Patent ID: 7461174
Filing Date: 2008-12-02
Classification: H04B,H04L

Abstract:
1. Apparatus for powerline communications comprising: a face plate structure including a first side and a second side, the first side including an outlet for communications and a power outlet for AC power; a housing coupled to the backside of the face plate structure, the housing being adapted for integrating into a wall structure; a DC power supply coupled to and within the housing, the DC power supply including a circuit switched power supply; a network device including a first port and a second port, the network device being coupled to and within the housing, the network device being coupled to the DC power supply, the network device including a band pass filter, the band pass filter being configured to condition signals before and after transmission; a powerline device including a first powerline port and a second powerline port, the powerline device being coupled to and within the housing, the powerline device being coupled to the DC power supply, the first powerline port being coupled to the second port of the network device; a coupler coupled to the second powerline port and coupled to the outlet for communications, the coupler being coupled to and within the housing; an RJ 11 connector coupled to the outlet for communications; and an AC connector coupled to the housing and coupled to the DC power supply, the AC connector being coupled to the first port of the network device.