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Distributed amplifier network management system

  • US 5,278,989 A
  • Filed: 06/24/1992
  • Issued: 01/11/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/18/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A management arrangement for a communication system serving a plurality of radio units, comprising:

  • (a) a communication network, including;

    (i) a plurality of conductors, including a plurality of radiating transmission lines, said plurality of conductors being arranged to form a linked network of conductor sections having a first communication path therethrough, and a plurality of amplification devices arranged at periodic intervals along said linked network of conductor sections to amplify signals carried by the conductors and to allow radio communication among said plurality of radio units within a prescribed coverage area using radio frequency radiation released by the plurality of radiating transmission lines; and

    (ii) means for switching said linked network of conductor sections to create a second communication path therethrough, said means for switching located along said link network so as being arranged at at least one of said amplification devices at said periodic intervals to interconnect at least one of two of said radiating transmission lines; and

    (b) a control station for selectively controlling said means for switching, said control station responding to a fault in the network of conductors by commanding the means for switching to create said second communication path through the network to overcome the fault.

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