Use of powerlines for transmission of high frequency signals

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8116714
APP PUB NO 20100150215A1
SERIAL NO

12048820

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Communication is provided which includes receiving a transmitted radio signal at a powerline wherein the powerline functions as a receiving antenna for the wirelessly transmitted radio signal. The powerline is coupled to an input of a radio receiver using a coupler to communicate the radio signal to the radio receiver. For calibration purposes a second antenna not coupled to powerline may be used. A method for powerline communication across transformers, open circuit breakers, and other devices is also provided. In addition, a method of monitoring a device connected to a powerline is provided.

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  • NORTHERN MICRODESIGN, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Black, William C Ames, US 40 815

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