Network node connection configuration
US9450815B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 10, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2011/0035
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for connectivity configuration of a network node permits an optical signal to be passed through the node and shifted from a first connector position to a second connector position that is offset from the first connector position. The shifted optical signal permits a number of distant nodes in the network to be reached with a direct optical connection, which can be configured to be bidirectional. The disclosed connectivity configuration reduces the cabling requirements for the network and simplifies the interconnections.
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