Optical Transmission Control Device for Signal Routing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current optical communication systems face challenges in supporting increasing network traffic due to limitations in internet capacity, requiring an optimized configuration of transmission devices and simplification of network complexity.
Innovation Solution
An optical transmission control device that integrates digital and analog signal channels, utilizing a switching component and microcontroller to selectively transmit signals, thereby enabling flexible configuration and reducing network complexity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate transmission devices are used for digital and analog signals, then signal transmission reliability is improved, but device complexity and network complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines digital signal transmission and analog signal transmission into a single optical transmission control device. The device includes a digital signal transmission module and an analog signal transmission module integrated within one device, allowing both signal types to be transmitted through the same physical infrastructure while maintaining their respective transmission characteristics and reliability requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The optical transmission control device is designed to perform multiple functions: it can transmit digital signals, analog signals, or both simultaneously. The device includes controllable switching components that can route different signal types through appropriate transmission paths, making a single device universal enough to replace multiple separate devices while maintaining transmission reliability.
2Productivity
If multiple separate transmission devices are deployed to support increasing network traffic, then network capacity is improved, but device complexity and power consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates multiple transmission functions into a single device that can handle both digital and analog signals. By merging the capabilities of what would traditionally require separate devices into one unified system, the patent increases network capacity while avoiding the need to deploy multiple separate transmission devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The device incorporates controllable switching components that can dynamically route signals based on the type of transmission required. This dynamic switching capability allows the device to adapt its internal configuration to handle different signal types and traffic patterns, enabling flexible capacity management without adding device complexity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If traditional internet configuration is used, then existing infrastructure is maintained, but flexibility in signal channel configuration is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The optical transmission control device provides universal signal transmission capabilities that can accommodate both digital and analog signals within a single configurable system. The device includes control logic that can be programmed to handle different signal types, transmission modes, and routing requirements, providing flexible signal channel configuration without requiring complex separate systems for each signal type.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The device achieves low power consumption, small size, and simplified organization, allowing for flexible signal configuration and reduced network complexity, thereby supporting increased network traffic.
Implementation Method 1
a light emitting sub-component, a first signal transmission line, a second signal transmission line, a laser driving component
Implementation Method 2
a light receiving sub-component, a switching component, a microcontroller
Data Source
AI summary
An optical transmission control device comprises a light emitting sub-component, a first and a second signal transmission line, a laser driving component, a switching component, and a microcontroller. The laser driving component is connected to the light emitting sub-component. The switching component has two input terminals, an output terminal, and a controlling terminal, the two input terminals are connected to the first signal transmission line and the laser driving component, respectively, and the output terminal is connected to the light emitting sub-component. The microcontroller receives a data signal and executes: controlling the laser driving component to generate and output a driving signal to the light emitting sub-component according to the data signal; and controlling the switching component to output the analog signal according to the data signal, or controlling the laser driving component to process the digital signal and control the switching component to output the processed digital signal.