Free space optical communication
US7885548B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 24, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B10/1127
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Free space optical communication systems, methods, and apparatuses are provided. A free space optical communication system embodiment includes a light source for emitting a light beam toward a receiver, where the light beam includes a signal to be transmitted, an output lens through which the light beam is directed toward the receiver, and an actuator coupled to the light source for moving the light source to adjust the diameter of the light beam.
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