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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 06, 2011
Filed:
Mar. 17, 2008
Applicants:
Brian Moore, Edmonton, CA;
Stuart John Lomas, Edmonton, CA;
Inventors:
Brian Moore, Edmonton, CA;
Stuart John Lomas, Edmonton, CA;
Assignee:
Bigbangwidth Inc., Alberta, CA;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H04B 10/08 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Some optical communications networks include one ingress fiber, an n-way signal coupler, and n egress fibers, where each fiber may carry signals in one or both directions. A method and apparatus for testing and monitoring data communications immediately before and after the coupler is provided. Benefits include improved ability to identify and locate system faults, and improved ability to monitor data quality and content.