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Interference limiting two-port network for 1+1 type transmission systems
Assignee: Alcatel CIT SA
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Filing: 1982-02-22
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Granted: 1983-11-29
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Expires: 2002-02-22
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to 1+1 type carrier telephone transmission systems for connecting two subscriber terminals to a telephone exchange via a common two-wire link, one of the terminals being connected via the conventional audio channel, and the other terminal being connected by a channel referred to as a super-audio channel. Disturbances caused in the super-audio channel by signalling, dialling and calling signals of the audio channel are reduced by inserting a current-limiting two-port network in series in the audio channel and at the exchange end of the 1+1 system, in between the filter which separates out the audio channel and the rest of the exchange. Advantageously, an interference limiting low-pass filter (50) is also placed in series on the audio circuit. It has a capacitive shunt arm with a mid point connected to exchange battery ground.
Inventors
- 👤 Yves-Marie Le Grand
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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2026-11-01 09:24
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04Q; H04Q5/00; H04Q5/24; H04Q5/245
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
199 words
An interference-limiting two-port network for use in a 1+1 type transmission system connecting two subscriber terminals via a common two-wire link to a telephone exchange provided with an exchange battery, one of the subscriber terminals being connected via a channel referred to as an audio channel using base band transmission over the common two-wire link and being remotely powered by the exchange battery via said two-wire link, the other subscriber terminal being connected via a channel refered to as a super-audio channel using frequency transposed bands for transmission over the common two-wire link, the audio and super-audio channels being superimposed on the common two-wire link and being separated at the ends of said link by separation filters, each of which includes a low pass filter connecting the common two-wire link to a two-wire line on which the audio channel is isolated, wherein said interference-limiting two-port network is located at the exchange end of the system and comprises two current limiter circuits, each placed in series in a respective one of the two wires of the two-wire line of the audio channel in between the low pass filter of the exchange end separation filter and the rest of the exchange.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
199 words
An interference-limiting two-port network for use in a 1+1 type transmission system connecting two subscriber terminals via a common two-wire link to a telephone exchange provided with an exchange battery, one of the subscriber terminals being connected via a channel referred to as an audio channel using base band transmission over the common two-wire link and being remotely powered by the exchange battery via said two-wire link, the other subscriber terminal being connected via a channel refered to as a super-audio channel using frequency transposed bands for transmission over the common two-wire link, the audio and super-audio channels being superimposed on the common two-wire link and being separated at the ends of said link by separation filters, each of which includes a low pass filter connecting the common two-wire link to a two-wire line on which the audio channel is isolated, wherein said interference-limiting two-port network is located at the exchange end of the system and comprises two current limiter circuits, each placed in series in a respective one of the two wires of the two-wire line of the audio channel in between the low pass filter of the exchange end separation filter and the rest of the exchange.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A network according to claim 1, wherein each current limiter circuit is a DC current limiter shunted by a by-pass diode.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
A network according to claim 1, wherein the two current limiters are identical.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
72 words
A network pole according to claim 1, further including an interference-limiting low-pass filter which is inserted in between said two current limiters and said low-pass filter of the separation filter, said interference-limiting low-pass filter including a capacitor branch disposed in shunt across the two wires of the two-wire line and having a mid point connected to the ground of the exchange battery which remotely supplies at least one of said subscriber terminals.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-11-28 | 1987-05-30 | 1987-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-11-28 | 1991-05-30 | 1991-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-11-28 | 1995-05-30 | 1995-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |