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Architecture of an optical refueling communication using glass fiber

US8494371B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 14, 2010
Grant dateJul 23, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 16, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E60/32
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A communication interface for communication between a storage tank and a refueling station is described. One embodiment of the communication interface includes a control unit; an optical transmitter comprising an IR-LED, the optical transmitter directly integrated into the control unit or mounted on the control unit; and an optical frontend optically connected to the optical transmitter.

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