Method and apparatus for receiving optical signal, processing and conveying electrical signal pertaining to power consumption data

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PATENT NO 8639465
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14024697

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A method and apparatus for receiving power consumption data via an optical cable connected to an intelligent power socket converting the received optical signal and conveying a processed data via a bus line to home automation controller direct or through a bus line distributor, said data generated by said socket pertaining to a load powered through it. Said optical signal further including selected data covering the current drain value, the power consumed value, the socket identification, the load identification and combinations thereof. The optical signal and said converted electrical signal for propagation at least one way of bidirectional communication via a network of optical cables and bus line. Said power consumption receiver includes at least one optoport, a CPU and a memory for storing the last received data pertaining to at least one of the power consumed and the load identification.

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ELBEX VIDEO LTD1-11 NISHI GOTANDA 8-CHOME SHINAGAWA-KU TOKYO 141-0031

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Elberbaum, David Tokyo, JP 83 3365

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