Telecommunications – Wireless distribution system
Patent
1995-10-25
1999-05-04
Grant, Chris
Telecommunications
Wireless distribution system
348 6, 348 8, H04N 716
Patent
active
059013400
ABSTRACT:
A wideband signal distribution system for distributing among a plurality of outlets wideband signals modulated onto RF carrier signals within a specified frequency band. The system functions as "passive" infrastructure and includes a distribution unit having a plurality of input ports, a plurality of output ports, a transmission path, a combiner for applying signals appearing at the plurality of input ports to the transmission path, and a splitter for applying signals appearing on the transmission path to all of the plurality of output ports. The system further includes a plurality of cables selected from the class of fiber optic cables, coaxial cables, and twisted pair wire cables, each extending between a respective one of the distribution unit ports and a respective one of the plurality of outlets, and a plurality of impedance matching devices, where such devices are appropriate for the type or types of cable used. Each of the devices terminates a respective end of a respective one of the cables. Distribution units can be cascaded utilizing combinations of cable, such as coaxial cable or optical fiber cable, to enhance functionality of the system.
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International Search Report, Application # PCT/US96/11191--Apr. 12, 1996.
Bowen Terry P.
Fetterolf, Sr. James Ray
Flickinger Steven Lee
Preschutti Joseph P.
Anastasi Salvatore
Grant Chris
The Whitaker Corporation
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