Patent ID: 6591032
Filing Date: 2003-07-08
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
A switch for directing the path of a light signal, said switch comprising:a member comprising a hole and a reflector; first, second, third and fourth light transmitting elements, said first and third light transmitting elements being disposed on one side of said member, and said second and fourth light transmitting elements being disposed on the other side of said member; and an actuator for moving said member so as to selectively: (1) position said hole intermediate said first and second light transmitting elements, and intermediate said third and fourth light transmitting elements, so as to optically couple said first and second light transmitting elements, and so as to optically couple said third and fourth light transmitting elements; and (2) position said reflector intermediate said first and second light transmitting elements, and intermediate said third and fourth light transmitting elements, so as to optically couple said first and third light transmitting elements, and so as to optically couple said second and fourth light transmitting elements.