Patent ID: 7598625
Filing Date: 2009-10-06
Classification: H02J

Abstract:
1. An electric power distribution system comprising: at least one source of electrical power; at least one load connected by a conductor to said at least one source of electrical power; a switch disposed across said conductor, said switch connecting said load to said at least one source of electrical power when in a closed state and disconnecting said load from said at least one source of electrical power when in an open state; at least one master node; a wireless communication network carrying commands from said master node to said switch to open said switch and commands to close said switch; and an avionics full-duplex switched Ethernet (AFDX) system in an aircraft, said AFDX being connected to said master node, said AFDX system being configured to receive commands from at least one component of said aircraft to open and close said switch.