Hybrid fiber/conductor integrated communication networks

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2002-03-11

2009-08-11

Moe, Aung S (Department: 2416)

Multiplex communications

Pathfinding or routing

Switching a message which includes an address header

C370S466000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07573891

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed are systems and methods which provide communications to a subscriber level of a network using a hybrid communication network. Preferred embodiments of a hybrid communication network of the present invention provide communications using both fiber media and electrically conductive media. Preferred embodiments of the present invention bring fiber optic cables to a point just beyond the last transformer before a subscriber in the power grid. At a point on the subscriber side of the last transformer, e.g., a low voltage subscriber distribution point transformer, the communication signal is preferably coupled from the fiber optic cable of the preferred embodiment to the power transmission line.

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