Optical: systems and elements – Deflection using a moving element – Using a periodically moving element
Patent
1997-05-27
2000-06-27
Chan, Jason
Optical: systems and elements
Deflection using a moving element
Using a periodically moving element
359118, 359159, 359163, 359172, H04B 1020, H04B 1000
Patent
active
060813563
ABSTRACT:
An optical access system is shown for use in an office setting including a workstation providing for communication between a network and a computing device, the workstation having a worksurface and at least one network access point coupled to an optical network port. The computing device has a device access point coupled to an optical device port for direct optical communication with the optical network port. The optical access system includes an access station containing the optical network port so that the optical network port is selectively adjustable in a vertical direction by manually repositioning with respect to the computing device and the worksurface. Direct optical communication between the optical network port and the optical device port can be maintained notwithstanding the presence of objects that may obstruct direct optical communication. The optical access system may include a portable computer having a base and a covering lid to which the optical device port is mounted. A workstation providing for direct optical communication between a network and a computing device having a remote port is also disclosed. The workstation includes an article of furniture and an access station installed within the article of furniture providing at least one network access point and including a plurality of optical network ports. At least one network access point is coupled to the network and to each of the plurality of optical network port. The computing device is selectively adjustable in position relative to the article of furniture to establish a network connection within the workstation between the computing device and the network through the network access point by establishing direct optical communication between the remote port and at least one of the plurality of optical network ports.
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Branc Joseph R.
Forslund, III Carl V.
Miller William L.
Stanfield Joel D.
Chan Jason
Sedighian Mohammad
Steelcase Development Inc.
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