Distributed access architecture system for CATV
US12335578B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/647
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, a system includes a CATV node, a first device, and at least one micro distribution system. The CATV node transmits CATV RF signals to the first device, which converts the RF signals to optical signals. Each micro distribution system includes a micro node receiving the optical signals from the first device and converting the optical signals to RF signals. Each micro distribution system further includes at least two strings of taps independently coupled to the micro node and receiving the RF signals from the micro node. For each string of taps, the received RF signals are passed from the micro node along the taps, while a powering signal is passed along the taps.
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