Optical waveguides – With optical coupler – Input/output coupler
Reexamination Certificate
2006-12-19
2006-12-19
Pak, Sung (Department: 2874)
Optical waveguides
With optical coupler
Input/output coupler
C385S008000, C385S038000, C385S041000, C385S052000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07151870
ABSTRACT:
An optical fiber coupling, for example, an optical switch, for coupling a light source with a light-receiving end face of an optical waveguide comprises a lens for focusing a light beam emitted from the light source at a focal point on the light-receiving end face of the optical waveguide. An adaptive coupler positioned in the optical path is responsive to a beam steering control signal for steering and aligning the focal point relative to the light-receiving end face of the optical waveguide.
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Gu Dong-Feng
Taber Donald B.
Winker Bruce K.
Koppel Patrick & Heybl
Pak Sung
Rahll Jerry T.
Teledyne Licensing LLC
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