Network connection verification in optical communication...

Details Network connection verification in optical communication... Network connection verification in optical communication...

2004-05-04

2009-11-24

Hjerpe, Richard (Department: 2629)

Optical communications

Multiplex

Optical local area network

Reexamination Certificate

active

07623784

ABSTRACT:
A method and a communication system are disclosed for automatically verifying the identity of a network connection in an optical communication network. Each network component of the optical communication network stores an identification code. For the method, one step includes positioning a read system proximate to one of the network components. With the read system in the proper position, another step of the method includes reading the identification code stored on the network component. Another step of the method includes verifying the identity of a network connection based on the identification code read from the network component by the read system. Another step of the method includes indicating the results of the verification using the read system. Based on the results of the verification, a field technician may verify the identity of a network connection before connecting or disconnecting a fiber optic cable or otherwise handling the network component.

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