Optical communications – Diagnostic testing – Determination of communication parameter
Reexamination Certificate
2006-12-19
2006-12-19
Hughes, Deandra M. (Department: 3663)
Optical communications
Diagnostic testing
Determination of communication parameter
C359S341410
Reexamination Certificate
active
07151895
ABSTRACT:
A method for automatically setting a gain for an amplifier in an optical network includes transmitting, from a source proximate an upstream amplifier coupled to an optical span, a stable signal over the optical span. The method also includes using the stable signal at a downstream amplifier coupled to the optical span to automatically set a gain of the downstream amplifier.
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Catovic Emir
El-Reedy Jamil Omar-Hatem
Palacharla Paparao
Peddanarappagari Kumar Vijay
Baker & Botts L.L.P.
Hughes Deandra M.
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