公开(公告)号：US08983308B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-17

申请号：US12564656

申请日：2009-09-22

申请人： Mark R. Biegert ,  Peter O. Lee

发明人： Mark R. Biegert ,  Peter O. Lee

IPC分类号： H04B10/69 ,  H04J14/02 ,  H04B10/66 ,  H04Q11/00

CPC分类号： H04J14/0282 ,  H04B10/66 ,  H04J14/0247 ,  H04J14/0252 ,  H04J14/0258 ,  H04J14/0272 ,  H04Q11/0067 ,  H04Q2011/0083

摘要： In general, this disclosure relates to optical network devices with support for multiple physical layer transport standards. An optical network device may include an optical receiver that can be adaptively configured to support different physical layer transport standards. For example, the optical receiver may include a photodiode and a control unit to adjust a characteristic of the photodiode to support different optical physical layer transport standards on an adaptive basis. For example, the control unit may adjust the photodiode characteristic to prevent an overload condition when an optical signal is received according to the physical layer access standard.

摘要翻译： 通常，本公开涉及支持多个物理层传输标准的光网络设备。 光网络设备可以包括可以被自适应地配置为支持不同物理层传输标准的光接收机。 例如，光接收器可以包括光电二极管和控制单元，以在自适应的基础上调整光电二极管的特性以支持不同的光学物理层传输标准。 例如，根据物理层访问标准，控制单元可以调整光电二极管特性以防止在接收到光信号时出现过载状态。

公开(公告)号：US08433195B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-30

申请号：US12121283

申请日：2008-05-15

申请人： Mark R. Biegert ,  Mark T. Paulsen

发明人： Mark R. Biegert ,  Mark T. Paulsen

IPC分类号： H04B10/00

CPC分类号： H04Q11/0067 ,  H04J14/0226 ,  H04J14/0232 ,  H04J14/0247 ,  H04J14/0252 ,  H04J14/0282 ,  H04J14/0298 ,  H04L12/2856 ,  H04L12/2861 ,  H04L12/2885 ,  H04Q11/0071

摘要： A system comprises an optical network terminal (ONT) that terminates an optical fiber link of an optical network to provide an optical network interface. The ONT may include an optical module that receives optical signals via the optical fiber link and converts the optical signals to electrical signals and an optical media access control (MAC) unit that converts at least some of the electrical signals to data units. The optical MAC unit may be selectively configurable to support a plurality of optical network protocols. For example, the optical MAC unit is selectively configurable to support two or more of BPON protocol, a GPON protocol, a GEPON protocol and an active Ethernet protocol. In one instance, the optical MAC unit is selectively configurable to support at least one active optical network protocol and at least one passive optical network protocol.

摘要翻译： 一种系统包括终端光网络的光纤链路以提供光网络接口的光网络终端（ONT）。 ONT可以包括光模块，其经由光纤链路接收光信号并将光信号转换为电信号，以及将至少一些电信号转换为数据单元的光介质访问控制（MAC）单元。 光学MAC单元可以被选择性地配置为支持多个光网络协议。 例如，光MAC单元可选择性地配置为支持BPON协议，GPON协议，GEPON协议和活动以太网协议中的两个或多个。 在一种情况下，光学MAC单元可选择性地配置为支持至少一个有源光网络协议和至少一个无源光网络协议。

公开(公告)号：US20130022132A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-24

申请号：US13188023

申请日：2011-07-21

申请人： Mark T. Paulsen ,  Mark R. Biegert

发明人： Mark T. Paulsen ,  Mark R. Biegert

IPC分类号： H04B3/00

CPC分类号： H04B3/54 ,  H04B2203/5441 ,  H04B2203/5445 ,  H04B2203/545

摘要： One or more example techniques of this disclosure may be directed to providing a diversity of ways in which a network interface device may receive information from or transmit information to one or more of subscriber devices within a subscriber premises. For example, the network interface device may wirelessly transmit and receive information. The network interface device may also be coupled to a power supply device, and may receive information from and transmit information to the power supply device. The power supply device may receive information from and transmit information to the one or more of the subscriber devices utilizing wireless techniques and/or power line communication (PLC) techniques.

摘要翻译： 本公开的一个或多个示例性技术可以用于提供网络接口设备可以从用户驻地内的一个或多个用户设备接收信息或向其发送信息的多种方式。 例如，网络接口设备可以无线地发送和接收信息。 网络接口设备还可以耦合到电源设备，并且可以从电源设备接收信息并向电源设备发送信息。 供电设备可以使用无线技术和/或电力线通信（PLC）技术从一个或多个订户设备接收信息并向其发送信息。

公开(公告)号：US20120321315A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-20

申请号：US13163114

申请日：2011-06-17

申请人： Steven L. Timm ,  Mark R. Biegert

发明人： Steven L. Timm ,  Mark R. Biegert

IPC分类号： H04J14/00

CPC分类号： H04Q11/0067 ,  H04Q2011/0064

摘要： In general, techniques are described for monitoring downstream traffic in order to schedule delivery of upstream traffic in a computer network. The techniques may be implemented by an optical line terminal (OLT) comprising a control unit and an interface. The control unit determines an amount of upstream data that is waiting at one of a plurality of ONTs to be transmitted upstream to the OLT, and determines an amount of downstream data that is transmitted by the OLT to this ONT. The control unit increases the determined amount of upstream data based on the determined amount of downstream data transmitted by the OLT to the ONTs and, after increasing the determined amount of upstream data, generates an upstream grant map that grants time slots to the ONTs based on the determined amount of upstream data. The interface transmits the upstream grant map downstream to the ONTs.

摘要翻译： 通常，描述了用于监视下游业务以便计划计算机网络中的上行业务的传送的技术。 这些技术可以由包括控制单元和接口的光线路终端（OLT）来实现。 控制单元确定在OLT上行传输的多个ONT中的一个上等待的上行数据量，并确定OLT向该ONT发送的下行数据量。 控制单元基于由OLT向ONT发送的下游数据的确定量来增加所确定的上游数据量，并且在增加确定的上游数据量之后，生成基于ONT的时隙向上授权的映射 确定上游数据量。 接口将下行的上游授权图发送到ONT。

公开(公告)号：US20100183298A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-22

申请号：US12356587

申请日：2009-01-21

申请人： Mark R. Biegert ,  Peter O. Lee ,  David D. Cleary

发明人： Mark R. Biegert ,  Peter O. Lee ,  David D. Cleary

IPC分类号： H04B17/00

CPC分类号： H04Q11/0067 ,  H04Q2011/0081 ,  H04Q2011/0083

摘要： This disclosure relates to detection of optical fiber failure and implementation of protection switching in a passive optical network (PON). A protection switch determines whether there is an optical fiber failure in a fiber link between an OLT and a group of ONTs. In the case of an optical fiber failure, an optical fiber may be physically cut or damaged, causing the optical fiber link to be disabled. A protection switch may detect an optical fiber failure by determining a peak optical power of at least a portion of an upstream optical signal transmitted from one or more ONTs via the optical fiber link. If the peak optical power is less than a threshold value, the protection switch may detect a fiber failure. In response to a detected fiber failure, the protection switch may switch upstream and downstream PON transmissions from a primary optical fiber to a secondary optical fiber.

摘要翻译： 本公开涉及光纤故障的检测和无源光网络（PON）中保护倒换的实现。 保护交换机确定在OLT和一组ONT之间的光纤链路中是否存在光纤故障。 在光纤故障的情况下，光纤可能被物理切割或损坏，导致光纤链路被禁用。 保护开关可以通过经由光纤链路确定从一个或多个ONT发送的上行光信号的至少一部分的峰值光功率来检测光纤故障。 如果峰值光功率小于阈值，则保护开关可以检测到光纤故障。 响应于检测到的光纤故障，保护开关可以将上行和下行PON传输从主光纤切换到次级光纤。

公开(公告)号：US20100104287A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-29

申请号：US12260690

申请日：2008-10-29

申请人： Mark R. Biegert ,  Peter O. Lee

发明人： Mark R. Biegert ,  Peter O. Lee

IPC分类号： H04J14/00

CPC分类号： H04J3/1694 ,  H04J2203/0058 ,  H04Q11/0067 ,  H04Q11/0071 ,  H04Q2011/0079

摘要： This disclosure describes techniques for providing a communication path for upstream communications originating from a node of an optical network. In particular, methods and devices are described for combining upstream communications originating from the node of the optical network with upstream communications originating from subscriber devices coupled to the node. The upstream communication originating from the node may, for example, include status information about the node. The upstream communication, which may include status information about the node, essentially piggy-backs onto upstream communication originating from the subscriber devices coupled to the node.

摘要翻译： 本公开描述了用于提供源自光网络的节点的上行通信的通信路径的技术。 具体地，描述了用于组合源自光网络的节点的上行通信与源自耦合到节点的订户设备的上行通信的方法和设备。 来自节点的上行通信可以例如包括关于节点的状态信息。 可以包括关于节点的状态信息的上游通信基本上回填到从与节点相连的订户设备发起的上行通信。

公开(公告)号：US08249452B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-21

申请号：US12407492

申请日：2009-03-19

申请人： Mark R. Biegert ,  Steven P. Buska

发明人： Mark R. Biegert ,  Steven P. Buska

IPC分类号： H04B10/20

CPC分类号： H04J14/0282 ,  H04J14/0221 ,  H04Q11/0067 ,  H04Q11/0071

摘要： This disclosure describes ONT-based management of micronodes in an RFOG network. A micronode is configured to permit remote management via an ONT in an optical network. An optical networking protocol, such as a PON protocol, may be used to exchange information with an ONT for management of the micronode. Management may include configuration and monitoring of the micronode. The micronode may have a management interface that supports remote configuration and monitoring via an ONT coupled to the management interface. An operator may use the ONT as a management terminal for the micronode. The ONT may permit an operator to effectively manage micronodes, and also may offer a ready upgrade path to provide optical networking services such as PON services to a subscriber when the operator is ready to upgrade its CO equipment and CPE.

摘要翻译： 本公开描述了RFOG网络中基于ONT的微码管理。 微码配置为允许通过光网络中的ONT进行远程管理。 光网络协议（例如PON协议）可以用于与ONT交换信息以管理微码。 管理可能包括配置和监控微码。 该微处理器可以具有管理接口，其支持通过耦合到管理接口的ONT进行远程配置和监视。 运营商可以使用ONT作为微码的管理终端。 ONT可以允许运营商有效地管理微码，并且当运营商准备升级其CO设备和CPE时，也可以提供准备好的升级路径来向用户提供诸如PON服务之类的光网络服务。

公开(公告)号：US20110176807A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-21

申请号：US13026592

申请日：2011-02-14

申请人： Mark R. Biegert

发明人： Mark R. Biegert

IPC分类号： H04B10/20

CPC分类号： H04J3/1694 ,  H04B3/542 ,  H04B2203/5441 ,  H04B2203/5445 ,  H04B2203/547 ,  Y10S307/01

摘要： The disclosure describes communication of information between a network interface device and subscriber devices over a power line. A UPS unit receives operating power from subscriber premises via a first power line and delivers operating power to the network interface device via a second power line. The network interface device transmits and receives information, such as voice, video and data, to and from the UPS unit via the second power line. The UPS unit receives the information transmitted by the network interface device via the second power line, and transmits the received information to subscriber devices within the premises via the first power line. The UPS unit receives information transmitted by subscriber devices via the first power line, and transmits the received information to the network interface device via the second power line. The first and second power lines each serve as both a power line and a communication medium.

摘要翻译： 本公开描述了通过电力线在网络接口设备和用户设备之间的信息的通信。 UPS单元通过第一电力线从用户住宅接收工作电力，并通过第二电力线向网络接口设备提供工作电力。 网络接口设备经由第二电源线向UPS单元发送和接收诸如语音，视频和数据的信息。 UPS单元通过第二电力线接收由网络接口​​设备发送的信息，并且经由第一电力线将接收的信息发送到房屋内的用户设备。 UPS单元经由第一电力线接收由用户设备发送的信息，并且经由第二电力线将接收到的信息发送到网络接口设备。 第一和第二电力线各自用作电力线和通信介质。

公开(公告)号：US20110033189A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-10

申请号：US12260665

申请日：2008-10-29

申请人： Mark R. Biegert ,  Peter O. Lee

发明人： Mark R. Biegert ,  Peter O. Lee

IPC分类号： H04B10/12 ,  H04B10/00

CPC分类号： H04B10/25759 ,  H04B10/25754

摘要： This disclosure is directed to techniques for facilitating return path compliance in networks. A device, such as an optical network terminal (ONT), may, for example, buffer a digital representation of an upstream analog signal to facilitate return path compliance specified by a Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) 3.0 standard. The ONT may comprise a first conversion module that converts an upstream analog signal into a corresponding digital signal and a signal detection module that determines whether the upstream analog signal represents a valid upstream communication. The device may further comprise a buffer that buffers the corresponding digital signal while the signal detection module makes the determination, a second conversion module that converts the buffered digital signal into a reconverted upstream analog signal upon the determination that the upstream analog signal is valid and a laser that transmits the reconverted upstream analog signal via a fiber optical cable.

摘要翻译： 本公开涉及用于促进网络中返回路径一致性的技术。 诸如光网络终端（ONT）的设备可以例如缓冲上游模拟信号的数字表示，以便于由数据覆盖电缆业务接口规范（DOCSIS）3.0标准规定的返回路径一致性。 ONT可以包括将上游模拟信号转换成对应的数字信号的第一转换模块和确定上游模拟信号是否表示有效的上行通信的信号检测模块。 该装置还可以包括缓冲器，其在信号检测模块进行确定的同时缓冲对应的数字信号;第二转换模块，在确定上游模拟信号有效时将缓冲的数字信号转换成转换的上游模拟信号， 激光器通过光纤光缆传输再转换的上游模拟信号。

公开(公告)号：US20100239251A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-23

申请号：US12407492

申请日：2009-03-19

申请人： Mark R. Biegert ,  Steven P. Buska

发明人： Mark R. Biegert ,  Steven P. Buska

IPC分类号： H04B10/20

CPC分类号： H04J14/0282 ,  H04J14/0221 ,  H04Q11/0067 ,  H04Q11/0071

摘要： This disclosure describes ONT-based management of micronodes in an RFOG network. A micronode is configured to permit remote management via an ONT in an optical network. An optical networking protocol, such as a PON protocol, may be used to exchange information with an ONT for management of the micronode. Management may include configuration and monitoring of the micronode. The micronode may have a management interface that supports remote configuration and monitoring via an ONT coupled to the management interface. An operator may use the ONT as a management terminal for the micronode. The ONT may permit an operator to effectively manage micronodes, and also may offer a ready upgrade path to provide optical networking services such as PON services to a subscriber when the operator is ready to upgrade its CO equipment and CPE.

摘要翻译： 本公开描述了RFOG网络中基于ONT的微码管理。 微码配置为允许通过光网络中的ONT进行远程管理。 光网络协议（例如PON协议）可以用于与ONT交换信息以管理微码。 管理可能包括配置和监控微码。 该微处理器可以具有管理接口，其支持通过耦合到管理接口的ONT进行远程配置和监视。 运营商可以使用ONT作为微码的管理终端。 ONT可以允许运营商有效地管理微码，并且当运营商准备升级其CO设备和CPE时，也可以提供准备好的升级路径来向用户提供诸如PON服务之类的光网络服务。