Systems and methods for extending wireline communication networks
US11381278B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B10/25752
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for operating a wireline communication device on a wireless communication network includes (a) receiving a downlink radio frequency (RF) electrical signal at a first connector, (b) converting the downlink RF electrical signal to a downlink access signal having a format that is compatible with the wireline communication device, and (c) providing the downlink access signal to a second connector for transporting to the wireline communication device. A method for extending a wireline communication network includes (a) receiving a downlink wireline signal at a node of the wireline communication network, (b) converting the downlink wireline signal to a downlink RF electrical signal, and (c) converting the downlink RF electrical signal to a downlink wireless signal, for transmission to one or more communication devices which are not physically connected to the wireline communication network.
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