Abstract: By combining a signal generator with integrated sensors and the ability to accept external instructions, a unique system of active devices can efficiently improve the overall power management and improve the products overall performance. One example of this system would be to design a force sensor, a RC network, an EEPROM, and a receiver module into a portable electronic device. In this system the device might be originally designed to “wake up” once every hour and transmit data. In addition, the device could further be designed to “wake up” and only send data if the sensor (S) is in the high state. Further, the device could be designed to “wake up”, check the force sensors signal or logic position, then query for external signals which might instruct the device to: remain on indefinitely, change the frequency of the DC, or ignore the force sensor.

Abstract: Optical fiber interfaces, apparatuses including the optical fiber interfaces, and methods for manufacturing the optical fiber interfaces. Optical fiber interfaces comprise a cup piece and a base piece. The cup piece includes an open first end for receiving an optical fiber end, and a second end includes an aligning protrusion. The base piece includes a top surface with an aligning cavity and an active optical device coupled to the base piece. The cup piece may be attached to the base piece. The base piece may be part of an outer housing portion of a transceiver or other optical component. The base piece may include a molded-in optical fiber interface and the cup piece may include a clearance cavity. A method for making the optical fiber includes locating the center of the active optical device and manufacturing the aligning cavity into the top surface of the base piece.