The present invention relates to the field of optical fibre technology and in particular, relates to a method and a system for designing in building fibre layout for connecting users to an optical fibre network.
BACKGROUND
[0002] In the last few years, changing infrastructure and business requirements are forcing enterprises to rethink about their networks. Enterprises are looking for network infrastructures that increase network efficiency, flexibility, and cost reduction. In this context, Fibre to the x, (x could be any type of infrastructure not limited to home, office) (FTTx) infrastructure has gained much attention in the last few years as a promising solution for enterprise networks. Currently, telcos utilizes FTTx planning tools to swiftly plan deployment activities of the FTTx infrastructure. The telcos manually design the FTTx infrastructure for in-building section of multi dwelling unit. However, the designing and planning of the FTTx infrastructure for the in-building section of the multi dwelling unit are time inefficient. Further, mass rollout of the FTTx infrastructure for the in-building section of the multi dwelling unit is laborious. Furthermore, the designing and the planning of the FTTx infrastructure for the in-building section of the multi dwelling unit have human fallacies. Some of the prior art references are given below:
[0003] Reference US7085697B1 mentions wireless network component designing or deploying method, wherein model of physical environment in which the network needs to be installed is used along with network components and their attributes to design a network. Further, cost attribute is added to get an optimized cost design.
[0004] Reference US7546018B2 mentions a system for fibre optic cabling in a multi dwelling unit. The system mentions routing plurality of cables through plurality of locations and devices in a building with devices and cables fixed for each Floor and units present in the multi dwelling unit.

[0005] Reference US7203497B2 discloses a method that is used for accurately determining the position of wireless devices inside high rise buildings. The reference mentions that structures layout data is used for generating optimal locations of wireless terminals.
[0006] While the prior arts cover various approaches to deploy the FTTx infrastructure, there are no significant considerations to automate the designing and the planning of the FTTx infrastructure for the in-building section of the multi dwelling unit. Further, there are no significant considerations to provide cost optimized in-building fibre planning method using building layout and available fibre devices and their respective constraints.
[0007] In light of the above-stated discussion, there is a need to overcome the above stated disadvantages.
OBJECT OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0008] A primary object of the present disclosure is to provide a system to automate designing and planning of a fibre layout for an in-building section of a multi dwelling unit.
[0009] Another objective of the present disclosure is to provide a cost optimized in-building fibre planning method using building layout and available fibre devices and their respective constraints.
SUMMARY
[0010] In an aspect, the present disclosure provides a method for designing in-building fibre layout to connect a plurality of users in a building to an optical fibre network. The method comprising anchoring to a central node outside the building, wherein the central node is anchored by referencing a location of the central node. Further, the method includes determining a plurality of optical fibre routes between the central node and a user from the plurality of users in the building. The plurality of optical fibre routes is determined in a deployment area of interest. Furthermore, the method includes determining a

plurality of attributes associated with each of the plurality of optical fibre routes and calculating one or more predefined characteristics associated with each of the plurality of optical fibre routes based on the plurality of attributes associated with each of the plurality of optical fibre routes. Lastly, the method includes selecting an optimized optical fibre route based on the one or more predefined characteristics associated with each of the plurality of optical fibre routes. The plurality of attributes determined for each of the plurality of optical fibre routes includes at least one of cost of deployment of each of one or more node components and one or more link components in each of the plurality of optical fibre routes and latency due to each of the one or more node components and the one or more link components in each of the plurality of optical fibre routes. The one or more predefined characteristics calculated for each of the plurality of optical fibre routes includes a cost of deploying and using each of the plurality of optical fibre routes and latency due to use of each of the plurality of optical fibre routes determined based on the determined plurality of attributes of the plurality of optical fibre routes. The step of optimizing the plurality of optical fibre routes further comprise of replacing the one or more node components and the one or more link components between the central node and the user and determining the one or more predefined characteristics associated with each of the plurality of optical fibre routes based on the plurality of attributes associated with each of the plurality of optical fibre routes. Selecting the optimized optical fibre route further comprise of comparing cost and latency of each of the plurality of optical fibre routes and selecting a route with least cost and latency.
[0011] An image processor is used for determining the deployment area of interest from a layout of the building, the image processor identifies the deployment area of interest based on an area that support deploying, such as, electricity, water, cable shafts, stairs and lift lobby and common area. A link component in the optical fibre network that terminates at a house of the building is same in each of the plurality of houses in the building. TheLink component correspond to optical fibre cables that is same in each of the plurality of house in the building.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
[0012] Having thus described the invention in general terms, reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings, which are not necessarily drawn to scale, and wherein:
[0013] FIG. 1 illustrates an interactive computing environment for designing in-building fibre layout to connect a plurality of users to an optical fibre network.
[0014] FIG. 2 illustrates a first exemplary view of building design of a building.
[0015] FIG. 3 illustrates a second exemplary view of a building fibre distribution for a first exemplary multi-dwelling unit.
[0016] FIG. 4 illustrates a third exemplary view of the building fibre distribution for second exemplary multi-dwelling units.
[0017] FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary single-line diagram of the building fibre distribution for a third exemplary multi-dwelling unit.
[0018] FIG. 6 illustrates a block diagram of a hardware framework of a fibre planning system.
[0019] FIG. 7 is a flow-chart illustrating a method for designing in-building fibre layout to connect the plurality of users to the optical fibre network.
[0020] It should be noted that the accompanying figures are intended to present illustrations of exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. These figures are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. It should also be noted that accompanying figures are not necessarily drawn to scale.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present technology. It will be apparent, however, to one skilled in the art that the present technology can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, structures and devices are shown in block diagram form only in order to avoid obscuring the present technology.
[0022] Reference in this specification to "one embodiment" or "an embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present technology. The appearance of the phrase "in one embodiment" in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment, nor are separate or alternative embodiments mutually exclusive of other embodiments. Moreover, various features are described which may be exhibited by some embodiments and not by others. Similarly, various requirements are described which may be requirements for some embodiments but not other embodiments.
[0023] Reference will now be made in detail to selected embodiments of the present disclosure in conjunction with accompanying figures. The embodiments described herein are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure, and the present disclosure should not be construed as limited to the embodiments described. This disclosure may be embodied in different forms without departing from the scope and spirit of the disclosure. It should be understood that the accompanying figures are intended and provided to illustrate embodiments of the disclosure described below and are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the drawings, like numbers refer to like elements throughout, and thicknesses and dimensions of some components may be exaggerated for providing better clarity and ease of understanding.
[0024] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", and the like, herein do not denote any order, quantity, or importance, but rather are used to distinguish one element from another. Further, the terms "a" and "an" herein do

not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced item.
[0025] FIG. 1 illustrates an interactive computing environment 100 for designing and planning in-building fibre layout to connect a plurality of users 102 to an optical fibre network (or optical network). The interactive computing environment 100 demonstrates a system that enables designing of in-building fibre layout. The interactive computing environment 100 may be referred to as a system for designing and planning in-building fibre layout.
[0026] The interactive computing environment 100 includes the plurality of users 102, a plurality of communication devices 104, a communication network 106, a building 108, and in-building automation system 110 (herein after referred to as IBD automation system). In addition, the interactive computing environment 100 includes a server 112, a database 114, an administrator 116 and an image processor 118.
[0027] The plurality of users 102 is any person or individual who needs to connect to the optical fibre network and residing/present in the building 108. The building 108 may include, but not limited to, corporate office, hospital, mall, commercial building, residential building, and skyscraper. In an example, the building 108 is a residential building and includes a plurality of houses.
[0028] In order to design and plan in-building fibre layout to connect the plurality of users 102 to the optical fibre network, one or more information may be obtained by the administrator 116 and may be taken into consideration including, address of the building 108, blueprint of the building 108 or the like. The administrator 116 may be network engineer or other skilled person.
[0029] The plurality of communication devices 104 is associated with the plurality of users 102 that needs to be connected with the communication network 106. The communication network 106 is the optical fibre network. In order to connect the plurality of users 102 residing in the building 108 with the communication network 106, firstly, a cable anchoring device (not shown) may be used to anchor an optical fibre cable to a central node outside the building 108. Typically, the cable anchoring device anchors the optical fibre cable to a building,

wall, pole or other suitable structure. The cable anchoring device may include a component about which the optical fibre cable is wrapped. The central node is anchored by referencing a location of the central node. In a typical optical fibre network, the optical fibre cable is routed from a central office (e.g., a service provider's central office) to a fibre distribution hub usually located in a local area such as a neighborhood. The fibre distribution hub may act as the central node. Alternatively, the central node may be any suitable location or point outside the building 108.
[0030] Further, an image processor 118 may be used to determine or extract a deployment area of interest from layout of the building 108 obtained in the form of the one or more information. The image processor 108 may identify the deployment area of interest based on an area that support deploying, such as, electricity, water, cable shafts, stairs and lift lobby and common area. That is, the deployment area of interest corresponds to areas in the building 108 that support easier deployment of the optical fibre. In an example, the deployment area of interest may be stairs of the building 108. In another example, the deployment area of interest may be lift lobby of the building 108. In yet another example, the deployment area of interest includes but may not be limited to areas of deployment of electric wires, water pipes, and cable shafts inside the building 108.
[0031] In an implementation, the image processor 118 may reside in the IBD automation system 110. In another implementation, the image processor 118 may be a standalone unit.
[0032] After identification of the deployment area of interest, the IBD automation system 110 may analyze the one or more information. The IBD automation system 110 is an automated in-building GPON fibre path designing and planning tool. In general, GPON stands for Gigabit Passive Optical Networks. The IBD automation system 110 is associated with the administrator 116. In an example, the administrator 116 operates the IBD automation system 110. In another example, the administrator 116 manages the IBD automation system 110. In yet another example, the administrator 116 troubleshoots the IBD automation system 110. In yet another example, the administrator 116 is responsible for

upkeep of the IBD automation system 110. The administrator 116 is associated with the IBD automation system 110 through an interface. The administrator 106 may provide the one or more inputs to the IBD automation system 110.
[0033] The IBD automation system 110 receives the one or more inputs from the administrator 116. The administrator 116 may access the IBD automation system 110 through a web-based application. The administrator 116 may access the IBD automation system 110 through a desktop-based application. The administrator 116 may access the IBD automation system 110 through a mobile based application. The IBD automation system 110 includes an option of drop-down menu. In an example, the administrator 116 may select the one or more inputs from the drop-down menu. In another example, the administrator 116 enters the one or more inputs manually.
[0034] The administrator 116 provides one or more inputs to the IBD automation system 110 using a communication device from the plurality of communication devices 104. The one or more inputs include the one or more information, contact details of the plurality of users 102, demographic information of the plurality of users 102 and the like.
[0035] The IBD automation system 110 obtains one or more node components and one or more link components based on determination of the deployment area of interest. The IBD automation system 110 obtains the one or more node components and the one or more link components available for deploying the optical fibre network in the building 108 from the database 114. In general, node is a connection point that may receive, create, store or send data along distributed network routes. In addition, node may be a redistribution point or an end point for data transmission. In general, link is a connection between two nodes. In addition, link joins one node to the other node. The one or more node components include but may not be limited to passive network boxes such as fibre distribution cabinets, splitter box or the like. The one or more link components correspond to optical fibre cables of different types. The different types of optical fibre cables include cables with variable number of optical fibres. In an example, optical fibre cables include but may not be limited to optical fibre cable with 2

optical fibres, optical fibre cable with 6 optical fibres, and optical fibre cable with any number of optical fibres.
[0036] The IBD automation system 110 is associated with the server 112. The server 112 is associated with the administrator 116. The administrator 116 accesses and manages the server 112. The IBD automation system 110 is connected with the server 112. Alternatively, the server 112 is part of the IBD automation system 110. The server 112 handles each operation and task performed by the IBD automation system 110. The server 112 stores one or more instructions and one or more processes for performing various operations of the IBD automation system 110. The server 112 is a cloud server. The cloud server is built, hosted and delivered through a cloud computing platform. In general, cloud computing is a process of using remote network servers that are hosted on the internet to store, manage, and process data.
[0037] Further, the server 112 includes the database 114. The database 114 is used for storage purposes. The database 114 is associated with the server 112. In general, database is a collection of information that is organized so that it can be easily accessed, managed and updated. The database 114 provides storage location to all data and information required by the IBD automation system 110. The database 114 may be at least one of hierarchical database, network database, relational database, object-oriented database and the like. However, the database 114 is not limited to the above-mentioned databases.
[0038] The database 114 includes a set of data associated with the one or more node components and the one or more link components present in an inventory for deploying the optical fibre network in the building 108. The set of data includes type of node and link components present in the inventory, and network capability limitation of each of the one or more node components and the one or more link components. In addition, the set of data includes but may not be limited to cost of each type of the one or more node components and each type of the one or more link components, and length of each of the one or more link components present in the inventory.

[0039] Further, the set of data includes information about cost of deployment of per unit of each type of the one or more node components and the one or more link components. The IBD automation system 110 accesses the set of data from the database 114 to determine the cost of deploying the optical fibre network. The IBD automation system 110 obtains a limitation data of each of the one or more node components and each of the one or more link components from the database 114. In an example, the limitation data of each of the one or more node components and each of the one or more link components includes but may not be limited to maximum possible span, and maximum splitting possible.
[0040] The database 114 includes information about cost of operations and maintenance of each type of the one or more link components and the one or more node components. The IBD automation system 110 accesses the information about the cost of operations and maintenance to determine the cost operations and maintenance of the optical fibre network to be deployed in the building 108. In an example, the building 108 is a residential building that includes a plurality of houses. In addition, a last link component of the one or more link components in the optical fibre network that terminates a house of the building 108 is same in each of the plurality of houses in the building 108, the link component correspond to optical fibre cables that is same in each of the plurality of house in the building.
[0041] Further, the IBD automation system 110 creates/determines a plurality of optical fibre routes in the determined deployment area of interest based on the limitation data and the set of data between the central node and a user from the plurality of users 102. The IBD automation system 110 creates the plurality of optical fibre routes using brute force algorithm. In general, brute force algorithm is a problem-solving algorithm that consists of systematically enumerating all possible solutions for a problem. In addition, brute force algorithm involves methods of solving a problem that rely on sheer computing power and trying every possibility to increase efficiency. The IBD automation system 110 associates a plurality of attributes with each of the plurality of optical fibre routes. The plurality of attributes is at least one of cost of each of the one or more node components and the one or more link components in each of the

plurality of optical fibre routes and latency due to each of the one or more node components and the one or more link components in the each of the plurality of optical fibre routes.
[0042] Based on the plurality of attributes, the IBD automation system 110 calculates one or more predefined characteristics such as the cost of deployment and use, latency due to use, operations and maintenance associated with each of the plurality of optical fibre routes. The IBD automation system 110 creates cost function for ease of deployment of the optical fibre network based on clearance and tolerances required for deployment, operation and maintenance of the optical fibre network.
[0043] Based on the calculation, the IBD automation system 110 selects the best and optimized route out of the plurality of optical fibre routes to deploy the optical fibre network in the building 108. The IBD automation system 110 identifies the best and optimized route of the optical fibre network layout by comparing the calculated one or more predefined characteristics such as the cost of deployment and latency of each of the plurality of optical fibre routes.
[0044] In an implementation, the plurality of optical fibre routes may also be optimized by replacing the one or more node components and the one or more link components between the central node and the user and then determining the one or more predefined characteristics associated with each of the plurality of optical fibre routes based on the plurality of attributes associated with each of the plurality of optical fibre routes. The best and optimized route corresponds to the route that has least overall cost of deployment and latency of the optical fibre network in the building 108. The IBD automation system 110 prepares complete end to end splice plan to deploy the optical fibre network using the best route.
[0045] Furthermore, the IBD automation system 110 creates an accurate bill of quantities (BOQ) and bill of material (BOM). The BOQ is created based on total number of materials used to deploy the optical fibre network in the building. In general, BOQ is a list of total number of products or materials required to complete a project. The IBD automation system 110 creates the BOM based on all the inventory materials and components used in deployment of the optical fibre

network in the building 108. Moreover, the IBD automation system 110 creates bill of services (BOS). In general, a BOS is a quantitative and qualitative description of the services to be performed. The IBD automation system 110 creates completely automated capex. In general, capex stands for capital expenditure of an organization.
[0046] The IBD automation system 110 reduces time consumption by 99% as compared to manual IBD system. In addition, IBD automation system 110 eliminates manual efforts and errors in designing the best possible route for deployment of the optical fibre network. Further, the IBD automation system 110 enables smooth execution of work on field. The IBD automation system 110 provides efficient way of work with minimum input and maximum output. The IBD automation system 110 provides building design flexibility and reduces manpower cost.
[0047] The IBD automation system 110 undergoes one or more testing techniques with multiple users on field for feedback and improvement. The IBD automation system 110 may be integrated with the server 112.
[0048] The IBD automation system 110 follows a planning approach. The planning approach includes signing of agreement of statement of work. In addition, the planning approach includes knowledge transfer with utilization of documents, environment details, login credentials, key contact details, and project management methodology. Further, the planning approach includes providing risk updates and weekly issues to the administrator 116. Furthermore, the planning approach includes communicating with the plurality of users 102 and the administrator 116 through one or more mediums. The one or more mediums include but may not be limited to email, landline calling, mobile calling and text message.
[0049] FIG. 2 illustrates a first exemplary view 200 of building design of the building 108. The first exemplary view 200 demonstrates a plurality of formats of the building design of the building 108. In addition, the plurality of formats of the building design includes but may not be limited to a horizontal building design 202, a vertical building design 204 and a hybrid building design

206. Further, the horizontal building design 202 has two or more adjoining premises. Furthermore, the horizontal building design 202 has a common building entrance for the two or more adjoining premises. Moreover, each of the two or more adjoining premises has a ground floor.
[0050] The vertical building design 204 has two or more premises. In addition, the two or more premises of the vertical building design 204 have at least one premise that does not have the ground floor. Further, the building 108 having the vertical building design 204 corresponds to a multi-story apartment block or a flat. Furthermore, the hybrid building design 206 is a combination of the horizontal building design 202 and the vertical building design 204. Moreover, the building 108 having the hybrid building design 206 may correspond to a retirement village or a walled garden estate.
[0051] FIG. 3 illustrates a second exemplary view 300 of a building fibre distribution for a first exemplary multi-dwelling unit. The second exemplary view 300 demonstrates single splitting in basement of the first exemplary multi-dwelling unit. In the second exemplary view 300, the building fibre distribution for the first exemplary multi-dwelling unit has a 2:32 cassette splitter. In addition, the 2:32 cassette splitter has 2 fibres at input and 32 fibres at output. In general, splitter corresponds to optical power management device. In addition, the splitter enables optical signal power splitting.
[0052] In another example, the building fibre distribution for the first exemplary multi-dwelling unit has a 1:2 cassette splitter. In yet another example, the building fibre distribution for the first exemplary multi-dwelling unit has a 2:2 cassette splitter. In yet another example, the building fibre distribution for the first exemplary multi-dwelling unit has a 1:4 cassette splitter. In yet another example, the building fibre distribution for the first exemplary multi-dwelling unit has a 2:4 cassette splitter. In yet another example, the building fibre distribution for the first exemplary multi-dwelling unit has a 1:8 cassette splitter. In yet another example, the building fibre distribution for the first exemplary multi-dwelling unit has a 2:8 cassette splitter.

[0053] In yet another example, the building fibre distribution for the first exemplary multi-dwelling unit has a 1:16 cassette splitter. In yet another example, the building fibre distribution for the first exemplary multi-dwelling unit has a 2:16 cassette splitter. In yet another example, the building fibre distribution for the first exemplary multi-dwelling unit has a 1:32 cassette splitter. In yet another example, the building fibre distribution for the first exemplary multi-dwelling unit has a 1:64 cassette splitter. In yet another example, the building fibre distribution for the first exemplary multi-dwelling unit has a 2:64 cassette splitter.
[0054] In yet another example, the building fibre distribution for the first exemplary multi-dwelling unit has a 1:2 planar lightwave circuit splitter, planar lightwave circuit splitter, is a device used to divide one or two light beams to multiple light beams uniformly or combine multiple light beams to one or two light beams. It is used to regulate the power of optical signals via routing and splitting. In yet another example, the building fibre distribution for the first exemplary multi-dwelling unit has a 2:2 planar lightwave circuit splitter. In yet another example, the building fibre distribution for the first exemplary multi-dwelling unit has a 1:4 planar lightwave circuit splitter. In yet another example, the building fibre distribution for the first exemplary multi-dwelling unit has a 2:4 planar lightwave circuit splitter. In yet another example, the building fibre distribution for the first exemplary multi-dwelling unit has a 1:8 planar lightwave circuit splitter. In yet another example, the building fibre distribution for the first exemplary multi-dwelling unit has a 2:8 planar lightwave circuit splitter.
[0055] In yet another example, the building fibre distribution for the first exemplary multi-dwelling unit has a 1:16 planar lightwave circuit splitter. In yet another example, the building fibre distribution for the first exemplary multi-dwelling unit has a 2:16 planar lightwave circuit splitter. In yet another example, the building fibre distribution for the first exemplary multi-dwelling unit has a 1:32 planar lightwave circuit splitter. In yet another example, the building fibre distribution for the first exemplary multi-dwelling unit has a 2:32 planar lightwave circuit splitter. In yet another example, the building fibre distribution for the first exemplary multi-dwelling unit has a 1:64 planar lightwave circuit splitter. In yet

another example, the building fibre distribution for the first exemplary multi-dwelling unit has a 2:64 planar lightwave circuit splitter.
[0056] In the second exemplary view 300, the building fibre distribution for the first exemplary multi-dwelling unit has a fibre distribution hub. In addition, the fibre distribution hub is connected to an indoor fibre distribution hub through a feeder cable. Fibre distribution hub may also call as central distribution hub. In general, feeder cables are used to transfer data from one end to another. In the second exemplary view 300, number of fibres in the feeder cable is 96. In another example, the number of fibres in the feeder cable may vary.
[0057] Further, the indoor fibre distribution hub distributes a plurality of optical fibre cables to each of the premises of the first exemplary multi-dwelling unit. In the second exemplary view 300, number of fibres in each of the plurality of optical fibre cables is 12. In another example, the number of fibres in each of the plurality of optical fibre cables may vary. In the second exemplary view 300, each of the plurality of optical fibre cables is an unarmoured optical fibre cable. In another example, each of the plurality of optical fibre cables is an armoured optical fibre cable.
[0058] FIG. 4 illustrates a third exemplary view 400 of the building fibre distribution for second exemplary multi-dwelling units. The third exemplary view 400 demonstrates transit splitting for the second exemplary multi-dwelling units. In the third exemplary view 400, the building fibre distribution for the second exemplary multi-dwelling units has a transit FTTH splitter and a sub-splice FTTH drop box where the FTTH drop box is a box for protecting optical fibre cable and is mainly used for straight-through force connection, branch connection of the indoor optical cable
[0059] In addition, the transit FTTH splitter connects each of the second exemplary multi-dwelling units through a plurality of feeder cables. In the third exemplary view 400, number of the second exemplary multi-dwelling units is 2. In another example, the number of the second exemplary multi-dwelling units may vary. The transit FTTH splitter and the sub-splice FTTH drop box enable

distribution of the plurality of optical fibre cables to each of the premises of the second exemplary multi-dwelling units.
[0060] FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary single-line diagram 500 of the building fibre distribution for a third exemplary multi-dwelling unit. The exemplary single-line diagram 500 demonstrates connection between a fibre splicing cabinet and at least two fibre access terminals. In general, fibre access terminal is fabricated to splice air blown fibres and cables in aerial installations. In addition, fibre access terminal consists of outer protective cabinet and inner cable management section.
[0061] In addition, the exemplary single-line diagram 500 has a plurality of home passes in the third exemplary multi-dwelling unit. In the exemplary single-line diagram 500, number of the plurality of home passes in the third exemplary multi-dwelling unit is 32. In another example, the number of the plurality of home passes in the third exemplary multi-dwelling unit may vary.
[0062] The exemplary single-line diagram 500 demonstrates a ground floor, a second floor and a fourth floor. In addition, the fibre splicing cabinet is positioned on the ground floor. Further, the at least two fibre access terminals are positioned on the second floor and the fourth floor. In the exemplary single-line diagram 500, the third exemplary multi-dwelling unit has a 2:8 cassette splitter on the ground floor. In addition, the 2:8 cassette splitter has 2 fibres at input and 8 fibres at output.
[0063] In the exemplary single-line diagram 500, the third exemplary multi-dwelling unit has two 1:8 cassette splitters on the second floor. In addition, the 1:8 cassette splitter has 1 fibre at input and 8 fibres at output. In the exemplary single-line diagram 500, the third exemplary multi-dwelling unit has two 1:8 cassette splitters on the fourth floor.
[0064] FIG. 6 illustrates the block diagram of a hardware framework 600 of the IBD automation system 110 of FIG. 1. The hardware framework 600 is required to run the IBD automation system 110. The hardware framework 600 includes various components that work synchronously to enable processing of the IBD automation system 110 and allows storing of data in the IBD automation

system 110. The hardware framework 600 includes a bus 602 that directly or indirectly couples the following devices: memory 604, one or more processors 606, one or more presentation components 608, one or more input/output (I/O) ports 610, one or more input/output components 612, and an illustrative power supply 614. The bus 602 represents what may be one or more busses (such as an address bus, data bus, or combination thereof). Although the various blocks of FIG. 6 are shown with lines for the sake of clarity, in reality, delineating various components is not so clear, and metaphorically, the lines would more accurately be grey and fuzzy. For example, one may consider a presentation component such as a display device to be an I/O component. Also, processors have memory. The inventors recognize that such is the nature of the art and reiterate that the diagram of FIG. 6 is merely illustrative of an exemplary hardware framework 600 that can be used in connection with one or more embodiments of the present invention. Distinction is not made between such categories as "workstation," "server," "laptop," "hand-held device," etc., as all are contemplated within the scope of FIG. 6 and reference to "hardware framework."
[0065] The hardware framework 600 typically includes a variety of computer-readable media. The computer-readable media can be any available media that includes both volatile and nonvolatile media, removable and non-removable media. By way of example, and not limitation, the computer-readable media may comprise computer storage media and communication media. The computer storage media includes volatile and nonvolatile, removable and non-removable media implemented in any method or technology for storage of information such as computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data. The computer storage media includes, but is not limited to, non-transitory computer-readable storage medium that stores program code and/or data for short periods of time such as register memory, processor cache and random access memory (RAM), or any other medium which can be used to store the desired information. The computer storage media includes, but is not limited to, non-transitory computer readable storage medium that stores program code and/or data for longer periods of time, such as secondary or persistent long term

storage, like read only memory (ROM), EEPROM, flash memory or other memory technology, CD-ROM, digital versatile disks (DVD) or other optical disk storage, magnetic cassettes, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium which can be used to store the desired information. The communication media typically embodies computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data in a modulated data signal such as a carrier wave or other transport mechanism and includes any information delivery media. The term "modulated data signal" means a signal that has one or more of its characteristics set or changed in such a manner as to encode information in the signal. By way of example, and not limitation, communication media includes wired media such as a wired network or direct-wired connection, and wireless media such as acoustic, RF, infrared and other wireless media. Combinations of any of the above should also be included within the scope of computer-readable media.
[0066] Memory 604 includes computer-storage media in the form of volatile and/or nonvolatile memory. The memory 604 may be removable, non¬removable, or a combination thereof. Exemplary hardware devices include solid-state memory, hard drives, optical-disc drives, etc. The hardware framework 600 includes the one or more processors 606 that read data from various entities such as memory 604 or I/O components 612. The one or more presentation components 608 present data indications to a user or other device. The one or more I/O port 610 is a socket in that a cable is plugged into. The power supply 614 that supplies electric power to an electric load. Exemplary presentation components include a display device, speaker, printing component, vibrating component, etc.
[0067] FIG. 7 is a flow-chart 700 illustrating a method for designing in-building fibre layout to connect the plurality of users to the optical fibre network in conjunction with FIG. 1.
[0068] At step 702, the method includes anchoring to the central node outside the building 108, wherein the central node is anchored by referencing the location of the central node.

[0069] At step 704, the method includes determining, by the in-building automation system 110, the plurality of optical fibre routes between the central node and the user from the plurality of users 102 in the building 108, wherein the plurality of optical fibre routes is determined in the deployment area of interest.
[0070] At step 706, the method includes determining, by the in-building automation system 110, the plurality of attributes associated with each of the plurality of optical fibre routes.
[0071] At step 708, the method includes calculating, by the in-building automation system 110, the one or more predefined characteristics associated with each of the plurality of optical fibre routes based on the plurality of attributes associated with each of the plurality of optical fibre routes.
[0072] At step 710, the method includes selecting, by the in-building automation system 110, the optimized optical fibre route based on the one or more predefined characteristics associated with each of the plurality of optical fibre routes.
[0073] The various actions, acts, blocks, steps, or the like in the flow chart 700 may be performed in the order presented, in a different order or simultaneously. Further, in some embodiments, some of the actions, acts, blocks, steps, or the like may be omitted, added, modified, skipped, or the like without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.
[0074] The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present technology have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present technology to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the present technology and its practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the present technology and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. It is understood that various omissions and substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstance may suggest or

render expedient, but such are intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the spirit or scope of the claims of the present technology. [0075] While several possible embodiments of the invention have been described above and illustrated in some cases, it should be interpreted and understood as to have been presented only by way of illustration and example, but not by limitation. Thus, the breadth and scope of a preferred embodiment should not be limited by any of the above-described exemplary embodiments.

CLAIMS
We Claim:

1. A method for designing in-building fibre layout to connect a plurality of users
(102) in a building (108) to an optical fibre network (106), the method
comprising:
anchoring to a central node outside the building (108), wherein the central node is anchored by referencing a location of the central node;
determining, by an in-building automation system (110), a plurality of optical fibre routes between the central node and a user from the plurality of users (102) in the building (108), wherein the plurality of optical fibre routes is determined in a deployment area of interest;
determining, by the in-building automation system (110), a plurality of attributes associated with each of the plurality of optical fibre routes;
calculating, by the in-building automation system (110), one or more predefined characteristics associated with each of the plurality of optical fibre routes based on the plurality of attributes associated with each of the plurality of optical fibre routes; and
selecting, by the in-building automation system (110), an optimized optical fibre route based on the one or more predefined characteristics associated with each of the plurality of optical fibre routes.
2. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of attributes determined
for each of the plurality of optical fibre routes includes at least one of cost of
deployment of each of one or more node components and one or more link
components in each of the plurality of optical fibre routes and latency due to
each of the one or more node components and the one or more link components
in each of the plurality of optical fibre routes.

3. The method as claimed in claim 2, wherein the one or more link components are optical fibre cables of different types having 2 optical fibres, 6 optical fibres, any number of optical fibres.
4. The method as claimed in claim 2, wherein the one or more node components are passive network boxes such as fibre distribution cabinets, splitter box or the like.
5. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more predefined characteristics calculated for each of the plurality of optical fibre routes includes a cost of deploying and using each of the plurality of optical fibre routes and latency due to use of each of the plurality of optical fibre routes determined based on the determined plurality of attributes of the plurality of optical fibre routes.
6. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein optimizing the plurality of optical fibre routes further comprise of replacing the one or more node components and the one or more link components between the central node and the user and determining the one or more predefined characteristics associated with each of the plurality of optical fibre routes based on the plurality of attributes associated with each of the plurality of optical fibre routes.
7. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein selecting the optimized optical fibre route further comprise of comparing cost and latency of each of the plurality of optical fibre routes and selecting a route with least cost and latency.
8. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein an image processor (118) is used for determining the deployment area of interest from a layout of the building (108), the image processor identifies the deployment area of interest based on an area that support deploying, such as, electricity, water, cable shafts, stairs and lift lobby and common area.

9. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein a last link component in the optical
fibre network that terminates at a house of the building (108) is same in each of
the plurality of houses in the building.
10. A system for designing in-building fibre layout to connect a plurality of
users (102) in a building (108) to an optical fibre network (106), the system
comprising:
anchoring to a central node outside the building (108), wherein the central node is anchored by referencing a location of the central node;
determining, by an in-building automation system (110), a plurality of optical fibre routes between the central node and a user from the plurality of users (102) in the building (108), wherein the plurality of optical fibre routes is determined in a deployment area of interest;
providing one or more inputs, by the administrator (116) to the IBD automation system (110)
using a communication device from the plurality of communication devices (104),
using an image processor (118) for determining the deployment area of interest from a layout of the building (108)
11. The system as claimed in claim 2, wherein the IBD automation system (110) determines a plurality of optical fibre routes in the determined deployment area of interest based on the limitation data and the set of data between the central node and a user from the plurality of users (102).
12. The system as claimed in claim 2, wherein an image processor (118) is used for determining the deployment area of interest from a layout of the building (108), the image processor identifies the deployment area of interest based on an area that support deploying, such as, electricity, water, cable shafts, stairs and lift lobby and common area.