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Fiber network events measurement apparatus

US9008506B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 6, 2013
Grant dateApr 14, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 18, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B10/071
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A fiber network events measurement apparatus has a laser module alternately generating a pulse signal detecting beam and an FMCW detecting beam. The beams are sent to the fiber network route through a directional coupler. A photo detector receives feedback energy of the beams transmitting in the fiber network route and converts the feedback energy into electronic signals. A mixer uses a frequency difference calculation to obtain a comparison result according to an original and a reflected FMCW signal. The electronic signal is converted into a digital signal by an A/D converter. A signal control unit then obtains a compound trace result including information of characteristic trace and event positions. The compound trace result shows a fiber characteristic trace and event position trace for measuring the fiber network routes.

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