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REDUNDANT AND FAULT-TOLERANT POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM HAVING AN INTEGRATED COMMUNICATION NETWORK

  • US 20130070377A1
  • Filed: 11/14/2012
  • Published: 03/21/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/28/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A power distribution system having an integrated communication network comprising:

  • a plurality of nodes connected in a topology that enables current to flow bi-directionally between said nodes, said nodes additionally serviced by communication links therebetween for conducting data bi-directionally between said nodes;

    each node comprising;

    at least one port and an associated port monitor for measuring current flow into and out of said port; and

    a processing element, wherein said processing element and port monitor analyze the measured current to detect one or more fault conditions and, responsive to detection of said one or more fault conditions, reversibly disable said port.

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