Apple inc. (20240103224). Optical Splitters with Reflective Surfaces simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 Optical Splitters with Reflective Surfaces
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 Optical Splitters with Reflective Surfaces - 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 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
Optical Splitters with Reflective Surfaces
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Mark A. Arbore of Los Altos CA (US)
Jason S. Pelc of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Optical Splitters with Reflective Surfaces - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240103224 titled 'Optical Splitters with Reflective Surfaces
Simplified Explanation
The patent application discloses configurations for an optical splitter that includes a continuous curved reflector and methods thereof. The optical splitter comprises an input waveguide, one or more continuous curved reflectors, and multiple output waveguides. The continuous curved reflector directs light towards the output waveguides. The optical splitter may have a single continuous curved reflector or multiple continuous curved reflectors. Additionally, the optical splitter may include a lensed reflector with multiple continuous curved segments.
- The optical splitter includes an input waveguide, continuous curved reflectors, and multiple output waveguides.
- The continuous curved reflector directs light towards the output waveguides.
- The optical splitter may have a single continuous curved reflector or multiple continuous curved reflectors.
- The optical splitter may include a lensed reflector with multiple continuous curved segments.
Potential Applications
The technology can be used in telecommunications, fiber optic networks, and optical signal processing systems.
Problems Solved
The technology solves the problem of efficiently splitting optical signals in a compact and effective manner.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved signal splitting efficiency, compact design, and enhanced performance in optical communication systems.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications include telecommunications equipment, fiber optic network components, and optical signal processing devices.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be traditional optical splitters with flat reflectors that may not be as efficient or compact as the configurations disclosed in this patent application.
Unanswered Questions
1. How does the continuous curved reflector improve the performance of the optical splitter compared to traditional flat reflectors? 2. Are there any specific materials or manufacturing processes required to implement the continuous curved reflectors in the optical splitter design?
Original Abstract Submitted
configurations for an optical splitter that includes a continuous curved reflector and methods thereof are disclosed. the optical splitter includes an input waveguide, one or more continuous curved reflector, and multiple output waveguides. the one or more continuous curved reflector may direct light toward the output waveguides. the optical splitter may include a single continuous curved reflector, or may include multiple continuous curved reflectors. in other instances, an optical splitter may include a lensed reflector that includes a plurality of continuous curved segments.
