In order to keep pace with increasing Internet traffic, net work operators have widely
deployed optical fibers and opti cal transmission equipment, Substantially increasing the …

BACKGROUND 0002 An optical network, such as a passive optical net work (PON), often
delivers voice, video and/or other data among multiple network nodes. A PON is an example …

In order to keep pace with increasing Internet traffic, net work operators have widely
deployed optical fibers and opti cal transmission equipment, Substantially increasing the …

BACKGROUND Access networks connect business and residential Sub scribers to the
central offices of service providers, which in turn are connected to metropolitan area …

Abstract Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) troubleshooting of a passive optical
network (PON) can be enhanced by deploying cascaded splitters, at least some of which …

BACKGROUND A passive optical network (PON) is a point-to-multipoint, fiber to premises
network architecture in which optical split ters are used to enable a single optical fiber to …

Correspondence Address: A device is provided for monitoring a passive optical THE SMALL
PATENT LAW GROUP LLP network (PON) having optical network terminations (ONTs) 611 …

BACKGROUND Fiber optic technology has been recognized for its high bandwidth capacity
over longer distances, enhanced overall network reliability and service quality. Fiber to the …

BACKGROUND A passive optical network (PON) can deliver voice, video and other data
among multiple network nodes, often referred to as optical network terminals (ONTs), using …

BACKGROUND A passive optical network (PON) is one system for provid ing network
access over “the last mile.” The PON is a point to multi-point network comprised of an optical …