KR20100025800A - Power outlet and power cord - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A power outlet and a power cord are provided to implement power supply and communication connection at a time. CONSTITUTION: A power outlet comprises a cord connection unit(110) and a communication port unit(120). The cord connection unit is connected with a power cord and provides power source. The communication port unit is arranged on a connection area with the power cord and performs communication connection between an electronic device and a communication network.

Description

Power Outlet and Power Cords {POWER OUTLET AND POWER CORD}

The present invention relates to a power outlet and a power cord, and more particularly, due to the combination between the power outlet and the power cord can not only supply power to the electronic equipment, but also to implement a communication connection to a broadcast cable at a time, power line communication, telephone line communication Or to a power outlet and power cord for implementing a home network through broadcast line communication.

Currently, high speed communication networks are in place. In the past, it was limited to simply information exchange using a computer, but now, various services using the Internet such as IPTV and IP phones are provided in addition to information use.

The future communication system is a home automation system utilizing a home network. Currently, the home network has a problem in the configuration of the wire due to the communication line wiring problem.

Even though the home network is wired, the power line and the Ethernet line should be connected by default, and in some cases, the lines for various services such as telephone lines and broadcasting lines are connected, which is very complicated. In order to configure this conveniently, various systems such as Zigbee using wireless and Bluetooth have been released.

When using such a system, it is convenient because it is configured without a communication line, but since the service is provided at a speed of less than 1 Mbps, there is a limitation in providing a service when high-speed communication is required.

In recent years, research papers have shown that radio signals are more likely to cause cancer in humans, and the media have been reported badly. In addition, accidents of information leakage occur frequently due to hacking using wireless.

Of course, the wired network can also be hacked, but since the wireless signal is transmitted outside the home or office, there is a problem of being exposed to the hacking.

Therefore, not only the problem of security, speed, and health of the home network can be easily solved, but also a solution that can solve the appearance problem caused by the complicated lines caused by the various use of various services is required.

Therefore, the present invention was created to solve the above problems, an object of the present invention can be implemented not only to supply power to the electronic equipment due to the coupling between the power outlet and the power cord but also communication connection or broadcast cable connection at once The present invention provides a power outlet and a power cord for implementing a home network through power line communication or broadcast line communication.

A power outlet according to the first aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object is arranged in a cord connection portion for connecting to the power cord of the electronic equipment and supplying power, and in a connection area with the power cord, the communication network with the electronic equipment. It characterized in that it comprises a communication port for the communication connection between.

Preferably, the power outlet further comprises a broadcast port unit for cable connection between the electronic device and the broadcast network in the connection area.

Preferably, the communication port unit is a first communication port unit for communication connection between the electronic device and the first communication network, when the communication network is at least two, the first communication port between the electronic device and the second communication network; And an N th communication port portion for communication connection between the electronic device and the N th communication network.

Preferably, the power cord is characterized in that it is implemented in a shape for coupling corresponding to at least one or more of the cord connecting portion and the communication port portion.

Preferably, the power cord is characterized in that it is implemented in a shape for coupling corresponding to at least one or more of the cord connection, the communication port and the broadcast port.

Preferably, the power outlet is connected to the power line for supplying the power and the cord connection, characterized in that for connecting the communication line based on the communication network and the communication port.

Preferably, the power outlet is configured to deliver communication data on a first communication network on which the communication line is based, based on a second communication network including a telephone line or a broadcasting line, when the communication network has at least two or more. It further comprises a wire communication system.

Preferably, the power outlet further comprises a power line communication modem unit for transferring the communication data on the communication line based on the power line.

Preferably, the power outlet connects the power line for supplying the power and the cord connection unit, connects the communication line based on the communication network and the communication port unit, and the broadcast line based on the broadcast network and the broadcast. It is characterized by connecting the port.

In addition, a power outlet according to a second aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object comprises a cord connection for supplying power by connecting to the power cord of the electronic equipment, the cord connection is a communication network based communication port After branching the power line for supplying the power corresponding to each data line to be formed, the data line and the power line is coupled to implement a code connection port.

Preferably, the code connection unit is characterized in that the code connection port implements the same number as the number of the data line.

Preferably, the power cord is characterized in that it is implemented in a shape for coupling corresponding to the cord connection.

Preferably, the cord connector filters power on the power line through a low pass filter (LPF) and filters data on the data line through a high pass filter (HPF), and then the data line and the power line. It is characterized in that implemented by combining.

In addition, the power cord according to the third aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object is connected to a power outlet, the outlet connection for supplying power to the electronic equipment and the communication network through the connection with the power outlet It characterized in that it comprises a first network port for connecting with at least one or more.

Preferably, the power cord further comprises a second network port portion connected to at least one of the communication network and the broadcast network in an outer housing.

In addition, the adapter according to the fourth aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object, at least one of a communication network and a broadcast network through an outlet connection unit for connecting to the power outlet and supplying power to the electronic equipment and the power outlet; At least one of a power cord including a first network port portion for connecting to at least one, an adapter module for converting the power into a DC current, and outputting the DC current to the outside; It characterized in that it comprises an output terminal module for outputting a communication signal based on the outside.

Preferably, the power cord further comprises a second network port portion connected to at least one of the communication network and the broadcast network in an outer housing.

Therefore, in the present invention, not only the power supply to the electronic equipment due to the coupling between the power outlet and the power cord, but also the communication connection to the broadcast cable can be implemented at once, and the home network can be easily implemented through power line communication or broadcast line communication. There is an advantage.

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of a power outlet for implementing a home network according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram of a power outlet according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown by way of example only in FIG. 1, the power outlet 100 is connected to the power cord through a combination of a power cord and a cord connecting portion 110 for supplying power by connecting to the power cord of the electronic equipment. The communication port 120 for communication connection between the electronic equipment and the external communication network in the area.

Accordingly, the power cord is preferably implemented in a shape that can be combined with the cord connection unit 110 and the communication port unit 120 at a time, and is implemented so as to form only a combination with the cord connection unit 110 or the communication port unit 120. It is also possible.

In addition, the power line connected to the power cord may be implemented by being wrapped with a shield (Shield) depending on the situation, it is not wrapped with a shield (Shield) depending on whether or not causing a failure in the communication of the power line connected to the power outlet 100 May be required.

2 is a configuration diagram of a power outlet according to another embodiment of the present invention. As shown by way of example only in FIG. 2, the power outlet 200 has a cord connection 210 for supplying power through a connection with a power cord of an electronic equipment, within a connection area to be connected due to coupling with a power cord. A communication port 220 for a communication connection between the electronic device and the communication network, and a broadcast port 230 for a cable connection between the electronic device and the broadcast network in the connection area.

Here, in the case of two or more communication networks such as a telephone and an Ethernet, the communication port unit 220 includes a first communication port unit for connecting with an Ethernet and a first communication port unit for connecting with a telephone.

Thus, the power cord is preferably implemented in a shape that can be combined with the cord connection unit 210, the communication port unit 220 and the broadcast port unit 230 at one time. Of course, the internal circuit of the power cord may also be implemented to correspond to the code connection unit 210, the communication port unit 220 and the broadcast port unit 230, respectively.

3 is a block diagram of a power outlet according to another embodiment of the present invention. As shown by way of example only in FIG. 3, the power outlet 300 may be implemented as a wall-mounted type that is implemented in plural or in a multi-tap type.

4 is a configuration diagram of a power outlet according to another embodiment of the present invention. As shown by way of example only in FIG. 4, the power outlet 400 is implemented with a cord connection 410 for supplying power in connection due to coupling with a power cord of electronic equipment.

Here, the cord connection unit 410 branches the power line corresponding to each data line forming the communication port based on the communication network, and forms a code connection port 420 by combining one data line and the branched power line.

For example, if the communication port for transmitting Ethernet signals is four lines, there are four data lines, and thus, four power lines are branched. Accordingly, the cord connector 410 is provided with four cord connector 420.

The four cord connectors 420 of the cord connector 410 may be divided into four as shown in FIG. 4A, and the two cord connectors 420 may be implemented as shown in FIG. 4B. It can also be implemented in a combined form.

However, in the case where two cord connectors 420 are combined, it is preferable to substantially separate each cord connector 420 by placing an insulator between the two cord connectors 420.

FIG. 5 is a circuit diagram illustrating an example of a circuit connected to the power outlet shown in FIG. 1. As shown by way of example only in FIG. 5, a circuit connected to a power outlet 100 includes a power line for supplying power to a cord connection 110, and a communication line based on a communication network is a LAN router or a LAN switch. Branched by a circuit it is connected to the communication port unit 120. This means that the route through which the power outlet is powered and the route through which data is transmitted and received are different.

6 is a circuit diagram illustrating another example embodiment of a circuit connected to the power outlet shown in FIG. 1. As shown by way of example only in FIG. 6, a circuit connected to a power outlet 100 includes a power line for supplying power to a cord connection 110, and a communication line based on a communication network is a LAN router or a LAN switch. Branching by a circuit and connected to the communication port unit 120 is the same as the circuit configuration mentioned in FIG. 5.

However, there is a difference in that a home network is implemented by allowing communication data on a communication line to be transmitted based on a telephone line or a broadcasting line through a two-wire communication system such as a home PNA or a TLC.

On the other hand, by providing a power line communication modem in place of the two-wire communication system as described above, it is also possible to implement a home network to transmit communication data based on the power line. However, it may be more desirable to implement through a two-wire communication system in view of the technical complement, such as in power communication.

FIG. 7 is a circuit diagram illustrating another example of a circuit connected to the power outlet shown in FIG. 1. As shown by way of example only in FIG. 7, a circuit diagram connected to a power outlet 100 is connected to a cord connection 110 to a power supply line, and a communication line based on a communication network is a LAN router or a LAN switch circuit. Branched by and connected to the communication port 120 is the same as the circuit configuration mentioned in FIG.

Here, when it is not easy to implement a home network through a power line, a telephone line or a broadcast line, it is also possible to implement a home network with a wireless AP.

8 is a circuit diagram illustrating an example of a circuit connected to the power outlet shown in FIG. 4. As shown by way of example only in FIG. 8, a circuit connected to the power outlet 400 branches a power line corresponding to each data line constituting a communication network based communication port, and combines the branched power line with the data line. As a result, the cord connector 420 is formed.

By connecting the cord connection unit 410 having the number of data lines with the cord connection unit 420 and the power cord of the electronic device, power supply and communication connection to the electronic device may be simultaneously performed.

In addition, the power line is branched and passed through a low pass filter (LPF), each data line passes through a high pass filter (HPF) to form a coupling to implement the code access port 420.

9 is a configuration diagram of a power cord according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown by way of example only in FIG. 9, the power cord is connected to the above-mentioned power outlet, and the power outlet 100 shown in FIG. 1 will be described in detail as an example for further description.

The power cord 500 has a shape for coupling corresponding to at least one or more of the cord connection unit 110 and the communication port unit 120 of the power outlet 100, for this purpose corresponding to the cord connection unit 110 An outlet connection part 510 and a first network port part 520 corresponding to the communication port part 120 are provided.

In addition, the power cord 500 may further include a second network port unit 530 which is a communication port provided separately in the external housing, and thus may be additionally configured to enable communication connection with other electronic equipment.

Furthermore, as shown in another embodiment in FIG. 10, when the power cord 600 is connected to a power source through a conventional power outlet and a cord connection unit 610 to which the present invention is not applied, a separate network port is connected to the outer housing. The unit 620 may be implemented to enable communication connection.

11 is a block diagram of an adapter according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown by way of example only in FIG. 11, an adapter may also be connected to the power outlet, and the power outlet shown in FIG. 1 will be described in detail as an example for further description.

The adapter 700 not only receives power through the power cord 500 to which the adapter 700 is connected, but also makes a communication connection. In addition, the adapter 700 may include a separate communication port 711 at the output terminal 710 to transfer power and Ethernet signals to other electronic equipment.

To this end, the communication port 711 is implemented in such a way that four of the seven wires transmit and receive Ethernet signals, and two wires are supplied with power, as shown in a) of FIG.

Alternatively, as shown in b) of FIG. 11, another embodiment of the adapter 800 may be implemented. The adapter 800 may be implemented to supply only power to other electronic equipment through the power cable 812 or to supply only Ethernet signals through a communication port 811 provided separately at the output terminal 810. In addition, it may be implemented to supply both Ethernet signals and power through the communication port 811.

12 is an internal circuit diagram of the adapter shown in FIG. As shown by way of example only in FIG. 12, the interior of the adapter 700 is not only powered via a power cord 500 that is connected to the power outlet 100, but also makes a communication connection. Specifically, at least one of an Ethernet signal, a telephone signal, a broadcast signal, and the like, which are provided through a communication connection, is transmitted to the output terminal 710 through a communication line, and the power is converted into a DC current through an adapter circuit. It is transmitted to the output terminal 710.

Although the above has been described with reference to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, those skilled in the art will be variously modified and changed within the scope of the invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention described in the claims below. I can understand that you can.

In addition, the present invention can be implemented not only to supply power to the electronic equipment due to the coupling between the power outlet and the power cord but also communication connection to broadcast cable connection at once, and to implement a home network through power line communication or broadcast line communication. Therefore, it is an invention that is industrially applicable because it is not only sufficiently commercially available or commercially viable, but also practically evident.

1 is a configuration diagram of a power outlet according to an embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a configuration diagram of a power outlet according to another embodiment of the present invention;

3 is a configuration diagram of a power outlet according to another embodiment of the present invention;

4 is a configuration diagram of a power outlet according to another embodiment of the present invention;

5 is a circuit diagram illustrating an example of a circuit connected to the power outlet shown in FIG. 1;

6 is a circuit diagram illustrating another example of a circuit connected to the power outlet shown in FIG. 1;

7 is a circuit diagram illustrating another example of a circuit connected to the power outlet shown in FIG. 1;

8 is a circuit diagram illustrating an example of a circuit connected to the power outlet shown in FIG. 4;

9 is a configuration diagram of a power cord according to an embodiment of the present invention;

10 is a configuration diagram of a power cord according to another embodiment of the present invention;

11 is a block diagram of an adapter according to an embodiment of the present invention, and

12 is an internal circuit diagram of the adapter shown in FIG.

<Description of Symbols for Main Parts of Drawings>

100, 200, 300, 400: power outlet 110, 210, 410: cord connection

120, 220: communication port 230: broadcast port

420: cord connection 500: power cord

510: outlet connection portion 520: first network port portion

530: second network port portion 600: adapter

610: output terminal 611: communication port

612: power cable

Claims (17)

Power outlet, A cord connecting portion for supplying power by connecting to a power cord of the electronic equipment; And And a communication port portion disposed in a connection area with the power cord for communication connection between the electronic device and a communication network. The power outlet of claim 1, wherein the power outlet is And a broadcast port unit for cable connection between the electronic device and the broadcast network in the connection area. The method of claim 1, wherein the communication port unit A first communication port unit for communication connection between the electronic device and the first communication network when the communication network is at least two; A second communication port portion for communication connection between the electronic equipment and a second communication network; And And an N th communication port portion for communication connection between said electronic equipment and an N th communication network. The power cord of claim 1, wherein the power cord is And a power outlet configured to couple correspondingly to at least one of the cord connection unit and the communication port unit. The power cord of claim 2, wherein the power cord is And a power outlet configured to couple correspondingly to at least one of the cord connection unit, the communication port unit, and the broadcast port unit. The power outlet of claim 1, wherein the power outlet is And a power line for supplying the power and the cord connection unit, and a communication line based on the communication network and the communication port unit. The power outlet of claim 6, wherein the power outlet is If the communication network is at least two, further comprising a two-wire communication system for transmitting the communication data on the first communication network based on the communication line based on the second communication network including a telephone line or a broadcast line The power outlet characterized by the above. The power outlet of claim 6, wherein the power outlet is And a power line communication modem unit for transferring the communication data on the communication line based on the power line. The power outlet of claim 2, wherein the power outlet is A power line for supplying the power and the cord connection unit, a communication line based on the communication network and the communication port unit, and a broadcast line based on the broadcast network and the broadcast port unit Power outlet. Power outlet, It includes a cord connecting portion for supplying power by connecting to the power cord of the electronic equipment, The cord connection part, And branching a power line for supplying power corresponding to each data line constituting a communication network based communication network, and then combining the data line and the power line to implement a cord connection port. The method of claim 10, wherein the cord connection portion And the cord connection port is implemented in the same number as the number of data lines. The power cord of claim 10, wherein the power cord is Power outlet, characterized in that implemented in the shape for coupling corresponding to the cord connection. The method of claim 10, wherein the cord connector It is implemented by combining the data line and the power line after filtering the power on the power line through a low pass filter (LPF), the data on the data line through a high pass filter (HPF). Power outlet. Outlet connection for supplying power to electronic equipment by connecting to a power outlet; And And a first network port unit for connecting to at least one of a communication network and a broadcast network through a connection with the power outlet. The power cord of claim 14, wherein the power cord is And a second network port portion for connecting to at least one of the communication network and the broadcast network in an outer housing. Outlet connection for supplying power to electronic equipment by connecting to a power outlet; And A power cord including a first network port unit for connecting to at least one of a communication network and a broadcasting network through a connection with the power outlet; An adapter module for converting the power into a DC current; And an output terminal module for outputting the DC current to the outside and outputting a communication signal based on at least one of the communication network and the broadcast network to the outside. The power cord of claim 16, wherein the power cord is And a second network port portion for connecting to at least one of the communication network and the broadcast network in an outer housing.

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