Green regenerative energy efficient network
US10771180B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 1, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2011/0052
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A network is provided with a plurality of nodes connected to one another. At least one node of the plurality of nodes include one or more transponders. For example, the transponders may be configured to receive optical signals having a first set of wavelengths at a first degree of a plurality of degrees in the at least one node. The transponders may convert the received optical signals into electrical signals, and then regenerate optical signals by generating, based on the electrical signals, optical signals having a second set of wavelengths. The node may further include one or more switches configured to route the regenerated optical signals to one or more of the plurality of degrees of the at least one node.
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