Optical: systems and elements – Optical amplifier – Correction of deleterious effects
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-15
2005-02-15
Hellner, Mark (Department: 3663)
Optical: systems and elements
Optical amplifier
Correction of deleterious effects
C359S337100
Reexamination Certificate
active
06856454
ABSTRACT:
A method for dynamically compensating for signal loss and dispersion in an optical signal traversing though an optical network. The method includes providing a dynamic gain equalization filter (DGEQ) having a dynamically adjustable transfer function, and providing a first optical amplifier and a second optical amplifier interconnected by the DGEQ to form a dynamic amplifier site in the optical network. The method further includes controlling spectral power profile of the optical signal at an output of the dynamic amplifier site by dynamically adjusting a transfer function associated with the DGEQ.
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Pavel Lacra
Robinson Andrew
Harness & Dickey & Pierce P.L.C.
Hellner Mark
PTS Corporation
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