Easy DSL signal detector
US12284000B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B3/42
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing easy digital subscriber line (“DSL”) signal detection. In various embodiments, after a connector of a signal detector has been inserted into a network service port, a processor of the signal detector may determine whether at least one C-tone is present on at least one signal wire communicatively coupled to the network service port, the at least one C-tone being indicative of network service being ready for provision via the at least one signal wire. If so, the processor of the signal detector may cause a display device to indicate to a user that the network service port is ready to provide the network service. A modem can then be installed by connecting with the network service port. The connector, the processor, and the display device are integrated within a single, compact, handheld form factor of the signal detector.
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