EP0914742B1 - Systeme decentralise de raccordement d'abonnes - Google Patents

Systeme decentralise de raccordement d'abonnes Download PDF

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EP0914742B1
EP0914742B1 EP97941896A EP97941896A EP0914742B1 EP 0914742 B1 EP0914742 B1 EP 0914742B1 EP 97941896 A EP97941896 A EP 97941896A EP 97941896 A EP97941896 A EP 97941896A EP 0914742 B1 EP0914742 B1 EP 0914742B1
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  • the invention relates to a decentralized subscriber switching system consisting of at least one subscriber switching device and at least one decoupling device (peripheral connection point) in a telecommunications network, for. B. in the form of an antenna connection switching socket or a switching tap for decoupling different program groups and / or different services for and by any participant.
  • the invention further relates to a subscriber switching device suitable for this and a decoupling device.
  • DE 37 04 405 C1 describes a release box for supplying authorized receivers with selected television programs.
  • a release socket is attached to a standard antenna socket of an antenna system, which is supplied from a central unit with signals for releasing television transmission areas authorized for reception in accordance with the reception authorization of a specific receiver.
  • the release box releases certain program blocks via filters if the participant is authorized to subscribe.
  • the authorization is stored in the central unit, which controls the release via a signal in such a way that the release socket of a certain subscriber, which is known according to the location and location of the central unit, is addressed and then releases various transmission areas by removing filter groups.
  • each release box is constantly called up by the control center and its switching status is checked, the release box requesting the release by means of a signal generator via return signals from the central unit.
  • the release box in this central control system can only work in cooperation with the head office. It also receives its operating voltage from there. Central monitoring of reception authorizations is also only possible and useful for large cable program systems.
  • the return signals, which the release box sends to the central unit to request the release are transmitted in a frequency range which is already used for interactive television. The use of the return signals in central control devices thus blocks useful frequency ranges and prevents or hinders, for example, interactive ones Watch TV.
  • a modern interactive program selection requires the exclusive controllability from the participant's home as well as the control of junction boxes or star distributors, which are connected to a network of any size with any number of network operators. These requirements cannot be met by centrally controlled systems.
  • a device for selecting information signals from a distribution network is known from German utility model G 94 09 198.6.
  • the network access is controlled centrally, with the associated disadvantages of administration and subsequent invoicing to the respective subscriber.
  • the capacity of the central administrative unit also limits the network size.
  • a release socket is known from DE 37 27 865 C1, which can be retrofitted to a standard antenna socket.
  • This release box is supplied with power from a central unit and corresponding control filters in the release box are switched centrally by control or release signals. The status and existence of the release box is continuously monitored in the central unit by feedback signals.
  • DE 37 27 864 C1 it is also known that the customer or subscriber can call up corresponding programs by means of remote control signals to the central, provided the central determines that he is authorized to do so.
  • a corresponding system is also known from EP-A-0 278 514, which is a subsequent application to DE 37 27 865 C1 and DE 37 27 864 C1.
  • EP-A-0 278 514 is a subsequent application to DE 37 27 865 C1 and DE 37 27 864 C1.
  • a remote addressable star distributor for television signals is known.
  • the remotely addressable star distributor comprises two inputs for connection to two different program distribution networks, which are then optionally switched to the respective outputs assigned to specific subscribers by the control commands supplied from a control center.
  • the disadvantages already mentioned for central systems are also present here.
  • a monitoring and control system for pay TV cable television is known from US-A-4 878 245.
  • a control unit with switchable filters is provided in the area of the subscriber, which blocks or enables access to certain programs for the respective subscriber. This control unit is in turn activated or controlled by appropriate signals from a control center.
  • the disadvantages already mentioned for central systems are also present here.
  • so-called intelligent switch-on points are created by the decoupling device in the periphery of the distribution networks, which are programmable with the identification parameters of the respective network operator and the parameters of the respective location of the decoupling device.
  • Encrypted communication between the signal recognition device and the subscriber switching device is checked in the periphery of the distribution networks, ie decentrally without the interposition of a network center, the distribution networks the presence and the scope of the authorization.
  • the authorization is preferably verified by means of a chip card which is inserted into the subscriber interface device.
  • the authorization is checked locally and the billing and administration of the participants is carried out in advance of using the distribution networks by selling the chip cards. This eliminates the need to invoice the customer or participant. This also enables completely anonymous use of the programs and services offered via the distribution networks.
  • the current and voltage supply to the decoupling device is provided by the subscriber switching device.
  • a DC supply voltage is preferably fed from the subscriber switching device to the decoupling device via the connection signal line (claim 3).
  • the present invention is both for tree systems (claims 4, 19 to 22) in which the signal line is routed successively from one end user or subscriber to the other, as well as in star systems (Claims 5 to 14), in which individual stub lines lead to the individual participants in a star shape.
  • the signal detection device (s) in the decoupling device can be programmed or reprogrammed and monitored remotely. This allows the network parameters to be changed centrally without on-site service, e.g. B. when a network operator changes.
  • the type of encrypted communication between the decoupling device and the subscriber switching device can also be changed centrally at any time without service on site. This can prevent manipulation.
  • the network operator also receives feedback about the place of use and the scope of use of the value chip cards sold by him by remote inquiry of the decoupling device or the signal recognition device. Manipulations can also be detected in this way by the network operator comparing the average use of his networks and transfer points with the respective use at individual transfer points or apartment blocks.
  • the decentralized subscriber switching systems can be cascaded according to the present invention. This makes it possible to set up different network operator levels, each of which manages its participants decentrally.
  • the "participants" of a higher-level distribution network are sub-network operators.
  • the subscriber switching devices defined in claims 15 to 18 can be combined with the antenna connection switching sockets according to claims 19 to 22 to form a decentralized subscriber switching system according to the present Combine invention.
  • the subscriber switching devices and antenna connection switching sockets defined in claims 15 to 22 can be combined with the features of the decentralized subscriber switching systems of claims 1 to 14.
  • the decentralized subscriber switching system 1 shows the basic structure of the decentralized subscriber switching system according to the invention.
  • the decentralized subscriber switching system 1 consists of a permanently installed antenna connection switch socket 2 and a mobile subscriber switch device 3.
  • the antenna connection switch socket 2 is connected on the input side via at least one master line 4 to at least one program distribution network 5 with a downstream area attenuator 5a or with a downstream filter for multiple cables 5b.
  • the area attenuator 5a provided serves to support the attenuation of area filters 45 present in the antenna connection socket 2.
  • the area attenuator 5a already slightly attenuates the high-frequency program signal in the cut-off frequency areas of the area filters 45, for example by 6 to 10 dB.
  • the antenna connection switch socket is on the output side 2 connected to the subscriber switching device 3 via a first connection signal line 6.
  • the subscriber switching device 3 is connected on the output side to a receiving or terminal device 8 via a second connection signal line 7.
  • the receiving device 8 can be any one or more receiving devices, such as a radio, a television, video recorder, satellite receiver, descrambler, decoder, top set digital receiver, multimedia interface or the like.
  • the antenna connection switch socket 2 is connected to one or more broadband cables or trunk lines 4 with full or different transmission range or transmission content in the loop-through or also in the stub system.
  • the antenna connection switch socket 2 is preferably fixedly mounted in or on a wall of the subscriber's apartment.
  • the subscriber switching device preferably consists of a mobile device with its own housing and its own power supply unit, which can be connected to a conventional power socket via a power cable.
  • the subscriber has the option of attaching the subscriber switching device 3 between the receiving device 8 and the antenna connection switching socket 2.
  • the receiving device 8 can also be connected directly to the antenna connection switch socket 2.
  • Embodiments are explained in FIG. 1 and in the further description, in which programs and services are distributed from a single master line 4.
  • the decoupling device 2 can also be supplied with a plurality of master lines 4 from one or more network operators.
  • the basic structure of the antenna connection switching socket 2 and of the subscriber switching device 3 is described below.
  • the interface device 3 has a power supply unit 9, which can be connected to an ordinary power socket via a power cable, not shown.
  • the power supply unit 9 supplies an authorization recognition device 10 with a DC supply voltage via a line 11.
  • the power supply unit 9 supplies an identification generator 12 via a supply line 13 also with a direct voltage U and a direct voltage switch 9a also with this direct voltage U.
  • the authorization recognition device 10 is connected to the identification generator 12 via a control line 14.
  • the identification generator 12 is connected via a line 15 to a switch 16 for coupling in and out, which lies in a signal line 17, 18, 18a.
  • the signal line 17, 18, 18a is preferably an RF line for transmitting an RF signal.
  • the authorization recognition device 10 of the subscriber switching device 3 recognizes whether the subscriber has acquired an authorization to select a specific program group.
  • the authorization recognition device 10 can be a card writing and / or reading device or chip validation device, into which the subscriber inserts a previously acquired "key" or an electronically readable and / or writable card.
  • the card writer / or reading device or chip validation device 10 then recognizes, after reading out the data stored on the card and after mutual exchange of cryptological data sequences with the programmed signal recognition device 19 within the antenna connection socket, that the subscriber has already paid his fee and is authorized to select a certain program group and forwards the data to the identifier generator 12.
  • the value chip or the card contains at least one operator-specific link command related to a specific time period or a signal change function.
  • the signal linking functions specifically change a request signal, which is generated in the antenna connection switch socket 2 and sent to the subscriber switching device 3.
  • the signal change functions are stored on the data carrier or the value chip and are read by a write and read device of the authorization recognition device 10 in the subscriber switching device 3.
  • the identification signal generator 12 of the subscriber switching device 3 uses the read signal change function to convert a request signal into an echo signal (challenge response).
  • the request signal sent from the antenna connection switch socket 2 via the connecting line 6 to the subscriber switching device 3 is coupled out to the identification signal generator 12 via the switch 16 and changed there with the aid of the signal change function read from the data carrier.
  • This changed request signal is returned as an echo signal from the subscriber switching device 3 via the connecting line 6 to the antenna connection switching socket 2.
  • the echo signal is coupled out in the antenna connection switch socket 2 through the switch 20 to the signal detection device 19 or 19a.
  • the signal detection device 19 contains a storage device in which at least one signal change function is stored, which corresponds to the signal change functions stored on the data carrier.
  • the request signal sent by the signal detection device 19, 19a of the antenna connection switching socket 2 or switching element 2b or star distributor 70 is simultaneously changed to a comparison signal with the aid of the signal change functions stored in the storage device 19. In a comparison device, this signal detection device 19 compares the comparison signal with the echo signal returned by the subscriber switching device 3.
  • the signal recognition device 19 recognizes that a permissible signal change function has been stored on the data carrier inserted into the reading device of the authorization recognition device 10, that is to say the "monetary value” has been properly booked and controls the changeover device 21 accordingly for the selected category and thus for the resulting period.
  • the category can either be selected by the participant (selector switch) or predetermined by the chip card (color-coded).
  • the request signal can, for example, be a sequence of binary-coded numbers.
  • only one signal change function is stored on the data carrier, for example a squaring function.
  • the sequence of numbers arriving as a request signal is squared with the aid of the read rotation functions in the identification generator 12 and the squared numbers are sent as an echo signal back to the antenna connection switching socket 2 or to the switching element 2b or the identification signal receiver 19a in the star distributor 70.
  • the signal change function in this case a squaring function, is also stored in the signal detection device 19 in the memory device.
  • the transmitted sequence of numbers is simultaneously squared in the signal detection device 19 and also stored as a sequence of squared numbers.
  • the echo signal sent back from the subscriber switching device 3 in the form of a sequence of squared numbers is compared with the stored comparison signal, which is also a sequence of squared numbers. If the numbers are identical, the signal recognition device 19 recognizes that the same function is stored on the data carrier as in its storage device. If the sequence of numbers returned is different, the signal recognition device recognizes 19 that the function stored on the data carrier is different from the signal change function stored in it and controls the switching device 21 in such a way that the end user receives no program signal or only a filtered program signal. This form of presentation is recommended if the value chip card is issued by the network operator or provided for billing by its own operating system and can also be recharged by the operator against payment (cash, cashless).
  • the accounting system inserted into the additional functions of the pay card, money card, electronic cash or multifunction cards.
  • Existing multi-application solutions can be provided for this.
  • the operator-specific data stored in the signal recognition device 19, 19a such as identity and address of the network operator, his bank details, location of the connection point after the introduction of a chip or processor card (virgin card) that initially matches the operating system. with initial values for "getting to know each other" so that a use with the amount of money can be communicated to the operator's account with this data.
  • Knowledge of the site-specific connection data can be used for statistical or administrative analysis.
  • the authorization recognition device 10 has an electronically addressable address, an electronic request signal, which is addressed to the connected subscriber, from the program distribution network 5 via the master line 4 or from the antenna connection switch socket 2 or the switching element 2b etc., the first Connection signal line 6, 6a and the signal line 17 addressed to the subscriber is sent to the authorization recognition device 10. If the authorization recognition device 10 recognizes the authorization of the subscriber to select a specific program group from the authorization signal sent or the inserted card, or if it receives information about the operator-specific system identifier, then it generates a control signal with the operator-specific identification code, which transmits the identifier generator 12 via the control line 14 activated.
  • the activated identifier generator 12 forwards the system-specific identifier signal, preferably a digital identifier code, which can be connected to the signal line 17 via the switch 16.
  • the system-specific identification signal coupled in via the switch 16 or the coupled identification code, together with the signal from the power supply unit 9 and via the line 9b to the DC voltage switch 9a and forwarded by a pulse from the identification generator 12 via the line 12a and via the line 9c to the DC voltage feed-in switch 36 led output DC voltage U, the DC voltage switch 9a short-circuit proof via the signal line 17 and the first connection signal line 6 to the signal output of the antenna connection switch socket 2 or the antenna feed box 2a.
  • This data exchange can be carried out with slow data rates, preferably e.g. B.
  • the signal line 18 to the signal line 18a there is a broadband compensation amplifier 38 supplied with the DC voltage U1 (9c) from the DC voltage switch 9a, optionally with a switched passive bypass for standard pass band and return path, which is connected via the signal line 18a to the second connecting line 7, which leads to the receiving device 8 leads.
  • a broadband compensation amplifier 38 supplied with the DC voltage U1 (9c) from the DC voltage switch 9a, optionally with a switched passive bypass for standard pass band and return path, which is connected via the signal line 18a to the second connecting line 7, which leads to the receiving device 8 leads.
  • Fig. 3 shows the basic structure of the decoupling device according to the invention in the form of an antenna connection switch socket 2.
  • the switch socket 2 has a signal recognition device 19 optimally programmed beforehand by the operator with a programmer for his system, a switch 20 for coupling in and out and a selection or switchover device 21.
  • the switch 20 is connected to a signal connection 23 via a signal line 22, preferably an RF signal line.
  • the first connection signal line 6 connects the signal connection 23 of the antenna connection switch socket 2 to the signal line 17 via the input of the subscriber switching device 3.
  • the signal detection device 19 consists of a passive isolating circuit 24, an optimally programmable identification signal receiver 25 and preferably an electronic switch 26.
  • the electronic switch 26 which is optionally provided has the function of actuating the switching device 21 and is unnecessary in an embodiment in which the identification signal receiver 25 provides sufficient current for the switching device 21 on the output side.
  • the electronic switch 26 is, for example, an operational amplifier or a switching transistor.
  • the switch 20 is connected to the isolating circuit 24 via an input and output line 27.
  • the isolating circuit 24 serves to isolate a direct voltage U supplied via the coupling line 27 from the connected subscriber interface device 3 from an identification signal which is also superimposed on the decoupling line.
  • the isolating circuit 24 is connected via a identification signal line 28 to the identification signal receiver 25 and via a supply line 29 to the latter and to the optional electronic switch 26.
  • the output of the identification signal receiver 25 is connected to the input of the electronic switch 26 via a command signal line 30.
  • the output of the electronic switch 26 outputs a control signal to the switching device 21 via a control signal line 31.
  • the switching device 21 is at least on the input side a signal line 32 is connected, which is connected via a directional coupler to at least one signal connection 33 of the switch socket 2.
  • the at least one signal connection 33 is connected to at least one program distribution network 5 via at least one main line 4.
  • the switching device 21 is connected to the switch 20 via a signal line 34.
  • a switched-through program signal arrives from the program distribution network 5 via the main line 4, the signal connection 33, the signal line 32, the switched-over switching device 21, via the signal lines 34, the switch 20 and the line 22, to the first connection signal line 6.
  • the switching socket 2 is located however, in a locked state, the fed-in program signal is partially blocked or changed by the switching device 21 and only partially or changed as far as the connecting line 6.
  • the switching between the blocked and the partially blocked or switched state of the switching device 21 in the switch socket 2 is controlled by the programmable identification signal detection device 19.
  • a time cycle is required to provide a measure of the duration of the access authorization. This time cycle can optionally come from a quartz not shown here, the division circuit of which is taken into account in the program.
  • a system or operator-specific identification signal is sent to the subscriber switching device 3 as soon as a direct voltage is sent from the connecting device via the signal line 17, the connecting line 6 and the signal line 22 to the switch 20 in the antenna connection switch socket 2.
  • the switch 20 couples the transmitted and received identification signal and the received DC voltage to the decoupling line 27.
  • the passive isolating circuit 24 separates the supplied one DC voltage from the identification signal.
  • the identification signal is fed via the identification signal line 28 to the input of the identification signal receiver 25.
  • the identification signal receiver 25 can optionally first send out a request signal with all important data, which is coupled in via lines 28, 27 in the direction of the subscriber switching device 3 via the switch 20.
  • signal change functions read out from the value chip are generated with the operator-specific data and with the aid of the data carriers and sent back to the identification signal receiver 25.
  • the DC voltage separated from the identification signal in the isolating circuit 24 is fed via the supply line 29 to the optional electronic switch 26 and the identification signal receiver 25 for the current or voltage supply.
  • the identification signal receiver 25 represents an electronic lock that transmits the echo signal or the received identification signal or the received digital identification code, which can originally originate from the electronically readable card or chip acquired by the subscriber and was passed on to the identification generator 12 via the authorization recognition device, or was generated in the identifier generator 12 of the subscriber switching device 3, checked and identified as valid in the case of an existing participation authorization and after comparison of the read identifier with the installation-specific or operator-specific identifier. If the identification signal receiver 25 recognizes the received identification code as valid, it issues a command signal via the command signal line 30 to the optional electronic switch 26, which on the output side outputs a switching voltage to the switching device 21 via the control signal line 31.
  • the switching device 21 then switches to a group of programs which the subscriber is authorized to receive on the basis of his or her authorization to participate. This takes place either in that the changeover device 21 switches between different signal lines 32 connected to master lines 4 with different program groups, or on the other hand in that in the changeover device 21 either certain frequency ranges which were suppressed by area filters before the changeover are so suppressed that initially none or only one Part of the programs located on a master line 4 had been switched through to signal line 34, by bridging these area filters, all the programs on master line 4 were gradually switched through to signal line 34 or switched between two or more master lines with different program contents, which now also enables the use of other services in the frequency ranges that have now been activated, thereby creating different customer categories. In the delivery state and therefore without current, the switch position is switched to the standard category. This can be done by interrupting (zero category) or by inserting any bandpass filter.
  • FIG. 4 shows an embodiment of the subscriber switching device according to the invention, which is shown in principle in connection with FIG. 2.
  • the authorization recognition device 10 outputs a control signal and / or a specific identifier to the identifier generator 12, which generates a specific identifier code and, via the feed switch 16, this data together with a voltage U 1 generated by the power supply unit 9 in the DC voltage switch 9a thereafter Triggered by the authorization recognition device 10 and thus via the likewise triggered trigger line 12a forwarded DC voltage U 1 short-circuit proof via the switch 36 in the direction of the antenna connection switch socket 2 via the signal line 17 and the connection signal line 6.
  • the first The identification signal as well as the direct voltage U 1 is therefore conducted in the opposite direction to the direction of the HF signal which carries the program information.
  • the program signal coming from the antenna connection switch socket 2 or from the switching element 2b in the branch feeder 70 passes via the signal line 17 through the feed switches 16 and 36 to the further signal line 18.
  • a DC voltage U generated by the power supply unit 9 as the output DC voltage U 1 of the expedient but optional DC voltage switch 9a can be coupled in via the feed switch 36 if the DC voltage switch 9a has received the command to switch through via the line 12a from the identification generator 12 and this in turn from the authorization recognition device 10.
  • the high-frequency program signal reaches a capacitor 37, which blocks the DC voltage components.
  • the program-carrying high-frequency signal reaches the output connection 39 of the subscriber switching device 3 via an optionally provided range amplifier or broadband amplifier 38.
  • the range amplifier or broadband amplifier 38 obtains the DC output voltage U 1 of the DC voltage switch-on 9a as supply voltage via a line 38a.
  • a passive bypass 40 is provided in the form of a low pass for the signal return path. This makes it possible to also use control signals for interactive television and other online services in order to send data in the opposite direction to the high-frequency signal carrying the program information from the receiving device 8 in the direction of the program distribution network 5. Otherwise this would not be possible due to the area amplifier 38 switched on in the signal line.
  • the power supply unit 9 can be connected to a conventional power socket via a power cord 41 and a plug 42.
  • an interface for a fast modem or interface for PC applications with telephony or Internet access to participate in outward and return services is connected to the output connection.
  • the subscriber switching device 3 allows the subscriber access to certain frequency ranges and thus to information and services which are possible via the HF master line from the antenna connection switch socket 2 or from the multiple tap switch branch 2a. After connection and introduction of a data carrier or value chip, the subscriber switching device 3 conducts a direct voltage to the antenna connection switch socket 2. The direct voltage causes the signal recognition device 25, which was programmed until then but was not yet active due to the lack of a supply voltage, to send a request signal or a random bit sequence to the subscriber switching device 3 to be returned.
  • This request signal is specifically changed with the specific identifier read from the data carrier or the signal change function contained therein, in order then to be transmitted back as an echo signal or echo identifier to the specific identifier signal recognition device 25 programmed identically in the entire network area of the network operator.
  • the echo signal or the request signal changed with the signal change function is compared with a comparison signal.
  • the comparison signal can be formed by simultaneously changing the sent request signal with stored functions which correspond to the signal change functions on the data carrier. If the comparison signal and the returned echo signal are recognized as identical by the identification signal detection device, the switching devices 21 are switched to the correspondingly expanded program category.
  • the switching devices 21 are controlled by the signal detection device 19 by means of a stored program.
  • connection device 3 should also have a display for malfunction (too high, too low current consumption), for the residual value of the card, and for the currently selected category. Since the connection device is to be purchased by the participant himself, different price versions can be offered.
  • the integration of the connection device for network access with its essential properties in program access devices (decoders, digital set-top boxes, etc.) is possible as a special embodiment.
  • FIG. 5 shows a first embodiment of the antenna connection switch socket 2 already shown in principle in connection with FIG. 3 according to the invention.
  • the same components are designated by the same reference numerals.
  • the antenna connection switch socket 2 according to the invention shown in FIG. 5 is a single-cable limit switch socket. That is, only a master line 4 is fed to it, and this master line is not looped through to a further antenna connection switching socket via the antenna switching socket 2 according to the invention.
  • a high-frequency program signal Via high-frequency program signal, which carries program information from many different programs on different program channels, reaches the antenna connection switch socket.
  • the program signal is passed via the signal connection 33 of the antenna connection switching socket 2 to a directional coupler branch 42.
  • the switching device 21 in this first embodiment of the antenna connection switch socket 2 according to the invention consists of a first RF switch 43, a second RF switch 44 and a or more range filters 45 interposed between the two RF switches 43, 44.
  • the two RF switches 43, 44 of the switching device 21 are controlled via the branching control line 31 by the previously programmed identification signal detection device 19.
  • the two RF switches 43, 44 each have two, optimally also more switching states.
  • the input 47 of the HF switch 43 is connected to the switch contact 48 of the HF switch 43, and the output 49 of the HF switch 44 is connected to a switch contact 50 of the HF switch 44.
  • the input 47 of the HF switch 43 is connected to a switch contact 51 and the output 49 of the HF switch 44 is connected to a switch contact 52.
  • the switch contact 51 of the HF switch 43 is connected directly to the switch contact 52 of the HF switch 44 via a line 53.
  • the area filter or filters 45 is also connected, for example, with a return path block.
  • the switching states of the two RF switches 43, 44 of the switching device 21 are controlled by the identification signal detection device 19. If the identification signal detection device 19 already programmed in the installed state detects a specific identification signal sent or returned to it by the subscriber switching device 3, it switches the switching device 21 from the non-activated state, in which the high-frequency program signal is passed through the respective range filter 45, to an activated state, where the program signal is filtered differently or directly through unfiltered.
  • the range filter (s) 45 block different frequency ranges and only let program signals through in certain frequency ranges. As a result, various program channels are blocked by the area filter or filters 45 in the non-activated state. In the activated state switches the switching device 21 through all or further individual programs arriving on the signal line 32.
  • the filtered or non-filtered program signal is sent via a signal line 34 to an optionally provided distribution circuit 53, which is now contained in every antenna socket.
  • the distribution circuit 53 can be used, for example, to distribute radio programs or TV programs to two sockets.
  • the radio program signals are then fed via line 54 to a radio connection 23b.
  • a radio receiver can be plugged into the radio connection 23b via a cable.
  • the television programs branched off at the distribution circuit 53 reach the decoupling switch 20 via a capacitor 55, which suppresses DC voltage components, and the signal line 22 to the television connection 23a. From there, the high-frequency television signal is fed via the connecting line 6 into the subscriber switching device 3 and finally arrives from there via a second connecting line 7 into the television receiver 8, or other receiving devices or terminals have access to the additional services or they do not have it.
  • the identification code transmitted back or generated by the subscriber switching device 3 upon detection of an authorization to participate reaches the transmitted television program signal via the connecting line 6 in the opposite direction via the television connection 23a, the signal line 22, the decoupling switch 20 and the decoupling line 27 to the identification signal detection device 19 of the antenna connection switching socket 2 according to the invention or the switching elements 2a in the stub switch branch 70 previously programmed via programmer or the signal path.
  • the condenser 56 only lets the higher-frequency identification signal through and applies it to the input of the identification signal receiver 25.
  • the identification signal receiver 25 first sends a request signal to the subscriber switching device 3 via the lines 28, 27. After specific changes to the request signal by means of a change instruction which is stored in the data carrier or the value chip card, the changed request signal is sent as an echo signal from the identification signal generator 12 of the subscriber switching device 3 the identification signal receiver 25 of the antenna connection switch socket 3 returned.
  • a memory device is also present in the signal detection device 19, in which the corresponding change instructions are stored in a read-out-safe manner.
  • a radio clock chip is provided which, in the event of voltage recovery after connection of the subscriber interface device 3, provides real-time. This makes it possible to check whether the signal change functions stored on the data carrier or the value chip are valid at this point in time or to monitor the period.
  • the specially programmed identification signal receiver 25 which can be reprogrammed by means of a data switch (not shown here) via the program distribution network 4 by data transmission even during operation, checks the received identification signal and, when identified, gives a control command via the command signal line 30, 31 to the input of the electronic switch 26 from. All switch sockets that are not switched on at this time and therefore not supplied with voltage can therefore not yet be reprogrammed and retain their initial programming for as long as possible.
  • the voltage supply to the electronic switch 26 takes place via the supply line 29, which supplies the DC voltage filtered out by the isolating circuit 24 both to the identification signal receiver 25 and to the electronic switch 26 creates. As a result, no separate power supply for the electronics contained therein is necessary in the antenna connection switch socket according to the invention.
  • the power supply to the active components located in the antenna connection socket 2, in particular the identification signal detection device 19, is thus provided indirectly by the power supply unit 9 in the subscriber switching device 3.
  • the identification signal receiver 25 that has been programmed only recognizes the received identification code as correct after the voltage has been switched on and the random bit sequence has been sent, the code that is issued is output Command control signal issued by the electronic switch 26 as a voltage command via the line 31 to the switching device 21.
  • the switching device 21 then switches the two RF switches 43, 44 from the non-activated state to one or more activated states, so that the incoming program signals are not filtered by other or no area filters 45. This means that when the identification code is recognized by the identification signal recognition device 19, the subscriber can receive at the receiving device 8 for all desired programs or can participate in other desired services.
  • the switching device 21 of the antenna connection switching socket does not switch through (or no longer), and the subscriber only receives a subset of programs or is barred from access to other services. Only by re-reading a specific identification code, for example by inserting an authorization card or "key chip" into the authorization recognition device 10 in the subscriber switching device 3, is the subscriber able to (again) receive the desired program or the entire program , or to activate the way back (again).
  • the range filter (s) 45 used in the switching device 21 can block any frequency ranges with any blocking depth.
  • the ranges 5 to 20 MHz or to 70 MHz and 330 to 606, or also 870 MHz or 470 to 870 MHz are preferably blocked, for example.
  • bandpasses or lowpasses with a blocking depth of up to 60 dB are provided.
  • the filter is not used for the zero category. The filter location then remains open.
  • FIG. 6 shows a second embodiment of the antenna connection switch socket 2 according to the invention.
  • This embodiment is a single-cable through-switch socket. It differs from the first embodiment in that the television program signal, which is fed in through a first main line 4a, is not only branched off to the switching device 21 by the directional coupling branch device 42, but is also looped through to an output master line 4b. This makes it possible to connect a plurality of antenna connection switch sockets 2 in series until one finally reaches a limit switch socket according to the first embodiment.
  • the antenna switch socket shown in FIG. 7 is a two-cable limit switch socket. This differs from the two previously described switch sockets according to the first and second embodiment in that in this switch socket according to a third embodiment, several master lines are connected. 7, a first master line 4 I and a second master line 4 II are connected to a first terminal 33 I and a second terminal 33 II .
  • the first program signal which carries information about a first group of programs or about which special services are offered, is at a directional coupler tap 42, via the line 32 I to a first input of the switching device 21.
  • the program signal supplied on the second main line 4 II which carries a second group of programs, or via which special services are offered, is fed via a directional coupler branch 42 I via line 32 II to a second input of the switching device 21.
  • the switching device 21 in this third embodiment differs significantly from the switching device 21 in the first and second embodiments.
  • the switching device 21 in the third embodiment consists only of a simple RF switch 58 which switches between a first input switching contact 59 and a second switching contact 60. In this way, either the first program signal supplied via the master line 4 I or the second program signal supplied via the master line 4 II arrives at an output 61 of the HF switch 58.
  • the switching device 21 consisting of the HF switch 58 is controlled as in the case of FIG first and second embodiments by the programmable identification signal detection device 19.
  • the subscriber is able to choose between a first program group and a second program group or other services by generating an identification code.
  • the choice between two completely different program groups or services is possible.
  • the principle of the two-cable limit switch socket shown in FIG. 7 can be extended to any number of supplied master lines.
  • the identification signal detection circuit 19 can also be supplied with information about which program group or services the subscriber wishes to select. This information is also generated in the subscriber switching device 3 by, for example, inserting various cards or “key chips” into the authorization recognition device 10 and is solely a question of software design.
  • Fig. 8 shows a fourth embodiment of the antenna connection switch socket 2 according to the invention.
  • the fourth embodiment in Fig. 8 differs from the third embodiment in Fig. 7 only in that the first and second master lines 4 I , 4 II for connection to further antenna connection switch sockets or tap changers are looped through.
  • Fig. 9 shows the basic structure of a particular embodiment of the decentralized subscriber switching system according to the invention in the increasingly frequently used star distribution system, in which the respective antenna connection switch socket 2 has been divided into a purely passive antenna socket 2a with direct current passage in the form of a feed-in socket for the identification signal and the direct voltage from the connected subscriber switching device 3, and in a switching element 2b, which is preferably to be installed in a star distributor in the respective branch outlet and is connected downstream via the housing-related line 6a.
  • FIG. 10 shows a six-way branch distributor 70 with, for example, six built-in switching elements 2b, each of which has a coupling-out switch 20, a signal detection device 19 and a switching device 21.
  • the branch distributor 70 can contain any number of downstream switching elements 2b.
  • the branch distributor 70 contains a signal distribution circuit 71 which is connected on the input side to a main line 4.
  • the distribution circuit 71 branches the main line 4 to a first line 72 and a second line 73.
  • a range filter or a range block 450 is connected to the first line 72.
  • several directional coupler branches 42 aI , 42 bI , 42 cI , 42 dI , 42 eI , 42 fI are connected in series in the first line 72 to the area filter 450.
  • a plurality of directional coupler branches 42 aII , 42 bII , 42 cII , 42 dII , 42 eII , 42 fII are likewise connected in the second line 73 of the branch distributor 70.
  • the number of directional coupler taps provided in the first line 72 corresponds to the number of directional coupler taps provided in the second line 73.
  • a directional coupler branch 42 il is provided in the first line 72 and a directional coupler branch 42 ill in the second line 73.
  • each downstream switching element 2b integrated in the branch distributor 70 is connected via a switching contact 59 to a directional coupler branch in the first line 72 and via a switching contact 60 to a directional coupler branch in the second line 73. If there is a DC voltage and identifier transmitted by the respective subscriber switching device via the respective housing-related feed-in socket 2a and via line 6a, which correspond to the operator-specific identifier of the identification signal receiver 25, the signal detection device 19 controls the switching device 21 in such a way that the switch switches the two switching contacts 60, 61 connects with each other so that an unfiltered program signal reaches the end user or he can use additional services.
  • the switch in the switching device 21 connects the switch contacts 59 and 61, so that only a filtered program signal reaches the end user and / or the end user is separated from additional services.
  • the switching contacts 59, 61 are connected to one another, since this state is voltage-free and therefore currentless.
  • the components of the downstream switching element 2b, coupling switch 20, the signal detection device 19 and the switching device 21 of the embodiments of the antenna connection switching socket 2 shown in connection with FIGS. 5 to 8 are installed in the branch distributor 70, and only the remaining components 5 to 8 remain in the home antenna socket of the end user as a so-called antenna connection or feed socket 2a.
  • the branch distributor 70 is located at a distance from the aerial sockets 2a, for example in the basement of the building. Any end user has a user interface device 3 in their home, which can be connected between the respective first receiving device and the home antenna socket.
  • FIG. 10 illustrates a decentralized subscriber switching system with a 6-way branch distributor in the delivery state, with the same elements being provided with the same reference numerals as in FIG. 9.
  • the embodiment of the decentralized subscriber switching system according to the invention shown in FIG. 10 offers the advantage that neither the identification signal receiver 19, the electronic changeover switch 21 nor the identification signal on / decoupling crossover and DC voltage decoupling crossover in the apartment aerial sockets, which generally offer little space for receiving components 20 the filter or area lock are not installed. Rather, these components are housed in the branch distributor 70, which is separate, for example in the basement of the Building is housed and offers enough space for components.
  • the arrangement shown in FIG. 10 offers the advantage that only one filter 450 is required per category, which blocks different frequency ranges and only allows program signals in certain frequency ranges to pass through.
  • the area filter 450 of the branch distributor 70 fulfills the same function as the area filter 45 of the antenna connection switch socket 2 shown in FIGS. 5 and 6.
  • This branch distributor can also be called a branch tap or switchable branch tap.
  • FIG. 11 shows a multi-tap tap changer 70 with a filter 450 and a programmable identification signal comparator 19a in the decentralized subscriber switching system according to the invention.
  • the embodiment shown in FIG. 11 differs from the embodiment described in FIG. 10 in that the identification signal receivers 25, which are identical for the entire network and are equipped with the same programming, are combined to form a single identification comparator 19a.
  • the number of inputs and outputs 6a corresponds to the number of apartment-related connections of the tap-change tap 70.
  • the identification comparator 19a for example as a microcontroller, preferably has a random bit generator, optionally a radio clock chip or quartz, and a memory device in which at least one time-related signal change function or link function is stored in a read-out safe manner is.
  • the identifier comparator 19a it can be a flash EPROM or flash RAM or a read-out gate array logic system (GALS). Cryptological encryption using a program guarantees absolute security against manipulation.
  • the identification comparator 19a is connected on the input side to a plurality of switches 20 and on the output side via control lines 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96 to a corresponding number of switching devices 21. An identification signal or echo signal arriving from a subscriber switching device 3 via a line 6a is decoupled by means of the associated switch 20 and fed to the identification comparator 19a.
  • the identification comparator 19a recognizes the identification signal or if an echo signal is identified as being identical to an associated comparison signal, the identification comparator 19a switches the switching device 21 in such a way that a program signal reaches the subscriber switching device 3 in a more or less filtered manner.
  • FIG. 12 shows a multiple switching tap 70 with filters 450a, 450b, 450c and a programmable identification signal comparator 19a in the decentralized subscriber switching system according to the invention.
  • the embodiment shown in FIG. 12 is more comfortable compared to the embodiment shown in FIG. 11 because it enables four instead of two program categories to be activated.
  • An RF signal arriving via the master line 4 is branched at a branch 71a to an amplifier device 74 and to a first line 76, in which a range filter 450c is connected.
  • the signal branched to the amplifier 74 arrives at a triple distributor 75, which distributes the signal over three lines 77, 78, 79.
  • a range filter 450b is connected in line 77 and a range filter 450a is connected in line 78.
  • Line 79 has no area filter.
  • the number of groups of directional coupler taps corresponds to the maximum number of subscriber switching devices 3 which can be connected to the multiple tap-changer taps.
  • the amplifier 74 draws its supply voltage via diodes 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, which are connected downstream of the switches 20.
  • the diodes are connected to a star point 86, from which a line 87 leads to a branch point 88.
  • the branch point 88 is connected via a line 89 to the identification comparator 19a and via a line 90 to the amplifier 74.
  • this DC voltage is coupled out to the star point 86 via the coil contained in the switch 20 and connected to the star point 86 and is connected as a supply voltage via the lines 87, 90 to the amplifier 74 and via the lines 87 , 89 on the identifier comparator 19a. If not a single subscriber switching device 3 is switched on, the amplifier 74 and the identification comparator 19a receive no supply voltage.
  • the identification comparator 19a and the amplifier 74 are supplied with a supply voltage.
  • the identification comparator or microcontroller 19a controls the switching devices 21 via control lines 91, 92, 93, 94, 95 and 96.
  • the identification comparator 19a recognizes the identification signal or echo signal coming back from a subscriber switching device 3 and switches the associated switching device 21 to the corresponding one via a control line Signal line 76, 77, 78, 79.
  • the identification signal or echo signal therefore determines whether the RF program signal arriving via the master line 4 reaches the end user unfiltered or filtered by one of the filters 450a, 450b, 450c.
  • the multiple branch tap according to Fig. 12 can also one represent intelligent house transfer point. Especially here it will be necessary that before connection via an interface 97, which is connected via a line 99 to the signal detection device 19a, with location and operator data and when connected, ie when supplying power via a data decoupling switch 98 from the network with changeable data or is reprogrammed.
  • the data decoupling switch 98 is also connected to the signal detection device 19a via the line 99.
  • the decentralized subscriber switching system according to the first embodiment in which the identification signal receiver 19, the decoupling switch 20 and the changeover switch 21 are integrated in the antenna socket of the end subscriber, and the decentralized subscriber switching system according to the second embodiment, in which these components are integrated in a switchable branch distributor or branch tap , can be combined with each other so that any tree and star structures can be realized.
  • the antenna connection switching socket 2 according to the invention or the downstream switching element 2b are originally in the non-activated state when installed in the subscriber's apartment or in the basement, ie the area filter (s) 45 are connected in the first and second embodiment by the switching device 21 between the master line and all connected Participants.
  • the switchover device 21 is switched to a preferred master line, for example 4 II , which is to be identified accordingly during installation in the non-activated state.
  • the participant acquires the current participation authorization from the network operator and, for example, inserts an authorization card or cash card or a "key chip" related to a certain period of time or which has already been devalued in terms of money, or a special form of cash card into the subscriber switching device 3, so that in the Antenna connection switch socket 2, the identification code generated as an echo is recognized and the switching device 21 switches over to the activated state and allows all or other programs to pass through and enables other services.
  • This decentralized subscriber connection system therefore offers, for example, the possibility of a fair pay-TV supply, without the network operator first having to carry out a complex installation.
  • the subsequent installation of the switching socket 2 according to the invention or the switching tap 70 can be carried out with minimal effort. Power supply for these facilities can be eliminated.
  • the subscriber switching device 3 can be purchased by the subscriber as a separate device.
  • the subscriber connection system according to the invention therefore enables the subscriber to first create access to the network himself, without operating a great technical outlay, then to switch between a first group of programs and one or further groups of programs or to participate in further services and to do so enables the operator to wait for the development and acceptance of Pay-TV and Pay-Audio or other services without major investments and risks.
  • the subscriber connection system described enables the use of simple filters in the antenna connection switch socket 2 or in the switchable branch tap 70, and nevertheless guarantees reliable filtering out of those programs to which the subscriber is not authorized without a valid value chip.
  • the switchable branch tap 70 is preferably made in two parts (filter / amplifier and microelectronics / HF part), the antenna connection switch socket will also preferably be made in two parts (base with HF part and frame) as the lower and upper part.
  • the filters can e.g. can be exchangeably attached behind a cover secured by a seal and can be individually fitted by the operator, even subsequently.
  • the switch sockets and switching elements are mass-produced, inexpensive to manufacture and make it easier for the operator and installer to get started with the individual billing system.
  • the subscriber switching device can then also be purchased as a mass article on the open market, since it is free of specific characteristics.
  • FIGS. 13 and 14 show a variant in which the structure of the distribution networks is divided into several levels 5 and 5 'when the first network operator 5' sells his signal to further sub-operators 5 and it is advantageous that he uses this instead of a subscriber switching device 3 hands out an "operator interface device" 3 '. Together with the peripheral connection point 2 ', he then also enabled these to have a decentralized connection.
  • the network operator of the distribution network 5 must also insert a chip card into his connection device 3 'so that the payment of his signal delivery fees to the operator of the distribution network 5' is documented and the connection is secured.
  • the second network operator of the distribution network 5 currently reveals to the first network operator of the distribution network 5 'the number of subscribers connected to the distribution network 5 as the basis for his signal delivery contract from the distribution network 5',
  • any number of subscriber switching devices 3 can be connected in parallel to the many peripheral connection points 2 of a network level, as is shown schematically in FIG. 14.
  • a network operator can seamlessly structure its network structure and all network operators have an easy overview of the acceptance, management, utilization, billing and cost-effectiveness of their networks.

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  1. Système décentralisé de raccordement d'abonnés pour des services et des programmes via un réseau de distribution (5)
    avec moins d'un circuit de découplage (2; 2a; 2b; 2a; 70) pour découpler certains services et/ou programmes d'un réseau de distribution (5) qui est en communication avec une ligne de large bande (4) avec le réseau de communication et moins d'un set top box pour contrôler l'accès d'un abonné (3) qui peut être raccordé avec un récepteur (8) via une deuxième ligne de connexion (7),
    et en même chaque set top box pour contrôler l'accès d'un abonné (3)présente un circuit pour identifier l'autorisation (10) pour identifier une autorisation pour l'accès et pour remettre un signal spécifique pour activer à un générateur d'un signal d'identification (12) pendant que le signal généré est transmit via un répartiteur d'entrée sur la première ligne de connexion (6)
    et en même chaque circuit de découplage (2; 2a; 2b; 2a; 70) se compose d'un répartiteur pour coupler et découpler le signal d'identification de la première ligne de connexion et un équipement pour l'identification du signal programmable (19; 19a) pour identifier le signal d'identification et le remis d'un signal de contrôle a'un circuit pour sélectionner (21) avec lequel selon le signal identificatoire des certains services, dates et/ou programmes sont commutables sur les lignes de connexion.
  2. Système décentralisé de raccordement d'abonnés selon revendication 1, tellement caractérisée par un équipement (5a) pour atténuer des bandes des fréquences distinctes qui sont transportés via le réseau de distribution (5).
  3. Système décentralisé de raccordement d'abonnés selon revendication 1 ou 2, tellement caractérisée,
    que le set top box pour contrôler l'accès d'un abonné (3) contient l'alimentation (9) pour générer un voltage continu, un commutateur du curant (9a) et un répartiteur (36) du circuit de découplage (2; 2a; 2b; 2a; 70) pour découpler le voltage d'alimentation de la première ligne de connexion (6).
  4. Système décentralisé de raccordement d'abonnés selon un des revendications plus hautes tellement caractérisées,
    que le circuit de découplage (2) dans une ligne de passage est construit comme boite d'antenne commutable qui est arrangé près du poste de réception (8).
  5. Système décentralisé de raccordement d'abonnés selon un des revendications plus hautes 1 à 3, tellement
    caractérisées,
    que le circuit de découplage (2; 2a; 2b; 2a; 70) dans un réseau à topologie d'étoile aux boites d'arrivés contient une boite d'antenne d'arrivé (2a) et un commutateur contrôlé (2b) qui sont en communication via une troisième ligne de connexion (6a),
    que le dérivateur (20) pour le couplage ou découplage du signal d'identification de la première et troisième ligne de connexion (6; 6a) et si nécessaire du voltage continu d'alimentation et que le circuit pour l'identification d'un signal (19; 19a) et le circuit pour la sélection (21) est assemble dans le commutateur (2b) et que la boite d'antenne commutable (2a) est arrangée près du poste de réception (8).
  6. Système décentralisé de raccordement d'abonnés selon revendication 5, tellement caractérisée
    que la boite d'antenne est la prise pour le voltage continu pour l'alimentation du dérivateur intelligent et pour le signal du contrôle du set top box pour contrôler l'accès d'un abonné et que les deux arrivent au commutateur contrôlé (2b) ou au circuit pour l'identification d'un signal (19; 19a) via la troisième ligne de connexion (6a).
  7. Système décentralisé de raccordement d'abonnés selon revendication 5 ou 6, tellement caractérisée,
    que plusieurs boites d'antennes (2a) sont connectées avec un certain nombre de troisième ligne de connexion (6a) chacun avec un correspondant commutateur contrôlé (2b) que ces commutateurs contrôlés (2b) sont tous arrangés dans un dérivateur intelligent pour boites d'arrivés.
  8. Système décentralisé de raccordement d'abonnés selon revendication 7, tellement caractérisée,
    que le dérivateur intelligent pour boites arrivés (70) présente un circuit de répartiteurs (71) pour distribuer des différentes bandes de programmes et/ou services des signales venant d'un réseau de distribution large bandes (4) sur un nombre de lignes de distribution (72; 73; 76; 77; 78; 79).
  9. Système décentralisé de raccordement d'abonnés selon les revendications 7 à 8, tellement caractérisée,
    que le circuit pour la sélection (21) de chacun des commutateurs contrôlés, intégrés dans un dérivateur intelligent pour boites d'arrivés (70) peut-être intégrés entre chaque ligne de dérivateurs (72; 73; 76; 77; 78; 79) et les coupleurs de direction (42I; 42II; 42a1 - 42a4; 42b1 - 42-b4; 42c1 - 42c4; 42d1 - 42d4; 42e1 - 42e4; 42f1 - 42f4).
  10. Système décentralisé de raccordement d'abonnés selon un des revendications plus hautes 7 à 9, tellement caractérisées,
    que la plupart des commutateurs contrôles (2b) dans le dérivateur intelligent pour boites d'arrivé (70) a un circuit pour identifier l'autorisation communicative (19a) qui est contacté à l'entré à moins d'une des répartiteurs (20) et à la sortie aux équipements de sélection d'un programme code (21).
  11. Système décentralisé de raccordement d'abonnés selon des revendications plus hautes 7 à 10, tellement caractérisées,
    que le dérivateur intelligent pour boites d'arrivé (70) contient un dérivateur (71a) qui est dans la ligne du signal à l'entré (4) pour l'alimentation du signal sur une première ligne (76) et la plupart des lignes et un amplificateur (74) et que l'alimentation des amplificateurs (74) est découplée de moins d'une des répartiteurs (20) qui sont connectés à la plupart des troisièmes lignes de signal (6a) avec chacun a un set top box pour contrôler l'accès d'un abonné (3).
  12. Système décentralisé de raccordement d'abonnés selon un des revendications plus hautes, tellement caractérisées,
    que le circuit pour l'identification d'un signal (19; 19a) est connecté via un circuit de sélectionner un programme code (98) avec la ligne du signal à l'entré (4) pour contrôler et programmer à distance.
  13. Système décentralisé de raccordement d'abonnés qui consiste en un nombre de systèmes décentralisés de raccordement d'abonnés (1; 1') selon un des revendications plus hautes qui sont cascadées ou mis en passage.
  14. Système décentralisé de raccordement d'abonnés de systèmes décentralisés de raccordement d'abonnés selon un des revendications plus hautes 1 à 12, au cas qu'à moins la deuxième ligne de connexion (7) d'un système décentralisé du raccordement d'abonnés est contactée avec les lignes du réseau (4) de minimum deux systèmes décentralisés du raccordement d'abonnés (1).
  15. Set top box pour contrôler l'accès d'un abonné pour un système décentralisé du raccordement d'abonnés selon un des revendications plus hautes avec
    un circuit d'alimentation (9) pour générer un voltage continu pour
    un circuit à identifier l'autorisation (10) pour l'identification d'un abonné et pour la mise d'un signal spécifique pour activer son accès à
    un générateur de code (12) en commutant le signal de code et le voltage commuté via deux répartiteurs (16; 38) sur une voie de signal (17; 18).
  16. Set top box pour contrôler l'accès d'un abonné selon revendication 15, tellement caractérisée,
    que le circuit pour l'identification de l'autorisation continu un équipement à lire ou écrire des informations d'un data médium, par exemple d'une smart card ou chip card d'une valeur distincte.
  17. Set top box pour contrôler l'accès d'un abonné selon un des revendications plus hautes 15 à 16, tellement caractérisées
    que dans la ligne de signal (17; 18) on mis un amplificateur de bande ou de large bande (38).
  18. Set top box pour contrôler l'accès d'un abonné selon revendication 17, tellement caractérisée,
    que une voie passive (40) est contactée entre l'entré et sortie de l'amplificateur de bande (38).
  19. Une boite d'antenne commutable (2) pour connecter à un réseau de distribution (5) de programmes et services pour un système décentralisé de raccordement d'abonnés selon un des revendications 1 à 14 avec
    un répartiteur (20) pour coupler ou découpler un signal d'identification d'une ligne de sortie (22), un voltage commuté pour l'alimentation, avec un équipement programmable pour l'identification d'un signal (19) à l'ordre de traiter le signal code spécifique et à l'ordre de l'émission un signal pour sélection (21) avec lequel le signal de l'identification est commutatif sur la ligne de sortie (22).
  20. Boite d'antenne commutable (2) selon revendication 19, tellement caractérisée,
    que le circuit pour l'identification d'un signal à un générateur supplémentaire pour un code signal de demande pour générer un signal de demande et une mémoire pour mémoriser au moins d'une fonction de changement d'un signal spécifique.
  21. Boite d'antenne commutable (2) selon revendication 20, tellement caractérisée,
    que le générateur pour le signal de demande est un générateur au hasard.
  22. Boite d'antenne commutable (2) selon un des revendications plus hautes 19 à 21. tellement caractérisées,
    que l'alimentation de l'équipement pour l'identification du signal programmable (19; 19a) à sa destination peut être réalisé par contacter un voltage continu à une boite externe (23) ou par le voltage d'un programmeur à main externe.
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