Wireless Transceivers in Fiber Optic Distribution Hubs
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Solution Overview
Problem
Fiber optic telecommunications networks face limitations in integrating wireless technology, particularly in providing service to subscribers without hard connections and ensuring redundant service to those already connected.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating wireless transceivers into fiber optic distribution networks, allowing wireless transmissions and using cabling configurations that include power and network connections to support wireless transceivers, enabling service distribution via both wireless and hard connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If fiber optic networks use traditional copper cable technology for subscriber connections, then reliable service is provided to hard-connected subscribers, but the network cannot serve subscribers without hard connections and lacks wireless service capability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines fiber optic infrastructure with wireless transceiver technology by integrating wireless access points and transceivers into existing fiber distribution hubs and cabinets. This merging allows the network to simultaneously provide wired fiber service to hard-connected subscribers and wireless service to mobile subscribers, resolving the contradiction between service versatility and reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The fiber distribution hubs and cabinets are designed to perform multiple functions: serving as optical signal distribution points for hard-connected subscribers while simultaneously housing wireless transceivers to provide wireless service. This multi-functionality enables the network to deliver both wired and wireless services through a single infrastructure, achieving both versatility and reliability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If wireless transceivers are integrated into fiber optic distribution networks, then service is provided to subscribers without hard connections and redundancy is achieved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Wireless transceivers are integrated into existing fiber distribution hubs and cabinets rather than being deployed as separate standalone infrastructure. This consolidation combines wireless and optical networking functions within existing structures, providing wireless service capability while minimizing the increase in overall device complexity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If cabling configurations include power and network connections for wireless transceivers, then wireless service and redundant service are enabled, but installation and maintenance difficulty increases
Solution Approach 1:
Power and network connections for wireless transceivers are integrated into existing cable infrastructure and distribution cabinet configurations. By utilizing existing power outlets and network cabling within the fiber distribution hubs, the system enables wireless service without requiring separate complex installation procedures, thus maintaining ease of installation and maintenance.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a fiber optic network configuration having an optical network terminal located at a subscriber location. The fiber optic network configuration also includes a drop terminal located outside the subscriber location and a wireless transceiver located outside the subscriber location. The fiber optic network further includes a cabling arrangement including a first signal line that extends from the drop terminal to the optical network terminal, a second signal line that extends from the optical network terminal to the wireless transceiver, and a power line that extends from the optical network terminal to the wireless transceiver.