Architecture of an optical refueling communication using glass fiber
US8494371B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 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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