Abstract: The present invention provides a system comprising PoE apparatus including midspans, switches and routers that can provide high powered PoE connections that enable the recovery of DC power in sufficient quantities that allow it to be converted to AC power by way of an inverter. The invention also provides a method for providing AC power, data and light to office workstations using a single PoE connection. The invention further comprises a common mode signaling system that operates independently of any TCP/IP signal transmitted through an Ethernet connection wherein said signaling system is adapted to communicate with and control PoE powered devices.

Abstract: The present invention includes a mobile data power and lighting distribution station (10) and a data, power and lighting distribution system (250). The Station (10) has a plurality of power over ethernet sources (114, 136, 156) for powering LED lights (178, 190, 192, 204) and for providing 240 V AC power via charging station 216 and conversion module 228. Station 10 also communicates data/network connectivity for communicating with IP enabled devices including cameras (196), sensors (198, 166, 200) and for communicating and controlling access control systems (202). Station 10 is controlled via touchscreen (116) or remotely via web based interface made available via local wireless network (118) or via a telecommunications network (126) including the internet (128). The invention also encompasses driverless LED light fixtures controlled directly from the station (10) as well as DALI enabled Ethernet powered LED light fixtures.

Abstract: The present invention includes a mobile data power and lighting distribution station (10) and a data, power and lighting distribution system (250). The Station (10) has a plurality of power over ethernet sources (114, 136, 156) for powering LED lights (178, 190, 192, 204) and for providing 240V AC power via charging station 216 and conversion module 228. Station 10 also communicates data/network connectivity for communicating with IP enabled devices including cameras (196), sensors (198, 166, 200) and for communicating and controlling access control systems (202). Station 10 is controlled via touchscreen (116) or remotely via web based interface made available via local wireless network (118) or via a telecommunications network (126) including the internet (128). The invention also encompasses driverless LED light fixtures controlled directly from the station (10) as well as DALI enabled Ethernet powered LED light fixtures.