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US7539379B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 1, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01B9/005
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Optical fiber cable from a Central Office (CO) to a Service Area Interface (SAI) Optical Line Terminal (OLT) box may have a plurality of optical fibers, each fiber having at least one conductive sheath to can propagate an identifying signal. Optical fibers that emit a signal with identifying information, or other useful information, may be advantageous when, for example, the fiber optic cable holds fibers owned by more than one content or service provider. A further advantage may be that a signal may be designated to a particular address, thereby facilitating the installation of fiber optic service to a customer.
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