Patent ID: 6542652
Filing Date: 2003-04-01
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
A fiber optic network providing an optical signal from a central office to a subscriber premises comprising:(a) a primary fiber optic cable in communication with the central office, wherein the central office delivers a primary optical signal through the primary fiber optic cable; (b) a distribution splitter in communication with the primary fiber optic cable, wherein the distribution splitter passively splits the primary optical signal into multiple secondary optical signals; (c) a secondary fiber optic cable in communication with the distribution splitter, wherein the second fiber optic cable transmits a secondary optical signal of the multiple secondary optical signals; (d) a local splitter in communication with the secondary fiber optic cable, wherein the local splitter passively splits the secondary optical signal into multiple tertiary optical signals; (e) a local fiber optic strand in communication with the local splitter, wherein the local fiber optic strand transmits a tertiary optical signal of the multiple tertiary optical signals; and (f) a fiber optic drop in communication with the local fiber optic strand through a connectorized termination, wherein the fiber optic drop enters the subscriber premises, and wherein the fiber optic drop transmits the tertiary optical signal.