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Communications device for initializing terminals in a signal distribution system

  • US 5,559,503 A
  • Filed: 12/12/1994
  • Issued: 09/24/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/23/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for use by a communications device for communicating with a server in a signal distribution system, said method comprising the steps of:

  • receiving a control message transmitted by said server, said control message containing a tentative address;

    storing said tentative address as the specific address for said communications device, said specific address providing identification for said communications device when receiving said control message;

    transmitting an uplink message to said server in response to a communication which includes said specific address; and

    comparing an echoed uplink message transmitted by said server with said uplink message as originally sent by said communications device, and if such messages match, said specific address is assigned to said communications device.

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