic connector for connecting said outlet to the fiber optic cable;
a fiber optic transceiver for bidirectional digital data communication of a digital data signal with a transceiver of the same type as said fiber optic transceiver over the fiber optic cable;
a power port connectable to receive a power signal from a power source;
a power supply, comprising an AC/DC converter or a DC/DC converter, coupled between said power port and said fiber optic transceiver for DC powering said fiber optic transceiver by the power signal;
a data port for coupling at least part of said digital data signal to a first unit;
a multi-port unit including one of;
a hub;
a switch;
a router; and
a gateway, coupled to pass data between said data port and said fiber optic transceiver; and
at least one enclosure housing said first fiber optic connector, said fiber optic transceiver, said power port, said power supply, said data port and said multi-port unit, wherein;
said outlet is mountable into the wall opening or outlet cavity; and
said outlet is addressable in the local area network. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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