Optical communications – Multiplex – Broadcast and distribution system
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-13
2007-03-13
Bello, Agustin (Department: 2613)
Optical communications
Multiplex
Broadcast and distribution system
C398S071000, C398S070000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10389267
ABSTRACT:
A return path system includes inserting RF packets between regular upstream data packets, where the data packets are generated by communication devices such as a computer or internet telephone. The RF packets can be derived from analog RF signals that are produced by legacy video service terminals. In this way, the present invention can provide an RF return path for legacy terminals that shares a return path for regular data packets in an optical network architecture.
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Anthony Deven J.
Farmer James O.
Quinn Patrick W.
Thomas Stephen A.
Bello Agustin
King & Spalding LLP
Wave7 Optices, Inc.
Wigmore Steven P.
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