Abstract

A fiber optic-based communications network includes: a power insertion device, connected to multiple fiber links from a data source, configured to provide power insertion to a hybrid fiber/power cable connected to at least one fiber link of the multiple fiber links; the hybrid fiber/power cable, connecting the power insertion device to a connection interface device, configured to transmit data and power from the power insertion device to the connection interface device; and the connection interface device, configured to provide an interface for connection to an end device via a power over Ethernet (POE)-compatible connection and to provide optical to electrical media conversion for data transmitted from the power insertion device to an end device via the hybrid fiber/power cable and the PoE-compatible connection.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 25/49 - Transmitting circuitsReceiving circuits using code conversion at the transmitterTransmitting circuitsReceiving circuits using predistortionTransmitting circuitsReceiving circuits using insertion of idle bits for obtaining a desired frequency spectrumTransmitting circuitsReceiving circuits using three or more amplitude levels
• G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
• G02B 6/42 - Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements
• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
• H04B 10/073 - Arrangements for monitoring or testing transmission systemsArrangements for fault measurement of transmission systems using an out-of-service signal
• H04B 10/077 - Arrangements for monitoring or testing transmission systemsArrangements for fault measurement of transmission systems using an in-service signal using a supervisory or additional signal
• H04B 10/272 - Star-type networks
• H04B 10/80 - Optical aspects relating to the use of optical transmission for specific applications, not provided for in groups , e.g. optical power feeding or optical transmission through water
• H04L 12/10 - Current supply arrangements
• H04L 12/64 - Hybrid switching systems
• H04L 25/02 - Baseband systems Details
• H04N 5/63 - Generation or supply of power specially adapted for television receivers
• H04N 21/443 - OS processes, e.g. booting an STB, implementing a Java virtual machine in an STB or power management in an STB
• H04N 23/65 - Control of camera operation in relation to power supply
• H04Q 11/00 - Selecting arrangements for multiplex systems

Abstract

A fiber optic-based communications network includes: a power insertion device, connected to multiple fiber links from a data source, configured to provide power insertion to a hybrid fiber/power cable connected to at least one fiber link of the multiple fiber links; the hybrid fiber/power cable, connecting the power insertion device to a connection interface device, configured to transmit data and power from the power insertion device to the connection interface device; and the connection interface device, configured to provide an interface for connection to an end device via a power over Ethernet (PoE)-compatible connection and to provide optical to electrical media conversion for data transmitted from the power insertion device to an end device via the hybrid fiber/power cable and the PoE-compatible connection.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 10/80 - Optical aspects relating to the use of optical transmission for specific applications, not provided for in groups , e.g. optical power feeding or optical transmission through water
• G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
• G02B 6/42 - Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements
• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
• H04B 10/073 - Arrangements for monitoring or testing transmission systemsArrangements for fault measurement of transmission systems using an out-of-service signal
• H04B 10/077 - Arrangements for monitoring or testing transmission systemsArrangements for fault measurement of transmission systems using an in-service signal using a supervisory or additional signal
• H04B 10/272 - Star-type networks
• H04L 12/10 - Current supply arrangements
• H04L 12/64 - Hybrid switching systems
• H04L 25/02 - Baseband systems Details
• H04N 5/63 - Generation or supply of power specially adapted for television receivers
• H04N 21/443 - OS processes, e.g. booting an STB, implementing a Java virtual machine in an STB or power management in an STB
• H04N 23/65 - Control of camera operation in relation to power supply
• H04Q 11/00 - Selecting arrangements for multiplex systems

Abstract

A connector assembly for a hybrid cable includes: a housing, comprising a base; at least one discrete connector mounted in the base or at least one connector that is at least partially integrated in the base, configured to receive at least one fiber from the hybrid cable; and at least one electrical interface, configured to receive at least one wire from the hybrid cable.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
• G02B 6/24 - Coupling light guides
• G02B 6/25 - Preparing the ends of light guides for coupling, e.g. cutting
• G02B 6/36 - Mechanical coupling means
• G02B 6/42 - Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements
• G02B 6/46 - Processes or apparatus adapted for installing optical fibres or optical cables

Abstract

A round hybrid cable includes: two metal wires, two fiber optic lines, and a cable jacket enclosing the two metal wires, the two fiber optic lines, and one or more spaces. The enclosing creates the one or more spaces. The round hybrid cable further includes a synthetic filling configured to fill the one or more spaces created by the enclosing. The two metal wires are arranged side by side and the two fiber optic lines are arranged above and below the two metal wires.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 10/80 - Optical aspects relating to the use of optical transmission for specific applications, not provided for in groups , e.g. optical power feeding or optical transmission through water
• H04N 5/63 - Generation or supply of power specially adapted for television receivers
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• H04N 21/443 - OS processes, e.g. booting an STB, implementing a Java virtual machine in an STB or power management in an STB
• H04Q 11/00 - Selecting arrangements for multiplex systems
• H04L 12/10 - Current supply arrangements
• H04L 25/02 - Baseband systems Details
• H04B 10/077 - Arrangements for monitoring or testing transmission systemsArrangements for fault measurement of transmission systems using an in-service signal using a supervisory or additional signal
• G02B 6/42 - Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements
• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
• H04L 12/64 - Hybrid switching systems
• H04B 10/073 - Arrangements for monitoring or testing transmission systemsArrangements for fault measurement of transmission systems using an out-of-service signal
• H04B 10/272 - Star-type networks
• G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means

Abstract

A connector assembly for a hybrid cable includes: a housing, comprising a base; at least one discrete connector mounted in the base or at least one connector that is at least partially integrated in the base, configured to receive at least one fiber from the hybrid cable; and at least one electrical interface, configured to receive at least one wire from the hybrid cable.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means

Abstract

A connector assembly for a hybrid cable includes: a housing, comprising a base; at least one discrete connector mounted in the base or at least one connector that is at least partially integrated in the base, configured to receive at least one fiber from the hybrid cable; and at least one electrical interface, configured to receive at least one wire from the hybrid cable.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
• G02B 6/42 - Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements
• H01R 13/516 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing

Abstract

A fiber optic-based communications network includes: a power insertion device, connected to multiple fiber links from a data source, configured to provide power insertion to a hybrid fiber/power cable connected to at least one fiber link of the multiple fiber links; the hybrid fiber/power cable, connecting the power insertion device to a connection interface device, configured to transmit data and power from the power insertion device to the connection interface device; and the connection interface device, configured to provide an interface for connection to an end device via a power over Ethernet (PoE)-compatible connection and to provide optical to electrical media conversion for data transmitted from the power insertion device to an end device via the hybrid fiber/power cable and the PoE-compatible connection.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 21/443 - OS processes, e.g. booting an STB, implementing a Java virtual machine in an STB or power management in an STB
• H04L 12/64 - Hybrid switching systems
• H04B 10/272 - Star-type networks

Abstract

A fiber optic-based communications network includes: a power insertion device, connected to multiple fiber links from a data source, configured to provide power insertion to a hybrid fiber/power cable connected to at least one fiber link of the multiple fiber links; the hybrid fiber/power cable, connecting the power insertion device to a connection interface device, configured to transmit data and power from the power insertion device to the connection interface device; and the connection interface device, configured to provide an interface for connection to an end device via a power over Ethernet (PoE)-compatible connection and to provide optical to electrical media conversion for data transmitted from the power insertion device to an end device via the hybrid fiber/power cable and the PoE-compatible connection.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 10/80 - Optical aspects relating to the use of optical transmission for specific applications, not provided for in groups , e.g. optical power feeding or optical transmission through water
• H04N 21/443 - OS processes, e.g. booting an STB, implementing a Java virtual machine in an STB or power management in an STB
• H04N 5/63 - Generation or supply of power specially adapted for television receivers
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• H04Q 11/00 - Selecting arrangements for multiplex systems
• H04L 12/10 - Current supply arrangements
• H04L 25/02 - Baseband systems Details
• G02B 6/42 - Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements
• G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
• H04B 10/272 - Star-type networks
• H04B 10/077 - Arrangements for monitoring or testing transmission systemsArrangements for fault measurement of transmission systems using an in-service signal using a supervisory or additional signal
• H04B 10/073 - Arrangements for monitoring or testing transmission systemsArrangements for fault measurement of transmission systems using an out-of-service signal
• H04L 12/64 - Hybrid switching systems

Abstract

A fiber optic-based communications network includes: a power insertion device, connected to multiple fiber links from a data source, configured to provide power insertion to a hybrid fiber/power cable connected to at least one fiber link of the multiple fiber links; the hybrid fiber/power cable, connecting the power insertion device to a connection interface device, configured to transmit data and power from the power insertion device to the connection interface device; and the connection interface device, configured to provide an interface for connection to an end device via a power over Ethernet (PoE)-compatible connection and to provide optical to electrical media conversion for data transmitted from the power insertion device to an end device via the hybrid fiber/power cable and the PoE-compatible connection.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/42 - Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements
• H04B 10/80 - Optical aspects relating to the use of optical transmission for specific applications, not provided for in groups , e.g. optical power feeding or optical transmission through water
• H04L 12/10 - Current supply arrangements
• H04L 12/64 - Hybrid switching systems
• H04N 21/443 - OS processes, e.g. booting an STB, implementing a Java virtual machine in an STB or power management in an STB
• H04N 5/63 - Generation or supply of power specially adapted for television receivers
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• H04Q 11/00 - Selecting arrangements for multiplex systems
• H04L 25/02 - Baseband systems Details
• G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
• H04B 10/272 - Star-type networks
• H04B 10/077 - Arrangements for monitoring or testing transmission systemsArrangements for fault measurement of transmission systems using an in-service signal using a supervisory or additional signal
• H04B 10/073 - Arrangements for monitoring or testing transmission systemsArrangements for fault measurement of transmission systems using an out-of-service signal

Abstract

A connector assembly for a hybrid cable includes: a housing, comprising a base; at least one discrete connector mounted in the base or at least one connector that is at least partially integrated in the base, configured to receive at least one fiber from the hybrid cable; and at least one electrical interface, configured to receive at least one wire from the hybrid cable.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/36 - Mechanical coupling means
• G02B 6/42 - Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements
• G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
• H01R 13/516 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing

Abstract

A connector assembly for a hybrid cable includes: a housing, comprising a base; at least one discrete connector mounted in the base or at least one connector that is at least partially integrated in the base, configured to receive at least one fiber from the hybrid cable; and at least one electrical interface, configured to receive at least one wire from the hybrid cable.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
• G02B 6/42 - Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements
• H01R 13/516 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing

Abstract

A connector assembly for a hybrid cable includes: a housing, comprising a base; at least one discrete connector mounted in the base or at least one connector that is at least partially integrated in the base, configured to receive at least one fiber from the hybrid cable; and at least one electrical interface, configured to receive at least one wire from the hybrid cable.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
• G02B 6/42 - Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements
• H01R 13/516 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing

Abstract

A connector assembly for a hybrid cable includes: a housing, comprising a base; at least one discrete connector mounted in the base or at least one connector that is at least partially integrated in the base, configured to receive at least one fiber from the hybrid cable; and at least one electrical interface, configured to receive at least one wire from the hybrid cable.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/42 - Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements
• G02B 6/26 - Optical coupling means
• G02B 6/36 - Mechanical coupling means
• G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
• G02B 6/40 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre bundle mating means
• G02B 6/43 - Arrangements comprising a plurality of opto-electronic elements and associated optical interconnections
• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables

Abstract

A connector assembly for a hybrid cable includes: a housing, comprising a base; at least one discrete connector mounted in the base or at least one connector that is at least partially integrated in the base, configured to receive at least one fiber from the hybrid cable; and at least one electrical interface, configured to receive at least one wire from the hybrid cable.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
• G02B 6/42 - Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements
• H01R 13/516 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing

Abstract

A fiber optic-based communications network includes: a power insertion device, connected to multiple fiber links from a data source, configured to provide power insertion to a hybrid fiber/power cable connected to at least one fiber link of the multiple fiber links; the hybrid fiber/power cable, connecting the power insertion device to a connection interface device, configured to transmit data and power from the power insertion device to the connection interface device; and the connection interface device, configured to provide an interface for connection to an end device via a power over Ethernet (PoE)-compatible connection and to provide optical to electrical media conversion for data transmitted from the power insertion device to an end device via the hybrid fiber/power cable and the PoE-compatible connection.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 12/64 - Hybrid switching systems
• H04B 10/80 - Optical aspects relating to the use of optical transmission for specific applications, not provided for in groups , e.g. optical power feeding or optical transmission through water
• H04L 12/10 - Current supply arrangements
• H04Q 11/00 - Selecting arrangements for multiplex systems
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• H04N 5/63 - Generation or supply of power specially adapted for television receivers
• H04N 21/443 - OS processes, e.g. booting an STB, implementing a Java virtual machine in an STB or power management in an STB
• H04L 25/02 - Baseband systems Details
• H04B 10/073 - Arrangements for monitoring or testing transmission systemsArrangements for fault measurement of transmission systems using an out-of-service signal
• H04B 10/077 - Arrangements for monitoring or testing transmission systemsArrangements for fault measurement of transmission systems using an in-service signal using a supervisory or additional signal
• H04B 10/272 - Star-type networks
• G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
• G02B 6/42 - Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements
• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables

Abstract

A fiber optic-based communications network includes: a power insertion device, connected to multiple fiber links from a data source, configured to provide power insertion to a hybrid fiber/power cable connected to at least one fiber link of the multiple fiber links; the hybrid fiber/power cable, connecting the power insertion device to a connection interface device, configured to transmit data and power from the power insertion device to the connection interface device; and the connection interface device, configured to provide an interface for connection to an end device via a power over Ethernet (PoE)-compatible connection and to provide optical to electrical media conversion for data transmitted from the power insertion device to an end device via the hybrid fiber/power cable and the PoE-compatible connection.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 10/80 - Optical aspects relating to the use of optical transmission for specific applications, not provided for in groups , e.g. optical power feeding or optical transmission through water
• H04L 12/10 - Current supply arrangements
• H04Q 11/00 - Selecting arrangements for multiplex systems
• H04B 10/272 - Star-type networks
• G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
• G02B 6/42 - Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements
• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
• H04L 12/64 - Hybrid switching systems
• H04N 5/63 - Generation or supply of power specially adapted for television receivers

Abstract

A power insertion device includes: an input interface, configured for receiving a fiber connection from a fiber network; an output interface, comprising one or more hybrid cables for connection to one or more end devices, each of the hybrid cables including fiber for data communication and wire for power transmission; a mains power interface, configured to receive alternating current (AC) mains power; one or more power supplies, configured to convert the AC mains power to direct current (DC) power; and a power insertion board, configured to provide power insertion of the DC power out through the one or more hybrid cables.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 10/80 - Optical aspects relating to the use of optical transmission for specific applications, not provided for in groups , e.g. optical power feeding or optical transmission through water
• H04L 12/10 - Current supply arrangements
• G02B 6/42 - Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements
• H04Q 11/00 - Selecting arrangements for multiplex systems
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• H04N 5/63 - Generation or supply of power specially adapted for television receivers
• H04N 21/443 - OS processes, e.g. booting an STB, implementing a Java virtual machine in an STB or power management in an STB
• H04L 25/02 - Baseband systems Details
• H04B 10/073 - Arrangements for monitoring or testing transmission systemsArrangements for fault measurement of transmission systems using an out-of-service signal
• H04B 10/077 - Arrangements for monitoring or testing transmission systemsArrangements for fault measurement of transmission systems using an in-service signal using a supervisory or additional signal
• H04B 10/272 - Star-type networks
• H04L 12/64 - Hybrid switching systems
• G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables

Abstract

A fiber optic-based communications network includes: a power insertion device, connected to multiple fiber links from a data source, configured to provide power insertion to a hybrid fiber/power cable connected to at least one fiber link of the multiple fiber links; the hybrid fiber/power cable, connecting the power insertion device to a connection interface device, configured to transmit data and power from the power insertion device to the connection interface device; and the connection interface device, configured to provide an interface for connection to an end device via a power over Ethernet (PoE)-compatible connection and to provide optical to electrical media conversion for data transmitted from the power insertion device to an end device via the hybrid fiber/power cable and the PoE-compatible connection.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 10/80 - Optical aspects relating to the use of optical transmission for specific applications, not provided for in groups , e.g. optical power feeding or optical transmission through water
• H04L 12/10 - Current supply arrangements
• H04Q 11/00 - Selecting arrangements for multiplex systems
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• H04N 5/63 - Generation or supply of power specially adapted for television receivers
• H04N 21/443 - OS processes, e.g. booting an STB, implementing a Java virtual machine in an STB or power management in an STB
• H04L 25/02 - Baseband systems Details
• H04B 10/073 - Arrangements for monitoring or testing transmission systemsArrangements for fault measurement of transmission systems using an out-of-service signal
• H04B 10/077 - Arrangements for monitoring or testing transmission systemsArrangements for fault measurement of transmission systems using an in-service signal using a supervisory or additional signal
• H04B 10/272 - Star-type networks
• H04L 12/64 - Hybrid switching systems
• G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
• G02B 6/42 - Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements
• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables

Abstract

A fiber optic-based communications network includes: a power insertion device, connected to multiple fiber links from a data source, configured to provide power insertion to a hybrid fiber/power cable connected to at least one fiber link of the multiple fiber links; the hybrid fiber/power cable, connecting the power insertion device to a connection interface device, configured to transmit data and power from the power insertion device to the connection interface device; and the connection interface device, configured to provide an interface for connection to an end device via a power over Ethernet (PoE)-compatible connection and to provide optical to electrical media conversion for data transmitted from the power insertion device to an end device via the hybrid fiber/power cable and the PoE-compatible connection.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
• H04L 25/02 - Baseband systems Details
• H04B 10/80 - Optical aspects relating to the use of optical transmission for specific applications, not provided for in groups , e.g. optical power feeding or optical transmission through water
• H04L 12/10 - Current supply arrangements
• H04Q 11/00 - Selecting arrangements for multiplex systems
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• H04N 5/63 - Generation or supply of power specially adapted for television receivers
• H04N 21/443 - OS processes, e.g. booting an STB, implementing a Java virtual machine in an STB or power management in an STB
• H04B 10/073 - Arrangements for monitoring or testing transmission systemsArrangements for fault measurement of transmission systems using an out-of-service signal
• H04B 10/077 - Arrangements for monitoring or testing transmission systemsArrangements for fault measurement of transmission systems using an in-service signal using a supervisory or additional signal
• H04B 10/272 - Star-type networks
• H04L 12/64 - Hybrid switching systems
• G02B 6/42 - Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements
• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables

Goods & Services

System, for using hybrid cable, namely, fiber optic cable joined with copper wire, to deliver low voltage power and data communication to various electronic end user devices

Goods & Services

System, for using hybrid cable, namely, fiber optic cable with copper electrical conductors to deliver low voltage power and data communication to various electronic end user devices