摘要 |
<p>A powerline interface (10) that includes an electrical outlet connector, an analog front end (12), a media access cotnroller/physical interface (14), a data transport interface (16), and at least one connector (18) for transporing either computer network data, audio data, video data, control signals, native communication signals, or any combinations thereof. Analog front end (12) may contain amplifiers and filters that operate in two directions to minimize noise being recieved from the powerline. Powerline access portals are provided at any electrical power outlet to enable data to be transmitted onto and received from standard powerlines.</p> |