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Apparatus for transmitting data between two systems which move relative to one another

US8374506B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 1, 2008
Grant dateFeb 12, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 8, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3692
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus for transmitting data at high data rates, between two systems that move relative to one another is provided. The apparatus includes an optical fiber and an axial module on one of the two systems for the purpose of axial data coupling, using the optical fiber and a lateral module on another of the two systems for the purpose of lateral data coupling using the optical fiber.

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