Passive optical network adaptor with wireless interface
US12328142B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 18, 2024 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q11/0067
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The techniques described within this disclosure are directed to an in-line adaptor or coupling device of a PON that detects incoming optical signals (e.g., of different services) being delivered over the PON on different bands of wavelengths supported by an incoming optical fiber of the PON, converts (if necessary) any optical signals to suitable wavelength signals, and transmits the converted optical signals to a last mile termination unit via suitable output interfaces. At least a portion of the incoming optical signals are not converted by the in-line adaptor, and instead are passed-through the in-line adaptor to the last mile termination unit via an optical output interface. The in-line adaptor further includes one or more wireless interfaces via which information pertaining to the received optical signals and/or other information related to the in-line adaptor is transmitted to one or more recipient devices.
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