Power line communication and AC power outlet apparatus and method
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Apr 12, 2007
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Oct 7, 2005
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Oct 7, 2005
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In a specific embodiment, the present invention includes a power line communication apparatus, e.g., portable or secured. The apparatus has an enclosure having a mounting member and a face region. The mounting member has a first side and a second side. The apparatus has a powerline module coupled to the mounting member and is within an interior of the enclosure. The power line module is adapted to convert a data signal having a first format to a second format, which is capable of transmission to a power line network. The apparatus has a network processor coupled to the powerline module and is within the interior of the enclosure. The apparatus has a coupling device coupled to an input/output of the powerline module. The coupling device is coupled to the data signal. The apparatus also has at least a pair of power plug members extending from the second side of the enclosure. An Ethernet port is provided on a first portion of the face region and is coupled to the powerline module. The Ethernet port is used to transmit and receive the data signal in the first format. At least one female power outlet is provided on a second portion of the face. The female power outlet is coupled to the pair of power plug members.
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