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System and method for power and data delivery on a machine

  • US 8,793,096 B2
  • Filed: 06/24/2011
  • Issued: 07/29/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/24/2011
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A power and data delivery system, comprising:

  • a conductor for transferring both power and data;

    a plurality of device connectors, wherein each of the plurality of device connectors define at least one of a power link and a communication link; and

    a plurality of smart connectors connecting the conductor with the plurality of device connectors;

    wherein each of the plurality of smart connectors includes a memory having a device testing algorithm stored thereon, and a processor configured to execute the device testing algorithm, wherein the device testing algorithms of the plurality of smart connectors are executed simultaneously;

    wherein the device testing algorithms are configured to evaluate a plurality of characteristics associated with one or both of the power link and the communication link, wherein the plurality of characteristics include a current and a voltage.

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