Method for opening a proprietary MAC protocol in a non-DOCSIS modem compatibly with a DOCSIS modem
US7164690B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 26, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/10
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A two way communication system is adapted for compatible inter-operation of a plurality of devices operating in accordance with a plurality of protocols. The communication system includes a first group of one or more remote devices that interface with a local host in accordance with a first protocol and a second group of one or more remote devices that interface wit the local host in accordance with a second protocol. The local host includes a protocol processor that identifies transmissions from the first and second groups of remote devices and routes transmissions from the first group of remote devices to a first processor operating in accordance with the first protocol and also routes transmissions from the second group of remote devices to a second processor operating in accordance with the second protocol.
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