Multiplex communications – Diagnostic testing
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-22
2008-07-22
Lee, Andrew C. (Department: 2616)
Multiplex communications
Diagnostic testing
C370S252000, C370S352000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10978704
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus that includes a coupling, a signal level measurement circuit, a communication circuit and a processing circuit. The coupling is configured to connect to and received broadband RF signals from a coaxial cable termination of a communication network. The signal level measurement circuit is operably coupled to the coupling, and is operable to generate signal level measurements regarding a first set of the broadband RF signals. The communication circuit operable to obtain voice over internet protocol data packets from a second set of broadband RF signals. The processing circuit is operably connected to the communication circuit, and is operably connected to receive signal level measurements from the signal level measurement circuit. The processing circuit is operable to obtain diagnostic data relating to the second set of broadband RF signals. The processing circuit is further operable to cause communication of information representative of the signal level measurements and the diagnostic data in human-perceptible form.
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Allen Dyer Doppelt Milbrath & Gilchrist, P.A.
Lee Andrew C.
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