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US 5,703,944 AGranted
Network interface device
AssigneeLucent Technologies Inc.
InventorGeorge Andrew DeBalko
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Abstract
Disclosed is a device for providing an interface between a customer and a combined telecommunications and cable TV network. The device includes a bottom portion including cable TV interdiction equipment which is connected through the top portion by a coaxial jumper cable. The top and bottom portions are mounted so as to prevent access to the interdiction equipment by the customer.
Claims12
A device for providing an interface between a customer and combination telecommunications and cable TV network comprising:
- a bottom portion forming a first enclosed housing for cable TV interdiction equipment and means for receiving a coaxial cable carrying cable TV signals thereon;
- a separate top portion forming a second enclosed housing for telecommunication equipment, the second enclosed housing being removably mounted on top of the first enclosed housing, the second enclosed housing and telecommunication equipment being removable without requiring access to the first housing;
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- a coaxial jumper cable connected between the equipment in the top and bottom portions.
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