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Systems and methods for loop length and bridged tap length determination of a transmission line

US8687680B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 4, 2013
Grant dateApr 1, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M3/2209
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Through the use of a least squares minimization concept, the loop length, the number of bridged taps and length of the bridged taps on a transmission line can be determined from readily available modem data. In particular, the loop length, the number of bridge taps and the length of bridged taps can be estimated by comparing a measured frequency domain channel impulse response of the transmission line to a model of a loop that is comprised of multiple sections and multiple bridge taps.

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