Patent ID: 8542819
Filing Date: 2013-09-24
Classification: H01R,H04B

Abstract:
1. A device for coupling a first signal carried over a wiring to an apparatus, for use with a wiring in a wall of a building and connected to a first outlet mounted in a wall of the building, the first outlet having a first faceplate and a first connector of a first type mounted in the first faceplate and connected to the wiring, the wiring being connected for concurrently carrying the first signal and a second signal over the same wires, said device comprising, in a single enclosure: a second connector for connecting to the first connector; a third connector of a second type different from the first type for connecting to the apparatus; an active component requiring operating power connected between said second and third connectors; and wherein said device is mechanically attachable to the first faceplate of the first outlet; wherein said device is operative to pass only the first signal between said second and third connectors; and wherein said active component comprises one of: a modem; a hub; a transceiver; an A/D converter; and a D/A converter.