Home phoneline network alliance responder for IPTV installations
US7826383B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2012/2845
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A device for testing a home phoneline network alliance performance of a local network is disclosed. The device includes a first network interface, a second network interface, a test module, and a processor. The first network interface is adapted to connect with the local network through a first type of cable. The second network interface is adapted to connect with the local network through a second type of cable. The test module is connected to the first network interface and to the second network interface, the test module is adapted to receive a test signal transmitted over a cable in the local network. The processor is connected to the test module and is adapted to execute a plurality of program instructions to determine a signal quality for the test signal received over the cable and to output a performance result signal for the cable in the local network based on the signal quality.
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