Identification of related communications channels in a wavelength division multiplexed optical network
US7035544B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 27, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 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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