US Patent:
20230024042, Jan 26, 2023
Inventors:
- Armonk NY, US
Faezeh Gholami - Ridgewood NJ, US
Michael Cracraft - Poughkeepsie NY, US
Vahe Minassian - Hopewell Junction NY, US
International Classification:
G02F 1/31
C09K 9/00
C01G 41/02
Abstract:
A device, a method, and an article of manufacture are disclosed. The device includes a first optical fiber, a second optical fiber, an electrochromic component positioned between tips of the optical fibers, and a voltage source connected to the electrochromic component. The method includes providing an electrochromic component, providing optical fibers and a voltage source, and assembling an optical switch that includes the electrochromic component, the optical fibers, and the voltage source. The voltage source is connected to the electrochromic component. The article of manufacture includes an optical switch with a voltage source connected to an electrochromic component positioned between optical fiber tips.