VEHICLE HAVING USB NETWORK
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1. A vehicle having a cab section and a sleeper section, comprising:
- (a) a power supply; and
(b) an electrical distribution circuit in communication with the power supply for receiving power therefrom;
(c) a vehicle network, comprising;
(i) a first serial bus connector installed in the cab section of the vehicle;
(ii) a second serial bus connector installed in the sleeper section of the vehicle and coupled to the first serial bus connector via a communication link;
wherein the first and/or second serial bus connector receives power from the electrical distribution circuit.
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Abstract
A vehicle communication networks is provided having a plurality of communications ports provided in at least two different portions of the vehicle. These ports may be interconnected for providing communication between capable devices located in different portions of the vehicle, such as the cab and sleeper, via one or more communication protocols. Additionally, in several embodiments, the ports are “powered” for charging capable devices when plugged into one of the ports.
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1. A vehicle having a cab section and a sleeper section, comprising:
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(a) a power supply; and (b) an electrical distribution circuit in communication with the power supply for receiving power therefrom; (c) a vehicle network, comprising; (i) a first serial bus connector installed in the cab section of the vehicle; (ii) a second serial bus connector installed in the sleeper section of the vehicle and coupled to the first serial bus connector via a communication link; wherein the first and/or second serial bus connector receives power from the electrical distribution circuit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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