Michael Ryan Graves

US Patent:

7551851, Jun 23, 2009

Filed:

Nov 18, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/282490

Inventors:

Mark Edward Zirnheld - Virginia Beach VA, US
Karl Benedict - Virginia Beach VA, US
Michael Allen Jaskowiak - Virginia Beach VA, US
Randall Edward Barnes - Norfolk VA, US
Karol Jan Wojcik - Virginia Beach VA, US
Mark Ray Boomer - Virginia Beach VA, US
Michael D. Graves - South Mills NC, US

Assignee:

Cox Communications, Inc. - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

H04B 10/00

US Classification:

398 3

Abstract:

A system and methods are provided for communicating optical signals in a multipath optical network, such as ring network architecture. The system and methods provided are operable to bypass a faulty node in the optical network under various conditions. Faulty nodes may be associated with various failures, such as equipment failure, power failure, etc. The system and methods utilize an apparatus for communicating optical signals to adjacent nodes, bypassing the failed node, when a certain amount of power is provided to the node or apparatus. The system and methods utilize an apparatus for communicating optical signals to equipment located at an associated node when an amount of power is not provided to the node or apparatus.

Address:

1101 Saul Ct, Chesapeake, VA 23320

VIN:

5TBRV54138S480528

Make:

TOYOTA

Model:

TUNDRA

Year:

2008