Format Converter with Smart Multitap
First Claim
1. A system comprising:
- a module configured to convert an input signal in a first format to a signal in a second format;
a configurable multitap for splitting the signal in the second format and selectively providing the signal in the second format to a plurality of output terminals; and
a processor for selecting at least one output terminal of the plurality of output terminals to receive the signal in the second format.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for signal conversion with smart multitap are disclosed. Embodiments of the systems can be scalable to model different signal topologies, transmission frequencies, bandwidths, and distances. An exemplary embodiment of the systems and methods includes a fiber optic to RF converter and a smart multitap. Although a fiber optic to RF converter is used in exemplary embodiments throughout the disclosure, conversion between other signal topologies is within the scope of the disclosure. The smart multitap includes a multiple tap for distributing a signal to multiple terminals and a microprocessor to select a particular terminal for a signal. Exemplary embodiments include downstream implementations in which a stream is typically sent from a service provider server to a user. Alternative embodiments include downstream implementations as well as upstream implementations in which a user typically sends a stream to a service provider server.
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20 Claims
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1. A system comprising:
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a module configured to convert an input signal in a first format to a signal in a second format; a configurable multitap for splitting the signal in the second format and selectively providing the signal in the second format to a plurality of output terminals; and a processor for selecting at least one output terminal of the plurality of output terminals to receive the signal in the second format. - View Dependent Claims (2, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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3. The system of claim I, wherein the second format is capable of being used on a radio frequency transmission medium.
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8. A method comprising:
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converting a downstream signal from a first format to a second format; and distributing the downstream signal in the second format to multiple units using a smart multitap. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A system comprising:
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means for converting a downstream signal from a first format to a second format; and means for distributing the downstream signal in the second format to multiple units using a smart multitap. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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