| 摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow integrated communication of data units connected by wires and data units connected without wires.SOLUTION: The present invention relates to a local area network 60 including both wired 5 and non-wired segments 53. The wired segments are based on new or existing wires 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 5e, wherein access to the wires is provided by means of outlets 61a, 61d, such as a telephone system, electrical power distribution system or cable television wiring system. The non-wired segments are based on communication using radio waves, sound or light. The wired and non-wired segments interface in the outlet, using a module 50 that serves as a mediator between the segments. The module can be integrated into the outlet, partially housed in the outlet, or attached externally to the outlet. |
