The present invention a method and apparatus for providing a visual
messaging device for use with a high-speed network and an electrical
supply system for the visual messaging device. The visual messaging device
includes a network interface circuit that receives the message data from a
network and arranges it in memory unit in usable form (packets) for use by
a processor at the high network speed. The electrical supply system
utilized with the visual messaging device comprises, in part, a power
source, located in a remote location relative to a low voltage, high
current device, which provides for the transmission of electrical power to
the low voltage, high current device, such as a visual display unit, via
relatively thin wiring or cabling passing through an enclosure, such as a
plenum air space, without the need of placing the wiring or cabling in a
conduit.
