Multipoint local area network allowing the transmission of audiovisual signals

摘要

The invention relates to a multipoint local area network comprising a bus to which are connected data processing means and switching centres placed on this bus. According to the invention, the network makes it possible to transport over a twisted metal pair of the bus picture and sound analogue signals from a transmitter connected to a switching centre to a receiver connected to another switching centre, these signals having been mixed on transmission and separated on reception. Application to local area networks.