Optical communications – Multiplex – Broadcast and distribution system
Reexamination Certificate
2011-05-24
2011-05-24
Curs, Nathan M (Department: 2613)
Optical communications
Multiplex
Broadcast and distribution system
C398S072000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07949256
ABSTRACT:
A method is provided for increasing downstream bandwidth in an optical network that includes providing a downstream terminal comprising a digital output path and an analog output path. The method also includes receiving a signal comprising at least one wavelength at the downstream terminal. The method further includes selectively processing the signal at the downstream terminal. The signal is selectively processed at the downstream terminal by processing the signal on the analog output path if the signal comprises analog video data and processing the signal on the digital output path if the signal comprises data to be converted to a digital bit stream.
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Bouda Martin
Naito Takao
Baker & Botts L.L.P.
Curs Nathan M
Fujitsu Limited
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