Optical switching using optical fiber connector
US7418167B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/358
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical switching device, comprises an optical switch and an optical connector receiving means mateable with a connector., means for effectuating switching by engaging a connector in said receiving means, characterised in that said switching effectuating means acts or is acted upon once a connector is sufficiently engaged in the receiving means for optical communication with the connector to occur.
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