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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 11, 2000
Filed:
Jul. 12, 1996
Charles Abraham, Wayne, PA (US);
Videocom, Inc., Hunt Valley, MD (US);
Abstract
A communication network and method, including an information signal line which carries a plurality of selectable information signals. Electrical lines run throughout a building, with electrical outlets connected to the electrical line. An electrical line distribution panel connects the information signal line and the electrical line for distributing the selectable information signals over the electrical line to the location of a given electrical outlet. Dielectric-core couplers which are impedance-matched with the electrical line are connected to the electrical outlets. At least one communication station is connected to a dielectric-core coupler for receiving the selectable information signals.