Fiber optic distribution network for multi-storey residential units

Abstract

A fiber optic network for a multi-story dwelling unit (MDU) is disclosed. The fiber optic network includes a feeder cable pre-connected to a first feeder optical connector. The riser cable is optically connected to the feeder cable to provide optical communication services to the MDU. The riser cable has one or more preset mid-span access points along the length of the riser cable. One or more optical fibers of the feeder cable extend from the feeder cable at one or more predetermined midspan access points and are preconnected to a second feeder optical connector. The first adapter is located at the lower level of the MDU. The first adapter has a first end and a second end and is configured to receive a first lead-up optical connector at the first end of the first adapter. The second adapter is located at one of the one or more distribution floors. The second adapter has a first end and a second end. The payout reel is adapted to pay out the riser cables such that the riser cables extend between the lower floor and at least one of the one or more distribution floors. The second adapter is configured to receive a second lead-up optical connector at a first end of the second adapter, and to optically connect the drop cable via the second end of the second adapter to connect the feed cable, drop cable, and drop cable. Optical connection between the connecting cables. The payout reel is adapted to store a length of feeder cable when the first feeder optical connection is received by the first adapter and the second feeder optical connection is received by the second adapter.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application 61 / 447,589, filed February 28, 2011, U.S. Provisional Application 61 / 314,358, filed March 16, 2010, and U.S. Provisional Application 61 / 440,209, filed February 7, 2011 rights and interests. [0003] background technical field [0004] The technology of the present invention relates to fiber optic distribution networks for indoor applications, especially for multi-storey residential units. The fiber optic network can include riser cables having tap points or connection points for connecting the fiber optic network to multiple floors of a multi-story dwelling unit. Background technique [0005] With the ever-increasing demand for broadband bandwidth, fiber optic cables are becoming an integral part of telecommunication networks. Fiber optic cables carry audio, data, and video signals over extremely long distances at relatively high speeds. The developm...

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Thus, such installation is time-consuming and expensive

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