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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 05, 2014
Filed:
May. 03, 2011
Ian J. Timmins, Asheville, NC (US);
James Yanik, Asheville, NC (US);
Sterling Vaden, Black Mountain, NC (US);
Sumio Seo, South Wallingford, VT (US);
Ian J. Timmins, Asheville, NC (US);
James Yanik, Asheville, NC (US);
Sterling Vaden, Black Mountain, NC (US);
Sumio Seo, South Wallingford, VT (US);
Optical Cable Corporation, Roanoke, VA (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for enhancing wireless communications to and from a building is provided. A first antenna associated with the building for sending and receiving wireless signals to and from a wireless signal transponder located remote from the building and a signal path interface are provided. A first signal path is located between the first antenna and the signal path interface. The building includes a wiring system. At least a second signal path is located between the signal path interface and the wiring system. At least a portion of the wiring system is a second antenna for sending and receiving wireless signals to and from wireless devices located within the building.