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Network interface wireless router

US8023997B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11References

14Claims

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Assignee

Corning Cable Systems LLC · US

Inventors

Stuart E. Hoiness · Hickory, US
John J. Napiorkowski · Irving, US
Kathleen E. Blake · Keller, US
Boyd G. Brower · Keller, US
Tuy T. Nguyen · Euless, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 31, 2006
Grant date	Sep 20, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 16, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10S206/812
WIPO fieldTelecommunications
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

There is provided an apparatus and methodology for providing selective wired and/or wireless transmission of communications signals to and/or within a subscriber premises. A network interface device includes a wireless router within the housing of the network interface device to selectively provide one or more of wireless and wired communications services to a subscriber. The network interface device may be mounted externally of a subscriber premises. The provision of a wireless router within a network interface device offers a service provider the ability to provide wireless service to a subscriber as well as to new subscribers in close proximity to a subscriber.

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