18484078. EVALUATION APPARATUS, EVALUATION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM simplified abstract (NEC Corporation)

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EVALUATION APPARATUS, EVALUATION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM

Organization Name

NEC Corporation

Inventor(s)

Wataru Kohno of Tokyo (JP)

Sakiko Mishima of Tokyo (JP)

Tomoyuki Hino of Tokyo (JP)

Takashi Matsushita of Tokyo (JP)

EVALUATION APPARATUS, EVALUATION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18484078 titled 'EVALUATION APPARATUS, EVALUATION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM

Simplified Explanation

The evaluation apparatus described in the abstract is designed to analyze vibrations in an overhead optical fiber caused by wind, determining wind velocity, propagation speed, and wind direction in different sections based on time-space data acquired from a sensor.

  • The apparatus includes at least one memory storing instructions and at least one processor to execute these instructions.
  • Time-space data on vibrations in the optical fiber is acquired from a sensor.
  • Wind velocity and propagation speed are evaluated for each predetermined analysis section based on the data.
  • Wind direction in each section is determined using the evaluated wind velocity and propagation speed.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in various industries such as telecommunications, infrastructure monitoring, and weather forecasting.

Problems Solved

This innovation helps in accurately assessing wind conditions affecting overhead optical fibers, which can lead to improved maintenance and operational efficiency.

Benefits

The evaluation apparatus provides real-time data on wind parameters, enabling proactive measures to be taken to prevent potential damage to the optical fiber infrastructure.

Potential Commercial Applications

Potential commercial applications include selling the evaluation apparatus to telecommunications companies, utility providers, and weather monitoring agencies.

Possible Prior Art

Prior art may include similar systems used for monitoring vibrations in structures or analyzing wind patterns, but not specifically tailored for overhead optical fiber evaluation.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology compare to traditional methods of assessing wind impact on overhead optical fibers?

This article does not provide a direct comparison between this technology and traditional methods of assessing wind impact on overhead optical fibers. It would be interesting to know if this technology offers any significant advantages over existing methods in terms of accuracy, efficiency, or cost-effectiveness.

What are the potential limitations or challenges in implementing this technology on a larger scale?

The article does not address any potential limitations or challenges in implementing this technology on a larger scale. It would be important to consider factors such as scalability, data processing capabilities, and integration with existing infrastructure when deploying this evaluation apparatus in real-world scenarios.


Original Abstract Submitted

An evaluation apparatus according to the present disclosure includes at least one memory storing a set of instructions, and at least one processor configured to execute the set of instructions and thereby to acquire, from a sensor, time-space data on vibrations that have occurred in an overhead optical fiber strung between poles, and evaluate, for each of predetermined analysis sections, a wind velocity and a propagation speed of wind in the analysis section based on the time-space data, and evaluate a wind direction in the analysis section based on the evaluated wind velocity and the propagation speed of the wind.