Optical interface identification system

Details Optical interface identification system Optical interface identification system

2008-02-19

2009-11-03

Font, Frank G (Department: 2883)

Optical waveguides

With disengagable mechanical connector

Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection

C385S088000, C385S089000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07611292

ABSTRACT:
A connector assembly, configured to releasably couple a socket assembly, includes zero or more data conductors. An optical pathway is configured to: receive an optical signal from an optical light source positioned within the socket assembly; and provide at least a portion of the optical signal to an optical light target positioned within the socket assembly.

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