Patent ID: 7853150
Filing Date: 2010-12-14
Classification: H04B

Abstract:
1. An optoelectronic module for converting and coupling an information-containing electrical signal from an information system device with an optical fiber comprising: a housing including an electrical connector for detachably coupling with an external information system device and for transmitting information-containing electrical signals over said connector, and a fiber optical connector adapted for coupling with an external optic fiber for transmitting an optical signal; an electro-optic subassembly disposed in said housing for converting the electrical signal to a modulated optical signal corresponding to the electrical signals at a predetermined wavelength; a memory disposed in said housing for storing a unique identifier for the optoelectronic module; and communication interface means disposed in said housing for electrically transferring said unique identifier for the optoelectronic module to said external information system device for receiving an authorization response from said external information system device to enable operation of the module when it is determined by the external information system device that there are no other module having the same unique identifier, and for receiving a signal to shut off power to or communication with the optoelectronic module when it is determined by the external information system device that there is another module having the same unique identifier.