Optical communications – Multiplex – Broadcast and distribution system
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-08
2011-03-08
Tran, Dzung D (Department: 2613)
Optical communications
Multiplex
Broadcast and distribution system
C398S067000, C398S068000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07903972
ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods for signal conversion with smart multitap are disclosed. Embodiments of the systems can be scalable to model different signal topologies, transmission frequencies, bandwidths, and distances. An exemplary embodiment of the systems and methods includes a fiber optic to RF converter and a smart multitap. Although a fiber optic to RF converter is used in exemplary embodiments throughout the disclosure, conversion between other signal topologies is within the scope of the disclosure. The smart multitap includes a multiple tap for distributing a signal to multiple terminals and a microprocessor to select a particular terminal for a signal. Exemplary embodiments include downstream implementations in which a stream is typically sent from a service provider server to a user. Alternative embodiments include downstream implementations as well as upstream implementations in which a user typically sends a stream to a service provider server.
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Tarolli, Sundheim Covell & Tummino LLP
Tran Dzung D
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