18206850. FREE SPACE OPTICAL COMMUNICATION DEVICE, FREE SPACE OPTICAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, AND FREE SPACE OPTICAL COMMUNICATION METHOD simplified abstract (NEC Corporation)
Contents
- 1 FREE SPACE OPTICAL COMMUNICATION DEVICE, FREE SPACE OPTICAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, AND FREE SPACE OPTICAL COMMUNICATION METHOD
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 FREE SPACE OPTICAL COMMUNICATION DEVICE, FREE SPACE OPTICAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, AND FREE SPACE OPTICAL COMMUNICATION METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
FREE SPACE OPTICAL COMMUNICATION DEVICE, FREE SPACE OPTICAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, AND FREE SPACE OPTICAL COMMUNICATION METHOD
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hisashi Mizumoto of Tokyo (JP)
FREE SPACE OPTICAL COMMUNICATION DEVICE, FREE SPACE OPTICAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, AND FREE SPACE OPTICAL COMMUNICATION METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18206850 titled 'FREE SPACE OPTICAL COMMUNICATION DEVICE, FREE SPACE OPTICAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, AND FREE SPACE OPTICAL COMMUNICATION METHOD
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a free space optical communication device that includes multiple light transmitting/receiving sections controlled by a processor to determine the required communication capacity and adjust the number of sections used accordingly.
- The device consists of multiple light transmitting/receiving sections.
- A processor controls the communication process by determining the required communication capacity and adjusting the number of sections used.
- The processor executes a communication control process to manage the communication carried out via the light transmitting/receiving sections.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in:
- Satellite communication systems
- Inter-satellite communication networks
- High-speed data transmission in space missions
Problems Solved
- Efficient utilization of communication resources
- Enhanced data transmission capacity in space environments
- Improved reliability and stability of optical communication systems
Benefits
- Increased communication capacity
- Enhanced data transmission speeds
- Reliable and stable communication in free space environments
Potential Commercial Applications
Optical communication devices utilizing this technology could find applications in:
- Space exploration missions
- Satellite communication networks
- Aerospace industry for high-speed data transmission
Possible Prior Art
One example of prior art in this field is the use of adaptive optics in free space optical communication systems to compensate for atmospheric disturbances and improve signal quality.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to traditional RF communication systems in terms of data transmission speeds and reliability?
This article does not provide a direct comparison between free space optical communication and traditional RF systems in terms of data transmission speeds and reliability. Further research or testing may be needed to determine the advantages of one technology over the other in specific applications.
What are the potential limitations or challenges in implementing this technology for long-distance communication in space missions?
The article does not address potential limitations or challenges in implementing this technology for long-distance communication in space missions. Factors such as power consumption, signal degradation over long distances, and compatibility with existing communication infrastructure could be important considerations that need to be explored further.
Original Abstract Submitted
A free space optical communication device includes: a plurality of light transmitting/receiving sections; and at least one processor configured to execute: a communication control process of controlling communication which is to be carried out via the plurality of light transmitting/receiving sections, in the communication control process, the at least one processor (a) determining a required communication capacity for the communication and (b) controlling, on the basis of the required communication capacity, the number of light transmitting/receiving sections to be used for the communication.
