Steven A. Dixon,Keith A. Huster,Irvin J. Vanderpohl, III,Thomas F. Heil,Richard J. Schuman,Christopher K. Lack
申请号：
US13687005
公开号：
US09466877B2
申请日:
2012.11.28
申请国别(地区):
US
年份:
2016
代理人:
摘要：
An apparatus for providing data communication and power to a device located in a room having a power outlet is disclosed. The power outlet may be a standard AC outlet, for example. The apparatus includes a cable extending from the device and having a plug comprising a plug body. Prongs extend from the plug body and couple to the power outlet to receive power. A first near field communication antenna is carried by the plug body. A communication module has a second near field communication antenna and is located in the room in proximity to the plug. At least one of the first near field communication antenna and the second near field communication antenna communicates data wirelessly to the other of the first near field communication antenna and the second near field communication antenna.
