18294800. OPTICAL COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR OPTICAL COMMUNICATION DEVICE simplified abstract (NEC Corporation)
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OPTICAL COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR OPTICAL COMMUNICATION DEVICE
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OPTICAL COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR OPTICAL COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18294800 titled 'OPTICAL COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR OPTICAL COMMUNICATION DEVICE
Simplified Explanation: This optical communication device allows for multiple optical signal processing units on one optical path. A specific unit sets a mask, and if a failure is detected, the next unit does not send a failure notification if the mask is set, but does if it is not.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Multiple optical signal processing units on a single optical path
- Mask setting by a specific unit to control failure notifications
- Differentiation in failure notification output based on mask setting
Potential Applications: This technology could be used in:
- Optical communication systems
- Network infrastructure
- Data centers
Problems Solved:
- Efficient handling of failures in optical communication systems
- Reduction of unnecessary failure notifications
- Improved fault tolerance in optical networks
Benefits:
- Enhanced reliability in optical communication
- Streamlined failure detection and notification process
- Optimal utilization of optical signal processing units
Commercial Applications: The technology could find applications in:
- Telecommunications companies
- Internet service providers
- Networking equipment manufacturers
Questions about Optical Communication Devices: 1. How does the mask setting impact the failure notification process? 2. What are the advantages of having multiple optical signal processing units on a single path?
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research in optical communication systems focuses on improving fault tolerance and reliability through innovative signal processing techniques.
Original Abstract Submitted
In this optical communication device, the multiple optical signal processing units are provided on one optical path; and on the basis of a mask setting that is set by a specific optical signal processing unit, which is among the multiple optical signal processing units and includes the detection unit that has detected the failure, for a next-stage optical signal processing unit connected to the optical path after the specific optical signal processing unit, the reception unit does not output, to the outside, a failure notification from the detection unit provided in the optical signal processing unit for which the mask setting is set and outputs, to the outside, a failure notification from the detection unit provided in any of the optical signal processing units for which the mask setting is not set.
