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Network device detection using frequency domain reflectometer

US7589535B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 13, 2007
Grant dateSep 15, 2009
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Expiry dateNov 2, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R31/11
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for identifying elements in a cable network utilizing frequency domain reflectometry includes initial filtering stages to remove noise, second and third harmonics and side lobes, and subsequent identification stages to identify and display various elements, e.g. splitters, barrels and opens, in the cable network and their relative positions.

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