Electrochromic optical switch
US12386235B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02F2201/05
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A device, a method, and an article of manufacture are disclosed. The device includes a first optical fiber, a second optical fiber, an electrochromic component positioned between tips of the optical fibers, and a voltage source connected to the electrochromic component. The method includes providing an electrochromic component, providing optical fibers and a voltage source, and assembling an optical switch that includes the electrochromic component, the optical fibers, and the voltage source. The voltage source is connected to the electrochromic component. The article of manufacture includes an optical switch with a voltage source connected to an electrochromic component positioned between optical fiber tips.
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