Method and apparatus for testing and monitoring data communications in the presence of a coupler in an optical communications network
US8014670B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 17, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B10/801
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Some optical communications networks include one ingress fiber, an n-way signal coupler, and n egress fibers, where each fiber may carry signals in one or both directions. A method and apparatus for testing and monitoring data communications immediately before and after the coupler is provided. Benefits include improved ability to identify and locate system faults, and improved ability to monitor data quality and content.
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