公开(公告)号：US5448675A

公开(公告)日：1995-09-05

申请号：US255621

申请日：1994-06-09

申请人： Frank S. Leone ,  Richard J. Pimpinella

发明人： Frank S. Leone ,  Richard J. Pimpinella

IPC分类号： H05K7/02 ,  G02B6/43 ,  G02B6/44 ,  H04B10/00 ,  H04Q1/14 ,  H05K7/18 ,  G02B6/36

CPC分类号： G02B6/43 ,  G02B6/4452 ,  G02B6/4471 ,  H04B10/803 ,  H04Q1/136 ,  H04Q1/14 ,  H04Q1/155 ,  H04Q2201/02 ,  H04Q2201/804

摘要： Disclosed is a distribution unit which provides means for tracing patch connections. Each module is electrically connected to a shelf controller through a backplane. The shelf controllers are, in turn, coupled to a host computer. Pressing a button on one module lights an LED on that module and on the module which should be connected thereto based on the data base in the host computer.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种分发单元，其提供用于跟踪补丁连接的装置。 每个模块通过背板电连接到搁板控制器。 货架控制器又连接到主机。 按一个模块上的按钮可以根据主机中的数据库点亮该模块和应连接到其上的模块上的LED。

公开(公告)号：US06501897B1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-31

申请号：US09657965

申请日：2000-09-08

申请人： Michael G. German ,  Mark Richard Jennings ,  Frank S. Leone ,  Richard J. Pimpinella

发明人： Michael G. German ,  Mark Richard Jennings ,  Frank S. Leone ,  Richard J. Pimpinella

IPC分类号： G02B610

CPC分类号： H01H13/702 ,  G02B6/43 ,  H01H2223/022 ,  H01H2239/01

摘要： The present invention is a flexible plastic membrane which supports embedded components such as light emitting diodes and plastic pressure switches, and conductors on a plastic ribbon which connects the embedded light emitting diode and plastic pressure switch to a connector. The flexible plastic membrane supports an adhesive which enables it to be stick to the surface of the module face plate. The inventive structure is more economical to build and install than presently used mechanical spring loaded push switches and light emitting diodes as they must be physically mounted to the face plate and hardwired when the module is manufactured. In addition, the inventive structure can be replaced in the field when a fault develops without disturbing or disconnecting the optical fiber connected to the front or rear of a module.

摘要翻译： 本发明是一种柔性塑料膜，其支撑诸如发光二极管和塑料压力开关的嵌入式部件，以及将嵌入式发光二极管和塑料压力开关连接到连接器的塑料带上的导体。 柔性塑料膜支撑粘合剂，使其能够粘附到模块面板的表面。 本发明的结构比当前使用的机械弹簧加载的按钮开关和发光二极管构建和安装更经济，因为当制造模块时它们必须物理地安装到面板和硬连线。 此外，当故障发生时，可以在现场更换本发明的结构，而不干扰或断开连接到模块的前部或后部的光纤。

公开(公告)号：US06222975B1

公开(公告)日：2001-04-24

申请号：US09209614

申请日：1998-12-11

申请人： Albon E. Gilbert ,  Mark R. Jennings ,  David Landry ,  Frank S. Leone ,  Richard J. Pimpinella

发明人： Albon E. Gilbert ,  Mark R. Jennings ,  David Landry ,  Frank S. Leone ,  Richard J. Pimpinella

IPC分类号： G02B600

CPC分类号： G02B6/4452

摘要： A fiber administration system and method of operation that enables an owner of the fiber administration system to pay for only the external optical fiber cables used by that fiber administration system. The fiber administration system has at least one fiber distribution shelf on which are located a plurality of optical connection ports. Each of the optical connection ports terminate the end of a different external optical fiber. Each of the optical connection ports contains a sensor for detecting when that optical connection port is engaged by an optical coupling within the fiber administration system. A monitoring module is provided that is coupled to the sensor of each of the optical connection ports. The monitor module determines from each sensor whether or not an optical coupling has engaged each optical connection port and records when each of the optical connection ports is first engaged. The data record recorded by the monitor module can be accessed from a remote location for billing purposes.

摘要翻译： 一种纤维管理系统和操作方法，其使得光纤管理系统的所有者只能支付由该光纤管理系统使用的外部光纤电缆。 光纤管理系统具有至少一个光纤分配架，多个光连接端口位于该光纤分配架上。 每个光学连接端口终止不同的外部光纤的端部。 每个光学连接端口包含用于检测该光学连接端口何时通过光纤管理系统内的光耦合器接合的传感器。 提供了一个监测模块，其耦合到每个光学连接端口的传感器。 监视器模块从每个传感器确定光耦合器是否接合每个光学连接端口，并记录每个光学连接端口何时首先接合。 由监视器模块记录的数据记录可以从远程位置访问以进行计费。

公开(公告)号：US06437894B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-20

申请号：US09210292

申请日：1998-12-11

申请人： Albon E. Gilbert ,  Mark R. Jennings ,  David W. Landry ,  Frank S. Leone ,  Richard J. Pimpinella

发明人： Albon E. Gilbert ,  Mark R. Jennings ,  David W. Landry ,  Frank S. Leone ,  Richard J. Pimpinella

IPC分类号： H04B1000

CPC分类号： G02B6/3807 ,  G02B6/3825 ,  G02B6/389 ,  G02B6/3897 ,  G02B6/4452

摘要： A fiber administration system and improved components for use in a fiber administration system. The fiber administration system includes at least one fiber distribution shelve that supports a plurality of optical connection ports. Each of the optical connection ports contains a sensor for detecting the presence of an optical coupling in that optical connection port. A systems controller is coupled to the sensor of each of the optical connection ports. Accordingly, the systems controller can automatically determine from the sensors whether or not an optical coupling is present in each of the optical connection ports.

摘要翻译： 纤维管理系统和用于纤维施用系统的改进的组分。 光纤管理系统包括支持多个光连接端口的至少一个光纤分配搁板。 每个光学连接端口包含用于检测该光学连接端口中光耦合的存在的传感器。 系统控制器耦合到每个光学连接端口的传感器。 因此，系统控制器可以从传感器自动确定每个光学连接端口中是否存在光耦合。

公开(公告)号：US06658191B2

公开(公告)日：2003-12-02

申请号：US10201702

申请日：2002-07-23

申请人： Michael G. German ,  Mark Richard Jennings ,  Frank S. Leone ,  Richard J. Pimpinella

发明人： Michael G. German ,  Mark Richard Jennings ,  Frank S. Leone ,  Richard J. Pimpinella

IPC分类号： G02B600

CPC分类号： H01H13/702 ,  G02B6/43 ,  H01H2223/022 ,  H01H2239/01

摘要： The present invention is a flexible plastic membrane which supports embedded components such as light emitting diodes and plastic pressure switches, and conductors on a plastic ribbon which connects the embedded light emitting diode and plastic pressure switch to a connector. The flexible plastic membrane supports an adhesive which enables it to be stick to the surface of the module faceplate. The inventive structure is more economical to build and install than presently used mechanical spring loaded push switches and light emitting diodes as they must be physically mounted to the face plate and hardwired when the module is manufactured. In addition, the inventive structure can be replaced in the field when a fault develops without disturbing or disconnecting the optical fiber connected to the front or rear of a module.

摘要翻译： 本发明是一种柔性塑料膜，其支撑诸如发光二极管和塑料压力开关的嵌入式部件，以及将嵌入式发光二极管和塑料压力开关连接到连接器的塑料带上的导体。 柔性塑料膜支撑粘合剂，使其能够粘附到模块面板的表面。 本发明的结构比当前使用的机械弹簧加载的按钮开关和发光二极管构建和安装更经济，因为当制造模块时它们必须物理地安装到面板和硬连线。 此外，当故障发生时，可以在现场更换本发明的结构，而不干扰或断开连接到模块的前部或后部的光纤。

公开(公告)号：US06493498B1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-10

申请号：US09329750

申请日：1999-06-10

申请人： Bruce A. Colombo ,  Robert E. Frahm ,  Mark R. Jennings ,  Frank S. Leone ,  Richard J. Pimpinella

发明人： Bruce A. Colombo ,  Robert E. Frahm ,  Mark R. Jennings ,  Frank S. Leone ,  Richard J. Pimpinella

IPC分类号： G02B600

CPC分类号： G02B6/4452 ,  G02B6/447

摘要： An improved fiber administration system and method of operation for a fiber distribution system. The fiber administration system contains at least one frame, wherein each frame contains a plurality of fiber distribution shelves. The different fiber distribution shelves contain numerous optical connector ports. The various optical connector ports are interconnected throughout the fiber distribution system with optical fibers. The optical fiber pass through numerous routing pathways on the frame as they travel between points on the frame. A plurality of lights are disposed on the frame proximate the different routing pathways. A controller is provided to selectively light some of the lights that correspond in position to one selected routing pathway, among the numerous possible routing pathways. The light thereby provides a visual indication of a specific routing path.

摘要翻译： 改进的光纤管理系统和光纤分配系统的操作方法。 纤维管理系统包含至少一个框架，其中每个框架包含多个纤维分配架。 不同的光纤分配架包含许多光连接器端口。 各种光学连接器端口在整个光纤配线系统中与光纤互连。 当光纤在框架上的点之间行进时，光纤通过框架上的许多路由路径。 多个灯被布置在靠近不同路线路径的框架上。 提供控制器以在许多可能的路由路径中选择性地点亮与位置上的一些光对应的一些选择的路由路径。 因此，光源提供了特定路由路径的可视指示。

公开(公告)号：US06430352B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-06

申请号：US09532296

申请日：2000-03-23

申请人： Mark R. Jennings ,  Frank S. Leone ,  Richard J. Pimpinella

发明人： Mark R. Jennings ,  Frank S. Leone ,  Richard J. Pimpinella

IPC分类号： G02B628

CPC分类号： H04Q11/0062 ,  H04Q11/0067 ,  H04Q11/0071 ,  H04Q2011/0081 ,  H04Q2011/0083

摘要： A apparatus and method for testing portion of an optical fiber network from various remote stations without having to have optical testing equipment at those remote stations. The system and method utilize a series of routers that are located at the central office and the remote stations of an optical fiber network. The routers are interconnected through a common optical pathway that is part of the optical fiber network. Testing equipment is located at the central office of the optical fiber network. Optical testing signals and command signals are forwarded to the router at the central office. The router at the central office multiplexes the signals and forwards the signals as an optical transmission passing between the central office and a remote station. The router at the remote station removes the multiplexed signal from the optical transmission. Once removed, the optical test signals and command signals are utilized at the remote station to test at least a portion of the optical fiber network from that remote station.

摘要翻译： 一种用于测试来自各种远程站的光纤网络的部分的装置和方法，而不必在那些远程站处具有光学测试设备。 该系统和方法利用位于中心局和光纤网络的远程站的一系列路由器。 路由器通过作为光纤网络的一部分的公共光学路径互连。 测试设备位于光纤网络中心办公室。 光学测试信号和命令信号转发到中心局的路由器。 中心局的路由器将信号复用，并将信号转发为通过中心局和远程站之间的光传输。 远程站的路由器从光传输中删除复用的信号。 一旦移除，在远程站利用光学测试信号和命令信号来测试来自该远程站的光纤网络的至少一部分。

公开(公告)号：US06400883B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-04

申请号：US09675919

申请日：2000-09-29

申请人： Mark R. Jennings ,  Richard Pimpinella ,  Frank S. Leone

发明人： Mark R. Jennings ,  Richard Pimpinella ,  Frank S. Leone

IPC分类号： G02B600

CPC分类号： G02B6/4452

摘要： A method is provided for utilization of previously unusable space within an optical fiber distribution frame for electrical fuses, power, ground, and electrical communications and control for optical fiber management. These components as well as optical fiber installation tools, maintenance tools, and spare parts are housed within spaces defined by upper and lower raceways.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于在光纤配线架内利用先前不可用的空间的方法，用于电熔丝，电力，地面以及用于光纤管理的电通信和控制。 这些组件以及光纤安装工具，维护工具和备件都安装在由上下滚道所限定的空间内。

公开(公告)号：US07080945B2

公开(公告)日：2006-07-25

申请号：US11024320

申请日：2004-12-28

申请人： Bruce A. Colombo ,  Clay A. Feustel ,  Mark R. Jennings ,  Sean L. Jones ,  Norman R. Lampert ,  Frank S. Leone ,  Francis G. McCormack ,  Gregory A. Sandels ,  Naif T. Subh ,  Ian A. White

发明人： Bruce A. Colombo ,  Clay A. Feustel ,  Mark R. Jennings ,  Sean L. Jones ,  Norman R. Lampert ,  Frank S. Leone ,  Francis G. McCormack ,  Gregory A. Sandels ,  Naif T. Subh ,  Ian A. White

IPC分类号： G02B6/36

CPC分类号： G02B6/3895 ,  G02B6/3825

摘要： Connector systems for dynamically updating information related to a network and methods for developing the connector systems, are provided. A connector system for dynamically updating information related to the network, comprises: a connector; and an integrated circuit integrated in a surface of the connector. A method for developing the connector system comprises: obtaining a connector; and integrating an integrated circuit in a surface of the connector.

摘要翻译： 提供了用于动态地更新与网络有关的信息的连接器系统以及用于开发连接器系统的方法。 一种用于动态地更新与网络相关的信息的连接器系统，包括：连接器; 以及集成在连接器的表面中的集成电路。 用于显影连接器系统的方法包括：获得连接器; 以及将集成电路集成在所述连接器的表面中。

公开(公告)号：US06556761B1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-29

申请号：US09676177

申请日：2000-09-29

申请人： Mark R. Jennings ,  Frank S. Leone ,  Richard Pimpinella

发明人： Mark R. Jennings ,  Frank S. Leone ,  Richard Pimpinella

IPC分类号： G02B600

CPC分类号： G02B6/4452 ,  G11B33/125

摘要： The location and type of equipment shelf installed in an optical fiber distribution frame is detected and transmitted to a software management system automatically. A plurality of photo transceivers, arrayed on the frame, detects encoded indicia on each shelf. The coded information is inventoried into a database and displayed in a virtual graphical representation of the frame.

摘要翻译： 安装在光纤配线架中的设备架的位置和类型被自动检测并发送到软件管理系统。 排列在框架上的多个照相收发器检测每个搁板上的编码标记。 编码信息被存储到数据库中并以帧的虚拟图形表示形式显示。