Signal-to-channel mapping for multi-channel, multi-signal transmission systems
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1. A method for improving performance of a transmission system used for communicating a plurality of signal types over a plurality of communication channels extending between at least one transmitter and at least one receiver, the method comprising:
- selecting at least one performance criterion indicative of signal quality at the at least one receiver;
associating each of the plurality of signal types with a corresponding one of the plurality of communication channels so as to define a plurality of available signal-to-channel maps;
evaluating the selected criterion for each of the plurality of associated signal types and communication channels in a particular signal-to-channel map;
storing a lowest value of the selection criterion for the particular signal-to-channel map;
repeating the steps of evaluating and identifying for each of the plurality of available signal-to-channel maps; and
selecting the signal-to-channel map based on the stored values.
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Abstract
A system and method for allocating signal types to transmission channels in a multi-channel, multi-signal transmission system uses one or more decision rules to determine a signal-to-channel mapping based on a predetermined performance criterion, such as signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), SNR margin, or target transport margin at a particular bit error rate (BER), rather than random assignment. The system and method improve overall performance of a transmission system carrying multiple signal types, such as telephony, compressed digital video, broadcast video, and low and high speed data. The decision rules are implemented over the entire transmission system to simplify recordkeeping and associated aspects of network operations.
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19 Claims
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1. A method for improving performance of a transmission system used for communicating a plurality of signal types over a plurality of communication channels extending between at least one transmitter and at least one receiver, the method comprising:
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selecting at least one performance criterion indicative of signal quality at the at least one receiver; associating each of the plurality of signal types with a corresponding one of the plurality of communication channels so as to define a plurality of available signal-to-channel maps; evaluating the selected criterion for each of the plurality of associated signal types and communication channels in a particular signal-to-channel map; storing a lowest value of the selection criterion for the particular signal-to-channel map; repeating the steps of evaluating and identifying for each of the plurality of available signal-to-channel maps; and selecting the signal-to-channel map based on the stored values. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for improving performance of a transmission system used for communicating a plurality of signal types over a distribution cable having a plurality of twisted pairs extending between at least one transmitter and at least one receiver, the method comprising:
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associating each of the plurality of signal types with a corresponding one of the plurality of twisted pairs so as to define a plurality of available signal-to-pair mappings; measuring pair to pair electromagnetic coupling for at least two of the plurality of twisted pairs; selecting the signal-to-lair mapping which improves system performance as determined by the measured pair to pair electromagnetic coupling; and assigning each of the plurality of signal types to one of the plurality of twisted pairs based on the selected signal-to-pair mapping. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. Apparatus for improving performance of a transmission system used for communicating a plurality of signal types over a plurality of communication channels extending between at least one transmitter and at least one receiver, the apparatus comprising:
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control logic for selecting at least one performance criterion indicative of signal quality at the at least one receiver, evaluating at least one rule of decision based on the at least one performance criterion, associating each of the plurality of signal types with a corresponding one of the plurality of communication channels so as to define a plurality of available signal-to-channel maps, evaluating the selected criterion for each of the plurality of associated signal types and communication channels in a particular signal-to-channel map, storing a lowest value of the selection criterion for the particular signal-to-channel map, repeating the steps of evaluating and identifying for each of the plurality of available signal-to-channel maps, selecting the signal-to-channel map based on the stored values. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19)
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