Device and method of determining location of signal ingress

Details Device and method of determining location of signal ingress Device and method of determining location of signal ingress

2005-12-20

2005-12-20

Miller, John (Department: 2614)

Interactive video distribution systems

Video distribution system with upstream communication

Transmission network

C725S107000, C348S192000, C348S193000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06978476

ABSTRACT:
The present invention comprises a device which may be attached to a cable ground block (62) such that the level and type for signal emitted through the upstream flow of the signal, from a residence or business (59), may be determined along with the location of the source of ingress of any such signals. The invention, further includes a device (10) to transmit a signal of predetermined frequency towards a residence, such the source of errant signal ingress may be determined. Further, a method of causing the transmission of the signal at a predetermined time, measurement of the signal and determination of the source of the ingress of the signal is provided.

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