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Charge-coupled-device based data-in-voice modem

US5577066A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 13, 1994
Grant dateNov 19, 1996
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Expiry dateMay 13, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04H2201/20
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A data-in-voice modem is disclosed using charge coupled devices. Unique features include: (1) Baseband-to-IF upconversion to enable CCD-based demod/processing; (2) All analog (no analog-to-digital A/D required); option for post-CCD A/D; (3) Additional on-chip functions; (4) Stand-alone, CCD-based high-rate modem over telephone lines; and (5) CCD-based cable-tv/multimedia processing, via baseband-to-IF upconversion, followed by IF-sampled CCD processing.

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