Nec corporation (20240187103). OPTICAL SIGNAL RELAY APPARATUS, OPTICAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM, AND OPTICAL SIGNAL RELAY METHOD simplified abstract
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OPTICAL SIGNAL RELAY APPARATUS, OPTICAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM, AND OPTICAL SIGNAL RELAY METHOD
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Toshifumi Nakamura of Tokyo (JP)
OPTICAL SIGNAL RELAY APPARATUS, OPTICAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM, AND OPTICAL SIGNAL RELAY METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240187103 titled 'OPTICAL SIGNAL RELAY APPARATUS, OPTICAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM, AND OPTICAL SIGNAL RELAY METHOD
The optical signal relay apparatus described in this patent application consists of several key components:
- Wavelength selective switch unit separates same-wavelength optical signals
- Wavelength conversion unit changes the wavelength of the separated signal
- Optical compensation unit corrects for distortion caused by the wavelength conversion
- Control unit uses a database to determine the distortion and transmission rate
Potential Applications: - Optical signal processing in telecommunications networks - Data transmission in fiber optic systems - Signal routing and switching in optical communication
Problems Solved: - Efficiently managing optical signals with different wavelengths - Minimizing distortion during wavelength conversion - Improving overall signal transmission quality
Benefits: - Enhanced signal processing capabilities - Increased data transmission efficiency - Improved reliability in optical communication systems
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Optical Signal Relay Technology for Telecommunications Networks" This technology can be utilized in: - Telecommunications companies for improving data transmission - Fiber optic network providers for enhancing signal routing - Research institutions for developing advanced optical communication systems
Prior Art: There is prior art related to wavelength conversion and optical signal processing in telecommunications, but this specific combination of components and methods may be novel and innovative.
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research in optical signal processing, wavelength conversion, and signal relay technologies may impact the development and implementation of this patent application.
Questions about the technology:
Question 1: How does the wavelength selective switch unit differentiate between same-wavelength optical signals? Answer: The wavelength selective switch unit uses specific filters or mechanisms to identify and separate same-wavelength signals based on their unique characteristics.
Question 2: What are the potential challenges in implementing the optical compensation unit to correct for distortion during wavelength conversion? Answer: The optical compensation unit may face challenges in accurately predicting and correcting distortion levels, especially in dynamic or complex optical signal environments.
Original Abstract Submitted
the optical signal relay apparatus according to the present disclosure includes: a wavelength selective switch unit configured to, when a same-wavelength optical signal having the same wavelength as a wavelength included in a second optical signal is present in a wavelength included in a first optical signal, separate the same-wavelength optical signal; a wavelength conversion unit configured to convert the wavelength of the same-wavelength optical signal into a different wavelength; an optical compensation unit configured to compensate for a predetermined distortion being generated when the wavelength of the same-wavelength optical signal is converted into the different wavelength; and a control unit configured to acquire the predetermined distortion, based on a database that stores in advance a relationship among the wavelength conversion, a distortion being generated at a time of the wavelength conversion, and a transmission rate of an optical signal.
