Reconfigurable signal distribution system
First Claim
1. A signal distribution system having a structured wiring network extending between rooms of a premises and connected to a central distribution unit capable of receiving a plurality of services from outside or inside the premises, the system comprising:
- a central distribution panel having at least one input electrical connector for receiving a service, a plurality of output connectors each being connected to a respective conductor terminated in a room of the premises, and a central region having a plurality of module receiving connectors each having a first set of conductors connected to the input electrical connector and a second set of conductors connected to a respective output connector, a plurality of modules each configured to connect selected ones of the first set of conductors to selected ones of the second set of conductors and each being securable in the central region to pass selected ones of the services to selected ones of the output connectors being connected to one of the rooms within the premises; and
, wherein the plurality of modules comprises a video line module for connecting video signals from the first set of conductors to selected ones of the second set of conductors.
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Abstract
The invention provides a modular distribution system having central distribution panel for receiving a plurality of services at an input and having a plurality of outputs each connected to an outlet at a remote location. A central region is provided in the central distribution panel having a plurality of module receiving connectors each having a first portion connected to the input and a second portion connected to one of the plurality of outlets. A plurality of modules are each separately connectable to a respective module receiving connector and configured to bridge a selected service from the first portion of the module receiving connector to the second portion of the module receiving connector.
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34 Claims
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1. A signal distribution system having a structured wiring network extending between rooms of a premises and connected to a central distribution unit capable of receiving a plurality of services from outside or inside the premises, the system comprising:
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a central distribution panel having at least one input electrical connector for receiving a service, a plurality of output connectors each being connected to a respective conductor terminated in a room of the premises, and a central region having a plurality of module receiving connectors each having a first set of conductors connected to the input electrical connector and a second set of conductors connected to a respective output connector, a plurality of modules each configured to connect selected ones of the first set of conductors to selected ones of the second set of conductors and each being securable in the central region to pass selected ones of the services to selected ones of the output connectors being connected to one of the rooms within the premises; and
,wherein the plurality of modules comprises a video line module for connecting video signals from the first set of conductors to selected ones of the second set of conductors. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A central distribution panel receiving a plurality of services at an input and having a plurality of outputs each connected to an outlet at a remote location the distribution panel comprising:
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a central region having a plurality of module receiving connectors each having a first portion connected to the input and a second portion connected to one of the plurality of outlets, a plurality of modules, each being connectable to a respective module receiving connector and configured to bridge a selected service from the first portion to the second portion for sending a selected service to a selected remote location within a premises, wherein the plurality of modules comprises a video line module for connecting video signals from the first set of conductors to selected ones of the second set of conductors; and
,wherein the video line module comprises a mating connector on a rear face and a receptacle connector on a front face. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A central distribution panel receiving a plurality of services at an input and having a plurality of outputs each connected to an outlet at a remote location the distribution panel comprising:
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a central region having a plurality of module receiving connectors each having a first portion connected to the input and a second portion connected to one of the plurality of outlets, a plurality of modules, each being connectable to a respective module receiving connector and configured to bridge a selected service from the first portion to the second portion for sending a selected service to a selected remote location within a premises; and
a distribution connector mounted proximate the central region and being electrically connected to the input. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34)
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