Optical communications – Multiplex – Optical local area network
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-14
2011-06-14
Li, Shi K (Department: 2613)
Optical communications
Multiplex
Optical local area network
Reexamination Certificate
active
07962036
ABSTRACT:
A number of fiber optic networks, nodes, and methods are disclosed. One fiber optic network embodiment includes a network module including a star coupler for receiving a signal from a number of nodes and outputting a combined signal, including the received signals, to the number of nodes, and the number of nodes optically connected to the network module, the number of nodes including a transmit module including a first adjustable optical amplifier and a number of optical emitters, a receive module including a second adjustable optical amplifier and a number of receivers, and a controller coupled to the transmit and receive modules for adjusting the first and second optical amplifiers in response to the combined signal.
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Stevens Rick C.
Uhlhorn Brian L.
Brooks Cameron & Huebsch PLLC
Li Shi K
Lockheed Martin Corporation
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