18007958. OPTICAL DEVICE simplified abstract (SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.)
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OPTICAL DEVICE
Organization Name
SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.
Inventor(s)
Takuya Ishida of Osaka-shi (JP)
Tetsuya Nakanishi of Osaka-shi (JP)
Hong Chuyen Nguyen of Osaka-shi (JP)
OPTICAL DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18007958 titled 'OPTICAL DEVICE
The abstract describes an optical device consisting of a host device with a first housing, a first optical connector, and an electrical connector, as well as a light-emitting device with a second optical connector, an electrical plug, and a second housing that is inserted into the first housing and latched onto it.
- The optical device includes a host device with a first housing, a first optical connector, and an electrical connector.
- It also features a light-emitting device with a second optical connector, an electrical plug, and a second housing.
- The second housing is inserted into the first housing and latched onto it with a latch structure.
- The second optical connector is optically connected to the first optical connector.
- The electrical plug is electrically connected to the electrical connector.
Potential Applications: - Telecommunications - Data transmission - Optical networking
Problems Solved: - Simplifying optical device connections - Securing optical and electrical connections
Benefits: - Easy installation and removal - Secure connections - Improved reliability
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Optical Device for Enhanced Connectivity" This technology can be used in telecommunications equipment, data centers, and optical networking devices to improve connectivity and reliability.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the latch structure ensure a secure connection between the first and second housings? 2. What are the potential advantages of using optical connectors in data transmission applications?
Original Abstract Submitted
An optical device includes: a host device having a first housing, a first optical connector arranged inside the first housing, and an electrical connector arranged inside the first housing; and a light-emitting device having a second optical connector optically connected to the first optical connector, an electrical plug electrically connected to the electrical connector, and a second housing accommodating the second optical connector and the electrical plug and inserted into the first housing. The second housing has a latch structure latched onto the first housing when inserted into the first housing.