System and apparatus for radial optical distribution
US7187838B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 24, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B10/275
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention include an apparatus and system for managing and radially distributing optical fibers from a first location, such as a central office, to a plurality of destination locations, such as homes within a neighborhood. The apparatus includes a distribution panel having a central hub or ring, and both a plurality of optical input elements and a plurality of optical output elements disposed radially around the central hub. The optical input elements split the fibers coupled from the first location into a plurality of individual fibers that are routed to the central hub. The central hub radially distributes the plurality of fibers to appropriate optical output elements, which are coupled to destination fibers routed to the plurality of destination locations. The radial configuration of the apparatus provides a central breakout point for fiber distribution, thus improving fiber organization and routing management compared to conventional routing and distribution systems.
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