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Optical signal receiving apparatus with compensation for peripheral light

US4821338A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 5, 1986
Grant dateApr 11, 1989
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Expiry dateAug 5, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4246
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An improved optical signal receiving apparatus useful in optical communication is provided. Peripheral light can be measured and compared to determine if its intensity is above a certain predetermined level. The apparatus can display an indication when the measured intensity is over the predetermined level, such as through an emission at a predetermined wavelength.

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