WIRELESS DATA JACK FOR SET TOP BOXES

摘要

A wireless data jack communication system for connecting set top boxes (106) to a central office (101) is provided. Designed to provide an alternative to a telephone connection between a set top box, as used for television and movie viewing, and a central office (101), which provides control, select and billing. This invention provides wireless communications using an RF data link (108 and 111), which in its preferred embodiment includes two communication channels operating around 900 MHz. Alternatively, the two communication channels may operate on or around 49 MHz. This invention is also adapted specifically to have the extension unit (105) integrated within the set top box.