Freespace optical bypass-exchange switch
    3.
    发明公开
    Freespace optical bypass-exchange switch 审中-公开
    在自由空间中的光学旁路交换开关

    公开(公告)号:EP0903607A3

    公开(公告)日:2001-10-04

    申请号:EP98306190.4

    申请日:1998-08-04

    CPC classification number: G02B6/3514 G02B6/353 G02B6/3548 G02B6/3562

    Abstract: A bypass-exchange switch (102) for switching the path of at least one optical signal (92a) includes a telecentric imaging device (104) for high efficiency coupling of the optical signal into either of two outputs (90b,90d). The switch also includes an optical director (106) for changing the operating mode of the switch from an exchange state to a bypass state wherein the different outputs are selected. The optical director is implemented as a variable reflectivity mirror, or a mechanically-actuated mirror. The switch may include a wavelength selective filter for permanently bypassing or exchanging preselected wavelengths of the optical signals.

    Free-space optical signal switch arrangement
    5.
    发明公开
    Free-space optical signal switch arrangement 审中-公开
    Schaltvorrichtung zum Schalten von optischen Signalen im freien Raum

    公开(公告)号:EP0921702A2

    公开(公告)日:1999-06-09

    申请号:EP98309611.6

    申请日:1998-11-24

    CPC classification number: H04Q11/0005 H04Q2011/0024 H04Q2011/0026

    Abstract: A free-space N by M , where N and M > 1, optical signal switch (OXC) requires only transmitter beam steering for controlling to which receiver an optical signal from a transmitter is directed. In a preferred embodiment the transmitters handle single mode optical signals and the receivers handle multimode optical signals. The OXC may optionally include a fixed optical unit implemented using either a single fixed shared lens or a plurality of M optical elements for further directing each of the M optical signals to their respective receivers.

    Abstract translation: M的自由空间N,其中N和M> 1,光信号切换(OXC)仅需要发射机波束控制,以便控制来自发射机的光信号到哪个接收机。 在优选实施例中,发射机处理单模光信号,并且接收器处理多模光信号。 OXC可以可选地包括使用单个固定共享透镜或多个M个光学元件实现的固定光学单元,用于将M个光学信号中的每一个进一步指向它们各自的接收器。

    Fiber optic switching device and method using free space scanning
    6.
    发明公开
    Fiber optic switching device and method using free space scanning 失效
    Faseroptische Schalteinrichtung und Verfahren zum Rastern im freien Raum

    公开(公告)号:EP0800103A2

    公开(公告)日:1997-10-08

    申请号:EP97302012.6

    申请日:1997-03-25

    Abstract: An optical switching device and method for selectively optically connecting at least one input fiber in a fiber bundle to at least one output fiber in a fiber bundle. To perform the optical switching, a light directing mechanism is provided proximate a face of a fiber bundle that contains the input fiber. The light from the input fiber is directed toward the output fibers by varying the orientation of the light directing mechanism relative the face of the fiber bundle. The light directing mechanism thereby enables the light from the input fiber to be selectively directed to each of the output fibers. By selectively controlling the orientation of the light directing mechanism, the light from the input fiber can be scanned to any number of output fibers, thereby producing a 1 X N optical switch.

    Abstract translation: 该方法包括将光引导机构定位在纤维束的表面附近。 测试光信号通过输入光纤传输,测试光信号指向光引导机构。 测试光信号被准直以产生准直的测试光信号。 准直测试光信号用光引导机构重定向。 准直测试光信号聚焦在光纤束的表面。 光引导机构被改变以利用测试光信号扫描光纤束的表面。 在扫描期间识别光引导机构的方位,其将光引导至至少一个输出光纤。

    Free-space optical signal switch arrangement
    7.
    发明公开
    Free-space optical signal switch arrangement 审中-公开
    切换装置,用于在自由空间中的开关的光信号

    公开(公告)号:EP0921702A3

    公开(公告)日:2001-04-04

    申请号:EP98309611.6

    申请日:1998-11-24

    CPC classification number: H04Q11/0005 H04Q2011/0024 H04Q2011/0026

    Abstract: A free-space N by M , where N and M > 1, optical signal switch (OXC) requires only transmitter beam steering for controlling to which receiver an optical signal from a transmitter is directed. In a preferred embodiment the transmitters handle single mode optical signals and the receivers handle multimode optical signals. The OXC may optionally include a fixed optical unit implemented using either a single fixed shared lens or a plurality of M optical elements for further directing each of the M optical signals to their respective receivers.

    Freespace optical bypass-exchange switch
    9.
    发明公开
    Freespace optical bypass-exchange switch 审中-公开
    Optischer Koppelwechsel-Schalter im freien Raum

    公开(公告)号:EP0903607A2

    公开(公告)日:1999-03-24

    申请号:EP98306190.4

    申请日:1998-08-04

    CPC classification number: G02B6/3514 G02B6/353 G02B6/3548 G02B6/3562

    Abstract: A bypass-exchange switch (102) for switching the path of at least one optical signal (92a) includes a telecentric imaging device (104) for high efficiency coupling of the optical signal into either of two outputs (90b,90d). The switch also includes an optical director (106) for changing the operating mode of the switch from an exchange state to a bypass state wherein the different outputs are selected. The optical director is implemented as a variable reflectivity mirror, or a mechanically-actuated mirror. The switch may include a wavelength selective filter for permanently bypassing or exchanging preselected wavelengths of the optical signals.

    Abstract translation: 用于切换至少一个光信号(92a)的路径的旁路交换开关(102)包括用于将光信号高效耦合到两个输出(90b,90d)中的任一个的远心成像装置(104)。 该开关还包括用于将开关的操作模式从交换状态改变到旁路状态的光导向器(106),其中选择不同的输出。 光学导向器被实现为可变反射镜或机械致动的反射镜。 开关可以包括用于永久旁路或交换光信号的预选波长的波长选择滤波器。

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