Auto shutdown for distributed raman amplifiers on optical communication systems

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PATENT NO 6807001
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10118982

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A method and apparatus for detecting if an optical module has been disconnected from a fiber span or if there has been a break in the span, and for automatically reducing the output signal level of the optical module such that the output signal level is within an acceptable safety limit. Also disclosed is a system and technique for automatically resetting a Raman pump unit once the source of an optical leak has been located and addressed.

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SYCAMORE IP HOLDINGS LLC2700 PLUMAS STREET #120 RENO NV 89509

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Christoph, Jeffrey David Portsmouth, NH 1 16
Kilpatrick, Erie Anthony Marlborough, MA 1 16
Ranka, Jinendra Kumar Lowell, MA 6 156

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