Oh, m'gosh, folks.. I think it's time we read that Optical Solutions Inc release again. Methinks there may have been a poor selection of words in the description of this product on the part of OSI, and a misread or embarrassing proportions, on the part of myself. Let's read it again:
"The node is FiberPath's patented Home Universal Demarcation Point (HUDP), which converts the energy from fiber optic light ___signals___ into electrical ___signals___ needed for telephones, televisions and data modems."
Does a signal equate to a source of voltage that could be used to drive the circuits in the devices cited? Well, after re-reading it several times in this new light, so to speak, I don't think so.
I'm getting this lousy feeling... no, make that I'm getting this stark realization, after all of this commotion we've been through that all they are saying is that their device performs optical to electrical (o-e) conversion [and naturally, electrical to optical (e-o) conversion, as well, in the opposite direction... which they don't mention].
This o-e conversion relates to the data stream, not the requisite powering to power the terminal devices, and it is no different in principle than any other o-e conversion process that takes place on other opto-electronic network elements.
Well, all is not lost. I know that this consultant has learned a lesson, in any event. And the feature we've been beating about is bound to occur, sooner or later. I think that's inevitable at some point. We simply had a running start at discussing it, prior to its debut.
BTW, there are, in fact, two strands between the field splice point and the side of the house, one for each direction of transmission. See the diagram at their web site at:
opticalsolutions.com
Sorry about any confusion that was caused by this, folks. Unless, of course, I just happened to misread it again? Nah...
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