Universal apparatus for incorporating intelligence into an optical fiber distribution frame
US7046899B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 2, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/44526
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention include a universal apparatus for incorporating intelligence into the distribution frame of an optical communication system. The communication system includes a distribution frame with one or more distribution shelves having one or more interconnection panels, and a universal operations, administration and maintenance (OA&M) apparatus attached to the distribution frame. The OA&M apparatus, which is operably connected to the interconnection panels and the distribution frame's system controller through an interface, monitors current interconnection panel connections including cross-connections and can indicate future possible cross-connections between interconnection panels. The OA&M apparatus also is useful for jumper routing, circuit administration, and other features associated with the distribution frame and its fiber connections.
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