Title :
Cognitive PONs: A novel approach toward energy efficiency
Author_Institution :
Scuola Superiore Sant´Annaq, Pisa, Italy
Abstract :
This paper introduces the concept of cognitive PONs, i.e. PONs capable of adapting their configuration based upon network status. Their potentials in decreasing PON energy consumption are highlighted in a specific scenario.
Keywords :
cognitive systems; energy consumption; passive optical networks; telecommunication network management; cognitive PON; energy consumption; energy efficiency;
Conference_Titel :
Communications and Photonics Conference (ACP), 2012 Asia
Conference_Location :
Guangzhou
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-6274-0