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Utilizing matrix codes during installation of components of a distribution system

US8833640B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 2011
Grant dateSep 16, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 28, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B17/23
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

One embodiment described herein may take the form of a system or method for generating one or more matrix codes that may then be obtained by a reader device, the one or more matrix codes including information that may be utilized to aid in the installation and configuration of one or more components of a distribution system. In one embodiment, the one or more matrix codes may be utilized by the system to configure one or more aspects and features of a component of the system, such as a receiver or display device. In another embodiment, the one or matrix codes may provide system information to a provider or an installer to verify proper installation of one or more components. The information encoded in the matrix codes may include any type of information about one or more components of the distribution system to aid the system or an installer in configuring or installing components of the system.

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