Automated fiber optic interconnection system based on non repeating braid algorithm, robot, and fixed, identical length optical fibers

Abstract

A fiber optic strand distribution system utilizing a fiber optic reconfiguration robot moving in xyz directions within a fiber interconnect zone. The system includes a multiplicity of substantially equal length, substantially straight-line fiber strands in an x-z plane within the fiber interconnect zone; each fiber strand having a fixed, central point that lies in proximity to adjacent fiber strands at a distal end located within a linear, central backbone oriented parallel to a y axis; and each fiber strand having a moveable endpoint at a proximal end when engaged by the reconfiguration robot, wherein said moveable endpoint it is moveable between rearrangeable terminal locations along a partial spherical surface that is substantially equidistant from a midpoint of the linear, central backbone, and wherein the robot carries the moveable endpoint of the fiber strand according to a non-repeating braid algorithm and between terminal locations.