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Optical laser communication apparatus with optical phased arrays and coupling arrangement and associated methods

US11967989B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 2021
Grant dateApr 23, 2024
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B10/803
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An optical communications transmitter for use in free space communication from the transmitter to a receiver, the transmitter including a light input and an optical fiber array for directing the light input. The optical communications transmitter further includes an optical phased array for receiving the light input from the optical fiber array and transmitting a light output, the optical phased array being configured for modifying a relative phase of the light input such that the light output exhibits a predetermined far-field intensity pattern.

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