PON Upstream Fiber Trace Using Geospatial Polyline Routing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for connecting new service locations to a passive optical network (PON) are manual, time-intensive, and rely heavily on technician expertise, often failing to consider network factors and leading to inefficient resource usage and incorrect service provision.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that utilize processors to detect a physical polyline route within the PON from an on-ramp facility to a serving office based on geospatial locations and interconnections of optical components, enabling efficient delivery of end-user services to new service locations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual technician-based methods are used to determine splice points and fiber routes, then flexibility in handling complex field conditions is improved, but time consumption and labor costs increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an automated fiber trace determination system that acts as an intermediary between field technicians and network infrastructure. The system uses processors to automatically detect physical polyline routes, query network component interconnections, and determine optimal splice points without requiring technicians to manually trace fibers or interpret complex network topologies, thereby resolving the contradiction between operational flexibility and time consumption
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical field work with automated electronic processing. Instead of technicians physically traveling to locations and manually investigating splice points, the system uses processors to electronically query network component databases, detect fiber routes through automated polyline detection, and generate connection recommendations, significantly reducing time consumption while maintaining operational effectiveness
2Productivity
If automated processor-based detection is used to determine fiber routes and splice points, then time efficiency and consistency are improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal automated fiber trace determination system that handles multiple functions through a single integrated platform: detecting physical polyline routes, querying network component interconnections, determining splice points, and generating service deployment recommendations. This multi-functional approach increases productivity while managing system complexity through consolidation rather than proliferation of separate systems
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service operation where the automated processor-based system independently queries network databases, detects fiber routes, and determines splice points without requiring complex manual configuration or intervention. The system serves itself by automatically accessing and processing network component information, reducing the operational complexity burden on users while maintaining high productivity
3Reliability
If conventional manual methods are used for connecting new service locations, then equipment capability considerations are improved, but resource utilization efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by automatically querying network component databases before service deployment to identify equipment capabilities, fiber availability, and optimal connection points. The system proactively determines splice points and routes that align with network equipment capabilities and loading conditions, ensuring reliability while improving resource utilization efficiency through advance planning rather than reactive manual assessment
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AI summary
Systems and methods for performing an upstream trace operation are presented. An exemplary method may include obtaining an indication of a new service location of a passive optical network (PON); detecting a physical polyline route, within the PON, from an on-ramp facility corresponding to the new service location to a serving office of the PON, the detecting based on (i) respective geospatial locations of a plurality of optical components of the PON, and (ii) interconnections of the plurality of optical components, and the plurality of optical components including the on-ramp location, a terminal disposed at the serving office, and at least one optical fiber optically connecting the on-ramp location and the terminal; and causing optical services to be delivered from the serving office to the new service location via the detected physical polyline route.