Optical communications network
US5432628A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 11, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04J14/002
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
According to the present invention, an optical communications network is provided, which network comprises control means for controlling the network and a plurality of stations each having an information emitter and receiver. The stations are interconnected by optical signal transmission supports and the control means. According to the present invention, main delays of the stations are controllably modifiable, as desired, by the control means. Particular utility is found in the area of private communications networks, although other utilities are contemplated.
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