Capacity scaling and functional element redistribution within an in-building coax cable internet access system
US7036140B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 20, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/6168
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A set of system configurations adapted to provide data communications to and from a set of client modems connected to one or more central modems through a tree and branch network such as exists in buildings, hotels, multiple dwelling units and the like to distribute cable television signals to individual rooms. The set of one or more central modems is connected directly or indirectly to one or more networks such as the Internet. Optionally, some components of this system can be placed at the cable television head-end for ease of access for maintenance.
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