Multiplex communications – Wide area network – Packet switching
Patent
1995-03-24
1997-07-08
Safourek, Benedict V.
Multiplex communications
Wide area network
Packet switching
375347, 455 333, 348385, H04B 702
Patent
active
056469420
ABSTRACT:
Within a desired service area, multiple transmitters at separately located sites simultaneously broadcast the same multi-channel, multi-program signal. Broadcast waves from the transmitters propagate throughout substantially overlapping portions of the service area. Obstructions in the service area, e.g. mountains, buildings, trees, etc., may block reception from one or more of the transmitters at certain sites. However, at most receiving sites, the receiving antenna can receive a clear line-of-sight transmission from at least one and often two or more of the transmitters. Each broadcast channel carries a multiplexed digital data stream containing packets of information for a plurality of programs, e.g. television programs. A shared antenna system, typically including multiple receiving antennae aimed at a plurality of the transmitters, supplies received signals to terminals in a plurality of living units. The shared system includes processing circuitry to supply an optimal signal from the receiving antennae to the terminals.
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Campbell W. Tim
Kostreski Bruce
Oliver Brian D.
Sistanizadeh Kamran
Bell Atlantic Network Services Inc.
Nguyen Chau T.
Safourek Benedict V.
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