Optical Module Wireless Control for Remote Testing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional optical modules require wired connections for testing and control, limiting users' ability to independently test and control them due to reliance on system or communication operators.

Innovation Solution

Integration of an IOT wireless unit with a transceiving unit and microcontroller (MCU) in the optical module enables wireless communication with control computers, allowing for remote testing and control, while maintaining compatibility with traditional optical modules by using either the MCU or a built-in coprocessor.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If wired connections using connectors are used for testing and control, then the optical module can be controlled by the system main board, but the cost increases and users cannot independently test and control the optical modules

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveindependent testing and control capabilityVSAvoidwired connection structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical wired connection system (connectors and wires between system main board and optical module) with a wireless communication system. The optical module incorporates a wireless communication unit that enables wireless transmission of control commands and test data, eliminating the need for physical connectors and reducing structural complexity while enabling independent operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent extracts the control and testing functionality from the system main board dependency and embeds it within the optical module itself through the wireless communication unit and embedded processor. This allows the optical module to receive and execute control commands independently via wireless communication, separating the control capability from the wired connection requirement.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

2Ease of manufacture

If wired connections are used for testing and control, then the optical module can communicate with the system main board, but the cost increases significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecost reductionVSAvoidconnection structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent substitutes the costly wired connection infrastructure (high-quality connectors, shielded cables, and associated assembly processes) with a wireless communication system. The wireless communication unit uses standard wireless protocols and antennas, significantly reducing material costs and assembly complexity while maintaining communication functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Adaptability or versatility

If the optical module uses wired connections, then it can be controlled by external operators, but it becomes a slave device and cannot operate independently

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveindependent operation capabilityVSAvoidcontrol flexibility

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the control processing capability from the external system main board and embeds it within the optical module's embedded processor. The wireless communication unit enables the optical module to receive control commands wirelessly and execute them independently, transforming it from a slave device requiring constant external control to an autonomous unit that can operate independently while remaining controllable.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

4Ease of operation

If traditional wired connection methods are used, then the optical module structure remains simple, but remote testing and control are prevented

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveremote testing and controlVSAvoidoptical module structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the simple wired connection structure with a wireless communication system that includes a wireless communication unit and antenna. This substitution enables remote testing and control capabilities by allowing control commands and test data to be transmitted wirelessly over distance, while the integrated design keeps the overall structural complexity manageable.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS10484100B2Optical module, optical module system and monitor method using the same

Publication Date: 2019.11.19 SOURCE PHOTONICS CHENGDU

AI summary

The present invention relates to an optical module and optical module system using the same. The optical module comprises a transceiving unit, an antenna and an MCU. The transceiving unit receives control commands from one or more control computers via the antenna and transfers them to the MCU. Then the MCU processes the control commands and provides feedback information to the one or more control computers through the transceiving unit. In the optical module of the present invention, as a result of an additional IOT wireless unit, the optical module is capable of communicating with remote control computers, thereby achieving remote testing and control for optical modules, instead of using conventional control methods for optical modules.