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Dynamically reconfigurable optical smart node

US7123833B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 8, 2002
Grant dateOct 17, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04J14/02216
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A smart node is provided for use in an optical communications network wherein the smart node comprising dynamically reconfigurable optical signal manipulation devices in combination with sensing devices and processors to provide real time closed and open loop control of various channels of the network.

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