Remote control system using power line of remote site
November 13, 2009. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesRemote power controller utilizing communication lines Power transfer circuit Process and device for the remote transmission of signals and application to the detection and/or measurement of the quanity of combustible gas in an atmosphere Combined power and control signal transmission system Telephone activated power controller Device for controlling the application of power to a computer Method and apparatus for power-up of unattended computer Data transmission cable Computer system with power control based on the operational status of terminals Plural cooking computer communication system InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 435644 filed on 11/13/1989US Classes:340/2.4, Code or pulse responsive375/257, CABLE SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS379/102.03, Entertainmemt appliance (e.g., TV, VCR, radio, etc.)455/402Over power lineExaminersPrimary: Crosland, Donnie L.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassH04M 011/04AbstractA system for controlling power at a remote site includes a two channel modem having a first channel dedicated for transmitting power controlling messages to power control modules and a second channel dedicated to transmitting data messages to computerized equipment. The power control modules include a master control module which is plugged into a power line extending through the remote site and one or more slave modules also coupled to the remote site power line for receiving therethrough power control signals transmitted by the master control unit. A user located at a site distant from the remote site may turn power on, off or dim the power to any of a plurality of appliances which are coupled to the remote power line by way of slave power control units. | |
