JPH0222988A - Catv trunk network - Google Patents

Catv trunk network

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JPH0222988A
JPH0222988A JP17197888A JP17197888A JPH0222988A JP H0222988 A JPH0222988 A JP H0222988A JP 17197888 A JP17197888 A JP 17197888A JP 17197888 A JP17197888 A JP 17197888A JP H0222988 A JPH0222988 A JP H0222988A
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catv
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amplifier
trunk network
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Kenji Taguchi
謙治 田口
Yuzo Sato
裕三 佐藤
Katsumi Kaneko
克美 金子
Nagahiro Ichihashi
市橋 永浩
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Yagi Antenna Co Ltd
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Abstract

PURPOSE:To transmit a signal by bypassing a faulty part when a fault is generated in a CATV trunk network by enabling a desired signal transmission path to be designated selectively out of plural signal transmission paths by a control signal sent from a signal transmission path controller provided at a part of the CATV trunk network. CONSTITUTION:The title network is constituted of a head end device 31, amplifiers (32-39) for CATV, and transmission lines (40-47). And the amplifiers incorporating input/output switches are used as the amplifiers 32, 34, 38 and 39 for CATV, and transmission lines 48 and 50 are attached, and the input/ output switches can be controlled by the control signal from the signal transmission path controller 49. Therefore, signal transmission from the head end device 31 to a reception terminal can be performed by using the plural transmission paths. In such a way, it is possible to transmit the signal on another signal transmission path bypassing the faulty part by separating the faulty part from a CATV trunk when the fault is generated in the CATV trunk network.

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】[Detailed description of the invention]

[産業上の利用分野] 本発明は、接続構成に特徴を有するCATV幹線網に関
する。 [従来の技術] まずCATV幹線網の一般的な構成例を第4図に従って
概略説明する。 ヘッドエンド装置11はCATV信号等を送出する部分
であり、双方向CATVシステムに於ては受信端末側か
ら送られてきた信号の最終到達点も兼ねる。このヘッド
エンド装置11から送出された信号は幹線増幅器12分
配増幅器13によって、伝送損失による信号レベル低下
分の補正や複数の信号伝送方向への信号の分配が行われ
、最終的には分岐増幅器14又は15の分岐端子から受
信端末16、又は17へ分配が行われる。このような−
膜内なCATV幹線網においては、ヘッドエンド装置゛
から一つの受信端末へ信号が伝送される経路は通常−通
りだけである。 第5図は第4図と同様の一般的なCATV幹線網の主要
幹線部分のみを抽出し簡略化した図である。この図にお
いてもヘッドエンド装置21から幹線網の末端部、例え
ば分岐増幅器26や29の分岐出力へ信号が伝送される
経路は−通りだけである。 [発明が解決しようとする課題] 上述の説明のように従来の一般的なCATV幹線網にお
いては−通りのみであった、ヘッドエンド装置から受信
端末へ到る信号伝送経路に、新たな信号伝送経路を付加
して複数の伝送経路によって信号伝送を行う事を可能に
し、 (1)CATV幹線網内の一部で事故が発生した際に、
事故箇所をCATV幹線から切離し、事故箇所を迂回す
る他の信号伝送経路で信号伝送を行う事によって事故の
影響がCATV幹線網内の他の部分に波及する事を防ぐ
。 (2)  特定の経路にのみ信号伝送を行う事を可能と
する。 という機能を実現する事を目的とする。
[Industrial Field of Application] The present invention relates to a CATV trunk network that is characterized by its connection configuration. [Prior Art] First, a general configuration example of a CATV trunk network will be briefly described with reference to FIG. The headend device 11 is a part that sends out CATV signals and the like, and also serves as the final destination of signals sent from the receiving terminal side in a two-way CATV system. The signal sent from the headend device 11 is sent to the main amplifier 12 by the distribution amplifier 13, which compensates for the drop in signal level due to transmission loss, and distributes the signal to multiple signal transmission directions.Finally, the signal is sent to the branch amplifier 14. Alternatively, distribution is performed from the 15 branch terminals to the receiving terminal 16 or 17. Like this-
In an intra-film CATV trunk network, there are usually only one route for transmitting a signal from a headend device to a single receiving terminal. FIG. 5 is a diagram similar to FIG. 4 in which only the main trunk portions of a general CATV trunk network are extracted and simplified. In this figure as well, there are only - paths through which signals are transmitted from the headend device 21 to the terminal end of the trunk network, for example, the branch outputs of the branch amplifiers 26 and 29. [Problem to be solved by the invention] As explained above, in the conventional general CATV trunk network, there was only one path, but a new signal transmission path from the head end device to the receiving terminal is required. By adding routes, it is possible to transmit signals using multiple transmission routes, and (1) when an accident occurs in a part of the CATV trunk network,
By separating the accident location from the CATV trunk line and transmitting signals via another signal transmission route that bypasses the accident location, the effects of the accident are prevented from spreading to other parts of the CATV trunk network. (2) Enables signal transmission only to a specific route. The purpose is to realize this function.

【課題を解決するための手段及び作用】本発明は、複数
の信号伝送経路の中から所望の信号伝送経路を選択的に
指定するために、入出力切換器をCATV用増幅器に内
蔵し、CATV幹線網内の一部に設置した信号伝送経路
制御装置から送出される制御信号によって入出力切換器
を制御しCATV信号の伝送される方向を変えるように
したものである。 [実施例] 以下図面を参照して本発明の一実施例を説明する。 第1図はその回路構成を示すもので、ヘッドエンド装置
31、CATV用増幅器32〜39、伝送線路40〜4
7から構成される部品は上記第5図に示した一般的なC
ATV幹線網の例と基本的には等しい。 ソシテ、CATVJ14幅器32.34,36゜39に
入出力切換器を内蔵したものを使用し、伝送線路47.
48が付加される。CATV用増幅器に内蔵された入出
力切換器は信号伝送経路制御装置49からの制御信号に
よって制御する事が可能である。 まず初めに、CATV用増幅器34〜36、伝送線路4
3,44.48によって構成される部分について説明を
行う。これはCATV幹線網内で発生した事故部分を回
避する為の構成である。伝送線路41を通ってCATV
用増幅器44に送られてきたCATV信号は、通常は伝
送線路43に出力され、CATV用増幅器35、伝送線
路44、CATV用増幅器36の順に伝送される。ここ
でCATV用増幅器35が故障し、出力断となった場合
について考える。正常時にはCATV用増幅器34の出
力信号は図中dの出力端子にのみ出力されており、CA
TV用増幅器36の入力端子はc、d共に入力可能であ
る。この時、CATV用増幅器35の故障が検知された
ならばaからの信号の出力を停止し、6から出力するよ
うに伝送線路制御装置49から制御信号を送出すれば、
故障の影響を受けるのはCATV用増幅器35のみに信
号の供給を依存している受信端末だけで済む事になる。 次j、m CA T V用増幅器32.33.37〜3
9、伝送線路40,41.45〜47.50によって構
成される部分について説明を行なう。これはCATV幹
線網内に他の部分から独立した専用幹線を作る為の構成
である。 伝送線路40を通ってCATV用増幅器321;送られ
てきたCATV信号は、通常は伝送線路41を通ってC
ATV用増幅器33へ送られ、そこで分配された後に出
力信号の一方は伝送線路42へ、他方45を経てCAT
v用増幅器37へ送られる。続いて伝送線路46、CA
TV用、増幅器38、伝送線路47、CATv用増幅器
39の順に伝送される。ここでヘッドエンド装置31と
CATV用増幅器39の分岐出力に接続された受信端末
の間でのみCATV信号の授受を行い、他の幹線へはC
ATV信号を漏らしてはならない、という状況になった
場合について考える。正常時にはCATV用増幅器32
の出力信号は図中ノの出力端子にのみ出力されており、
CATV用増幅器39の入力端子g、hは共に入力可能
である。 ここでヘッドエンド装置31とCATV用増幅器39の
間に専用幹線を構成するためには、CATV用増幅器3
2の出力端子eからのCATV信号の出力を停止し、出
力端子fからのみ信号出力を行う。又CATV用増幅器
39の入力端子についてはgからの入力を禁止し、入力
端子りのみ入力可能とし、出力端子iからの信号の出力
を停止するように信号伝送経路制御装置49から制御信
号を送出すれば良い。これによってヘッドエンド装置3
1、CATV用増幅器32,391:対して専用のCA
TV幹線が形成され、周囲のCATV幹線網から完全に
切り離す事ができる。さらにCATV用増幅器の分岐出
力を特定の受信端末とのみ信号授受可能にすれば、ヘッ
ドエンド装置と受信端末との間に専用幹線を構成するこ
とができる。 上述の構成可変型CATV幹線網の基本的な構成例を発
展させる事によって様々な構成を築く事ができる。以下
にそのような一例を説明する。 第2図は環状に構成されたCATV幹線網の例である。 同図に於て、ヘッドエンド装置51、CATV用増幅器
52〜58、伝送線路60〜66から構成される部分は
上記第5図に示した一般的なCATV幹線網の例に基本
的にはほぼ等しい一般的なCATV幹線網であり、通常
はこの構成で動作している。 ここでCATV用増幅器57の出力が断になる事故が発
生した場合について考える。この場合にはCATV用増
幅器56の出力信号を、伝送線路71を通してCATV
用増幅器58に入力することで、CATV用増幅器57
の故障による他への影響を最少限に抑えることができる
。すなわち、通常の状態では、a+  c−J+ ノ、
p−tの各入出力端子が信号の入力又は出力が可能なよ
うに設定されているが、CATV用増幅器57の出力が
断となった場合には、a 、  c 、  e−J I
 I +  ’ *tの各出力端子で信号の出力が可能
で、他の入出力端子による、信号の入出力が禁止となる
ように信号伝送経路制御装置59から制御信号を送出す
れば良い。 次にCATV用増幅器53の出力が断となった場合につ
いて考える。この場合、CATV用増幅器52の出力信
号を伝送線路6Bを通じてCATV用増幅器57に入力
し、以下CATV用増幅器58.56,55.54の順
に信号伝送を行う事により、CATV用増幅器53の故
障による他への影響を回避できる。すなわち、通常の状
態では先に述べた通りの入力端子又は出力端子の設定に
なっており、CATV用増幅器53が故障した場合には
す、gxs、u、m、n、h、に、fの出力端子で信号
の入出力が可能で、他の入出力端子による信号の入出力
が禁止となるように信号伝送経路制御装置59から制御
信号を送出すれば良い。 なお、CATV用増幅器に内蔵の入出力切換器の代りに
CATV用増幅器の外部に設置する形の信号伝送方向切
換器を用いて構成可変形CATV幹線網を構成する事も
可能である。第3図にその様子を示す。 図中の89〜91が信号伝送方向切換器である。 信号伝送方向切換器89を例にとると、伝送線路92.
93.98を任意の組合せで電気的に接続・切断する事
により構成可変型CATV幹線網を実現している。同図
において信号伝送方向切換器89はCATV用増幅器8
7に接続されており、また、信号伝送方向切換器90.
91は相互に接続されている。 [発明の効果] 以上詳記した如く本発明によれば、入出力切換器をCA
TV用増幅器に内蔵させ、CATV幹線網内の一部に設
置した信号伝送経路制御装置から送出される制御信号に
よって複数の信号伝送経路の中から所望の信号伝送経路
を選択的に指定可能としたので、CATV幹線網内での
事故発生時に事故箇所を迂回して信号を伝送させ、また
、特定の経路にのみ信号伝送を行うことが可能なCAT
V幹線網を提供することができる。
Means and Effects for Solving the Problems The present invention incorporates an input/output switch in a CATV amplifier in order to selectively designate a desired signal transmission path from among a plurality of signal transmission paths. The input/output switch is controlled by a control signal sent from a signal transmission path control device installed in a part of the trunk network to change the direction in which CATV signals are transmitted. [Example] An example of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows the circuit configuration of the head end device 31, CATV amplifiers 32 to 39, transmission lines 40 to 4.
7 is the general C shown in Figure 5 above.
This is basically the same as the ATV trunk network example. Using the CATVJ14 width switch 32, 34, 36° 39 with a built-in input/output switch, the transmission line 47.
48 is added. The input/output switch built in the CATV amplifier can be controlled by a control signal from the signal transmission path control device 49. First of all, CATV amplifiers 34 to 36, transmission line 4
3, 44, and 48 will be explained. This is a configuration to avoid accidents occurring within the CATV trunk network. CATV through transmission line 41
The CATV signal sent to the CATV amplifier 44 is normally output to the transmission line 43 and transmitted to the CATV amplifier 35, the transmission line 44, and the CATV amplifier 36 in this order. Let us now consider a case where the CATV amplifier 35 fails and the output is cut off. During normal operation, the output signal of the CATV amplifier 34 is output only to the output terminal d in the figure,
Both c and d can be input to the input terminal of the TV amplifier 36. At this time, if a failure of the CATV amplifier 35 is detected, the output of the signal from a is stopped, and the control signal is sent from the transmission line control device 49 so as to be output from 6.
Only the receiving terminal that relies solely on the CATV amplifier 35 for signal supply will be affected by the failure. Next j, m CA TV amplifier 32.33.37~3
9. The portion constituted by the transmission lines 40, 41.45 to 47.50 will be explained. This is a configuration for creating a dedicated trunk line that is independent from other parts within the CATV trunk network. CATV amplifier 321 through transmission line 40; CATV signals sent through transmission line 41 are normally
After being sent to the ATV amplifier 33 and distributed there, one of the output signals is sent to the transmission line 42, and the other is sent to the CAT via the transmission line 45.
It is sent to the amplifier 37 for v. Next, transmission line 46, CA
The signal is transmitted to the TV amplifier 38, the transmission line 47, and the CATv amplifier 39 in this order. Here, CATV signals are exchanged only between the headend device 31 and the receiving terminal connected to the branch output of the CATV amplifier 39, and the CATV signals are not transmitted to other main lines.
Consider a situation where ATV signals must not be leaked. CATV amplifier 32 during normal operation
The output signal is output only to the output terminal shown in the figure.
Both input terminals g and h of the CATV amplifier 39 can be inputted. Here, in order to configure a dedicated trunk line between the headend device 31 and the CATV amplifier 39, the CATV amplifier 3
The output of the CATV signal from the output terminal e of No. 2 is stopped, and the signal is output only from the output terminal f. Furthermore, the signal transmission path control device 49 sends out a control signal to prohibit input from g to the input terminal of the CATV amplifier 39, allow input only to the input terminal, and stop outputting the signal from the output terminal i. Just do it. As a result, the head end device 3
1. CATV amplifier 32, 391: Dedicated CA for
A TV trunk line is formed and can be completely separated from the surrounding CATV trunk network. Furthermore, by making the branch output of the CATV amplifier capable of transmitting and receiving signals only with a specific receiving terminal, a dedicated trunk line can be constructed between the head-end device and the receiving terminal. Various configurations can be constructed by developing the basic configuration example of the configuration-variable CATV trunk network described above. One such example will be explained below. FIG. 2 is an example of a CATV trunk network configured in a ring. In the figure, the portion consisting of the headend device 51, CATV amplifiers 52 to 58, and transmission lines 60 to 66 is basically similar to the general CATV trunk network example shown in Figure 5 above. This is the same general CATV trunk network and normally operates with this configuration. Let us now consider the case where an accident occurs in which the output of the CATV amplifier 57 is cut off. In this case, the output signal of the CATV amplifier 56 is passed through the transmission line 71 to the CATV
By inputting it to the CATV amplifier 58, the CATV amplifier 57
The impact of a failure on others can be minimized. That is, under normal conditions, a+ c-J+ ノ,
Each input/output terminal of p-t is set to allow signal input or output, but if the output of CATV amplifier 57 is cut off, a, c, e-J I
It is only necessary to send a control signal from the signal transmission path control device 59 so that each output terminal of I + ' *t can output a signal, and input/output of signals through other input/output terminals is prohibited. Next, consider a case where the output of the CATV amplifier 53 is cut off. In this case, the output signal of the CATV amplifier 52 is input to the CATV amplifier 57 through the transmission line 6B, and the signal is transmitted to the CATV amplifiers 58, 56, 55, 54 in this order. You can avoid affecting others. In other words, under normal conditions, the input terminals or output terminals are set as described above, and if the CATV amplifier 53 fails, gxs, u, m, n, h, and f. It is only necessary to send a control signal from the signal transmission path control device 59 so that input/output of signals is possible at the output terminal and input/output of signals through other input/output terminals is prohibited. Note that it is also possible to construct a configuration-variable CATV trunk network using a signal transmission direction switch installed outside the CATV amplifier instead of the input/output switch built into the CATV amplifier. Figure 3 shows the situation. 89 to 91 in the figure are signal transmission direction switches. Taking the signal transmission direction switch 89 as an example, the transmission line 92.
By electrically connecting and disconnecting 93.98 in any combination, a configuration variable CATV trunk network is realized. In the figure, the signal transmission direction switch 89 is the CATV amplifier 8.
7, and is also connected to a signal transmission direction switch 90.
91 are interconnected. [Effects of the Invention] As detailed above, according to the present invention, the input/output switch can be
Built into the TV amplifier, it is possible to selectively specify a desired signal transmission path from among multiple signal transmission paths using control signals sent from a signal transmission path control device installed in a part of the CATV trunk network. Therefore, when an accident occurs within the CATV trunk network, CAT allows signals to be transmitted by bypassing the accident location, and also to transmit signals only along a specific route.
A V trunk network can be provided.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief explanation of the drawing]

第1図ないし第3図は本発明の一実施例を示すもので、
第1図は基本的な回路構成を示すブロック図、第2図は
具体的構成例を示すブロック図、第3図は他の構成例を
示すブロック図、第4図は従来のCATV幹線網の回路
構成を示すブロック図、第5図は第4図の主要幹線部を
詳細に示すブロック図である。 11.21.31.51.81・・・ヘッドエンド装置
、12〜15.22〜29.32〜39゜52〜58.
82〜88・CATV用増幅器、16.17−CATV
受信端末、40〜47゜60〜71.93〜100・C
ATV用伝送経路、89〜91・・・信号伝送経路切換
器、a −u・・・端子。
1 to 3 show an embodiment of the present invention,
Fig. 1 is a block diagram showing the basic circuit configuration, Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing a specific configuration example, Fig. 3 is a block diagram showing another configuration example, and Fig. 4 is a block diagram showing a conventional CATV trunk network. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the main trunk section of FIG. 4 in detail. 11.21.31.51.81...Head end device, 12-15.22-29.32-39°52-58.
82-88・CATV amplifier, 16.17-CATV
Receiving terminal, 40~47°60~71.93~100・C
ATV transmission path, 89-91...Signal transmission path switch, a-u...Terminal.

Claims (1)

【特許請求の範囲】 ヘッドエンド装置、幹線増幅器、分配増幅器、及び分岐
増幅器を順次接続し、ヘッドエンド装置から送出された
信号を最終的に受信端末に送り届けるCATV幹線網に
おいて、 任意のCATV増幅器の信号出力を他の任意のCATV
用増幅器の信号入力に接続する接続手段と、 CATV幹線網の一部に設置され、信号入出力の方向を
制御してCATV施設設置完了後のCATV幹線網の構
成を可変する制御信号を出力する信号伝送経路制御手段
と を具備したことを特徴とするCATV幹線網。
[Claims] In a CATV trunk network in which a headend device, a trunk amplifier, a distribution amplifier, and a branch amplifier are sequentially connected and a signal sent out from the headend device is finally sent to a receiving terminal, Signal output to any other CATV
a connection means that connects to the signal input of the CATV amplifier; and a connection means that is installed in a part of the CATV trunk network and outputs a control signal that controls the direction of signal input and output and changes the configuration of the CATV trunk network after the installation of the CATV facility is completed. A CATV trunk network characterized by comprising signal transmission path control means.
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