Service gateways for providing broadband communication
US8493986B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 9, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L12/10
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems, methods, and apparatus for providing broadband communication are described. A service gateway may be situated outside of one or more households. The service gateway may include a termination component and a broadband modem. The termination component may be configured to connect to a source of a broadband data signal and receive the signal from the source. The broadband modem may be configured to receive the signal from the termination component and output at least a portion of the signal for receipt by a remote device situated within a household. Additionally, the service gateway may optionally include a router in communication with the broadband modem. The router may be configured to function as an intermediary between the modem and the remote device.
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