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Systems and methods for detecting leakage in a cable network system

US11085973B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 29, 2019
Grant dateAug 10, 2021
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Expiry dateFeb 6, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B17/354
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for detecting leakage in a cable network system are disclosed. In at least some illustrative embodiments, a system may include a digital tagger operable to generate a digital tag including a chirp signal configured to be placed on a downstream signal path of the cable network system, and a cable network test instrument configured detect the digital tag in wireless signal data received from the cable network system when a point of ingress is presented in the cable network system. The network test instrument may be operable to provide a user-perceptible indication when the digital tag is detected to inform a technician or other user that a flaw in the cable network system is nearby.

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