Abstract:
The present invention provides for an optical transmission system for generating light signals at a plurality of predetermined wavelengths on an output fiber. The system has a plurality of modulated laser sources coupled to the output fiber and a feedback loop connected to the output fiber. The feedback loop includes a first subloop which generates electrical signals indicative of a total amount of light carried on the output fiber, and a second subloop which generates electrical signals indicative of an amount of light carried on the output fiber at the predetermined wavelengths. A control unit coupled to the plurality of laser sources receives the electrical signals from the first and second subloops and adjusts the laser source output wavelengths so that the output of each laser source is centered at one of the predetermined wavelengths. A comb filter is in the second subloop for transmitting light signals at the predetermined wavelengths.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for controlling the wavelength of a laser. Initially, the wavelength of the laser is coarsely tuned to within a predetermined window around a specified wavelength. After coarse adjustment, a wavelength control loop is activated to finely tune and lock the laser wavelength. In an embodiment, the control loop dithers the wavelength of the optical carrier signal from the laser. The optical carrier signal is then modulated (i.e., with data) in the normal manner. A portion of the modulated optical signal is filtered and detected. The amplitude and phase of the detected signal, which comprises the error signal, is processed and averaged. The averaged signal is then summed with a dither signal to provide a composite signal. A control signal corresponding to the composite signal is then generated and used to adjust the laser wavelength.
Abstract:
For optical transmitters in DWDM network systems, a method of operating the semiconductor laser which provides the output of the optical transmitter. The output power and wavelength of the semiconductor laser is set by controlling the bias current and operating temperature according to a closed theoretical mathematical form. The form has the variables of output power, wavelength, bias current and temperature related to each other by empirically determined coefficients. In this manner the optical transmitter can efficiently vary its output power while maintaining its wavelength constant, or vary its wavelength while maintaining its output power constant.
Abstract:
A network switch connecting N input optical fibers and N output optical fibers, each optical fiber carrying M wavelength channels. The network switch has a control unit, a plurality of demultiplexers connected to the input output optical fibers, a plurality of tunable channel units, a switch fabric and a plurality of combiners connected to the output optical fibers. The demultiplexers and tunable channel units provide the wavelength routing function and the switch fabric, which has M×N2 switch points, switches signals from input optical fiber to output fiber so that the switch can switch signals from one wavelength channel to another and from one input optical fiber to one or more output optical fibers of the optical network. The switch fabric is formed from a plurality of switch modules, one switch module for each incoming wavelength channel. The switch modules are also formed from partitionable arrangements of switch elements and combiners so that the switch fabric and switch can be scaled up and reconfigured on an “as needed” basis.
Abstract:
Systems, apparatus, articles, and methods are described including operations to generate a weighted look-up-table based at least in part on individual pixel input values within an active block region and on a plurality of contrast compensation functions. A second level compensation may be performed for a center pixel block of the active region based at least in part on the weighted look-up-table.
Abstract:
In one embodiment, a method is illustrated as including receiving a digital content request relating to digital content accessible using a resource identifier, retrieving the digital content using the resource identifier, converting the digital content into formatted digital content having a file format different from that of the digital content, and compatible to be displayed in a preview frame, and transmitting the formatted digital content. Further, in some embodiments, a method is illustrated as including receiving a search result containing a resource identifier, extracting the resource identifier from the search result, and associating a file format description with the resource identifier, and displaying the search result and the file format description.
Abstract:
A simple, reliable, compact and inexpensive automobile engine misfiring detection system includes a basic capacitive pressure transducer, attached to a bleeder pipeline equidistantly from each point where the exhaust manifold is attached to the engine, and made of two closely spaced insulating plates whose opposed faces contain conductive layers, and one of which plates is a flexible diaphragm of low mechanical hysteresis. The transducer is thus coupled to a variable exhaust gas pressure source which under normal operating conditions remains at a substantially constant pressure level. The output signal from the transducer has its high-frequency AC component attenuated by a low-pass filter, whose output in turn has its DC component substantially removed by capacitive blocking, after which the remaining AC output is then amplified by a circuit including an operational amplifier. This AC-amplified signal is then compared with a "reduced-magnitude average" reference signal (produced by an AC-to-DC conversion side-circuit followed by magnitude-level adjustment). The comparator output triggers a one-shot monostable multivibrator used to produce an on-off switching signal which operates an LED alarm signal notifying the driver of engine misfiring and also sends an electronic signal to the car's central processor.
Abstract:
A simple, reliable, compact and inexpensive fluid pressure discontinuity analysis system includes a basic capacitive pressure transducer, made of two closely spaced insulating plates whose opposed faces contain conductive layers, and one of which plates is a flexible diaphragm of low mechanical hysteresis. The transducer is coupled to a variable pressure source which under normal operating conditions remains at a substantially constant pressure level. The output signal from the transducer has its high-frequency AC component attenuated by a low-pass filter, whose output in turn has its DC component substantially removed by capacitive blocking, after which the remaining AC output is then amplified by a circuit including an operational amplifier. This AC-amplified signal is then compared with a "reduced-magnitude average" reference signal (produced by an AC-to-DC conversion side-circuit followed by magnitude-level adjustment). The comparator output triggers a one-shot monostable multivibrator used to produce an on-off switching signal which operates an alarm signal.
Abstract:
The system has first, second, third, and fourth subsystems. Each subsystem has first and second multipliers coupled, respectively, to first and second adders. Each multiplier has two inputs. The first adder is coupled to a first output, a first accumulator, and a bit shifter. The bit shifter is coupled to a third adder. The third adder is coupled to a multiplexer. The multiplexer is coupled to a second output and a second accumulator. The second adder is coupled to the third adder and the multiplexer. The first outputs of the first and second subsystems are coupled directly to a fourth adder, the second outputs of the first and second subsystems are coupled directly to a fifth adder, the first outputs of the third and fourth subsystems are coupled directly to a sixth adder, and the second outputs of the third and fourth subsystems are coupled directly to a seventh adder.
Abstract:
Systems, apparatus, articles, and methods are described including operations to generate a weighted look-up-table based at least in part on individual pixel input values within an active block region and on a plurality of contrast compensation functions. A second level compensation may be performed for a center pixel block of the active region based at least in part on the weighted look-up-table.