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Mirror, optical switch, and method for redirecting an optical signal

US6701036B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 19, 2001
Grant dateMar 2, 2004
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Expiry dateNov 8, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04Q2011/0039
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical switch for redirecting an optical signal includes a plurality of spaced-apart mirrors disposed in an array for detecting and reflecting one or more optical signals. The mirrors include a reflective member and a sensor. Desirably, the optical signal is detected by the sensor and used for triggering drive means for orientating the mirrors in the array for redirecting the optical signal.

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