Devices for detecting the presence of a source of power
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1. A power outlet assembly, comprising:
- a frame;
a power outlet attached to the frame and configured to be connected to a power distribution network to provide access thereto; and
an indicator circuit attached to the frame, configured to be coupled to the power distribution network and operative to generate a sensory indication responsive to a power line carrier status signal received from the power distribution network, the power line carrier status signal indicating a status of a source of energy for the power distribution network.
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Abstract
An apparatus is provided that includes an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) configured to be connected to a power distribution network. A communications circuit is also provided. The communications circuit is operatively associated with the UPS and operative to generate a power line carrier status signal on the power distribution network. The power line carrier status signal is indicative of a status of power delivered to the power distribution network by the UPS. Related methods of operating such apparatus are also provided.
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1. A power outlet assembly, comprising:
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a frame; a power outlet attached to the frame and configured to be connected to a power distribution network to provide access thereto; and an indicator circuit attached to the frame, configured to be coupled to the power distribution network and operative to generate a sensory indication responsive to a power line carrier status signal received from the power distribution network, the power line carrier status signal indicating a status of a source of energy for the power distribution network. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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- 7. A power outlet comprising an indicator circuit, the indicator circuit being coupled to a power distribution network and configured to generate a sensory indication responsive to a power line carrier status signal received from the power distribution network, the power line carrier status signal indicating a status of a source of energy for the power distribution network.
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