Optical network monitoring and protection using a phased array switching engine
US9941955B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 24, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2011/0081
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method may include receiving, by a switching engine, an optical signal that includes a channel. The method may include applying, by the switching engine, a first beam steering grating to direct a first portion of the channel to a first output port. The method may include applying, by the switching engine, one or more second beam steering gratings to direct at least one of a second portion of the channel to a second output port, or a third portion of the channel to a photodetector. The third portion may be approximately less, in power, than 10 percent of the channel.
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