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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 03, 2015
Filed:
Jun. 20, 2012
Matthew T. Reaves, Christansburg, VA (US);
Mark E. Froggatt, Blacksburg, VA (US);
Evan M. Lally, Blacksburg, VA (US);
Matthew T. Reaves, Christansburg, VA (US);
Mark E. Froggatt, Blacksburg, VA (US);
Evan M. Lally, Blacksburg, VA (US);
Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Abstract
A multi-function optical tool may be used for example for built-in fault detection and transceiver source characterization in local optical communication networks. A single device provides swept-heterodyne optical spectrum analysis (SHOSA) and optical frequency-domain reflectometry (OFDR) in an efficient, low-cost package by utilizing a common interrogation laser source, common optical components, and common, low-bandwidth acquisition hardware. The technology provides significant cost, space, and labor savings for network maintainers and technicians.
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