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：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：US06522434B1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-18

申请号：US09374020

申请日：1999-08-13

申请人： Mark Richard Jennings ,  Frank Salvatore Leone ,  Richard Joseph Pimpinella

发明人： Mark Richard Jennings ,  Frank Salvatore Leone ,  Richard Joseph Pimpinella

IPC分类号： H04B1008

CPC分类号： H04B10/077 ,  H04B10/07955

摘要： A system and method for determining the optical loss characteristics of optical fibers in an optical fiber network. An optical transmission module is provided. The optical transmission module produces a light signal and an electrical signal that contains data regarding the characteristics of the light signal being generated. The light signal output of the optical transmitter module is connected to the input of a calibrated optical switch. The outputs of the optical switch are connected to the optical fibers that are to be tested. At the opposite ends of the optical fibers, a second optical switch is provided. The second optical switch connects the various optical fibers to a monitor module. The monitor module detects the light signal transmitted by the optical transmitter module through the various optical fibers. The monitor module converts the received light signal into a corresponding electrical signal. A systems controller is coupled to both the optical transmitter module and the monitor module.

摘要翻译： 一种用于确定光纤网络中光纤的光损耗特性的系统和方法。 提供光传输模块。 光传输模块产生光信号和包含关于所生成的光信号的特性的数据的电信号。 光发射机模块的光信号输出连接到校准光开关的输入端。 光开关的输出端与要测试的光纤连接。 在光纤的相对端设有第二光开关。 第二光开关将各种光纤连接到监视器模块。 监视器模块通过各种光纤检测由光发射模块发射的光信号。 监视器模块将接收到的光信号转换成相应的电信号。 系统控制器耦合到光发射机模块和监视器模块。

公开(公告)号：US06366724B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-02

申请号：US09432057

申请日：1999-10-30

申请人： Mark Richard Jennings ,  Frank Salvatore Leone ,  Richard Joseph Pimpinella

发明人： Mark Richard Jennings ,  Frank Salvatore Leone ,  Richard Joseph Pimpinella

IPC分类号： G02B626

CPC分类号： H04B10/00

摘要： The present invention is a module for use in an optical fiber administration system, or a dedicated system. The module contains both an optical transmitter and an optical monitor, wherein the module transmits a test signal over a fiber optic network and receives back that same signal through a different fiber in the fiber optic network. By both sending and receiving the test signal, the integrity of different paths in the optical fiber network can be determined in a space efficient manner. The module contains a microprocessor. The microprocessor reads data regarding the test signal as it is transmitted and that same test signal as it is received. This data may be read to an external shelf controller. The shelf controller utilizes the data from the microprocessor in the analysis of fiber optic loop conditions as well as the laser itself.

摘要翻译： 本发明是用于光纤管理系统或专用系统的模块。 该模块包含光发射机和光学监视器，其中该模块通过光纤网络传输测试信号，并通过光纤网络中的不同光纤接收相同的信号。 通过发送和接收测试信号，可以以空间有效的方式确定光纤网络中不同路径的完整性。 该模块包含一个微处理器。 微处理器在发送测试信号时读取有关测试信号的数据，并接收与测试信号相同的测试信号。 该数据可以被读取到外部机架控制器。 机架控制器利用微处理器的数据分析光纤环路条件以及激光器本身。

公开(公告)号：US06317535B1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-13

申请号：US09379858

申请日：1999-08-24

申请人： Mark Richard Jennings ,  Frank Salvatore Leone ,  Richard Joseph Pimpinella

发明人： Mark Richard Jennings ,  Frank Salvatore Leone ,  Richard Joseph Pimpinella

IPC分类号： G02B628

CPC分类号： H04B10/071 ,  G01M11/3136 ,  G02B6/29383

摘要： A system and method for testing the integrity of a pair of optical fibers that are received by a specific customer facility through the optical fiber network of a telecommunications provider. In one embodiment, the system contains a monitor and test access module including a wavelength division multiplexer for each pair of optical fibers that lead to a customer facility and an optical tap and monitoring circuit for monitoring the optical signal transmitted from the customer facility. Monitoring of the optical signal generated from the customer location gives an indication of the general quality of the fiber optic connection. A remote fiber test system that includes an optical time domain reflectometer can be coupled through the monitor and test access module. The optical fibers can be tested one at a time, or the two optical fibers leading to the same customer facility can be looped together and tested at the same time. Alternately, an optical test signal source for producing said optical test signal and an optical signal monitor for detecting the optical test signal can be routed through the monitor and test access module.

摘要翻译： 一种用于测试由特定客户设施通过电信提供商的光纤网络接收的一对光纤的完整性的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，该系统包含监视器和测试访问模块，该模块包括导致客户设施的每对光纤的波分多路复用器以及用于监视从客户设备发送的光信号的光学抽头和监控电路。 从客户位置产生的光学信号的监视给出了光纤连接的一般质量的指示。 包括光时域反射计的远程光纤测试系统可以通过监视器和测试访问模块进行耦合。 可以一次一个地测试光纤，或者通过相同的客户设备的两个光纤可以一起环绕在一起并同时进行测试。 或者，用于产生所述光学测试信号的光学测试信号源和用于检测光学测试信号的光学信号监视器可以通过监视器和测试访问模块路由。

公开(公告)号：US06263136B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-17

申请号：US09430548

申请日：1999-10-29

申请人： Mark Richard Jennings ,  Frank Salvatore Leone ,  Richard Joseph Pimpinella

发明人： Mark Richard Jennings ,  Frank Salvatore Leone ,  Richard Joseph Pimpinella

IPC分类号： G02B626

CPC分类号： H04B10/564 ,  H04B10/504

摘要： The present invention is an intelligent optical transmitter module that is used to produce optical test signals. The optical transmitter module contains a solid state laser and a microprocessor. The solid state laser produces the test signals which are used to test optical fibers in an optical fiber network. The laser is both monitored by and controlled by the microprocessor. In one embodiment, backface monitoring and optical output coupling power monitoring (using an optical tap) are accomplished within the module in order to more accurately reflect the state of the laser. The microprocessor reads data regarding the performance of the solid state laser which may be output to another control device. The control device utilizes the data from the microprocessor in the analysis of fiber optic loop conditions as well as the laser itself. The microprocessor enables the output levels of the solid state laser to be adjustable by way of a digital to analog converter. The test signal which is output from the module may additionally be pulsed or continuous.

摘要翻译： 本发明是用于产生光学测试信号的智能光发射机模块。 光发射机模块包含固态激光器和微处理器。 固体激光器产生用于测试光纤网络中的光纤的测试信号。 激光器由微处理器监控和控制。 在一个实施例中，在模块内完成背面监测和光输出耦合功率监测（使用光学抽头），以更准确地反映激光的状态。 微处理器读取关于可以输出到另一控制装置的固态激光器的性能的数据。 控制装置利用来自微处理器的数据分析光纤环路条件以及激光器本身。 微处理器使固态激光器的输出电平可通过数模转换器进行调节。 从模块输出的测试信号可以另外被脉冲或连续。

公开(公告)号：US06583867B1

公开(公告)日：2003-06-24

申请号：US09374169

申请日：1999-08-13

申请人： Mark Richard Jennings ,  Frank Salvatore Leone ,  Richard Joseph Pimpinella

发明人： Mark Richard Jennings ,  Frank Salvatore Leone ,  Richard Joseph Pimpinella

IPC分类号： G01N2100

CPC分类号： H04B10/071

摘要： A system and method of monitoring and testing the integrity of a dedicated pair of optical fibers extending between a telecommunications provider to a customer facility through the optical fiber network, of the telecommunications provider. The system contains an optical transmission module, a monitoring module, and a first wavelength division multiplexing module which are located at the telecommunication provider's facility. A second wavelength division multiplexer module is located at or just prior to the customer's facility. The optical transmission module introduces test signals into the first dedicated optical fiber and which travels to the customer facility through the optical fiber network. At the customer facility, the test signal is looped into the second dedicated optical fiber. The test signal then returns to the telecommunications provider's facility, wherein the test signal is received and processed.

摘要翻译： 一种监测和测试电信提供商通过光纤网络在电信提供商到客户设施之间延伸的专用一对光纤的完整性的系统和方法。 该系统包括位于电信提供商的设施的光传输模块，监控模块和第一波分复用模块。 第二波分复用器模块位于或恰好在客户设备之前。 光传输模块将测试信号引入第一专用光纤，并通过光纤网络传送到客户设备。 在客户设备中，测试信号被环绕到第二专用光纤中。 测试信号然后返回到电信提供商的设施，其中测试信号被接收和处理。

公开(公告)号：US06360049B1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-19

申请号：US09495594

申请日：2000-02-01

申请人： Michael Ray Freed ,  Mark Richard Jennings ,  Frank Salvatore Leone ,  William Joseph Parzygnat ,  Richard Joseph Pimpinella

发明人： Michael Ray Freed ,  Mark Richard Jennings ,  Frank Salvatore Leone ,  William Joseph Parzygnat ,  Richard Joseph Pimpinella

IPC分类号： G02B600

CPC分类号： G02B6/4452

摘要： A system an method for managing wire leads that extend from a circuit board of a similar electronic assembly. The device includes a support tray having a top surface and a bottom surface. The circuit board is mounted to the top surface of the support tray. A planar element is provided that is positioned below the bottom surface of the support tray. The planar element engages the wire leads extending from the circuit board. The presence of the planar element causes the wire leads to extend along the bottom surface of the support tray between the bottom surface of the support tray and the planar element. As a result, the wire leads conform to the bottom of the support tray and do not occupy the space behind the circuit board.

摘要翻译： 一种用于管理从类似电子组件的电路板延伸的导线的方法。 该装置包括具有顶表面和底表面的支撑托盘。 电路板安装到支撑托盘的顶表面。 设置有平面元件，其定位在支撑托盘的底表面下方。 平面元件接合从电路板延伸的导线。 平面元件的存在使得引线沿着支撑托盘的底表面在支撑托盘的底表面和平面元件之间延伸。 因此，导线符合支撑托盘的底部，不占用电路板后面的空间。