Node with radio frequency (RF) switching network and corresponding methods for identifying coupled client devices

A Data Over Cable Interface Specification (DOCSIS) node includes a first DOCSIS port and a second DOCSIS port. The node also includes a plurality of radio frequency (RF) ports. A plurality of client devices can be coupled to the RF ports. A RF switching network is coupled between the first DOCSIS po...

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Main Authors CLOONAN, Thomas J, HANKS, William Turner, AL-BANNA, Ayham, EMMENDORFER, Michael J, ZETTINGER, Chris R, SANDERS, Stephen W
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 07.07.2022
Subjects
ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
ELECTRICITY
SELECTING
TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHICCOMMUNICATION
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Summary:A Data Over Cable Interface Specification (DOCSIS) node includes a first DOCSIS port and a second DOCSIS port. The node also includes a plurality of radio frequency (RF) ports. A plurality of client devices can be coupled to the RF ports. A RF switching network is coupled between the first DOCSIS port and the second DOCSIS port, and the plurality of RF ports. One or more control circuits can switch the RF switching network between at least a first state and a second state. The switching of the RF switching network allows the one or more control circuits to identify which client devices are coupled to which RF ports of the node.
Bibliography:Application Number: AU20200387414