CATV entry adapter and method for distributing CATV and in-home entertainment signals
US10154302B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 2, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/63
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An entry adapter device and method, the entry adapter device configured to connect to an upstream cable television (CATV) network, a first downstream subscriber device, and at least one second downstream subscriber device. The device has an active downstream signal communication path configured to conduct signals in a first frequency range. The device also includes an active upstream signal communication path configured to conduct signals in a second frequency range. The device further includes a passive signal communication path, and an in-home entertainment (IHE) signal communication path configured to conduct signals in a third frequency range.
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