Broadcast network using multi-fiber cable
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1. A broadcast network comprising:
- a) an optical transmitter for broadcasting a single optical signal to a plurality of end users at different locations;
b) an optical fiber cable that includes a plurality of individual fibers;
wherein the number N of individual fibers corresponds to the number of end users; and
c) a branch point where the individual fibers branch out to the individual users.
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Abstract
A broadcast network for broadcasting an optical signal to a plurality of end users at different locations. The network employs a multi-optical-fiber cable with a plurality of individual fibers, where the number of individual fibers corresponds to the number of end users. An optical transmitter is provided for launching the optical signal to be broadcast into all the individual fibers. As the optical fiber cable passes each user, an individual optical fiber associated with the particular end user is split off from the multi-optical-fiber cable and terminates at the particular end user. The network includes a branch point, where the individual fibers branch out to the individual users.
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20 Claims
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1. A broadcast network comprising:
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a) an optical transmitter for broadcasting a single optical signal to a plurality of end users at different locations;
b) an optical fiber cable that includes a plurality of individual fibers;
wherein the number N of individual fibers corresponds to the number of end users; and
c) a branch point where the individual fibers branch out to the individual users. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method for broadcasting information through a broadcast network using a multi-optical-fiber cable that includes a plurality of individual optical fibers, the method comprising:
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receiving a broadcast signal;
transmitting the broadcast signal through the multi-optical-fiber cable; and
delivering the broadcast signal to a respective user through a dedicated individual optical fiber. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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