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Optically powered media converter

US9401767B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 2014
Grant dateJul 26, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B10/69
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An optically powered media conversion device for performing optical to electrical conversion is disclosed. The conversion device includes at least one optical coupler for receiving at least one optical signal comprising at least one wavelength, wherein the at least one optical coupler extracts energy from the at least one optical signal, and at least one detector for extracting data from the at least one optical signal and converting the optical signal to an electrical signal using a photovoltaic process. The conversion device further includes a transmitter for converting an electrical signal to an optical signal and transmitting the optical signal to a first device.

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