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Method and apparatus for enabling multiple passive optical networks to share one or more sources

US8224183B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 28, 2006
Grant dateJul 17, 2012
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Expiry dateApr 15, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04J14/025
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for implementing a hybrid SOA-Raman amplifier in a central office in order to enable multiple passive optical networks to share one or more enhancement service sources, e.g., to share a source for a broadcast service are disclosed.

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