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Method for opening a proprietary MAC protocol in a non-DOCSIS modem compatibly with a DOCSIS modem

  • US 7,164,690 B2
  • Filed: 12/26/2000
  • Issued: 01/16/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/23/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for networking a central controller with a first group of one or more remote devices operating in accordance with a first protocol and a second group of one or more remote devices operating in accordance with a second protocol, comprising:

  • assigning one or more time slots on the same logical upstream channel during which said first group and second group of remote devices may transmit information to said central controller;

    distinguishing transmissions from said first group of remote devices from transmissions from said second group of remote devices based on said time slot assignments;

    routing said transmissions from said first group of remote devices to a first processor operating in accordance with said first protocol within said central controller;

    routing said transmissions from said second group of remote devices to a second processor operating in accordance with said second protocol within said central controller;

    wherein said assigning includes transmitting a first group message from said central controller to said first group of remote devices via a first multicast transmission and transmitting a second group message from said central controller to said second group of remote devices via a second multicast transmission.

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