Testing an optical network
US9054797B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 27, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B10/801
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for testing an optical network is disclosed. The method includes transmitting a first optical power level on a first optical port of an optical assembly, where the optical assembly includes the first optical port, an optical cable and/or an optical waveguide, and a second optical port. The optical assembly is installed in an assembled computer and the assembled computer is in a state suitable for an end user. The method includes measuring a second optical power level at the second optical port and determining a quality level by determining if the second optical power level is below a quality threshold value. The transmitting, the measuring, and the determining occur within the assembled computer. An apparatus and computer program product also perform the functions of the method.
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