公开(公告)号：WO2003073656A1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-04

申请号：PCT/US2003/003329

申请日：2003-02-05

Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

Inventor： WHITTAKER, Allan, G. ,  ABERNATHY, Michael, Gregory ,  MC GINNIS, John, Edward ,  MILIOTI, Louis ,  SODERBERG, John, J.

IPC: H04B10/20

CPC classification number: H04B10/271 ,  H04B10/2503 ,  H04B10/278

Abstract: Optical networks may be deployed within hospitals and other structures for permitting bi-directional optical communication. The networks include couplers that permit the network to branch out into multiple sub-networks and hubs. Each of these couplers functions as a junction box and can be used to couple with other networks, such as the Internet or other third party service providers, and can also be used to branch off signals off o main backbone. Furthermore, these couplers may be used to couple signals off of the backbone or a subnetwork toward a specific individual unit. The networks include bi-directional optical amplifiers which compensate for losses associated with the various couplers dispersed throughout the network.

Abstract translation: 光网络可以部署在医院和其他结构中，以允许双向光通信。 网络包括允许网络分支到多个子网络和集线器的耦合器。 这些耦合器中的每一个用作接线盒，并且可以用于与诸如因特网或其他第三方服务提供商的其他网络耦合，并且还可以用于在主骨干网之外分支信号。 此外，这些耦合器可以用于将信号从主干或子网络耦合到特定的单独单元。 网络包括双向光放大器，其补偿与分散在整个网络中的各种耦合器相关联的损耗。

公开(公告)号：WO2003072398A1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-04

申请号：PCT/US2003/003310

申请日：2003-02-05

Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

Inventor： WHITTAKER, Allan, G. ,  ABERNATHY, Michael, Gregory ,  MC GINNIS, John, Edward ,  MILIOTI, Louis ,  SODERBERG, John, J.

IPC: B60R16/02

CPC classification number: B60R16/0315

Abstract: A vehicle is equipped with a network that permits multiple units to communicate with each other over a common optical bus. The optical bus is bi-directional and couplers direct optical signals that travel in both directions along the bus toward the various units connected to the bus. These couplers also direct optical signals from each unit onto the bus in both directions. The units may form part of one or more systems, such as an entertainment system, engine system, or data and communication system. The optical networks are immune to electromagnetic noise that may be generated within the vehicle and significantly reduce the amount of cabling compared to conventional electrical networks. The optical network can accommodate large numbers of units and systems by employing amplifiers dispersed throughout the network. The amplifiers compensate for splitting losses associated with the couplers and may be located along the bus or within the couplers.

Abstract translation: 车辆配备有允许多个单元通过公共光学总线彼此通信的网络。 光学总线是双向的，并且耦合器将沿着总线朝两个方向行进的光信号引导到连接到总线的各种单元。 这些耦合器还将来自每个单元的光信号在两个方向上引导到总线上。 这些单元可以构成一个或多个系统的一部分，诸如娱乐系统，引擎系统或数据和通信系统。 与常规电气网络相比，光网络免受可能在车辆内产生的电磁噪声并显着减少电缆的数量。 光网络可以通过使用分散在整个网络中的放大器来容纳大量的单元和系统。 放大器补偿与耦合器相关联的分束损耗，并且可以沿着总线或耦合器中的位置。