Multi-layer virtual infrastructure embedding in software-defined flexible-grid transport networks

    公开(公告)号:US09866442B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-01-09

    申请号:US14699228

    申请日:2015-04-29

    Abstract: Methods and systems for embedding VI demands in a software-defined network include mapping virtual nodes over physical nodes in a network topology. An auxiliary graph including virtual links between physical nodes that have a residual capacity sufficient to meet a virtual infrastructure demand is constructed. Virtual links over physical links are mapped to maximize use of existing optical channels and to minimize switching of a virtual link between a wavelength division multiplexing layer and an IP layer. New optical channels with a maximum spectral efficiency are established. A set of potential solutions for embedding a set of virtual infrastructure demands is determined. A solution is selected from the set of potential solutions that maximizes a weighted average of spectrum needed to support the set of virtual infrastructure demands and a cost of provisioning the virtual infrastructure demands.

    Distributed brillouin sensing using correlation

    公开(公告)号:US09784567B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-10-10

    申请号:US14842542

    申请日:2015-09-01

    Inventor: Ting Wang Yi Weng

    CPC classification number: G01B11/168 G01K11/32 G01K2011/322

    Abstract: Methods and systems for sensing conditions of a fiber include splitting a light signal into two branches. A first branch is converted to have a mode different from that of the second branch. Both branches are mode multiplexed into a single fiber. An output of the fiber is mode demultiplexed into the two branches. The first branch is mode converted to its original mode. Brillouin scattering patterns of the two branches are compared to determine a temperature and strain profile of the fiber.

    System and method for remote object sensing

    公开(公告)号:US09720075B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-01

    申请号:US14946304

    申请日:2015-11-19

    Abstract: A system and method for remote object sensing which features a spatially polarization-inhomogeneous light beam that is directed on the remote object. A polarimetry receiver receives the light beam after it contacts the remote object. The changes in the spatially polarization-inhomogeneous light beam from contacting the remote object are a result of spatial features of the remote object. The polarimetry receiver is configured to measure the spatially inhomogeneous electric field of the light beam after it contacts the remote object and compute the changes in the spatially polarization-inhomogeneous light beam in order to detect spatial features of the remote object. The system obtains high-resolution, real-time information concerning important spatial features of the remote object.

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