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Return path for uspstream communications originating from optical node

US8428465B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 29, 2008
Grant dateApr 23, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 22, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04Q2011/0079
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

This disclosure describes techniques for providing a communication path for upstream communications originating from a node of an optical network. In particular, methods and devices are described for combining upstream communications originating from the node of the optical network with upstream communications originating from subscriber devices coupled to the node. The upstream communication originating from the node may, for example, include status information about the node. The upstream communication, which may include status information about the node, essentially piggy-backs onto upstream communication originating from the subscriber devices coupled to the node.

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