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World Intellectual Property Organization

Method and System for Selecting Optical Network Unit Management and Maintenance Manner

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A new method for selecting Optical Network Unit (ONU) management and maintenance manner has been patented, allowing for improved interoperability between OLT (Optical Line Terminal) and ONU. According to the patent filing, the method involves the ONU reporting supported management and maintenance manners to the OLT, which then selects one to implement for the ONU. This system aims to resolve interoperability issues and simplify ONU implementation.

Key Takeaways:

  • The patented method involves a two-step process: ONU reporting and OLT selection.
  • The ONU reports supported management and maintenance manners to the OLT.
  • The OLT selects one management and maintenance manner from the reported options.
  • The selected manner is implemented for the ONU, enabling configuration and management.
  • The method resolves interoperability issues between OLT and ONU.
  • The system also reduces ONU implementation complexity while ensuring interoperability.

Statistics:

  • The patent was filed on November 15, 2010, under Application No. PCT/CN2010/078720.
  • The patent was published on December 29, 2011, with Publication No. WO/2011/160382.

Sources:

  • World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Publication No. WO/2011/160382, December 29, 2011.
  • WIPO, Application No. PCT/CN2010/078720, November 15, 2010.

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