Self-learning fiber processing system and method
US11613494B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 27, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/2835
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Provided is a system for and a method of processing an optical fiber, such as tapering an optical fiber. The method includes receiving fiber parameters defining characteristics of an optical fiber, modeling an idealized fiber based on the fiber parameters to establish modeled data, and establishing processing parameters. A processing operation is performed on the optical fiber according to the processing parameters to produce a resultant fiber. Aspects of the resultant fiber are measured to establish measured data. The measured data and the modeled data are normalized to a common axis and a difference between the two is determined. The processing parameters are adjusted based on the differences.
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