Multiplex communications – Wide area network – Packet switching
Patent
1982-03-26
1984-09-18
Olms, Douglas W.
Multiplex communications
Wide area network
Packet switching
350 9619, H04J 1500
Patent
active
044727976
ABSTRACT:
An optical multiplexer whereby the light from a plurality of optical fibers can be combined in an optical transmission fiber via an input lens, a prism and an output lens. The lenses are preferably ball-lenses. The multiplexer does not comprise any color-selective elements.
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Olms Douglas W.
Schechter Marc D.
Scotch, III Frank M.
U.S. Philips Corporation
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