Stackable interface modules for customized network functions
US9429724B2 · kind B2 · utility
2Cited by
15References
18Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 27, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4292
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A function-specific network interface module is provided which includes a housing and a connection interface at opposing ends of the housing configured to connect to another function-specific network interface module in a cascaded manner. The function-specific network interface module further includes one or more circuit components operable to provide a dedicated network function so that a plurality of different network functions is provided when the function-specific network interface module is connected to the other function-specific network interface module via the connection interface.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.