Multiplex communications – Diagnostic testing – Loopback
Reexamination Certificate
2007-12-21
2010-11-02
Trost, IV, William (Department: 2472)
Multiplex communications
Diagnostic testing
Loopback
C370S241000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07826383
ABSTRACT:
A device for testing a home phoneline network alliance performance of a local network is disclosed. The device includes a first network interface, a second network interface, a test module, and a processor. The first network interface is adapted to connect with the local network through a first type of cable. The second network interface is adapted to connect with the local network through a second type of cable. The test module is connected to the first network interface and to the second network interface, the test module is adapted to receive a test signal transmitted over a cable in the local network. The processor is connected to the test module and is adapted to execute a plurality of program instructions to determine a signal quality for the test signal received over the cable and to output a performance result signal for the cable in the local network based on the signal quality.
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Edwards Nathan
Savard Jason
Whitehead Paul
AT&T Intellectual Property I, LP
Farahmand Ashil
Larson Newman & Abel LLP
Trost, IV William
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