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Optical switch apparatus

US6904194B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 18, 2003
Grant dateJun 7, 2005
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Expiry dateDec 12, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/356
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical switch apparatus is disclosed, which applies to the optical communication system or optical system for switching the optical path. The optical switch apparatus utilizes a servomotor rotates a circle mirror unit which two surfaces are coated or deposited a reflecting film and has a plurality of holes. Thereby the optical signals are transmitted from the fibers pass through the holes for transmitting to the others fibers, or the optical signals reflex to the others fibers via the reflecting film for switching the optical path.

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