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Automatic optical signal type identification method

US6466886B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 2000
Grant dateOct 15, 2002
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04J2203/0057
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Automatic optical signal type identification method including the steps of: (a) converting an optical signal into an electrical signal; (b) storing a reference pattern dictionary with a plurality of reference patterns each uniquely identifying a different optical signal type; and (c) spotting a reference pattern embedded in the electrical signal for identifying the optical signal type of the optical signal.

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