MODULAR OUTLET
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Abstract
In conjunction with a wiring in a house carrying data network signal, a modular outlet includes a base module and interface module. The base module connects to the wiring and is attached to the surface of a building. 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 provides 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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20 Claims
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1. (canceled)
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2. A device comprising:
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a first connector operable to connect to a medium to receive a digital data signal and a service signal concurrently carried by the medium; a second connector operable to couple the service signal to a service unit; a third connector operable to couple the digital data signal to the data unit, the third connector being a USB connector; a splitter/combiner unit operable to pass only the service signal but not the digital data signal between the first connector and the second connector, and operable to pass the digital data signal but not the service signal from the first connector to the third connector; and a transceiver coupled between the splitter/combiner unit and the third connector; wherein the device is operable to be addressed in a digital data network. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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