Optoelectronic Module Management Platform Remote Monitoring

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional optoelectronic module management systems face limitations in remote monitoring, secure identification, performance analysis, failure downtime prevention, and software feature upgrades, especially in environments with limited access to software and hardware features of optoelectronic modules used in fiber optic networks and datacenter networks.

Innovation Solution

An optoelectronic module management platform that includes a network connection, memory, and a processing device, enabling remote monitoring, secure identification, and performance analysis through a management communication element independent of optical traffic, allowing for software upgrades and failure prevention across various types of optoelectronic modules.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If conventional optoelectronic module management systems are used, then basic monitoring functions are available, but remote monitoring capability and access to software/hardware features are limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveremote monitoring capabilityVSAvoidsystem architecture complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the optoelectronic module into separate functional components: an optical communication element for data transmission and a management communication element for remote management. This segmentation allows independent access to management features without interfering with optical traffic, enabling remote monitoring while maintaining modular system architecture.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a management network as an intermediary channel between the optoelectronic module and the management system. This separate communication path allows remote access to software and hardware features without requiring physical access to the module, resolving the contradiction between remote operability and system complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Productivity

If optoelectronic modules are deployed in fiber optic networks, then high data transmission rates over long distances are achieved, but performance analysis and monitoring capabilities are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata transmission rateVSAvoidperformance analysis capability

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the management communication element continuously monitors performance metrics of the optoelectronic module and transmits this information through the management network. This enables real-time performance analysis and allows for adjustments to maintain optimal data transmission rates while providing detailed monitoring capabilities.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

3Reliability

If optoelectronic modules operate independently without management access, then operational autonomy is maintained, but failure prevention and software upgrades cannot be performed

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefailure prevention capabilityVSAvoidmanagement system complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent enables preliminary actions through the management communication element, allowing software upgrades and configuration changes to be applied before failures occur. The system can proactively update firmware, adjust parameters, and prevent issues before they impact optical communication, thereby improving reliability while maintaining manageable system complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

4Adaptability or versatility

If separate management communication element is added to optoelectronic module, then remote management capability is enabled, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveremote management capabilityVSAvoidmodule structure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The management communication element is designed to perform multiple functions including remote monitoring, software upgrades, performance analysis, and configuration management. By consolidating these diverse management tasks into a single integrated component that communicates through a unified management network interface, the patent achieves high adaptability without proportionally increasing device complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS10778328B2Optoelectronic module management platform

Publication Date: 2020.09.15 II VI DELAWARE INC

AI summary

An optoelectronic module management system includes a network connection communicatively coupled to an optoelectronic module, a memory, and a processing device operatively coupled to the memory. The processing device is configured to perform or control performance of operations that include identify the optoelectronic module via a management network. The optoelectronic module includes a management communication element that is communicatively coupled to the management network and an optical communication element that is communicatively coupled to a fiber optic cable. The operations further include add the optoelectronic module to a list of monitored devices, monitor the optoelectronic module, provide a service to the optoelectronic module in response to the monitoring, and generate a report of the service provided to the optoelectronic module.