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Methods and apparatuses for using programmable logic for protocol controls in a passive optical network

US6940882B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 24, 2002
Grant dateSep 6, 2005
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Expiry dateAug 1, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S5/06835
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention provides an optical network unit having a control means. The control means uses programmable logic to cause the optical network unit to function within established protocols.

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