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Out of band communications link for 4-lane optical modules using dark fibers and low-bandwidth LEDs

US7062177B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 25, 2002
Grant dateJun 13, 2006
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B10/2581
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A module generally comprising a first transmitter, a detector and a controller. The first transmitter may be configured to transmit through a first physical channel of a connector. The detector may be configured to receive a first status signal but not receive user data through a second physical channel of the connector. The controller may be configured to adjust a power of the first transmitter in response to the first status signal.

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