Innovation: Pick of the Latest Patent Applications

by Tami Freeman fibers.org News, 19 Apr 2006

• Polymer waveguide eases optical links
• FTTP scheme relies upon modulation, multiplexing
• Novel optical cable stops the water from getting in
• Restricted modes enable low-cost radio-over-fibre
• Satellite and cable signals travel over optical network
• Photonic crystal designed with high refractive index
• Hybrid protection keeps optical networks running
• Connector design allows accurate on-site splicing
• Encrypted signals ensure secure data transmission

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