Device and method for provisioning or monitoring cable services
First Claim
1. A device for controlling cable signals between a network cable and drop cables to customers comprising:
- an input for receiving cable signals;
a first output connector for sending the cable signals to a first customer;
a second output connector for sending the cable signals to a second customer;
a circuit selectively connecting the input to the first output connector so as to permit or deny a provision of the cable signals to the first customer, and selectively connecting the input connector to the second output connector to permit or deny provision of the cable signals to the second customer; and
a cable modem, the cable modem capable of receiving instructions via the input and sending information via the input.
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Abstract
A device for controlling cable signals between a network cable and drop cables to customers includes an input for receiving cable signals; a first output connector for sending the cable signals to a first customer; a second output connector for sending the cable signals to a second customer; electronics selectively connecting the input to the first output connector so as to permit or deny a provision of the cable signals to the first customer, and selectively connecting the input connector to the second output connector to permit or deny provision of the cable signals to the second customer; and a cable modem, the cable modem capable of receiving instructions via the input and sending the instructions to the microprocessor and sending information via the input. A device for connecting between a cable tap and drop cables is also provided, as are various methods and cable systems.
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16 Claims
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1. A device for controlling cable signals between a network cable and drop cables to customers comprising:
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an input for receiving cable signals;
a first output connector for sending the cable signals to a first customer;
a second output connector for sending the cable signals to a second customer;
a circuit selectively connecting the input to the first output connector so as to permit or deny a provision of the cable signals to the first customer, and selectively connecting the input connector to the second output connector to permit or deny provision of the cable signals to the second customer; and
a cable modem, the cable modem capable of receiving instructions via the input and sending information via the input. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A device for connecting a cable signal tap and drop cables to customers comprising:
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a first input connector for receiving cable signals from a first port of the signal tap;
a second input connector for receiving the cable signals from a second port of the signal tap;
a first output connector for sending the cable signals to a first customer;
a second output connector for sending the cable signals to a second customer; and
a circuit connecting the first input connector to the first output connector and connecting the second input connector to the second output connector. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11)
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12. A control system for a cable network comprising:
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a plurality of electronically-controlled devices, each located between a network cable and a plurality of drop cables for customers and each having an a media access control address, and a server for controlling the electronically-controlled devices, the server selectively enabling provisioning of cable service to each customer.
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13. A system for monitoring a cable network comprising:
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a plurality of electronically-controlled devices, each located between a network cable and a plurality of drop cables for customers and each having an a media access control address, and a server for receiving information on the electronic devices, the information providing information on the status of cable services to each customer.
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14. A system for monitoring a cable network comprising:
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a plurality of electronically-controlled devices, each located between a network cable and a plurality of drop cables for customers and each having an a media access control address, and a server for receiving information on the electronic devices, the information providing information on the status of cable services to each customer.
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15. A method for mapping a cable network comprising the step of sending information regarding the connection status of a plurality of drop cables from an off-premises cable modem.
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16. A method for updated an existing cable network comprising attaching controllable switching devices to existing cable signal taps.
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