System and method for re-using wavelengths in an optical...

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2005-09-15

2009-12-01

Curs, Nathan M (Department: 2613)

Optical communications

Multiplex

Optical switching

C398S083000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07627245

ABSTRACT:
A network design that reduces the number of wavelengths needed to support communications in a Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) network is disclosed. Wavelengths are reused in isolated sub-networks that do not share common network paths, allowing for the reduction in cost of the WDM equipment supporting the communications in the network.

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