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Communication systems having optical power supplies

US12101129B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 2022
Grant dateSep 24, 2024
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Expiry dateFeb 3, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4249
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A distributed data processing system includes a first data processing system and a second data processing system. The first data processing system includes a first housing, a first data processor, and a first optical module that is configured to convert output electrical signals from the first data processor to output optical signals that are provided to a first optical fiber cable. The second data processing system includes a second housing, a second data processor, and a second optical module that is configured to convert output electrical signals from the second data processor to output optical signals that are provided to a second optical fiber cable. An optical power supply includes at least one laser that is configured to provide a first light source to the first optical module through a first optical link and to provide a second light source to the second optical module through a second optical link.

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