Guided wave coupling system for telephony cable wrap wire and methods for use therewith
US10951266B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 3, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B15/04
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In accordance with one or more embodiments, a coupling system includes a transmitter configured to generate a first signal conveying first data. A coupler is configured to transmit the first signal as a first guided electromagnetic wave that is guided by at least a portion of a surface of a wrap wire that secures an overhead telephony cable to a messenger wire, wherein the first guided electromagnetic wave propagates along the at least the portion of the surface of the messenger wire without requiring an electrical return path.
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