Method and apparatus for supporting two-way telecommunications on CATV networks

摘要: A method and apparatus is disclosed for two-way multi-media communications over capable cable-TV networks. The system divided into small community hubs, each called a Multiple Service Hub (MSH), comprising central controller, plurality of subscriber units interconnecting devices. telecommunication signals the same information type are modulated in frequency band compatible with sub-split system; e.g., telephony 5 to 30 MHz band. In MSH bands allocated re-used. Three configurations illustrated communications. simplest form covers one trunk network. more complex arrangement, several branches network combined an MSH. third configuration, controller co-located source, switching office telephone network, communication that remoted signal combiner implementing these realize flexibility extensibility afforded by present invention.