Packet fiber node

Details Packet fiber node Packet fiber node

2007-03-06

2009-12-29

Tran, Phuc H (Department: 2416)

Multiplex communications

Data flow congestion prevention or control

Flow control of data transmission through a network

C370S229000, C370S352000, C725S129000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07639620

ABSTRACT:
A packet fiber node is described for use in an access network such as, for example, a cable network. The packet fiber node may differ from convention RF fiber nodes deployed in a cable network in that the packet fiber node is configured to communicate with the Head End of the network using baseband optical signals rather than frequency modulated optical signals. According to a specific embodiment of the present invention, one or more packet fiber nodes may be deployed in a cable network to service a plurality of different subscriber groups which are serviced by a single, conventional RF fiber node.

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