18234173. MONITORING SYSTEM, MONITORING APPARATUS, MONITORING METHOD, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM simplified abstract (NEC Corporation)

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MONITORING SYSTEM, MONITORING APPARATUS, MONITORING METHOD, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM

Organization Name

NEC Corporation

Inventor(s)

Takashi Kojima of Tokyo (JP)

MONITORING SYSTEM, MONITORING APPARATUS, MONITORING METHOD, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18234173 titled 'MONITORING SYSTEM, MONITORING APPARATUS, MONITORING METHOD, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a monitoring system that uses an optical fiber cable to detect the state of a monitoring target. The system includes a reception unit that receives an optical signal from the cable and detects a pattern corresponding to the state of the monitoring target. A control unit then analyzes the pattern to determine the state of the monitoring target.

  • The monitoring system uses an optical fiber cable to detect the state of a monitoring target.
  • A reception unit receives an optical signal from the cable.
  • The optical signal contains a pattern that corresponds to the state of the monitoring target.
  • The reception unit detects the pattern from the received optical signal.
  • A control unit analyzes the pattern to determine the state of the monitoring target.

Potential Applications

  • This monitoring system can be used in various industries such as telecommunications, power distribution, and transportation.
  • It can be applied to monitor the performance of network infrastructure, power grids, or transportation systems.
  • The system can also be used for environmental monitoring, such as detecting changes in air quality or water levels.

Problems Solved

  • The monitoring system provides a non-intrusive and efficient way to monitor the state of a target.
  • It eliminates the need for physical sensors or probes, reducing installation and maintenance costs.
  • The use of optical fiber allows for long-distance monitoring without signal degradation.

Benefits

  • The system offers real-time monitoring capabilities, allowing for quick detection and response to changes in the monitoring target.
  • It provides accurate and reliable monitoring results by analyzing the pattern in the received optical signal.
  • The non-intrusive nature of the system minimizes disruptions to the monitoring target and surrounding environment.


Original Abstract Submitted

A monitoring system according to the present disclosure includes a cable () comprising an optical fiber, a reception unit () configured to receive an optical signal including a pattern corresponding to a state of a monitoring target () from at least one optical fiber included in the cable () and to detect the pattern from the received optical signal, and a control unit () configured to detect the state of the monitoring target () based on the pattern.