Format Converter with Smart Multitap with Digital Forward and Reverse
First Claim
1. A system comprising:
- a module configured to convert a downstream signal in a first format from a fiber optic input terminal to a signal in a second format, the module including a triplex filter electrically connected to a first circuit path, a second circuit path, and a third circuit path;
a configurable multitap for splitting the signal in the second format and selectively transceiving the signal in the second format through a plurality of terminals;
a diplex filter; and
an upstream signal regulator electrically connected between the diplex filter and the first triplex filter, the upstream signal regulator configured to decrease the bandwidth requirements of an upstream signal transmitted through the configurable multitap.
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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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17 Claims
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1. A system comprising:
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a module configured to convert a downstream signal in a first format from a fiber optic input terminal to a signal in a second format, the module including a triplex filter electrically connected to a first circuit path, a second circuit path, and a third circuit path; a configurable multitap for splitting the signal in the second format and selectively transceiving the signal in the second format through a plurality of terminals; a diplex filter; and an upstream signal regulator electrically connected between the diplex filter and the first triplex filter, the upstream signal regulator configured to decrease the bandwidth requirements of an upstream signal transmitted through the configurable multitap. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method comprising:
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receiving a downstream signal with multiple signal components in at least a first signal format, the multiple signal components comprising at least a digital downstream component and a video overlay component; and forwarding the digital downstream component of the multiple signal components to an optical network terminal. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13)
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14. A system comprising:
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means for receiving the downstream signal with multiple signal components in at least a first signal format, the multiple signal components comprising at least a digital downstream component and a video overlay component; and means for forwarding a digital downstream component of the multiple signal components to an optical network terminal. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17)
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