Gateway Adapter Cabling for Daisy-Chained Remote Device Power

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional methods of powering devices, such as antennas, are limited to environments where traditional power supplies are available, restricting their use in wireless communication systems.

Innovation Solution

A system utilizing a gateway and adapters that enable power and data transmission over a single cable, allowing devices to be daisy chained together, with features like remote power switching and data storage for health monitoring, and supporting up to 100 feet of separation between devices.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If devices are powered using conventional power supplies (wall receptacles or portable power supplies), then devices can operate reliably, but devices are limited to use only in environments where such power supplies are available

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveenvironmental adaptabilityVSAvoidinstallation convenience

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a power delivery cable as an intermediary medium that carries both power and data between the gateway and remote devices. This cable-based power delivery system enables devices to be powered without conventional wall receptacles, allowing deployment in environments where traditional power infrastructure is unavailable while maintaining reliable power supply through the intermediary cable connection

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system employs a multi-functional cable that simultaneously provides power delivery, data communication, and device control capabilities. This universal cable infrastructure replaces the need for separate power and data connections, enabling devices to operate remotely without conventional power supplies while maintaining full operational functionality through a single integrated medium

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Area of stationary object

If multiple devices are connected in a daisy chain configuration over long distances, then system coverage is extended, but voltage bounces and signal degradation occur

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesystem coverage areaVSAvoidsignal stability

Core Design Contradiction:

Area of stationary objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The gateway performs automatic detection algorithms to discover devices in the system and monitor their status. This feedback mechanism allows the system to detect voltage bounces and signal degradation in real-time, enabling the gateway to adjust power delivery parameters and maintain reliable operation across extended daisy chain configurations

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system incorporates power switches that can be remotely triggered to sequentially activate or deactivate devices. This preliminary control mechanism prevents simultaneous power transitions that cause voltage bounces, allowing the gateway to manage power delivery in a controlled sequence that maintains signal stability while extending system coverage

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS12444847B2Systems and related adapters for providing power to devices in a system

Publication Date: 2025.10.14 WISER SYSTEMS INC

AI summary

A system for providing power to a device is provided. The system includes at least one gateway that provides power and/or data to at least one device in the system; and at least one adapter coupled to the gateway and the at least one device, wherein the adapter is configured to couple lengths of cable between devices that are daisy chained together. Related adapters are also provided herein.