Abstract
In this paper, we analyze, for the first time, the eminent role of optical
transparent networking in personal networks. We show how an optical access network
mitigates many issues with respect to connectivity and mobility management. A concrete
personal network user-scenario deduces requirements for such an architecture. A
combination of passive optical network, optical code-division multiple access (OCDMA),
and radio-over-fiber exhibits minimal cost and complexity because of centralized network
control and management, resource sharing, and simplified network nodes. We enable
transparent peer-to-peer communication between optical networking units in the OCDMA
passive optical network subnet of the central office. We use, for the first time,
simultaneously optical code-sense medium access control and optical code packet
switching for contention resolution.
© 2008 IEEE
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