Patent ID: 7945939
Filing Date: 2011-05-17
Classification: G01R,G01S,H04B,H04N

Abstract:
1. A computer-executable method for identifying leak locations using radio frequency (RF) leak information in a cable television system, the method comprising: causing a processor to perform the following steps: obtaining a plurality of leak readings; calculating a first leak area around a first leak location based on a first range of power levels, wherein the first leak area is approximately centered on the highest reading within the plurality of leak readings that falls within the first range of power levels; discarding all readings within the first leak area except the highest reading that falls within the first range of power levels; calculating a second leak area around a second leak location based on a second range of power levels, wherein the second leak location is not within the first leak area, and wherein the second leak area is smaller than the first leak area and is approximately centered on the highest reading within the plurality of leak readings that falls within the second range of power levels; and discarding all readings within the second leak area except the highest reading that falls within the second range of power levels.