Patent ID: 6151480
Filing Date: 2000-11-21
Classification: H04B

Abstract:
A system for distributing RF signals to users over power lines in a structure, the system comprising:a head end unit that receives RF signals in a first frequency range to be distributed to users in the structure;the head end unit coupled to the power lines of the structure wherein RF signals are transmitted over the power lines in a second frequency range;the head end unit including a frequency converter that translates RF signals between the first frequency range and the second frequency range;wherein the frequency converter comprises a circuit that converts the first frequency range to a range between 100 and 500 MHZ;a number of remote units, coupled to the power lines and disposed throughout the structure to provide RF coverage within the structure, the remote units including frequency converters that convert signals between the first and second frequency ranges; andan antenna coupled to each remote unit to transmit signals to and receive signals from the users in the first frequency range.