Apparatus and method for controlling an optical transceiver
US6987932B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 5, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4204
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical transceiver is controlled through the use of a monitor optical signal generator and monitor optical signal detector mounted in close physical proximity to the optical signal generator and detector of the transceiver in a housing having a reflective surface. The monitor optical signal generator transmits a reference optical signal that is reflected and directed to the monitor optical signal detector by the reflective surface of the housing. Changes in the reference optical signal detected at the monitor optical signal detector are used for controlling the optical signal generator of the transceiver.
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