System and method for achieving wireless communications coverage in a local area
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1. A light bulb configured to provide a wireless interface for a user device, said user device being connected to said light bulb via a power line capable of carrying a data signal superimposed upon a power signal, said light bulb comprising:
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a filament within said bulb, wherein said filament is coupled to said power line, and wherein said filament is illuminated by said power signal;
an antenna coupled to said power line; and
a contact for connecting said power line to said filament and said antenna;
wherein said antenna receives a user data signal from said user device via said power line, and wherein said antenna transmits said user data signal wirelessly.
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Abstract
An electrical apparatus which is configured with an antenna, transceiver, or repeater for transmission or reception over a wireless interface. In one embodiment, the appliance interfaces to a user device through a system which includes the power distribution system of the apparatus. In another embodiment, the apparatus, optionally in combination with a user device, forms a node of a wireless communication system.
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1. A light bulb configured to provide a wireless interface for a user device, said user device being connected to said light bulb via a power line capable of carrying a data signal superimposed upon a power signal, said light bulb comprising:
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a bulb;
a filament within said bulb, wherein said filament is coupled to said power line, and wherein said filament is illuminated by said power signal;
an antenna coupled to said power line; and
a contact for connecting said power line to said filament and said antenna;
wherein said antenna receives a user data signal from said user device via said power line, and wherein said antenna transmits said user data signal wirelessly. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A light bulb configured to provide a wireless interface for a user device, said user device being connected to said light bulb via a power line capable of carrying a data signal superimposed upon a power signal, said light bulb comprising:
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a bulb;
a filament within said bulb, wherein said filament is coupled to said power line, and wherein said filament is illuminated by said power signal;
a repeater coupled to said power line; and
a contact for connecting said power line to said filament;
wherein said repeater receives a user data signal, and wherein said repeater transmits said user data signal wirelessly. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10)
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11. An electrical apparatus adapted to connect to a light bulb socket and provide a wireless interface for a user device, said user device being connected to said electrical apparatus via a power line capable of carrying a data signal superimposed upon a power signal, said electrical apparatus comprising:
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a bulb;
an antenna within said bulb; and
a contact coupled to said bulb, wherein said contact connects said power line to said antenna;
wherein said antenna receives a user data signal from said user device via said power line, and wherein said antenna transmits said user data signal wirelessly. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. An light bulb adapted to connect to a power line connector and provide a wireless interface for a user device, said user device being connected to said light bulb via a power line capable of carrying a data signal superimposed upon a power signal, said light bulb comprising:
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an antenna; and
a contact coupled to said antenna, wherein said contact connects said power line to said antenna;
wherein said light bulb receives a remote data signal from a remote device wirelessly via said antenna and transmits said remote data signal superimposed upon said power signal to said user device via said power line. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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