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System and method for line-conducted digital communication

US5523869A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 28, 1994
Grant dateJun 4, 1996
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Expiry dateJan 28, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04Q2011/0094
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system is disclosed, which operates with active units for the line-conducted, digital transmission of communications between the exchange of a telecommunication network and subscribers connected thereto. At least one cross connector, operating with active electrical components, is connected to the exchange by a line containing at least one optical and/or electric transmission element. At least two distribution terminals, operating with active electrical components, are connected to the cross connector by a line containing at least one optical and/or electric transmission element. At least one subscriber is connected by an electrical line to the distribution terminals, which are always installed near a subscriber.

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