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US 8,285,292 B1Granted
Detection of cross-connection between a wireless loop network and another loop network at a subscriber's premises
AssigneeAT&T Mobility II LLC
InventorAlex D. Vdolek
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Abstract
The invention relates to a remote unit for use in conjunction with a communications network. The remote unit includes a network interface which provides an interface between a premises communication system and a first network. The interface permits the premises communication system to receive at least one service over the first network. The remote unit also includes a detector for detecting a cross-connection to a second network which is also connected to the premises communication system.
Claims30
A remote unit for use in conjunction with a network, comprising:
- a network interface configured to provide an interface between a premises communication system and a first network, the first network being configured to provide at least one service to the premises communication system;
- and
- a detector configured to detect a cross-connection to a second network, the second network being separately coupled to the premises communication system by a network interface device separate from the remote unit, the second network being configured to provide the service to the premises communication system.
A method of operating a network, comprising:
- providing an interface between a first network and a premises communication system such that the premises communication system can receive at least one service over the first network;
- and
- detecting a cross-connection to a second network separately coupled to the premises communication system by a network interface device separate from a remote unit including the interface, the second network being configured to provide the service to the premises communication system.
A network comprising:
- a first network base station configured to provide services from a first provider to a premises communication system;
- and
- a remote unit configured to provide an interface between the base station and the premises communication system, the remote unit including a detector for detecting a cross-connection to a second network, the second network being configured to separately provide the services to the premises communication system by a network interface device separate from the remote unit.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.