View source for Nec corporation (20240137673). PATH SWITCHING DEVICE, OPTICAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM, AND PATH SWITCHING METHOD simplified abstract

=PATH SWITCHING DEVICE, OPTICAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM, AND PATH SWITCHING METHOD=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:nec corporation|nec corporation]]


[[Category:nec corporation]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Akira Masuda of Tokyo (JP)|Akira Masuda of Tokyo (JP)]][[Category:Akira Masuda of Tokyo (JP)]]

==PATH SWITCHING DEVICE, OPTICAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM, AND PATH SWITCHING METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240137673 titled 'PATH SWITCHING DEVICE, OPTICAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM, AND PATH SWITCHING METHOD

==Simplified Explanation==

The patent application describes a path switching device that separates signal light and monitoring light, switches the path of the signal light, and controls the path of the monitoring light independently of the signal light path.

* Wavelength separator to separate signal light and monitoring light
* Signal light path switcher to switch the path of the signal light
* Monitoring light path controller to control the path of the monitoring light
* Monitoring light path set to one path regardless of the signal light path switching state

== Potential Applications ==
This technology could be applied in telecommunications, optical networking, and data transmission systems.

== Problems Solved ==
1. Efficient monitoring of optical signals without interference from the signal light path.
2. Simplified control and management of monitoring light paths.

== Benefits ==
1. Improved network performance and reliability.
2. Enhanced monitoring capabilities for troubleshooting and maintenance.

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
Optical communication equipment manufacturers could integrate this technology into their products for improved performance and reliability.

== Possible Prior Art ==
There may be prior art related to optical signal monitoring devices and path switching systems in the field of telecommunications and networking.

== Unanswered Questions ==

=== How does this technology impact overall system cost? ===
The patent application does not provide information on the cost implications of implementing this technology. Further research is needed to determine the cost-effectiveness of this solution.

=== What are the scalability limitations of this technology? ===
The scalability of the path switching device in large-scale optical networks is not addressed in the patent application. Additional studies are required to assess the scalability of this technology in real-world applications.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

provided is a path switching device including a wavelength separator that wavelength-separates signal light and monitoring light having a wavelength different from a wavelength of the signal light, a signal light path switcher that switches a path of the signal light, and a monitoring light path controller that controls a path of the monitoring light, wherein the monitoring light path controller sets a path of the monitoring light to one path regardless of a switching state of a path of the signal light.



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