Access is granted only if the key is listed among authorized keys in the system data base. Losses occur when an unauthorized party tampers with cable service distribution equipment in order to either obtain service without paying for it, or technicianscontractors sell service to parties for personal profit. The RSS Lockbox Management System Operates over an existing Hybrid FiberCable HFC network.
Access is granted only if the key is applied by the field service technician to the key reader, which is typically located on the bottom of the Lockbox, an electronic authorization dialog is initiated between the Lockbox Controller and the central Lockbox Manager application.
Access to the cable network is by industry standard DOCSIS certified cable modems. Access is granted only if the key is listed among authorized keys in the system data base.
The sensing circuits are highly sensitive and detect body heat and motion. The authorization process normally requires second or two to complete. Losses occur when an unauthorized party tampers with cable service distribution equipment in order to either obtain service without paying for it, or technicianscontractors sell service to parties for personal profit. Access is granted only if the key is applied by the field service technician to the key reader, which is typically located on the bottom of the Lockbox, an electronic authorization dialog is initiated between the Lockbox Controller and the central Lockbox Manager application.
Powered from Cable System Second, the Lockbox is detected by sensing circuits, and immediately reported to the Lockbox Manager. Authorized access is accomplished through the use of small electronic key that is carried by an authorized agent of the MSO on key chain. MSOs have resorted to tollfree Hot Lines and public awareness programs to encourage the reporting of cable theft, which ultimately impacts everyone in the form of increased costs to legitimate subscribers and lost tax revenues to the community.
Authorized access is accomplished through the use of small electronic key that is carried by an authorized agent of the MSO on key chain. If the key is legitimate, the lock is released automatically.
The sensing circuits are highly sensitive and detect body heat and motion. There is of course no way to prevent thief or vandal from inflicting damage upon the key reader port, but damaging or destroying the reader port does not advance the offender toward gaining access to the box, and it will likely trigger tamper reporting event.. The authorization process normally requires second or two to complete.
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