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System and method for a subscriber-powered network element
Alexander I. Soto,Walter G. Soto +1 more
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In this article, a system for powering a network element of a fiber optic wide area network is described, which does not require a separate power network and can be used to switch between a central office and a subscriber terminal.Abstract:
A system for powering a network element of a fiber optic wide area network is disclosed. When communication data is transferred between a central office (CO) and a subscriber terminal using a network element to convert optical to electrical (O-E) and electrical to optical (E-O) signals between a fiber from the central office and twisted wire pair, coaxial cable or Ethernet cable transmission lines from the subscriber terminal, techniques related to local powering of a network element or drop site by the subscriber terminal or subscriber premise remote powering device are provided. Certain advantages and/or benefits are achieved using the present invention, such as freedom from any requirement for additional meter installations or meter connection charges and does not require a separate power network.read more
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