Chatter, 40, now works on patching his device into Lucent's optical interface to create an optical on-ramp.

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An optical track pad and touch screen ensures the interface is easy and simple to use.

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An optical audio output, as well as RS-232 interface, will allow for integration into virtually any home theater environment.

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The standard's global deployment is pervasive, and the span of stakeholders in its ongoing development is sweeping, including network component and system manufacturers (optical transceivers, cabling, integrated circuit, powering devices, switches and network interface cards, for example) and network, software and bandwidth providers, as well as LAN and Internet users worldwide.

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