Optical shuttle system and method used in an optical switch

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2006-10-03

2006-10-03

Connelly-Cushwa, Michelle (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

With optical coupler

Switch

Reexamination Certificate

active

07116855

ABSTRACT:
An optical shuttle system for routing signals in a communications system that includes a terminal connected to a power source, a shuttle that includes waveguides used for routing the signals, and a beam connected to the terminal and the shuttle so that the beam suspends the shuttle. When power from the power source is applied to the terminal, the beam drives a movement of the shuttle. Furthermore, a method of using an optical shuttle system for routing signals in a communications system, the method includes connecting a terminal to a power source, connecting a shuttle to a beam to suspend the shuttle, and applying power from the power source to the terminal so that the beam drives a movement of the shuttle in a direction substantially perpendicular to a direction of the beam.

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