Upstream channel bonding in a cable communications system

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2011-06-28

2011-06-28

Ly, Anh-Vu (Department: 2472)

Multiplex communications

Communication techniques for information carried in plural...

Adaptive

Reexamination Certificate

active

07970010

ABSTRACT:
A method for increasing upstream bandwidth per cable modem user in a cable communications system that includes a cable modem termination system (CMTS) and a plurality of cable modems is provided. The method permits a cable modem to transmit data to the CMTS on multiple upstream channels simultaneously using a technique called “channel bonding.” Channel bonding allows smaller bandwidth upstream channels to be bonded together to create a larger bandwidth pipe.

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