Optical switch for switching between multiple main light...

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2005-03-15

2005-03-15

Lee, John D. (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

With optical coupler

Switch

C385S016000, C398S050000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06868198

ABSTRACT:
There is disclosed an optical switch for switching between a plurality of main light emitters respectively emitting light components having wavelengths different from each other and a backup light emitter adapted to replace any of the main light emitters, a light emitter switching method for switching from one failed main light emitter to a backup light emitter by using the optical switch the above switch and a light receiver switching method for switching from one failed main light receiver to a backup light receiver by using the above.

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