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Optical broadcast communication

  • US 6,014,236 A
  • Filed: 02/04/1997
  • Issued: 01/11/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/04/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. Apparatus for transceiving optical signals in an optical LAN comprising:

  • a first transceiver that detects and transmits the optical signals;

    a second transceiver that detects and transmits the optical signals;

    a control coupled to the first and second transceivers, the control transferring information carried by the optical signals between the transceivers;

    a power storage coupled to the control, and to the transceivers; and

    a photovoltaic cell coupled to the power storage for replenishing its power. wherein at least one of the transceivers further comprises a hemispherical lens that includes an optical filter.

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