Network interface device communication via power line

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7652390
APP PUB NO 20060192434A1
SERIAL NO

11313222

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The invention is directed to an optical network terminal (ONT) for use in a passive optical network (PON) that provides reliable battery status reporting and, optionally, remote monitoring and configuration of an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) unit. In particular, the UPS unit provides power to the ONT via a power line and transmits data to the ONT via the power line. Generally, the described invention supports one-way or two-way communication of status, alarm, and configuration signals using a single power line. Specifically, such signals may be transmitted over the power line by inserting a carrier frequency, such as a carrier frequency of approximately 1 MHz, onto the power line. In this manner, the invention may provide a simple battery status monitoring system while also reducing the cost of installation.

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CALIX INCATTN GENERAL COUNSEL 2777 ORCHARD PARKWAY SAN JOSE CA 95134

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Biegert, Mark Richard Maple Grove, US 4 93
Paulsen, Mark Thomas Excelsior, US 8 243
Steinkogler, Gary Lee Eagan, US 2 69
Vrla, Clifford Minnetonka, US 2 74

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