Abstract:
An optical module includes a photodiode disposed in front of a laser diode with an offset from an optical axis of the laser diode, for monitoring the power of an optical beam emitted from the laser diode in a forward direction. The optical module further achieves switching between a transmission mode and a reception mode in response to a drive current supplied to the laser diode.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is a system including a first optical fiber transmission line, a plurality of second optical fiber transmission lines, a branching section for optically connecting these first and second optical fiber transmission lines, a monitor device optically connected to the first optical fiber transmission line, and a plurality of reflecting sections respectively provided in the vicinity of open ends of the second optical fiber transmission lines. The monitor device outputs monitor light through the first optical fiber transmission line and the branching section to each of the second optical fiber transmission lines. The reflecting sections reflect the monitor light to thereby generate identification optical signals having different patterns for respectively identifying the second optical fiber transmission lines. With this configuration, the monitor device can detect an abnormality in each of the second optical fiber transmission lines according to the presence of absence of the corresponding identification optical signal.
Abstract:
A light source error detection system and method including monitoring a plurality of characteristics of a light source and controlling the light source based on a plurality of monitored results. The system and method control the light source differently for a first case when only one of the monitored characteristics is abnormal than a second case when more than two of the monitored characteristics are abnormal. In controlling the light source, an output power of the light source is decreased with different time constant for the first case and the second case.
Abstract:
An optical network system for bidirectional transmission between a main system (e.g., central station) and a plurality of auxiliary systems (e.g., subscriber's stations). The main system outputs a main optical signal to a main fiber. The auxiliary systems output auxiliary optical signals to a plurality of auxiliary fibers, respectively. The main fiber and the auxiliary fibers are network-connected by a connecting unit. The main system has a detector for detecting the auxiliary optical signals and a control signal generator for generating a control signal including data for designating a specific auxiliary system whose auxiliary optical signal is not detected. The main optical signal in the auxiliary fiber corresponding to the specific auxiliary system is attenuated according to the control signal. Accordingly, laser hazard in each auxiliary system is prevented.
Abstract:
An optical transmission device in which: a first cyclic filter with a fixed transmission wavelength characteristic and a second cyclic filter with a variable transmission wavelength characteristic are combined, and the transmission wavelength characteristic of the second cyclic filter is changed according to a target wavelength, to thereby control the relative phase relationship of the transmission wavelength characteristics of the first and second cyclic filters. Moreover a light source is controlled according to a monitored value of the transmittance of the second cyclic filter with respect to the control target light, to thereby match the wavelength of the control target light with the target wavelength. Consequently, it is possible, with a simple configuration using a combination of two cyclic filters, to variably control wavelength at arbitrary wavelength intervals at a high level of precision.
Abstract:
A light source error detection system and method including monitoring a plurality of characteristics of a light source and controlling the light source based on a plurality of monitored results. The system and method control the light source differently for a first case when only one of the monitored characteristics is abnormal than a second case when more than two of the monitored characteristics are abnormal. In controlling the light source, an output power of the light source is decreased with different time constant for the first case and the second case.
Abstract:
A plurality of pad operating means for manual operation are provided on a keyboard panel of an electronic keyboard musical instrument. When an operator operates the pad operating means using the keyboard during melody play, an operation signal is supplied to a CPU, and a rhythm sound corresponding to the operated pad is generated under control of the CPU. An automatic sound signal generator is provided for generating and outputting sound signals according to a designated rhythm, and selectively stops such sound signal generation. A sounding system is provided for sounding the signals received thereby.
Abstract:
A step signal of which the period varies according to random data is derived from a step pulse generator, and is supplied to an address counter. By the output data from the address counter, an address of a waveform ROM is specified. From a waveform ROM, the waveform based on the random data is output in the form of a distorted waveform signal. Using this output signal of the distorted waveform, a cymbal sound, for example, is generated in a musical tone generator.
Abstract:
An electronic keyboard musical instrument is capable of inputting rhythmic patterns by setting desired rhythmic patterns in memory circuits using the keys of keyboards. The set rhythmic patterns operate a rhythm source circuit when read out from the memory circuits during performance and thereby output rhythm sounds.
Abstract:
An optical transmission device in which: a first cyclic filter with a fixed transmission wavelength characteristic and a second cyclic filter with a variable transmission wavelength characteristic are combined, and the transmission wavelength characteristic of the second cyclic filter is changed according to a target wavelength, to thereby control the relative phase relationship of the transmission wavelength characteristics of the first and second cyclic filters. Moreover a light source is controlled according to a monitored value of the transmittance of the second cyclic filter with respect to the control target light, to thereby match the wavelength of the control target light with the target wavelength. Consequently, it is possible, with a simple configuration using a combination of two cyclic filters, to variably control wavelength at arbitrary wavelength intervals at a high level of precision.