Device for using a broadband network at a customer's premises, method of operating such a device and broadband network system utilizing such a device
US8879913B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q1/028
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a piece of customer premises equipment (CPE) comprising a physical connector (21) for linking to a broadband network and a distributing structure (NTU, 24) that is connected to said physical connector for distributing broadband elements over one or more service modules (RGUs A, B, C, D) for associated customer modules (CUEs E, F, G, H). According to the invention, said distributing structure (NTU, 24) comprises a plurality of mechanically modularly arranged connector facilities (25) at an interface between the distributing structure and the service modules so as to provide a repeatedly mechanically exchangeable connection for a service module (RGU) belonging to one service provider from a range of mutually distinct service providers each time. The distributing structure (NTU, 24) is further provided with means (26, 27) for making said mutually distinct service providers indiscriminately exchangeable among said connector facilities (25).
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