18189114. USER-SELECTABLE OPTICAL INTERFACE simplified abstract (Cisco Technology, Inc.)
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USER-SELECTABLE OPTICAL INTERFACE
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Inventor(s)
Jock T. Bovington of Koenigstein Im Taunus (DE)
Thomas J. Williams of Sudbury MA (US)
Matthew J. Traverso of Saratoga CA (US)
USER-SELECTABLE OPTICAL INTERFACE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18189114 titled 'USER-SELECTABLE OPTICAL INTERFACE
The systems and devices described in this patent application provide a user-selectable CPO interface for both duplex and parallel optical network interfaces.
- Pluggable optical device with a laser source subassembly, internal optical connector, and external optical connector.
- Multiple laser source optical paths connecting the laser source subassembly to the internal optical connector.
- Transmit optical paths connecting the internal optical connector and the external optical connector.
- Receive paths connecting the internal optical connector and the external optical connector.
- Photonic device with laser source input channels, optical input channels, and optical output channels connected to the pluggable optical device via a shared fiber array unit (FAU).
Potential Applications: - Data centers - Telecommunications networks - Fiber optic communication systems
Problems Solved: - Simplifying user interface selection for optical network interfaces - Enhancing flexibility in optical network configurations
Benefits: - Improved user experience - Increased efficiency in optical network management - Enhanced adaptability to different network setups
Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhanced Optical Network Interface for Improved User Experience" This technology could be utilized in data centers, telecommunications companies, and other industries that rely on high-speed optical networks for data transmission.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this innovation improve the user experience in managing optical network interfaces? - This innovation simplifies the process of selecting the appropriate interface for different network configurations, enhancing user convenience and efficiency. 2. What are the potential cost-saving benefits of implementing this technology in optical network systems? - By providing a user-selectable CPO interface, this technology can help optimize network configurations and reduce the need for complex hardware setups, potentially leading to cost savings for businesses.
Original Abstract Submitted
The systems and devices described provide for a user selectable CPO interface for both duplex and parallel optical network interfaces. The systems include a pluggable optical device with a laser source subassembly, an internal optical connector, a plurality of laser source optical paths connecting the laser source subassembly to the internal optical connector, and an external optical connector. The system also includes a plurality of transmit optical paths connecting the internal optical connector and the external optical connector and a plurality of receive paths connecting the internal optical connector and the external optical connector. The systems also include photonic device with a a set of laser source input channels connected to the pluggable optical device via a shared fiber array unit (FAU), a set of optical input channels receiving input optical signals from the pluggable optical device via the shared FAU, and a set of optical output channels transmitting optical signals from the photonic device to the pluggable optical device via the shared FAU.
