Alloptic Receives Japanese Patent for Point-To-Multipoint Passive Optical Network That Utilizes Variable-Length Packets.LIVERMORE, Calif. -- Alloptic, a global leader in the development of RF over glass (RFoG) and passive optical networking Communications between computers, telephones and other electronic devices using light. An optical network is far more reliable and has far greater potential transmission capacity than networking in the electrical domain. See optical fiber. (PON (Passive Optical Network) An optical point-to-multipoint access network. There are no optical repeaters or other active devices in a PON, hence the name "passive. ) solutions for CATV (Community Antenna TV) The original name for cable TV. It used a single antenna at the highest location in the community in order to deliver a quality signal to homes in areas with hilly terrain or other interference. , telecom, and private network operators worldwide, today announced that it has been granted a patent by the Japan Patent Office for "Point-To-Multipoint Passive Optical Network That Utilizes Variable-Length Packets" (No. 2002-546329284479). Fiber-to-the-Home and Fiber-to-the-Business PON systems carry variable-length IP or Ethernet Ethernet Telecommunications networking protocol introduced by Xerox Corp. in 1979. It was developed as an inexpensive way of sending information quickly between office machines connected together in a single room or building, but it rapidly became a standard computer packets, which often must be fragmented frag·ment n. 1. A small part broken off or detached. 2. An incomplete or isolated portion; a bit: overheard fragments of their conversation; extant fragments of an old manuscript. 3. and encapsulated encapsulated Localized Oncology adjective Confined to a specific area, surrounded by a thin layer of fibrous tissue; encapsulation generally refers to a tumor confined to a specific area, surrounded by a capsule. See Islet encapsulation. into fixed-length frames for transmission. This patent applies to the way in which that critical function occurs in popular PON technologies that are deployed not only in Japan, but also around the globe. Japan is the fourth country to affirm Alloptic's intellectual property rights for this technology, adding to the list of similar patents held in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. (U.S. Pat. 7,031,343), Taiwan (#90128223), and China (#ZL01821736.2). "We are pleased to receive this patent," said Ric Johnsen, Alloptic President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "The broad geographic protection we received for our intellectual property is a testament to the innovation and contributions Alloptic makes to the communications industry communications industry, broadly defined, the business of conveying information. Although communication by means of symbols and gestures dates to the beginning of human history, the term generally refers to mass communications. ." Alloptic was the first company to develop an Ethernet-based PON product, and it continues to introduce new technology to the communications community. Alloptic systems are in use around the world and offer years of field-hardened operational experience. Alloptic solutions leverage industry-standard protocols and architectures with cutting-edge technology to deliver gigabits of bandwidth to residential and business users. Alloptic provides a full suite of emerging and legacy services for the complete range of voice, data, and video applications. About Alloptic, Inc. Alloptic develops and delivers optical access solutions that enable CATV, telecom, and private network operators to offer converged, communications, entertainment, security, and automation services for both businesses and residential customers. The company is the clear market leader in RF over glass (RFoG) solutions and worldwide deployments. Alloptic's history of innovation dates back to its founding in 1999, including numerous passive optical network (PON) patents worldwide that have fundamentally advanced the capabilities and performance of passive optical-based networks. Headquartered in Livermore, CA, Alloptic has customers in 20 countries spanning 6 continents. These customers benefit from state-of-the-art products with unique attributes that drive revenue through improved bandwidth utilization and support for next-generation service offerings, and that minimize capital and operating expenditures and deployment schedules through seamless migration into the existing network and back-office infrastructure. For additional information about Alloptic, its breakthrough products, and its customers, please visit www.alloptic.com. |
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