CA2365795A1 - Universal serial bus to ethernet adaptor - Google Patents
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Abstract
A universal serial bus to ethernet adaptor includes a wall jack having an integral ethernet to universal serial bus convertor. Placing an ethernet to universal serial bus convertor in a wall jack provides a number of advantages. It eliminates the need for network cards. It eliminates base units. It facilitates a higher rate of data exchange. These advantages mean greater convenience to the consumer at lower cost.
Description
TITLE OF THE INVENTTON:
Universal Serial Bus To Ethernet Adaptor FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a universal serial bus (USB) to ethernet adaptor.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Wall j acks are sockets into which a telephone, fax machine or other communication devices are plugged to access telephone lines. A computer plugged directly into a wall jack cannot access the Internet via telephone lines without the assistance of a USB to ethernet adaptor.
Deltron Technology Inc. sells a USB to ethernet adaptor under the Trade Mark "U2PNA-1". Silicom Connectivity Solutions Inc. sells a USB to ethernet adaptor under the Trade Mark "HPE2U". These products are representative of the current state of the art in USB to ethernet adaptors. Both of these products have base units with connectors. For ethernet applications two connectors are used. A first connector is adapted for connection to a universal serial bus (USB) port of a computer. A second connector is adapted for connection to a wall mounted phone jack.
SUN~2ARY OF THE INVENTION
The present application represents a new approach to USB
to ethernet adaptors.
According to the present invention there is provided a USB
to ethernet adaptor which includes a wall jack having an integral ethernet to universal serial bus convertor.
This new approach places USB to ethernet adaptors in building-walls. The USB to ethernet adaptor is mounted inside of a standard wall outlet that standard RJ-45 jacks (network) or standard RJ-11 jacks (telephone) are mounted in. This USB
Universal Serial Bus To Ethernet Adaptor FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a universal serial bus (USB) to ethernet adaptor.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Wall j acks are sockets into which a telephone, fax machine or other communication devices are plugged to access telephone lines. A computer plugged directly into a wall jack cannot access the Internet via telephone lines without the assistance of a USB to ethernet adaptor.
Deltron Technology Inc. sells a USB to ethernet adaptor under the Trade Mark "U2PNA-1". Silicom Connectivity Solutions Inc. sells a USB to ethernet adaptor under the Trade Mark "HPE2U". These products are representative of the current state of the art in USB to ethernet adaptors. Both of these products have base units with connectors. For ethernet applications two connectors are used. A first connector is adapted for connection to a universal serial bus (USB) port of a computer. A second connector is adapted for connection to a wall mounted phone jack.
SUN~2ARY OF THE INVENTION
The present application represents a new approach to USB
to ethernet adaptors.
According to the present invention there is provided a USB
to ethernet adaptor which includes a wall jack having an integral ethernet to universal serial bus convertor.
This new approach places USB to ethernet adaptors in building-walls. The USB to ethernet adaptor is mounted inside of a standard wall outlet that standard RJ-45 jacks (network) or standard RJ-11 jacks (telephone) are mounted in. This USB
to ethernet adaptor allows conversion of standard ethernet to USB topology allowing for faster network connectivity without the need for a network card installed in a personal computer.
Placing the ethernet to universal serial bus convertor in a wall jack provides a number of advantages. It eliminates the need for network cards. It eliminates base units. It facilitates a higher rate of data exchange. These advantages mean greater convenience to the consumer at lower cost.
As.will hereinafter be further described a wall jack in accordance with the present invention will have a body with a USB socket positioned in the body along with connectors adapted to connect to wires of a telephone line. The ethernet to universal serial bus convertor will be disposed between the socket and the connectors and will be adapted to condition data which passes through the body.
Although beneficial results may be obtained through the use of the USB to ethernet adaptor, as described above, it is preferred that the USB to ethernet adaptor be as compact as possible so that two USB to ethernet adaptors can be positioned on a single wall plate. This enables two different universal serial buses with two different data transfer rates to be positioned on a single wall plate, such. as a USB 1 and USB 2.
Even more beneficial results may, therefore, be obtained when the bodyis elongate with an exterior surface, a first end and a second end. The USB socket is positioned at the first end.
The connectors are positioned at the second end.
Although beneficial results may be obtained through the use of the USB to ethernet adaptor, as described above, it is important that the body securely engage a wall plate. Even more beneficial results may, therefore, be obtained when the body has means for engaging a wall plate on the exterior surface at the first end.
Although beneficial results may be obtained through the use of the USB to ethernet adaptor, as described above, if problems are occurring it is useful to know whether the problem originates from the USB to ethernet adaptor or from the computer or another source. Even more beneficial results may, therefore, be obtained when at least one status indicator light is positioned at the first end of the body. It is envisaged that be two status indicator lights. A first of the two status indicator lights indicates the presence of electric power. A second of the two status indicator lights indicates that a data transfer in progress.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
These and other features of the invention will become more apparent from the following description in which reference is made to the appended drawings, the drawings are for the purpose of illustration only and are not intended to in any way limit the scope of the invention to the particular embodiment or embodiments shown, wherein:
FIGURE 1 is a top plan view, of an ethernet adapter constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention.
FIGURE 2 is a side elevation view of the ethernet adapter illustrated in FIGURE 1.
FIGURE 3 is a front elevation view of the ethernet adapter illustrated in FIGURE 1.
FIGURE 4 is a end elevation view of the ethernet adapter illustrated in FIGURE 1.
FIGURE 5 is a bottom plan view of the ethernet adapter illustrated in FIGURE 1.
FIGURE 6 is a side elevation view, in section, of the ethernet adapter illustrated in FIGURE 1, installed.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
The preferred embodiment, a USB to ethernet adaptor generally identified by reference numeral 10, will now be described with reference to FIGURES 1 through 6.
Placing the ethernet to universal serial bus convertor in a wall jack provides a number of advantages. It eliminates the need for network cards. It eliminates base units. It facilitates a higher rate of data exchange. These advantages mean greater convenience to the consumer at lower cost.
As.will hereinafter be further described a wall jack in accordance with the present invention will have a body with a USB socket positioned in the body along with connectors adapted to connect to wires of a telephone line. The ethernet to universal serial bus convertor will be disposed between the socket and the connectors and will be adapted to condition data which passes through the body.
Although beneficial results may be obtained through the use of the USB to ethernet adaptor, as described above, it is preferred that the USB to ethernet adaptor be as compact as possible so that two USB to ethernet adaptors can be positioned on a single wall plate. This enables two different universal serial buses with two different data transfer rates to be positioned on a single wall plate, such. as a USB 1 and USB 2.
Even more beneficial results may, therefore, be obtained when the bodyis elongate with an exterior surface, a first end and a second end. The USB socket is positioned at the first end.
The connectors are positioned at the second end.
Although beneficial results may be obtained through the use of the USB to ethernet adaptor, as described above, it is important that the body securely engage a wall plate. Even more beneficial results may, therefore, be obtained when the body has means for engaging a wall plate on the exterior surface at the first end.
Although beneficial results may be obtained through the use of the USB to ethernet adaptor, as described above, if problems are occurring it is useful to know whether the problem originates from the USB to ethernet adaptor or from the computer or another source. Even more beneficial results may, therefore, be obtained when at least one status indicator light is positioned at the first end of the body. It is envisaged that be two status indicator lights. A first of the two status indicator lights indicates the presence of electric power. A second of the two status indicator lights indicates that a data transfer in progress.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
These and other features of the invention will become more apparent from the following description in which reference is made to the appended drawings, the drawings are for the purpose of illustration only and are not intended to in any way limit the scope of the invention to the particular embodiment or embodiments shown, wherein:
FIGURE 1 is a top plan view, of an ethernet adapter constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention.
FIGURE 2 is a side elevation view of the ethernet adapter illustrated in FIGURE 1.
FIGURE 3 is a front elevation view of the ethernet adapter illustrated in FIGURE 1.
FIGURE 4 is a end elevation view of the ethernet adapter illustrated in FIGURE 1.
FIGURE 5 is a bottom plan view of the ethernet adapter illustrated in FIGURE 1.
FIGURE 6 is a side elevation view, in section, of the ethernet adapter illustrated in FIGURE 1, installed.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
The preferred embodiment, a USB to ethernet adaptor generally identified by reference numeral 10, will now be described with reference to FIGURES 1 through 6.
Structure and Relationship of Parts:
Referring to FIGURE l, USB to ethernet adaptor 10 includes a wall jack 12 that has an integral ethernet to universal serial bus convertor 14 in the form of a microprocessor. Wall jack 12 has an elongate body 16 with an exterior surface 18;
a first end 20 and a second end 22. Referring to FIGURE 3, a USB socket 24 is provided at first end 20 of body 16.
Connectors 26 that are adapted to connect to wires of a telephone line are provided at second end 22 of body 16.
Ethernet to universal serial bus convertor 14 is disposed between socket 24 and connectors 26. Convertor 14 is adapted to condition data which passes through body 16.
An'engagement is provided for engaging a wall plate on exterior surface 18 of body 16 at first end 20, generally indicated by reference numeral 28. Engagement 28 including includes an underlying projection 30 and a resilient cantilevered arm 32 extending toward first end 20 of body 16.
Arm 32 has a remote end 34 on which is positioned an upstanding projection 36. Referring to FIGURE 3, a first status indicator light 38:and a second status indicator light 40 are provided at first end 20. First status indicator light 38 indicates the presence of electric power and second status indicator light 40 indicates that a data transfer in progress.
Operation:
The use and operation of USB to ethernet adaptor 10, will now be described with reference to FIGURES 1 through 6.
Referring to FIGURE 6, USB to ethernet adaptor 10 is mounted in a wall 100. Connectors 26 are connected to individual wires 102 of a~telephone line 104. A wall plate 106 with an opening 108 overlies first end 20 of body 16. Wall plate 106 and USB
to ethernet adaptor 10 are maintained in engagement by engagement 28. Underlying projection 30 engages peripheral edge 110 of opening 108 along with upstanding projection 36 at remote end 34 of resilient cantilevered arm 32. A person wishing to use USB to ethernet adaptor 10 provides a computer 112 with a cord 114 having a male connector 115. Male connector 115 is plugged into USB socket 24. A data stream passing from computer 112 to telephone line 104 and from telephone line 104 to computer 112 is conditioned by ethernet 5 °to universal serial bus convertor 14. Referring to FIGURE 3, the person using USB to ethernet adaptor 10 can confirm that USB to ethernet adaptor 10 is operational by observing whether first status indicator light 38 is illuminated. As use takes place, the person using USB to ethernet adaptor 10 can confirm that a data transfer is taking place by observing second status indicator light 40.
In this patent document, the word "comprising" is used in its non-limiting sense to mean that items following the word are included, but items not specifically mentioned are not excluded. A reference to wn element by the indefinite article "a" does not exclude the possibility that more than one of the element is present, unless the context clearly requires that there be one and only one of the elements.
It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that modifications may be made to the illustrated embodiment without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter defined in the Claims.
Referring to FIGURE l, USB to ethernet adaptor 10 includes a wall jack 12 that has an integral ethernet to universal serial bus convertor 14 in the form of a microprocessor. Wall jack 12 has an elongate body 16 with an exterior surface 18;
a first end 20 and a second end 22. Referring to FIGURE 3, a USB socket 24 is provided at first end 20 of body 16.
Connectors 26 that are adapted to connect to wires of a telephone line are provided at second end 22 of body 16.
Ethernet to universal serial bus convertor 14 is disposed between socket 24 and connectors 26. Convertor 14 is adapted to condition data which passes through body 16.
An'engagement is provided for engaging a wall plate on exterior surface 18 of body 16 at first end 20, generally indicated by reference numeral 28. Engagement 28 including includes an underlying projection 30 and a resilient cantilevered arm 32 extending toward first end 20 of body 16.
Arm 32 has a remote end 34 on which is positioned an upstanding projection 36. Referring to FIGURE 3, a first status indicator light 38:and a second status indicator light 40 are provided at first end 20. First status indicator light 38 indicates the presence of electric power and second status indicator light 40 indicates that a data transfer in progress.
Operation:
The use and operation of USB to ethernet adaptor 10, will now be described with reference to FIGURES 1 through 6.
Referring to FIGURE 6, USB to ethernet adaptor 10 is mounted in a wall 100. Connectors 26 are connected to individual wires 102 of a~telephone line 104. A wall plate 106 with an opening 108 overlies first end 20 of body 16. Wall plate 106 and USB
to ethernet adaptor 10 are maintained in engagement by engagement 28. Underlying projection 30 engages peripheral edge 110 of opening 108 along with upstanding projection 36 at remote end 34 of resilient cantilevered arm 32. A person wishing to use USB to ethernet adaptor 10 provides a computer 112 with a cord 114 having a male connector 115. Male connector 115 is plugged into USB socket 24. A data stream passing from computer 112 to telephone line 104 and from telephone line 104 to computer 112 is conditioned by ethernet 5 °to universal serial bus convertor 14. Referring to FIGURE 3, the person using USB to ethernet adaptor 10 can confirm that USB to ethernet adaptor 10 is operational by observing whether first status indicator light 38 is illuminated. As use takes place, the person using USB to ethernet adaptor 10 can confirm that a data transfer is taking place by observing second status indicator light 40.
In this patent document, the word "comprising" is used in its non-limiting sense to mean that items following the word are included, but items not specifically mentioned are not excluded. A reference to wn element by the indefinite article "a" does not exclude the possibility that more than one of the element is present, unless the context clearly requires that there be one and only one of the elements.
It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that modifications may be made to the illustrated embodiment without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter defined in the Claims.
Claims (11)
1. A universal serial bus (USB) to ethernet adaptor, comprising:
a wall jack having an integral ethernet to universal serial bus convertor.
a wall jack having an integral ethernet to universal serial bus convertor.
2. The USB to ethernet adaptor as defined in Claim 1, wherein the wall jack has a body, a USB socket being positioned in the body, connectors adapted to connect to wires of a telephone line in the body, the ethernet to universal serial bus convertor being disposed between the socket and the connectors, the convertor being adapted to condition data which passes through the body.
3. The USB to ethernet adaptor as defined in Claim 2, wherein the body is elongate with a first end and a second end, the socket being positioned at the first end and the connectors being positioned at the second end.
4. The USB to ethernet adaptor as defined in Claim 2, wherein the body has an exterior surface and means for engaging a wall plate on the exterior surface.
5. The USB to ethernet adaptor as defined in Claim 3, wherein at least one status indicator light is positioned at the first end of the body.
6. The USB to ethernet adaptor as defined in Claim 5, wherein there are two of the status indicator lights, a first of the two status indicator lights indicating the presence of electric power, a second of the two status indicator lights indicating data transfer in progress.
7. A universal serial bus (USB) to ethernet adaptor, comprising:
a wall jack having an integral ethernet to universal serial bus convertor, the wall jack having a body with an exterior surface;
a USB socket in the body;
connectors on the body adapted to connect to wires of a telephone line;
the ethernet to universal serial bus convertor being disposed between the USB socket and the connectors, the convertor being adapted to condition data which passes through the body and the body having means for engaging a wall plate on the exterior surface.
a wall jack having an integral ethernet to universal serial bus convertor, the wall jack having a body with an exterior surface;
a USB socket in the body;
connectors on the body adapted to connect to wires of a telephone line;
the ethernet to universal serial bus convertor being disposed between the USB socket and the connectors, the convertor being adapted to condition data which passes through the body and the body having means for engaging a wall plate on the exterior surface.
8. The USB to ethernet adaptor as defined in Claim 9, wherein at least one status indicator light is positioned at the first end of the body.
9. The USB to ethernet adaptor as defined in Claim 10, wherein there are two of the status indicator lights, a first of the two status indicator lights indicating the presence of electric power, a second of the two status indicator lights indicating data transfer in progress.
10. A universal serial bus to ethernet adaptor, comprising:
a wall jack having an integral ethernet to universal serial bus convertor, the wall jack having an elongate body with an exterior surface, a first end and a second end;
a USB socket at the first end of the body;
connectors adapted to connect to wires of a telephone line at the second end of the body;
the ethernet to universal serial bus convertor being disposed between the socket and the connectors, the convertor being adapted to condition data which passes through the body;
means for engaging a wall plate on the exterior surface of the body at the first end; and two of status indicator lights at the first end, a first of the two status indicator lights indicating the presence of electric power and a second of the two status indicator lights indicating data transfer in progress.
a wall jack having an integral ethernet to universal serial bus convertor, the wall jack having an elongate body with an exterior surface, a first end and a second end;
a USB socket at the first end of the body;
connectors adapted to connect to wires of a telephone line at the second end of the body;
the ethernet to universal serial bus convertor being disposed between the socket and the connectors, the convertor being adapted to condition data which passes through the body;
means for engaging a wall plate on the exterior surface of the body at the first end; and two of status indicator lights at the first end, a first of the two status indicator lights indicating the presence of electric power and a second of the two status indicator lights indicating data transfer in progress.
11. The USB to ethernet adaptor as defined in Claim 12, wherein the means for engaging a wall plate includes an underlying projection and a resilient cantilevered arm extending toward the first end of the body, the arm having a remote end on which is positioned an upstanding projection.
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