公开(公告)号：US06628871B2

公开(公告)日：2003-09-30

申请号：US09751884

申请日：2000-12-22

Applicant: Andrew V. Maroney ,  Vincent Handerek ,  Kevin J Cordina

Inventor： Andrew V. Maroney ,  Vincent Handerek ,  Kevin J Cordina

IPC: G02B616

CPC classification number: G02B6/264 ,  G02B6/3588 ,  H04J14/02

Abstract: A method of routing of signals through an optical network involves determining a route through the network for which the power level within each branch of the network along the route is below a threshold power level which is a function of the fiber characteristics of the branch. This threshold power is the power below which a fiber fuse can not be initiated. This method enables power levels within a network to be controlled such that the threshold power is not exceeded, and a fiber fuse will not be initiated. The invention provides a network controller for carrying out this method.

公开(公告)号：US06490389B1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-03

申请号：US09544362

申请日：2000-04-06

Applicant: Richard Goodwin ,  Terry Clapp ,  Alan Robinson ,  Vincent Handerek

Inventor： Richard Goodwin ,  Terry Clapp ,  Alan Robinson ,  Vincent Handerek

IPC: G02B626

CPC classification number: H04B10/0791 ,  G02B6/4243 ,  G02B6/4286 ,  G02B6/4287

Abstract: The fibre fuse effect, also termed self propelled self focusing (SPSF) is a catastrophic damage mechanism resulting from a runaway thermal affect which can melt optical fibres. A method and apparatus for limiting the damage caused by a fibre fuse is provided by utilising a detector external to the fibre for monitoring the condition of the fibre.

Abstract translation: 纤维熔丝效应，也称为自推进自聚焦（SPSF）是由于可以熔化光纤的失控热影响而导致的灾难性损伤机制。 通过利用光纤外部的检测器来监测光纤的状况，来提供限制由光纤熔丝引起的损坏的方法和装置。