公开(公告)号：EP0808040A3

公开(公告)日：2001-11-28

申请号：EP97303083.6

申请日：1997-05-06

Applicant: LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Inventor： Jennings, Mark R. ,  Pimpinella, Richard Joseph ,  Leone, Frank Salvatore

IPC: H04B10/08 ,  G02B6/44

CPC classification number: H04B10/079

Abstract: The invention is embodied in a distributed intelligence optical fiber communications system capable of fully automated and continuous monitoring and testing of the optical fibers and their connections within the optical fiber distribution frames therein. In particular, it is an optical communications system having an optical distribution frame including interconnection modules having actively intelligent microcontrollers thereon. Also, the distribution frame includes inventive electrical and optical interconnection fabrics between the distributed intelligence located on the interconnection modules and a host located outside of the distribution frame. The distributed intelligence interconnection modules allow monitoring, testing and/or related activities of the overall optical communications system to be performed locally at the interconnection modules. Also, when used in combination with the electrical and optical interconnection fabrics, the inventive modules substantially reduce optical fiber routing and enable more effective monitoring and testing operations to be performed, while maintaining compatibility with existing conventional cross-connect, switching and network architectures.

公开(公告)号：EP0935355A3

公开(公告)日：1999-12-22

申请号：EP99300558.6

申请日：1999-01-26

Applicant: LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Inventor： Jennings, Mark R. ,  Pimpinella, Richard Joseph ,  Leone, Frank Salvatore

IPC: H04B10/08

CPC classification number: H04B10/0771 ,  H04B10/077 ,  H04B2210/078

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for monitoring and characterizing optical links of a communication system by transmitting and receiving optical test signals of a certain wavelength through the optical links where such test signals do not interfere in a significant manner with other optical signals being conveyed through the optical links.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于监测和表征通信系统的光链路的系统和方法，该系统和方法通过光链路发送和接收特定波长的光测试信号，其中这些测试信号不会以明显的方式干扰正在传送的其它光信号 通过光链路。

公开(公告)号：EP0808040A2

公开(公告)日：1997-11-19

申请号：EP97303083.6

申请日：1997-05-06

Applicant: LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Inventor： Jennings, Mark R. ,  Pimpinella, Richard Joseph ,  Leone, Frank Salvatore

IPC: H04B10/08

CPC classification number: H04B10/079

Abstract: The invention is embodied in a distributed intelligence optical fiber communications system capable of fully automated and continuous monitoring and testing of the optical fibers and their connections within the optical fiber distribution frames therein. In particular, it is an optical communications system having an optical distribution frame including interconnection modules having actively intelligent microcontrollers thereon. Also, the distribution frame includes inventive electrical and optical interconnection fabrics between the distributed intelligence located on the interconnection modules and a host located outside of the distribution frame. The distributed intelligence interconnection modules allow monitoring, testing and/or related activities of the overall optical communications system to be performed locally at the interconnection modules. Also, when used in combination with the electrical and optical interconnection fabrics, the inventive modules substantially reduce optical fiber routing and enable more effective monitoring and testing operations to be performed, while maintaining compatibility with existing conventional cross-connect, switching and network architectures.

Abstract translation: 本发明体现在一种分布式智能光纤通信系统中，能够对其内的光纤分配框架内的光纤及其连接进行全自动和连续的监测和测试。 特别地，它是一种具有光分配框架的光通信系统，该分配框架包括其上具有主动智能微控制器的互连模块。 而且，分配框架包括位于互连模块上的分布式智能和位于分配框架之外的主机之间的本发明的电和光互连结构。 分布式智能互连模块允许在互连模块处本地执行整个光通信系统的监视，测试和/或相关活动。 此外，当与电和光互连结构组合使用时，本发明的模块基本上减少光纤路由并且能够执行更有效的监视和测试操作，同时保持与现有的常规交叉连接，交换和网络架构的兼容性。

公开(公告)号：EP1137310A9

公开(公告)日：2002-08-07

申请号：EP01302266.0

申请日：2001-03-12

Applicant: LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Inventor： Jennings, Mark R. ,  Leone, Frank S. ,  Pimpinella, Richard J.

IPC: H04Q11/00

CPC classification number: H04Q11/0062 ,  H04Q11/0067 ,  H04Q11/0071 ,  H04Q2011/0081 ,  H04Q2011/0083

Abstract: A apparatus and method for testing portion of an optical fiber network from various remote stations without having to have optical testing equipment at those remote stations. The system and method utilize a series of routers that are located at the central office and the remote stations of an optical fiber network. The routers are interconnected through a common optical pathway that is part of the optical fiber network. Testing equipment is located at the central office of the optical fiber network. Optical testing signals and command signals are forwarded to the router at the central office. The router at the central office multiplexes the signals and forwards the signals as an optical transmission passing between the central office and a remote station. The router at the remote station removes the multiplexed signal from the optical transmission. Once removed, the optical test signals and command signals are utilized at the remote station to test at least a portion of the optical fiber network from that remote station.

公开(公告)号：EP1137310A2

公开(公告)日：2001-09-26

申请号：EP01302266.0

申请日：2001-03-12

Applicant: LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Inventor： Jennings, Mark R. ,  Leone, Franks S. ,  Pimpinella, Richard J.

IPC: H04Q11/00

CPC classification number: H04Q11/0062 ,  H04Q11/0067 ,  H04Q11/0071 ,  H04Q2011/0081 ,  H04Q2011/0083

Abstract: A apparatus and method for testing portion of an optical fiber network from various remote stations without having to have optical testing equipment at those remote stations. The system and method utilize a series of routers that are located at the central office and the remote stations of an optical fiber network. The routers are interconnected through a common optical pathway that is part of the optical fiber network. Testing equipment is located at the central office of the optical fiber network. Optical testing signals and command signals are forwarded to the router at the central office. The router at the central office multiplexes the signals and forwards the signals as an optical transmission passing between the central office and a remote station. The router at the remote station removes the multiplexed signal from the optical transmission. Once removed, the optical test signals and command signals are utilized at the remote station to test at least a portion of the optical fiber network from that remote station.

Abstract translation: 一种用于测试来自各种远程站的光纤网络的部分的装置和方法，而不必在那些远程站处具有光学测试设备。 该系统和方法利用位于中心局和光纤网络的远程站的一系列路由器。 路由器通过作为光纤网络一部分的通用光路相互连接。 测试设备位于光纤网络的中心办公室。 光纤测试信号和命令信号转发到中心局的路由器。 中央办公室的路由器将信号复用并转发信号，作为在中心局和远程站之间通过的光传输。 远程站的路由器从光传输中删除复用的信号。 一旦被移除，在远程站利用光学测试信号和命令信号来测试来自该远程站的至少一部分光纤网络。

公开(公告)号：EP1137205A1

公开(公告)日：2001-09-26

申请号：EP01302217.3

申请日：2001-03-12

Applicant: LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Inventor： Jennings, Mark R. ,  Landry, David Wayne ,  Leone, Frank S. ,  Pimpinella, Richard J.

IPC: H04B10/08 ,  G02B6/44

CPC classification number: H04B10/07 ,  G02B6/4452

Abstract: An apparatus and method for identifying the status of selected connector ports contained within the framework of a fiber administration system. In a first mode of operation, the status of a particular connector port can be queried at the point of that connector port. Once the query has been initiated, the systems controller of the fiber administration system processes the query and selectively flashes a light next to the connector port. The flashing of the light next to the connector port can indicate whether a connector port is active, inactive or carrying an optical signal above a predetermined power level. In a second mode of operation, the status of connector ports in the fiber administration system can be queried through the systems controller. By entering a query into the systems controller, the systems controller can flash lights next the various connector ports that match the query.

Abstract translation: 用于识别包含一个光纤管理系统的框架内选定连接器端口的状态的装置和方法，在第一操作模式中，特定连接器端口的状态可以在没有连接器端口的点查询。一旦查询 已启动，光纤管理系统的系统控制器处理该查询，并选择性下闪烁光到所述连接器端口。旁边的连接器端口的光的闪烁可以指示是否一个连接器端口是活动的，不活动或进行光学 信号高于预定的功率电平。 在操作的第二模式中，在光纤管理系统的连接器端口的状态可以通过系统控制器进行查询。 通过输入查询到系统控制器，系统控制器可以手电筒的旁边各连接器端口没有符合查询。

公开(公告)号：EP1137309A2

公开(公告)日：2001-09-26

申请号：EP01302256.1

申请日：2001-03-12

Applicant: LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Inventor： Jennings, Mark R. ,  Leone, Frank S. ,  Pimpinella, Richard J.

IPC: H04Q11/00

CPC classification number: H04Q11/0062 ,  H04Q11/0067 ,  H04Q11/0071 ,  H04Q2011/0081 ,  H04Q2011/0083

Abstract: An apparatus and method for transmitting administrative data between the station systems controllers at different stations along a common optical fiber network. The apparatus utilizes routing modules at each of the stations, wherein the routing modules are serially connected to a common optical pathway within the optical fiber network. The routing module at each station is capable of converting data from the station systems controller into a corresponding optical signal and multiplexes that signal into the common optical pathway. The routing module at each station is also capable of reading a multiplexed signal sent along the common optical pathway from another station.

Abstract translation: 用于沿一个共同的光纤网络传输在不同的站的站系统控制器之间管理数据的设备和方法。 该装置利用路由模块在每个站，worin路由模块被串联连接到光纤网络中的共同光学路径中。 在每个站的路由模块能够从所述基站系统控制器将数据转换成对应的光信号的复用和没有信号进入共同光学路径。 在每个站的路由模块因此能够读取沿着从另一个站共同光学路径发送的复用信号。

公开(公告)号：EP0935355A2

公开(公告)日：1999-08-11

申请号：EP99300558.6

申请日：1999-01-26

Applicant: LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Inventor： Jennings, Mark R. ,  Pimpinella, Richard Joseph ,  Leone, Frank Salvatore

IPC: H04B10/08

CPC classification number: H04B10/0771 ,  H04B10/077 ,  H04B2210/078

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for monitoring and characterizing optical links of a communication system by transmitting and receiving optical test signals of a certain wavelength through the optical links where such test signals do not interfere in a significant manner with other optical signals being conveyed through the optical links.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了用于通过发送和通过其中正在寻求信号不与其它光信号显著方式干扰光链路接收特定波长的光测试信号监控和表征的通信系统的光链路的系统和方法被输送 通过光学链路。