Patent ID: 7653315
Filing Date: 2010-01-26
Classification: G02B,H04B

Abstract:
1. A bi-directional optical monitor interconnect configured between an information handling system and a display device associated with the information handling system, the bi-directional optical monitor interconnect comprising: an optical fiber with a first and a second end, the optical fiber suitable for conducting a light beam encoding digital information; a first optical communication device capable of transmitting data over an optical connection suitably disposed for optical communication on the first end of the optical fiber; a second optical communication device capable of transmitting data over an optical connection suitably disposed for optical communication on the second end of the optical fiber; a first optical receiving device suitable for converting a light beam encoding digital information to electrical signals, suitably disposed for optical communication on the first end of the optical fiber; and a second optical receiving device suitable for converting a light beam encoding digital information to electrical signals, suitably disposed for optical communication on the second end of the optical fiber; wherein the first optical communication device is suitable for communicating image data via a first wavelength and the second optical communication device is suitable for communicating monitor data via a second wavelength, the image data and the monitor data both traveling through said optical fiber in opposite directions; a polarization adapter located on an optical cable including said optical fiber, for adjusting signal polarization angle, the polarization adapter further including a rotateable filter for adjusting light beam polarization.