US20160042085A1 - Component identification and tracking system for telecommunication networks - Google Patents
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- Telecommunication systems typically employ a network of telecommunication cables capable of transmitting large volumes of data and voice signals.
- the signals can be transmitted over relatively long distances in a wide area network or a local network.
- the signals can also be part of a data communications network, such as in a data center of a building or a campus.
- the telecommunications cable can include fiber optic cables, electrical cables, or combinations of electrical and fiber optic cables.
- a typical long distance telecommunications network also includes a plurality of telecommunications enclosures integrated throughout the network of telecommunications cables.
- the telecommunications enclosures are adapted to house and protect telecommunication components such as splices, splice trays, termination panels, power splitters and wave length division multiplexers.
- Data centers include telecommunications equipment, storage systems, power supplies, and other equipment.
- the present disclosure relates to providing identification elements (e.g., tracking elements, tracing elements, locating elements, etc.) on various telecommunication components provided within a telecommunication network, such as a fiber optic network or a copper network.
- Example passive identification elements include bar codes (e.g., 2d barcodes) and radio frequency identification (RFID) tags.
- RFID tags are preferred over bar codes because they typically allow for significantly more information to be included therein.
- bar codes can be used to direct technicians to internet links at which additional information of the type described herein is provided.
- identification elements can be provided on telecommunication components through an application downloaded to a mobile device, such as handheld device, by scanning the bar code.
- Such application on the handheld device can then be used to manage the network connections, change the network connections, or check the status of the network connections.
- Multiple handheld devices can be used and synchronized together with a central application, website, or network.
- One example bar code useful for reading information from a network device and linking to a management application is a QR code.
- a telecommunications system comprises a telecommunications component; and an identifying element on the telecommunications component, wherein the identifying element includes at least one of: information about connectivity of the telecommunications component, information about the telecommunications component, a link to a website, or a link to an application for downloading to a handheld device for managing the information about connectivity of the telecommunications component.
- a method of using a telecommunications system comprises providing a telecommunications component; providing an identifying element on the telecommunications component, wherein the identifying element includes at least one of: information about connectivity of the telecommunications component, information about the telecommunications component, a link to a website, or a link to an application for downloading to a handheld device for managing the information about connectivity of the telecommunications component; and scanning the identifying element.
- the above noted systems and methods and as further described and claimed can also be used with any type of network (copper or fiber) and whether the network is localized, or used or a wide area.
- the systems and methods can be used by the system operator for the equipment, the connections, and/or the supporting hardware, as desired.
- FIG. 1 is an example of a fiber distribution hub including a component identification system in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure
- FIG. 2 shows steps for using a component identification element in one implementation of the present disclosure
- FIG. 3 shows various steps in additional implementations of the present disclosure using a component identification element
- FIG. 4 is an example telecommunications rack including the plurality of patch panels.
- Some telecommunication networks include a large number of components distributed over a large area. Often, the as-built configuration of a telecommunications network (e.g., a passive fiber optic network) differs from the configuration of the telecommunication network as originally planned. Because components of a given telecommunication network are spread out over a relatively large area, it can be difficult to track and confirm the as-built configuration of the telecommunications network. Similar problems exist in local networks, such as in data centers, where high density is desired.
- a telecommunications network e.g., a passive fiber optic network
- the present disclosure relates to various systems and methods for maximizing the amount of data available for defining the as-built configuration of a telecommunication network.
- the present disclosure also relates to various methods and systems for utilizing as-built data to improve the reliability of telecommunication systems, to improve the ability to efficiently maintain telecommunication systems, and to improve the ability to efficiently upgrade telecommunication systems.
- identification elements e.g., tracking elements, tracing elements, locating elements, etc.
- telecommunication components e.g., a fiber optic network or copper network.
- Example passive identification elements include bar codes (e.g., 2d barcodes) and radio frequency identification (RFID) tags.
- RFID tags are preferred over bar codes because they typically allow for significantly more information to be included therein.
- bar codes can be used to direct technicians to network links, such as internet links at which additional information of the type described herein is provided.
- identification elements can be provided on passive telecommunication components such as: splitter modules; fiber optic connectors; fiber optic adapters; individual fiber optic adapters provided at a termination region; termination panels themselves; power splitter modules; individual outputs of power splitter modules (e.g., either connectorized outputs or non-connectorized outputs); multiplexers such as wavelength division multiplexers; individual outputs of multiplexing devices; fiber distribution hub housings; adapters used to interconnect with plug and play splitters; drop terminals; individual ports corresponding to drop terminals; ruggedized connectors that plug into drop terminals or elsewhere; single fiber ruggedized connectors; multi-fiber ruggedized connectors; individual fiber optic splices; splice trays; splice enclosures; parking modules; individual parking ports; fiber optic trays and drawers; wall boxes; receptacles for receiving parking modules; MTP/MFC connectors; and/or on other structures. Identification elements can be provided on active component as well.
- Example parking modules are disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 7,809,233 which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
- An example network interface device is disclosed in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/607,676 which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
- An example single fiber ruggedized connector is disclosed at U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/203,508 which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
- An example splice tray is disclosed at U.S. application Ser. No. 12/425,241 which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
- Example fiber optic drawer/trays are disclosed at U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/840,834 and 61/378,710 which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entireties.
- Example fiber optic enclosures are disclosed at U.S. Pat. Nos. 7,715,679; 7,756,379; and 7,869,682, which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entireties.
- An example aerial splice enclosure is disclosed at U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/350,337 that is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
- Example plug and play splitters are disclosed at U.S. Pat. Nos. 7,376,322; 7,593,614; 7,400,813; 7,376,323; and 7,346,254, which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entireties.
- An example drop terminal is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 7,512,304, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
- An example ruggedized multifiber connector is disclosed at U.S. Pat. No. 7,264,402, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
- Example fiber distribution hubs are disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 7,873,255; 7,720,343; 7,816,602; 7,728,225; and U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/827,423, the disclosures of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entireties.
- An example splice closure is disclosed in U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/468,405, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
- identification elements can be incorporated into the various components of the systems disclosed in the above-identified patents and patent applications.
- FIG. 1 shows an example fiber distribution hub (FDH) 20 having a component identification element in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure.
- the fiber distribution hub 20 includes an outer housing 22 .
- An FDH identifying element 22 A is provided on the housing 22 .
- the identifying element 22 A is an RFID tag or a bar code.
- the RFID tag can include various embedded information such as a photo of the FDH, an installation manual, information regarding FDH accessories, reorder information, and a specific identifying number for identifying the particular FDH.
- the FDH 20 includes a termination field/panel 24 supporting a plurality of fiber optic adapters 26 .
- Each of the fiber optic adapters 26 includes first and second ports 28 , 30 .
- the termination field 24 has an identifying element 24 A corresponding to the field as a whole.
- each of the fiber optic adapters 26 includes identifying elements corresponding to each of the first and second ports 28 , 30 .
- each of the first ports 28 includes its own identifying element 28 A and each of the second ports includes its own identifying element 28 A.
- the FDH 20 also includes a splitter module 32 containing a splitting component, such as power splitter or wave length splitter components.
- the splitting module 32 has its own identifying element 32 A.
- the splitting module 32 includes a plurality of outputs 34 (e.g., 16 pigtail outputs, 32 pigtail outputs, etc.). Each of the outputs 34 can include its own identifying element 34 A. If the outputs 34 are connectorized, the identifying elements 34 A can be provided on connectors 35 terminated to the ends of the outputs 34 . If the outputs 34 are not connectorized, the identifying elements 34 A can be provided directly on the pigtails routed out from the splitter module 32 .
- the splitter module 32 can also include an input 36 which can have its own identifying element 36 A.
- the input 36 can be connectorized or connectorized.
- the identifying element 36 A can be provided on the connector.
- the splitter module includes components for providing a one to many optical connection.
- a signal input to the splitter module 32 by the input 36 is split in power and divided equally to the various outputs 34 .
- a splitting component in the form of a wave length division multiplexer a signal input through the input 36 is split or divided based on wave length and signals within predefined wave length ranges are transmitted to the various outputs 34 .
- the FDH 20 also includes a plurality of optical fibers 40 having ends that are connectorized by connectors 42 .
- the optical fibers 40 can be optically connected to various subscriber locations via distribution or drop cables.
- Each of the connectors 42 can include its own identifying element 42 A.
- the outputs 34 of the splitting module 32 can be plugged into the first ports 28 of the fiber optic adapters 26 and the connectors 42 corresponding to the optical fibers 40 can be inserted into the second ports 30 of the fiber optic adapters 26 .
- the fiber optic adapters 26 are used to optically connect the outputs 34 of the splitter module 32 to the optical fibers 40 . This allows subscribers to be optically connected to the fiber optic network.
- the identifying elements corresponding to the fiber optic connectors can include various information about the connectors.
- Example information includes: a unique identification number; test results from final factory validation testing (e.g., end face geometry, insertion loss information, return loss information), warranty information, installation information, accessories information, re-order information, or other information.
- the FDH 20 can include a splicing region 48 including one or more splice trays.
- Each of the splice trays can include its own identifying element. It will be appreciated that splices are held within the splice tray. It will be appreciated that each of the splices can have its own identifying element. Similarly, each of the fibers connected by a given splice can have there own identifying element.
- the splicing region 48 can be used to splice the fibers 40 to outgoing distribution cables routed to subscriber locations.
- a further splice region 49 can be provided for splicing the feeder fibers to the splitter inputs. Identifiers can be provided at each of the splice trays and can also be provided for each of the incoming and outgoing fibers routed to the spliced trays.
- the FDH 20 also includes a connector storage location 60 having parking modules 62 with module identifiers 62 A.
- the parking modules include ports/receptacles 64 for receiving individual connectors (e.g., connectors 35 ).
- the modules and each of the ports can include individual identifying elements 64 A.
- the FDH 20 is installed by a technician in the field.
- a technician can use a handheld scanner to scan the FDH identifying element 22 A.
- the scanning element can also access positioning data (e.g., global positioning coordinates) corresponding to the location the FDH 20 is being installed.
- positioning data e.g., global positioning coordinates
- Scanning of the identifying element 22 A can also provide the technician with necessary installation information, such as installation manuals or other materials.
- the scanning ties a unique identifying number assigned to the FDH 20 with a particular geographic position at which the FDH 20 has been installed.
- Information relating to the technician e.g., identification, training record
- the technician plugs the outputs 34 into the first ports 28 and also plugs the connectors 42 into the second ports 30 .
- the technician can scan the identifying elements 34 A corresponding to the splitter outputs and the identifying elements 28 A corresponding to the first port. In this way, information can be saved into the as-built database showing exactly which outputs 34 are plugged into exactly which first ports 28 .
- specific identifying numbers corresponding to each of the outputs 34 are tied to corresponding identifying numbers corresponding to each of the first ports 28 .
- the identifying elements 34 A and the identifying elements 28 A are scanned separately.
- the identifying elements 34 A and the identifying elements 28 A are required to be scanned together or can be scanned together to reduce the likelihood of error in the scanning process.
- the technician can scan each of the identifying elements 42 A and each of the identifying elements 30 A to record a record of exactly which connectors 42 are inserted into which second ports 30 .
- identification numbers corresponded to each of the connectors 42 are linked to corresponding identification numbers corresponding to each of the second ports 30 so that an accurate as-built data base can be generated.
- information linking specific storage ports 64 to specific outputs 34 can be scanned and saved.
- the scanner/RFID reader can be a separate piece of equipment. In other embodiments, the scanner/RFID reader can be incorporated into a cellular phone or tablet, or can be an add-on to a cellular phone or tablet. Other information that can be recorded includes: the name of the technician conducting the installation; technician training records; and the time at which each operation was conducted.
- Example information that can be included in the identification elements e.g., RFID tags which would be available to the customer/technician upon accessing the information on the identification element include:
- Scanning the identification elements can generate the following information:
- At least some of the information outlined above can be used for implementing product warranties.
- warranties could be started by the product seller when the product is actually installed in the field.
- the information derived from the scanning operation can be used to confirm that all product was be installed by a certified installer and suitably scanned upon installation. Violation of this could void the warranty.
- An application e.g., a Smartphone application
- An application can be developed that verifies training records of installer, records installation location; determines installation rate used an input to demand prediction, as a locator for any warranty concerns; and to bring extended warranty information to customers as records indicate warranty runs out. Registered users can become part of a seller database of customer contacts—allows follow-up on ease of use.
- the above-description includes an example implementation of component identification elements included in a fiber distribution hub (FDH) 20 .
- FDH fiber distribution hub
- Various other telecommunications equipment and cable management systems and networks are anticipated for use with one or more component identification elements.
- the identifying elements can be utilized in a data center including an identifying element associated with each patch panel. Identifying elements can be associated with each port of the patch panel and each patch cord connected to the patch panel if desired. Fiber or copper cables can be used in the data center.
- One example copper patch panel is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,504,726 which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
- an identifying element which is useful in a data center, on a fiber distribution hub, or in other telecommunications systems and networks, is a 2d bar code in the form of a QR code.
- the QR code can be scanned at step 202 by a handheld device (e.g., cell phone) by the technician, which can then direct the technician to a company's website at step 204 .
- the company's website can be the product manufacturer's website or the user's website.
- the QR code can also link to one or more of the items in the Information List No. 1 above.
- the QR code could also be coded to include one or more of the items in the Information List No. 1 above.
- the QR code can also direct the technician to download an application for use with the handheld device in managing the telecommunications equipment at step 206 .
- the technician downloads the application, the technician can also request or enter a company identification code and/or user specific identification code at step 208 .
- the QR code 100 of the network device e.g., patch panel
- the technician can enter the company ID, and the password if necessary, at step 302 , to begin implementation of the application.
- the handheld device is already linked to the user, the user can begin the application to manage the network device at step 304 .
- the QR code gives the technician a tool to maintain connection information for their network connections in a data center, such as the network connections between patch panels 120 , of the type shown in FIG. 4 . Instead of scanning all of the connections, the technician can enter them manually into the handheld device to document the network connections.
- Each patch panel 120 will be labeled with a unique QR code 100 .
- the QR code will contain a URL and a unique ID.
- the URL will bring the technician to a website where the technician can see installation instructions or other information about the network.
- the application will give the technician the possibility to maintain the port 122 connections for all the patch panels 120 adjacent to the scanned panel 120 .
- the application preferably requests a company identification and a password at step 302 of FIG. 3 .
- the technician will be able to identify the panel at step 304 .
- the panel information can include information such as: 1) a room number, 2) a row number, 3) a rack number, and 4) a panel number as shown in steps 306 and 308 . Together with the unique ID, and the QR code of the panel, this information will be stored locally on the handheld device. This information can be uploaded to the network or main storage device.
- the technician when the technician reads the QR code on the patch panel 120 , the technician will see the port information on the handheld device.
- the port information can be updated if the technician makes a change in the connections between the ports 122 at step 310 . Scanning the QR code and/or updating the information can update the items in the Information List No. 2 above.
- the technician can view existing connections between ports 122 to make a manual check and verification of the connections.
- the technician can also synchronize the handheld device with other handheld devices and also to the home network database so that the full network information is current.
- a further application of the component identification and tracking system for telecommunication networks includes situations where internet and/or cell service is unavailable.
- the technician can utilize the QR code to access information stored on a handheld device. If the technician then makes changes to the network connections, the information can be entered on the handheld device and later synchronized with the main network or other handheld devices for updating the main database.
- a still further application of the present invention includes situations where the QR code includes the actual connection data of the network connections. Such information might be useful when there is no internet or cell coverage where the technician is accessing the network. If the technician reads the QR code and reads the network connections, the technician is able to see a current status of the network connections. If a change is made by the technician, the technician can enter the change on the handheld device, and print out a new QR code on a portable printer. The new QR code is left on the network device, and the previous code is removed or covered up since it is now out-of-date. In this manner, a technician can access network information merely by reading the QR code, and updating the QR code to reflect changes.
- various passive identification elements can be utilized including the noted barcodes and the radio frequency identification (RFID) tags.
- Barcodes can be one dimensional or two dimensional. More information is capable of being stored on the two dimensional bar codes, such as the noted QR codes. The information can be transferred to other network devices for network management, especially for larger networks where multiple technicians may be managing the network connections.
- RFID radio frequency identification
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- This application is being filed on 14 May 2015, as a Continuation application of U.S. Ser. No. 14/116,666, which is a U.S. National Stage of PCT International Patent application No. PCT/US2012/038152, filed 16 May 2012, and claims priority to U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 61/487,178 filed on 17 May 2011 and U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 61/591,576 filed on 27 Jan. 2012, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. To the extent appropriate, a claim of priority is made to each of the above disclosed applications.
- Telecommunication systems typically employ a network of telecommunication cables capable of transmitting large volumes of data and voice signals. The signals can be transmitted over relatively long distances in a wide area network or a local network. The signals can also be part of a data communications network, such as in a data center of a building or a campus. The telecommunications cable can include fiber optic cables, electrical cables, or combinations of electrical and fiber optic cables. A typical long distance telecommunications network also includes a plurality of telecommunications enclosures integrated throughout the network of telecommunications cables. The telecommunications enclosures are adapted to house and protect telecommunication components such as splices, splice trays, termination panels, power splitters and wave length division multiplexers. Data centers include telecommunications equipment, storage systems, power supplies, and other equipment.
- The present disclosure relates to providing identification elements (e.g., tracking elements, tracing elements, locating elements, etc.) on various telecommunication components provided within a telecommunication network, such as a fiber optic network or a copper network. Example passive identification elements include bar codes (e.g., 2d barcodes) and radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. In certain embodiments, RFID tags are preferred over bar codes because they typically allow for significantly more information to be included therein. In certain embodiments, bar codes can be used to direct technicians to internet links at which additional information of the type described herein is provided. In certain embodiments, identification elements can be provided on telecommunication components through an application downloaded to a mobile device, such as handheld device, by scanning the bar code. Such application on the handheld device can then be used to manage the network connections, change the network connections, or check the status of the network connections. Multiple handheld devices can be used and synchronized together with a central application, website, or network. One example bar code useful for reading information from a network device and linking to a management application is a QR code.
- A telecommunications system comprises a telecommunications component; and an identifying element on the telecommunications component, wherein the identifying element includes at least one of: information about connectivity of the telecommunications component, information about the telecommunications component, a link to a website, or a link to an application for downloading to a handheld device for managing the information about connectivity of the telecommunications component.
- A method of using a telecommunications system comprises providing a telecommunications component; providing an identifying element on the telecommunications component, wherein the identifying element includes at least one of: information about connectivity of the telecommunications component, information about the telecommunications component, a link to a website, or a link to an application for downloading to a handheld device for managing the information about connectivity of the telecommunications component; and scanning the identifying element.
- The above noted systems and methods can also be used with any supporting hardware, such as hardware which supports, houses, or checks the equipment, including frames, racks, screens, cameras.
- The above noted systems and methods and as further described and claimed can also be used with any type of network (copper or fiber) and whether the network is localized, or used or a wide area. The systems and methods can be used by the system operator for the equipment, the connections, and/or the supporting hardware, as desired.
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FIG. 1 is an example of a fiber distribution hub including a component identification system in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 2 shows steps for using a component identification element in one implementation of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 3 shows various steps in additional implementations of the present disclosure using a component identification element; -
FIG. 4 is an example telecommunications rack including the plurality of patch panels. - Some telecommunication networks include a large number of components distributed over a large area. Often, the as-built configuration of a telecommunications network (e.g., a passive fiber optic network) differs from the configuration of the telecommunication network as originally planned. Because components of a given telecommunication network are spread out over a relatively large area, it can be difficult to track and confirm the as-built configuration of the telecommunications network. Similar problems exist in local networks, such as in data centers, where high density is desired.
- The present disclosure relates to various systems and methods for maximizing the amount of data available for defining the as-built configuration of a telecommunication network. The present disclosure also relates to various methods and systems for utilizing as-built data to improve the reliability of telecommunication systems, to improve the ability to efficiently maintain telecommunication systems, and to improve the ability to efficiently upgrade telecommunication systems.
- Certain aspects of the present disclosure relate to providing identification elements (e.g., tracking elements, tracing elements, locating elements, etc.) on various telecommunication components provided within a telecommunication network such as a fiber optic network or copper network. Example passive identification elements include bar codes (e.g., 2d barcodes) and radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. In certain embodiments, RFID tags are preferred over bar codes because they typically allow for significantly more information to be included therein. In certain embodiments, bar codes can be used to direct technicians to network links, such as internet links at which additional information of the type described herein is provided. In certain embodiments, identification elements can be provided on passive telecommunication components such as: splitter modules; fiber optic connectors; fiber optic adapters; individual fiber optic adapters provided at a termination region; termination panels themselves; power splitter modules; individual outputs of power splitter modules (e.g., either connectorized outputs or non-connectorized outputs); multiplexers such as wavelength division multiplexers; individual outputs of multiplexing devices; fiber distribution hub housings; adapters used to interconnect with plug and play splitters; drop terminals; individual ports corresponding to drop terminals; ruggedized connectors that plug into drop terminals or elsewhere; single fiber ruggedized connectors; multi-fiber ruggedized connectors; individual fiber optic splices; splice trays; splice enclosures; parking modules; individual parking ports; fiber optic trays and drawers; wall boxes; receptacles for receiving parking modules; MTP/MFC connectors; and/or on other structures. Identification elements can be provided on active component as well.
- Example parking modules are disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 7,809,233 which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. An example network interface device is disclosed in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/607,676 which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. An example single fiber ruggedized connector is disclosed at U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/203,508 which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. An example splice tray is disclosed at U.S. application Ser. No. 12/425,241 which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. Example fiber optic drawer/trays are disclosed at U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/840,834 and 61/378,710 which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entireties. Example fiber optic enclosures are disclosed at U.S. Pat. Nos. 7,715,679; 7,756,379; and 7,869,682, which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entireties. An example aerial splice enclosure is disclosed at U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/350,337 that is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. Example plug and play splitters are disclosed at U.S. Pat. Nos. 7,376,322; 7,593,614; 7,400,813; 7,376,323; and 7,346,254, which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entireties. An example drop terminal is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 7,512,304, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. An example ruggedized multifiber connector is disclosed at U.S. Pat. No. 7,264,402, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. Example fiber distribution hubs are disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 7,873,255; 7,720,343; 7,816,602; 7,728,225; and U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/827,423, the disclosures of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entireties. An example splice closure is disclosed in U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/468,405, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. In accordance with the principles of the present disclosure, identification elements can be incorporated into the various components of the systems disclosed in the above-identified patents and patent applications.
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FIG. 1 shows an example fiber distribution hub (FDH) 20 having a component identification element in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure. Thefiber distribution hub 20 includes anouter housing 22. AnFDH identifying element 22A is provided on thehousing 22. In one embodiment, the identifyingelement 22A is an RFID tag or a bar code. In the case of an RFID tag, the RFID tag can include various embedded information such as a photo of the FDH, an installation manual, information regarding FDH accessories, reorder information, and a specific identifying number for identifying the particular FDH. - The
FDH 20 includes a termination field/panel 24 supporting a plurality offiber optic adapters 26. Each of thefiber optic adapters 26 includes first andsecond ports termination field 24 has an identifyingelement 24A corresponding to the field as a whole. Additionally, each of thefiber optic adapters 26 includes identifying elements corresponding to each of the first andsecond ports first ports 28 includes its own identifyingelement 28A and each of the second ports includes its own identifyingelement 28A. - The
FDH 20 also includes asplitter module 32 containing a splitting component, such as power splitter or wave length splitter components. Thesplitting module 32 has its own identifyingelement 32A. Thesplitting module 32 includes a plurality of outputs 34 (e.g., 16 pigtail outputs, 32 pigtail outputs, etc.). Each of theoutputs 34 can include its own identifyingelement 34A. If theoutputs 34 are connectorized, the identifyingelements 34A can be provided onconnectors 35 terminated to the ends of theoutputs 34. If theoutputs 34 are not connectorized, the identifyingelements 34A can be provided directly on the pigtails routed out from thesplitter module 32. Thesplitter module 32 can also include aninput 36 which can have its own identifyingelement 36A. Theinput 36 can be connectorized or connectorized. In the case of a connectorized input, the identifyingelement 36A can be provided on the connector. It will be appreciated that the splitter module includes components for providing a one to many optical connection. In the case of a power splitter, a signal input to thesplitter module 32 by theinput 36 is split in power and divided equally to the various outputs 34. In the case of a splitting component in the form of a wave length division multiplexer, a signal input through theinput 36 is split or divided based on wave length and signals within predefined wave length ranges are transmitted to the various outputs 34. - Referring still to
FIG. 1 , theFDH 20 also includes a plurality ofoptical fibers 40 having ends that are connectorized byconnectors 42. Theoptical fibers 40 can be optically connected to various subscriber locations via distribution or drop cables. Each of theconnectors 42 can include its own identifyingelement 42A. - It will be appreciated that the
outputs 34 of thesplitting module 32 can be plugged into thefirst ports 28 of thefiber optic adapters 26 and theconnectors 42 corresponding to theoptical fibers 40 can be inserted into thesecond ports 30 of thefiber optic adapters 26. In this way, thefiber optic adapters 26 are used to optically connect theoutputs 34 of thesplitter module 32 to theoptical fibers 40. This allows subscribers to be optically connected to the fiber optic network. - In certain embodiments, the identifying elements corresponding to the fiber optic connectors can include various information about the connectors. Example information includes: a unique identification number; test results from final factory validation testing (e.g., end face geometry, insertion loss information, return loss information), warranty information, installation information, accessories information, re-order information, or other information.
- In certain embodiments, the
FDH 20 can include asplicing region 48 including one or more splice trays. Each of the splice trays can include its own identifying element. It will be appreciated that splices are held within the splice tray. It will be appreciated that each of the splices can have its own identifying element. Similarly, each of the fibers connected by a given splice can have there own identifying element. Thesplicing region 48 can be used to splice thefibers 40 to outgoing distribution cables routed to subscriber locations. Afurther splice region 49 can be provided for splicing the feeder fibers to the splitter inputs. Identifiers can be provided at each of the splice trays and can also be provided for each of the incoming and outgoing fibers routed to the spliced trays. - The
FDH 20 also includes aconnector storage location 60 havingparking modules 62 withmodule identifiers 62A. The parking modules include ports/receptacles 64 for receiving individual connectors (e.g., connectors 35). The modules and each of the ports can include individual identifyingelements 64A. - In practice, the
FDH 20 is installed by a technician in the field. During the installation process, a technician can use a handheld scanner to scan theFDH identifying element 22A. The scanning element can also access positioning data (e.g., global positioning coordinates) corresponding to the location theFDH 20 is being installed. In this way, by scanning theFDH identifying element 22A, the exact geographic position at which the FDH has been installed can be saved and later downloaded into a database recording the as-built configuration of the telecommunications system. Scanning of the identifyingelement 22A can also provide the technician with necessary installation information, such as installation manuals or other materials. The scanning ties a unique identifying number assigned to theFDH 20 with a particular geographic position at which theFDH 20 has been installed. Information relating to the technician (e.g., identification, training record) can also be saved and linked to the given installation at the time of the scan. - As the technician continues the installation process, the technician plugs the
outputs 34 into thefirst ports 28 and also plugs theconnectors 42 into thesecond ports 30. During this installation process, the technician can scan the identifyingelements 34A corresponding to the splitter outputs and the identifyingelements 28A corresponding to the first port. In this way, information can be saved into the as-built database showing exactly which outputs 34 are plugged into exactly whichfirst ports 28. Specifically, specific identifying numbers corresponding to each of theoutputs 34 are tied to corresponding identifying numbers corresponding to each of thefirst ports 28. In certain embodiments, the identifyingelements 34A and the identifyingelements 28A are scanned separately. In other embodiments, the identifyingelements 34A and the identifyingelements 28A are required to be scanned together or can be scanned together to reduce the likelihood of error in the scanning process. In a similar way, the technician can scan each of the identifyingelements 42A and each of the identifyingelements 30A to record a record of exactly whichconnectors 42 are inserted into whichsecond ports 30. In this way, identification numbers corresponded to each of theconnectors 42 are linked to corresponding identification numbers corresponding to each of thesecond ports 30 so that an accurate as-built data base can be generated. Similarly, information linkingspecific storage ports 64 tospecific outputs 34 can be scanned and saved. - In certain embodiments, the scanner/RFID reader can be a separate piece of equipment. In other embodiments, the scanner/RFID reader can be incorporated into a cellular phone or tablet, or can be an add-on to a cellular phone or tablet. Other information that can be recorded includes: the name of the technician conducting the installation; technician training records; and the time at which each operation was conducted.
- Example information that can be included in the identification elements (e.g., RFID tags) which would be available to the customer/technician upon accessing the information on the identification element include:
- Information List No. 1
- Test results (IL, RL, geometry, etc.)
- User manuals and videos
- Re-order information
- Ancillary products
- Product pricing and availability
- Warranty information
- Product recall notices
- Extended warranty offers
- LSL information
- Installation date and technician
- Scanning the identification elements can generate the following information:
- Information List No. 2
- Installation rates—actual consumption
- End user information
- Installation locations—GPS coordinates
- Actual installer name and training records
- Verify improper use of LSL items
- Frequency of use/visit
- Automated record keeping
- At least some of the information outlined above can be used for implementing product warranties. For example, warranties could be started by the product seller when the product is actually installed in the field. The information derived from the scanning operation can be used to confirm that all product was be installed by a certified installer and suitably scanned upon installation. Violation of this could void the warranty. An application (e.g., a Smartphone application) can be developed that verifies training records of installer, records installation location; determines installation rate used an input to demand prediction, as a locator for any warranty concerns; and to bring extended warranty information to customers as records indicate warranty runs out. Registered users can become part of a seller database of customer contacts—allows follow-up on ease of use.
- The above-description includes an example implementation of component identification elements included in a fiber distribution hub (FDH) 20. Various other telecommunications equipment and cable management systems and networks are anticipated for use with one or more component identification elements. For example, the identifying elements can be utilized in a data center including an identifying element associated with each patch panel. Identifying elements can be associated with each port of the patch panel and each patch cord connected to the patch panel if desired. Fiber or copper cables can be used in the data center. One example copper patch panel is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,504,726 which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
- With reference to
FIG. 2 , one specific implementation of an identifying element, which is useful in a data center, on a fiber distribution hub, or in other telecommunications systems and networks, is a 2d bar code in the form of a QR code. The QR code can be scanned atstep 202 by a handheld device (e.g., cell phone) by the technician, which can then direct the technician to a company's website atstep 204. The company's website can be the product manufacturer's website or the user's website. The QR code can also link to one or more of the items in the Information List No. 1 above. The QR code could also be coded to include one or more of the items in the Information List No. 1 above. - The QR code can also direct the technician to download an application for use with the handheld device in managing the telecommunications equipment at
step 206. At the same time the technician downloads the application, the technician can also request or enter a company identification code and/or user specific identification code atstep 208. These steps are illustrated inFIG. 2 . - Referring now to
FIG. 3 , once the handheld device includes the application, theQR code 100 of the network device (e.g., patch panel) can be scanned and the technician can enter the company ID, and the password if necessary, atstep 302, to begin implementation of the application. If the handheld device is already linked to the user, the user can begin the application to manage the network device atstep 304. - The QR code gives the technician a tool to maintain connection information for their network connections in a data center, such as the network connections between
patch panels 120, of the type shown inFIG. 4 . Instead of scanning all of the connections, the technician can enter them manually into the handheld device to document the network connections. - Each
patch panel 120 will be labeled with aunique QR code 100. In one preferred embodiment, the QR code will contain a URL and a unique ID. The URL will bring the technician to a website where the technician can see installation instructions or other information about the network. The application will give the technician the possibility to maintain theport 122 connections for all thepatch panels 120 adjacent to the scannedpanel 120. - The first time that the technician starts the application, the application preferably requests a company identification and a password at
step 302 ofFIG. 3 . Once the handheld device is linked to the website, the technician will be able to identify the panel atstep 304. In one implementation, the panel information can include information such as: 1) a room number, 2) a row number, 3) a rack number, and 4) a panel number as shown insteps - At a later date, when the technician reads the QR code on the
patch panel 120, the technician will see the port information on the handheld device. The port information can be updated if the technician makes a change in the connections between theports 122 atstep 310. Scanning the QR code and/or updating the information can update the items in the Information List No. 2 above. - In one application, the technician can view existing connections between
ports 122 to make a manual check and verification of the connections. - The technician can also synchronize the handheld device with other handheld devices and also to the home network database so that the full network information is current.
- A further application of the component identification and tracking system for telecommunication networks includes situations where internet and/or cell service is unavailable. The technician can utilize the QR code to access information stored on a handheld device. If the technician then makes changes to the network connections, the information can be entered on the handheld device and later synchronized with the main network or other handheld devices for updating the main database.
- A still further application of the present invention includes situations where the QR code includes the actual connection data of the network connections. Such information might be useful when there is no internet or cell coverage where the technician is accessing the network. If the technician reads the QR code and reads the network connections, the technician is able to see a current status of the network connections. If a change is made by the technician, the technician can enter the change on the handheld device, and print out a new QR code on a portable printer. The new QR code is left on the network device, and the previous code is removed or covered up since it is now out-of-date. In this manner, a technician can access network information merely by reading the QR code, and updating the QR code to reflect changes.
- Within the present invention, various passive identification elements can be utilized including the noted barcodes and the radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. Barcodes can be one dimensional or two dimensional. More information is capable of being stored on the two dimensional bar codes, such as the noted QR codes. The information can be transferred to other network devices for network management, especially for larger networks where multiple technicians may be managing the network connections.
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- 20 fiber distribution hub
- 22 outer housing
- 22A identifying element
- 24 termination field/panel
- 24A identifying element
- 24 splitter module
- 26 fiber optic adapters
- 28 first ports
- 28A identifying element
- 30 second ports
- 30A identifying elements
- 32 splitter module
- 32A identifying element
- 34 outputs
- 34A identifying element
- 35 connectors
- 36 input
- 36A identifying element
- 40 optical fibers
- 42 connectors
- 42A identifying element
- 48 splicing region
- 49 splice region
- 60 connector storage location
- 62 parking modules
- 62A module identifiers
- 64 ports/receptacles
- 64A individual identifying elements
- 100 identifying element
- 110 data center
- 120 patch panel
- 122 port
- 200 handheld device
- 202-208 initiation steps
- 302-310 usage steps
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