POWER SUPPLY AND METHODS THEREOF
First Claim
1. A power supply, comprising:
- a plurality of outputs, each output configured for an assignable start address and a variable number of slots;
an input for receiving data formatted in an industry-standard communication protocol;
a logic unit configured to assign the start address and the number of slots for each output, the logic unit further configured to selectively distribute received data to each output;
a power unit configured to provide power through each output; and
a converter configured to receive the data formatted in the industry-standard communication protocol and convert the data to a protocol compatible with a load.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a power supply apparatus and method of utilizing the same. In one embodiment of the present invention, a power supply comprises a plurality of outputs, each output configured for an assignable start address and a variable number of slots, an input for receiving data formatted in an industry-standard communication protocol, a logic unit configured to assign the start address and the number of slots for each output, the logic unit further configured to selectively distribute received data to each output, a power unit configured to provide power through each output, and a converter configured to receive the data formatted in the industry-standard communication protocol and convert the data to a protocol compatible with a load.
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20 Claims
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1. A power supply, comprising:
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a plurality of outputs, each output configured for an assignable start address and a variable number of slots; an input for receiving data formatted in an industry-standard communication protocol; a logic unit configured to assign the start address and the number of slots for each output, the logic unit further configured to selectively distribute received data to each output; a power unit configured to provide power through each output; and a converter configured to receive the data formatted in the industry-standard communication protocol and convert the data to a protocol compatible with a load. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A power supply system, comprising:
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a controller for transmitting control data to a power supply, the control data formatted in an industry-standard communication protocol; a plurality of loads; and a power supply, comprising; a plurality of outputs, each output configured for an assignable start address and a variable number of slots; an input for receiving control data from the controller; a logic unit configured to assign the start address and the number of slots for each output, the logic unit further configured to selectively distribute received control data to each output; a power unit configured to provide power through each output; and a converter configured to receive the control data formatted in the industry-standard communication protocol and convert the control data to a protocol compatible with at least one of the plurality of loads. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method for operating a plurality of controllable loads, comprising:
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providing a power supply, the power supply comprising; a plurality of outputs, each output configured for an assignable start address and a variable number of slots; an input for receiving data formatted in an industry-standard communication protocol; a logic unit configured to assign the start address and the number of slots for each output, the logic unit further configured to selectively distribute received data to each output; a power unit configured to provide power through each output; and a converter configured to receive the data formatted in the industry-standard communication protocol and convert the data to a protocol compatible with a load; providing a plurality of loads; establishing a first number of slots for a first output of the plurality of outputs, and associating a number of loads therewith; establishing a second number of slots for a second output of the plurality of outputs, and associating a number of loads therewith; assigning a first start address with the first output; and assigning a second start address with the second output. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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