Split signal bands in a multi-directional repeater device
US9402106B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 19, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/615
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
According to one configuration, a repeater device includes a first port, a second port, and amplifier circuitry. The first port receives a first set of multiple signal bands transmitted in a downstream direction on a communication link. The second port receives a second set of multiple signal bands transmitted in an upstream direction on the communication link; the second set of multiple signal bands include a first signal band and a second signal band. The amplifier circuitry amplifies the first set of multiple signal bands and the second set of multiple signal bands. A given signal band in the first set resides in a frequency spectrum between the first signal band and the second signal band of the second set. Communications in the given signal band control at least one set-top box coupled to the communication link in the downstream direction.
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