Optical connector with photodetector, adaptor for optical connector, and system
US10509185B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 23, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4287
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In various aspects, an optical connector with a built-in photodetector for detecting light in the optical connector; an adapter for detachably receiving an optical connector, comprising an electrode configured to electrically contact an electrode of the optical connector; a connection apparatus comprising an arrangement of adapters for detachably receiving a plurality of optical connectors, each adapter comprising an electrode configured to electrically contact an electrode of the respective optical connector; a system with an interface configured to make an optical connection with an optical connector and a processing unit configured to receive from the connector an indication and to generate a feedback signal indicative of said indication; and/or an optical connector responsive to light to generate an electrical signal is provided.
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