公开(公告)号：US20160320569A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-03

申请号：US14701600

申请日：2015-05-01

Applicant: CORNING OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS LLC

Inventor： Davide Domenico Fortusini ,  Andrey Kobyakov ,  Xue Liu

IPC: G02B6/38

CPC classification number: G02B6/3853 ,  G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/3818 ,  G02B6/3838 ,  G02B6/3882 ,  G02B6/3885

Abstract: An expanded-beam ferrule for an optical interface device has a ferrule body with a fiber support feature that supports an optical fiber. The ferrule body defines a lens having a planar back surface and a convex and aspheric front surface. The lens has a select amount of on-axis spherical aberration that gives rise to an improved coupling efficiency and in particular provided tolerance to misalignments between confronting expanded-beam ferrules used in an expanded-beam optical interface device. The ferrule body can also include multiple lenses and can support multiple optical fibers in operable alignment thereto.

Abstract translation: 用于光学接口装置的扩展光束套圈具有支撑光纤的具有光纤支撑特征的套圈主体。 套圈主体限定具有平坦背面和凸面和非球面前表面的透镜。 透镜具有选择量的轴上球面像差，其产生改进的耦合效率，并且特别地提供了在扩展光束光学接口装置中使用的面对扩展光束套圈之间的未对准的公差。 套圈主体还可以包括多个透镜，并且可以支撑可操作地对准的多个光纤。

公开(公告)号：US10025036B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-17

申请号：US15162878

申请日：2016-05-24

Applicant: Corning Optical Communications LLC

Inventor： Andrey Kobyakov ,  Esteban Belisario Marin

IPC: G02B6/30 ,  G02B6/38 ,  G02B6/42

CPC classification number: G02B6/30 ,  G02B6/3834 ,  G02B6/3847 ,  G02B6/3882 ,  G02B6/3885 ,  G02B6/4292

Abstract: Optical connectors and optical couplings for fiber-to-chip optical connections are disclosed. In one embodiment, an optical connector includes a ferrule body having a surface, an optical interface disposed within the surface. The optical interface is recessed with respect to the surface by an offset distance, and at least one fiber bore through the ferrule body and terminating at the optical interface. The optical connector further includes at least one optical fiber disposed within the at least one fiber bore such that the optical fiber protrudes beyond a surface of the optical interface. In another embodiment, a compliant material is disposed on a ferrule surface of a ferrule body such that one or more optical fibers pass through the compliant material and protrude beyond a surface of the compliant material. A clamp may also be provided to clamp the optical connector to a substrate.

公开(公告)号：US20170343738A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-30

申请号：US15162878

申请日：2016-05-24

Applicant: Corning Optical Communications LLC

Inventor： Andrey Kobyakov ,  Esteban Belisario Marin

IPC: G02B6/30 ,  G02B6/38 ,  G02B6/42

CPC classification number: G02B6/30 ,  G02B6/3834 ,  G02B6/3847 ,  G02B6/3882 ,  G02B6/3885 ,  G02B6/4292

Abstract: Optical connectors and optical couplings for fiber-to-chip optical connections are disclosed. In one embodiment, an optical connector includes a ferrule body having a surface, an optical interface disposed within the surface. The optical interface is recessed with respect to the surface by an offset distance, and at least one fiber bore through the ferrule body and terminating at the optical interface. The optical connector further includes at least one optical fiber disposed within the at least one fiber bore such that the optical fiber protrudes beyond a surface of the optical interface. In another embodiment, a compliant material is disposed on a ferrule surface of a ferrule body such that one or more optical fibers pass through the compliant material and protrude beyond a surface of the compliant material. A clamp may also be provided to clamp the optical connector to a substrate.

公开(公告)号：US09645325B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-09

申请号：US14701600

申请日：2015-05-01

Applicant: CORNING OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS LLC

Inventor： Davide Domenico Fortusini ,  Andrey Kobyakov ,  Xue Liu

IPC: G02B6/38 ,  G02B6/32

CPC classification number: G02B6/3853 ,  G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/3818 ,  G02B6/3838 ,  G02B6/3882 ,  G02B6/3885

Abstract: An expanded-beam ferrule for an optical interface device has a ferrule body with a fiber support feature that supports an optical fiber. The ferrule body defines a lens having a planar back surface and a convex and aspheric front surface. The lens has a select amount of on-axis spherical aberration that gives rise to an improved coupling efficiency and in particular provided tolerance to misalignments between confronting expanded-beam ferrules used in an expanded-beam optical interface device. The ferrule body can also include multiple lenses and can support multiple optical fibers in operable alignment thereto.

公开(公告)号：US20160349461A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-01

申请号：US15232282

申请日：2016-08-09

Applicant: Corning Optical Communications LLC

Inventor： Andrey Kobyakov ,  Aramais Robert Zakharian

IPC: G02B6/38

CPC classification number: G02B6/3861 ,  G02B6/38

Abstract: A method of bonding an optical fiber in a ferrule includes disposing the ferrule at least partially in a conductive assembly such that a conductive element of the conductive assembly contacts a portion of the ferrule. Energy delivered to the bonding agent via thermal transfer from the conductive element brings the bonding agent to a securing temperature. Cooling the bonding agent to secure the optical fiber in the bore of the ferrule. Related systems are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 将光纤接合在套圈中的方法包括将套圈至少部分地设置在导电组件中，使得导电组件的导电元件接触套圈的一部分。 通过从导电元件的热转移传递到粘合剂的能量使得粘合剂达到固定温度。 冷却粘合剂以将光纤固定在套圈的孔中。 还公开了相关系统。

公开(公告)号：US20150316728A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-05

申请号：US14265716

申请日：2014-04-30

Applicant: CORNING OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS LLC

Inventor： Andrey Kobyakov ,  Aramais Zakharian

IPC: G02B6/38

CPC classification number: G02B6/3861 ,  G02B6/38

Abstract: Conductive assemblies are disclosed for bonding an optical fiber in a ferrule by mounting the ferrule of a fiber optic connector in the conductive assembly and using the conductive assembly to convert laser beam energy to heat and apply the heat to a portion of a fiber optic ferrule sufficient to bond the optical fiber in the ferrule. In an exemplary method, an optical fiber is disposed in a bore of a ferrule. A portion of the ferrule is disposed in a conductive assembly, such that a conductive element contacts a portion of the length of the ferrule. A laser beam absorber absorbs light energy from a laser beam, and converts the energy to heat. The conductive element transfers the heat energy from the laser beam absorber to the ferrule, thereby heating the bonding agent and bonding the optical fiber in the bore of the ferrule.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于通过将光纤连接器的套圈安装在导电组件中并使用导电组件来将激光束能量转换成热量并将热量施加到光纤套圈的一部分上的足够的光纤套圈的导电组件 以将光纤粘合在套圈中。 在示例性方法中，光纤被布置在套圈的孔中。 套圈的一部分设置在导电组件中，使得导电元件接触套圈长度的一部分。 激光束吸收器从激光束吸收光能，并将能量转换成热。 导电元件将热能从激光束吸收器传递到套圈，从而加热粘合剂并将光纤粘合在套圈的孔中。

公开(公告)号：US10209450B2

公开(公告)日：2019-02-19

申请号：US15409962

申请日：2017-01-19

Applicant: Corning Optical Communications LLC

Inventor： Andrey Kobyakov ,  Sergey Anatol'evich Kuchinsky ,  Xue Liu ,  Aramais Robert Zakharian

IPC: G02B6/30 ,  G02B6/122 ,  G02B6/14 ,  G02B6/28 ,  G02B6/12

Abstract: Methods for coupling of waveguides with dissimilar mode field diameters, and related apparatuses, components, and systems are disclosed. In one example, a waveguide coupling assembly includes an input waveguide having a first mode, and a transition waveguide having a first transition waveguide section, a second transition waveguide section, and a tapered section. The first transition waveguide section has a second mode and is disposed proximate to the input waveguide such that a phase matching condition is achieved between the input waveguide and the first transition waveguide section, thereby evanescently coupling the input waveguide to the first transition waveguide section of the transition waveguide. The tapered section is optically connected between the first transition waveguide section and the second transition waveguide section, such that the second mode of the first transition waveguide section is converted to the third mode of the second transition waveguide section by the tapered section.

公开(公告)号：US20170131472A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-11

申请号：US15409962

申请日：2017-01-19

Applicant: Corning Optical Communications LLC

Inventor： Andrey Kobyakov ,  Sergey Anatol'evich Kuchinsky ,  Xue Liu ,  Aramais Robert Zakharian

IPC: G02B6/14 ,  G02B6/125 ,  G02B6/30 ,  G02B6/122

CPC classification number: G02B6/305 ,  G02B6/1228 ,  G02B6/14 ,  G02B6/2826 ,  G02B2006/12147 ,  G02B2006/12195

Abstract: Methods for coupling of waveguides with dissimilar mode field diameters, and related apparatuses, components, and systems are disclosed. In one example, a waveguide coupling assembly includes an input waveguide having a first mode, and a transition waveguide having a first transition waveguide section, a second transition waveguide section, and a tapered section. The first transition waveguide section has a second mode and is disposed proximate to the input waveguide such that a phase matching condition is achieved between the input waveguide and the first transition waveguide section, thereby evanescently coupling the input waveguide to the first transition waveguide section of the transition waveguide. The tapered section is optically connected between the first transition waveguide section and the second transition waveguide section, such that the second mode of the first transition waveguide section is converted to the third mode of the second transition waveguide section by the tapered section.

公开(公告)号：US09417397B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-16

申请号：US14265716

申请日：2014-04-30

Applicant: CORNING OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS LLC

Inventor： Andrey Kobyakov ,  Aramais Zakharian

IPC: G02B6/38

CPC classification number: G02B6/3861 ,  G02B6/38

Abstract: Conductive assemblies are disclosed for bonding an optical fiber in a ferrule by mounting the ferrule of a fiber optic connector in the conductive assembly and using the conductive assembly to convert laser beam energy to heat and apply the heat to a portion of a fiber optic ferrule sufficient to bond the optical fiber in the ferrule. In an exemplary method, an optical fiber is disposed in a bore of a ferrule. A portion of the ferrule is disposed in a conductive assembly, such that a conductive element contacts a portion of the length of the ferrule. A laser beam absorber absorbs light energy from a laser beam, and converts the energy to heat. The conductive element transfers the heat energy from the laser beam absorber to the ferrule, thereby heating the bonding agent and bonding the optical fiber in the bore of the ferrule.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于通过将光纤连接器的套圈安装在导电组件中并使用导电组件将激光束能量转换成热量并将热量施加到光纤套圈的一部分上的足够的导电组件 以将光纤粘合在套圈中。 在示例性方法中，光纤被布置在套圈的孔中。 套圈的一部分设置在导电组件中，使得导电元件接触套圈长度的一部分。 激光束吸收器从激光束吸收光能，并将能量转换成热。 导电元件将热能从激光束吸收器传递到套圈，从而加热粘合剂并将光纤粘合在套圈的孔中。

公开(公告)号：US09319138B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-19

申请号：US14465565

申请日：2014-08-21

Applicant: CORNING OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS, LLC

Inventor： Andrey Kobyakov ,  Michael Sauer

IPC: H04B10/00 ,  H04B10/2575 ,  H04W48/20 ,  H04B7/04 ,  H04B10/2581

CPC classification number: H04B10/25753 ,  H04B7/0413 ,  H04B10/2581 ,  H04W48/20

Abstract: Communication devices, systems, and methods for dynamic cell bonding (DCB) for networks and communication systems are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of operating a wireless communication system is provided. The method includes determining a first plurality of remote units in a cloud bonded to a communication session, measuring a received signal strength from each of the first plurality of remote units, and measuring a received signal strength from each of a second plurality of remote units in the cloud not bonded to the communication session. One or more of the second plurality of remote units is dynamically bonded to the communication session if the measured received signal strength of the one of the second plurality of remote units is greater than the measured received signal strength of the first plurality of remote units.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于网络和通信系统的用于动态小区绑定（DCB）的通信设备，系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，提供了一种操作无线通信系统的方法。 该方法包括：确定结合到通信会话的云中的第一多个远程单元，测量来自第一多个远程单元中的每一个的接收信号强度，以及从第二多个远程单元中的每一个测量接收信号强度 云不绑定到通信会话。 如果所测量的第二多个远程单元之一的接收信号强度大于第一多个远程单元的测量的接收信号强度，则第二多个远程单元中的一个或多个被动态地绑定到通信会话。