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Network node connection configuration

US10063426B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 1, 2017
Grant dateAug 28, 2018
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Expiry dateSep 1, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04Q2011/0035
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for connectivity configuration of a network node permits an optical signal to be passed through the node and shifted from a first connector position to a second connector position that is offset from the first connector position. The shifted optical signal permits a number of distant nodes in the network to be reached with a direct optical connection, which can be configured to be bidirectional. The disclosed connectivity configuration reduces the cabling requirements for the network and simplifies the interconnections.

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