Cascaded distribution point unit architecture for an adaptive network access system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10931474
APP PUB NO 20200351118A1
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16446428

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A system includes a first distribution point unit comprising a first backhaul interface coupled to an access network via a backhaul connection, a first distribution interface coupled to a downstream distribution point unit, one or more first drop cable interfaces coupled to at least one first customer premises via at least one first drop cable, and a first reverse power section. The system further includes a second distribution point unit communicatively coupled to the first distribution point unit, the second distribution point unit comprising a second backhaul interface coupled to the first distribution interface of the first distribution point unit, a second distribution interface configured to be coupled to a subsequent downstream distribution point unit, one or more second drop cable interfaces coupled to at least one second customer premises via at least one second drop cable, and a second reverse power section.

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CENTURYLINK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LLC1025 ELDORADO BLVD BROOMFIELD CO 80021

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Barnett,, Jr Thomas C Monroe, US 17 702

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