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Identification of related communications channels in a wavelength division multiplexed optical network

US7035544B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 27, 2001
Grant dateApr 25, 2006
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Expiry dateJul 12, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04J14/028
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Channels in an optical network that carry optical signals are evaluated using signal characteristics and suitable channels are compared to identify the channels that represent a single conversation using matching criteria. In another aspect, only channels that carry optical signals representing conversations of interest are compared.

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