Device and method for coupling with electrical distribution network infrastructure to provide communications

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6980090
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10385899

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A device for providing communications through power lines that are communicatively coupled to an electrical distribution network infrastructure and to the internal wiring of at least one customer premises having one or more communication devices therein is provided. One embodiment comprises a coupler configured to be coupled to the electrical distribution network infrastructure, a modem in communication with the coupler to communicate data through the power lines; and a wireless transceiver in communication with said modem. In some embodiments, the electrical distribution network infrastructure may be a structure that uses electricity, such as a street light.

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CURRENT TECHNOLOGIES LLC20420 CENTURY BOULEVARD GERMANTOWN MD 20874

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Mollenkopf, James Douglas Fairfax, VA 24 5713

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