MAPPED NODES IN A WIRE NETWORK PROVIDING POWER/COMMUNICATION & LOAD IDENTIFICATION
摘要
The present disclosure relates to a node that includes an outlet or switch and a first set of contacts. An appliance may be provided including a second set of contacts configured to engage the first set of contacts to provide power and/or communication to the appliance. The disclosure also relates to a method of providing load identification wherein a node capable of monitoring current may be provided, current may be drawn from an AC power distribution network through the node, current may be modulated by a device associated with the node and an identifiable sequence of incremental current pulses may be created. The modulated current may be measured by the node and a serial number identified.
申请公布号
WO2008052225(A2)
申请公布日期
2008.05.02
申请号
WO2007US82912
申请日期
2007.10.29
申请人
MANIFOLD PRODUCTS LLC;JOHNSON, KEVIN, M.;HILTON, PAUL, C. M.