Systems and methods for integrated, multi-functional, fault tolerant sensing and communication
US10337935B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 8, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C5/0816
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fiber-optic sensor system includes a structure having a fiber-optic cable operatively connected thereto. The system includes a network controller with an interrogator operatively connected to the fiber-optic cable to receive optical energy indicative of a characteristic of the structure therefrom and convert optical energy to electrical energy and electrical energy to optical energy for data communication. A sensor and/or a data source are operatively connected to the fiber-optic cable through the network controller to transmit data through the fiber-optic cable and receive data therefrom.
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