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Device and method for optical signal switching

  • US 6,778,729 B1
  • Filed: 04/17/2000
  • Issued: 08/17/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/17/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An opto-mechanical switch for selectively switching an optical input signal from an input fiber optic cable between a plurality of output fiber optic cables, the opto-mechanical switch including a discrete re-directing fiber optic cable that is spaced apart from both the input and output fiber optic cables, the re-directing fiber optic cable being adapted to receive the optical input signal, the re-directing fiber optic cable mounted within a housing, the re-directing fiber optic cable and the housing being selectively positionable to transmit the optical input signal to a predetermined one of the plurality of output fiber optic cables, wherein the re-directing fiber optic cable is distinct from the input fiber optic cable and the output fiber optic cables.

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