Optical transmission systems, devices, and methods

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2010-06-25

2011-11-22

Phan, Hanh (Department: 2613)

Optical communications

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Bypass inoperative element

C398S003000, C398S079000, C398S059000, C398S083000, C398S100000, C398S072000, C370S392000, C370S389000, C370S352000, C370S465000, C725S105000, C725S106000, C725S125000, C725S127000, C725S129000

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08064763

ABSTRACT:
An optical system with a first and second network tiers. The first network tier includes a plurality of major nodes optically interconnected by at least one transmission path. The second network tier includes a plurality of minor nodes disposed along the transmission path and the minor nodes are connected to at least one of the major nodes. The minor node is configured to transmit all traffic to an adjacent major node, and the major nodes are configured to transmit to and receive information from other major nodes and minor nodes on transmission paths connected to the major node.

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