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Dynamically configurable frequency band selection device between CATV distribution system and CATV user

US8832767B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 16, 2008
Grant dateSep 9, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 25, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/643
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A frequency band selection device that can be inserted into a signal transmission line of a CATV system on the premise of a user includes at least two signal path sets between a tap side and a premise side. Each signal path set includes two discrete signal paths, a high frequency signal path for a downstream bandwidth and a low frequency signal path for an upstream bandwidth. The high frequency signal path and the low frequency signal path are separated by a cut-off transition frequency that is different for each signal path set. The device further includes a switch controller having at least two discrete switch positions. The switch controller chooses one of the switch positions as a result of an information signal. Each of the switch positions corresponds to a respective one of the signal path sets.

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