US Patent No: 7,686,653

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Modular outlet

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Abstract

In conjunction with a wiring in a house carrying data network signal, a modular outlet comprising of a base module and interface module. The base module connects to the wiring and attached to a wall. The interface module provides a data unit connection. The interface module is mechanically attached to the base module and electrically connected thereto. The wiring may also carry basic service signal such as telephone, electrical power and cable television (CATV). In such a case, the outlet will provide the relevant connectivity either as part of the base module or as part of the interface module. Both proprietary and industry standard interfaces can be used to interconnect the module. Furthermore, a standard computer expansion card (such as PCI, PCMCIA and alike) may be used as interface module.

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Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
MOSAID TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATEDOTTAWA1227

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Binder, Yehuda Hod Hasharon, IL 242 1730

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4,332,980 Multiple services system using telephone local loop 165 1980
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5,912,895 Information network access apparatus and methods for communicating information packets via telephone lines 77 1996
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4,608,686 Two wire voice and data subscriber loop 91 1982
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4,996,709 Intercom telephone 58 1988
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4,656,655 Remote control adapter of electric equipment using telephone lines 57 1985
 
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2006/0029,210 Telephony distribution system 18 2005
 
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4,485,400 Video telephone 134 1982
 
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6,601,097 Method and system for determining the physical location of computers in a network by storing a room location and MAC address in the ethernet wall plate 79 2000
 
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6,754,235 Transmitter and receiver for a very high speed digital subscriber line 30 2001
 
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6,259,676 Upgrading of subscriber connection 31 1998
 
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6,483,903 Splitterless ethernet DSL on subscriber loops 25 1999
 
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6,838,997 Fastenerless connection for output device 41 2000
 
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6,445,087 Networking power plug device with automated power outlet control 82 2000
 
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7,068,682 Signal distribution within customer premises 23 2004
 
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6,147,304 Electrical outlet box 91 1999
6,207,899 Thermostat cover 18 1999
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6,492,897 System for coupling wireless signals to and from a power transmission line communication system 117 2000
6,474,829 Outlet mounted light fixture 38 2000
6,362,987 Wall mounted electrical outlet receptacle for providing low voltage DC current 45 2000
2001/0047,418 Shareable high speed internet access via telephone wiring 18 2001
2002/0150,100 Method and apparatus for adaptive frame fragmentation 33 2001
2002/0166,125 Universal home cabling system 50 2002
6,750,398 Apparatus for recessing an electrical device in a wall 27 2002
6,708,444 Pesticide application system 17 2002
2004/0198,236 Wireless telephone jack 59 2002
2003/0099,228 Local area and multimedia network using radio frequency transceivers and coaxial cable 64 2002
7,346,071 Broadband multi-drop local network, interface and method for multimedia access 28 2003
6,765,149 Wall box having light device 67 2003
2004/0259,538 Wireless multipurpose communication system 26 2004
6,981,892 Combination telephony and cable jack interface 37 2004
6,955,560 Adapter system for connecting coaxial cable to telephone cable 34 2004
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MOSAID TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED (2)
8,351,582 Network for telephony and data communication 0 2008
8,363,797 Telephone outlet for implementing a local area network over telephone lines and a local area network using such outlets 0 2010
 
ALPHA NETWORKS INC. (1)
7,750,495 Power line adapter and method of controlling power line adapter operated in power-saving mode 0 2008

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