18207490. FREE SPACE OPTICAL COMMUNICATION DEVICE, FREE SPACE OPTICAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, AND FREE SPACE OPTICAL COMMUNICATION METHOD simplified abstract (NEC Corporation)

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FREE SPACE OPTICAL COMMUNICATION DEVICE, FREE SPACE OPTICAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, AND FREE SPACE OPTICAL COMMUNICATION METHOD

Organization Name

NEC Corporation

Inventor(s)

Koya Takata of Tokyo (JP)

Atsushi Kamoi of Tokyo (JP)

Hisashi Mizumoto of Tokyo (JP)

Masaki Aizono 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 18207490 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 utilizes multiple light transmitting/receiving sections to transmit the same information in parallel using different communication schemes.

  • The device includes a plurality of light transmitting/receiving sections.
  • At least one processor controls communication through the sections by transmitting the same information in parallel using different communication schemes.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in:

  • Satellite communication systems
  • High-speed data transfer in urban environments

Problems Solved

  • Increased data transfer speeds
  • Improved reliability in communication systems

Benefits

  • Enhanced communication efficiency
  • Reduced latency in data transmission

Potential Commercial Applications

Optical communication companies could utilize this technology for:

  • High-speed internet services
  • Telecommunication networks

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be the use of multiple antennas in wireless communication systems to improve signal strength and reliability.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology compare to traditional optical communication methods?

This article does not provide a direct comparison between this technology and traditional optical communication methods.

What are the potential limitations of implementing this technology in real-world scenarios?

The article does not address any potential limitations or challenges that may arise when implementing this technology in practical applications.


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 causing two or more light transmitting/receiving sections of the plurality of light transmitting/receiving sections to transmit same pieces of information in parallel according to respective different communication schemes.