Abstract: Embodiments of this invention generally relate to three dimensional head mounted displays (HMD) with stereo cameras that could be used as a vision platform for applications that modify the camera images to benefit people who suffer from eye diseases, brain trauma, and brain diseases. Embodiments take images from stereo cameras that are integrated into a head mounted display. Images generated by the stereo cameras are routed through an external image processing system that is worn by the goggle wearer before they are sent back to the goggle's three dimensional stereo displays. The image processor also uses voice commands that reconfigure the goggle vision system to process images based on a predefined organization for a specific activity.

Abstract: A cable adapter apparatus (201) is disclosed having at least one adapter (203) and a controller (206). The adapter apparatus is operable to: determine connection of a cable test device (208) to a first port (230, 231, 232) of the at least one adapter; receive data from the test device relating to at least one tested characteristic of a cable (251, 261, 271) connected to a second port (240, 241, 242) of the at least one adapter opposite said first port; and store the received tested cable characteristic data in a memory. The stored tested cable characteristic data may be made available to a cable monitor application (225). A method including storing data resulting from processing data from a reflected signal is also disclosed. A modified reflectometer device adapted to be connected to a first port of a cable adapter is also disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments include methods, apparatus, and systems for cable monitoring. One embodiment includes a method that receives data from an optical transceiver coupled to a cable and a RFID (radio frequency identification) device mounted to the cable. The data from the optical transceiver and RFID device is used to determine an operational status of the cable.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally relate to 3D stereo vision goggles or other platforms that could be used for enhanced vision systems for surgical applications, for patients with macular degeneration, or for entertainment or business applications. The invention takes images received from a video input source, and segments and projects those images off a mirror defined by a portion of an ellipsoid and directly onto the retina of the eye of a user. The invention allows users to enjoy 3D stereoscopic vision with an increased field of view, increased image quality, increased comfort, reduced cost, and other benefits.

Abstract: Embodiments include methods, apparatus, and systems for cable monitoring. One embodiment includes a method that receives data from an optical transceiver coupled to a cable and a RFID (radio frequency identification) device mounted to the cable. The data from the optical transceiver and RFID device is used to determine an operational status of the cable.

Abstract: An optical transceiver has a communications mode and an optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR) mode. The transceiver comprises a transmitter channel and a receiver channel operable, in the communications mode, to respectively transmit and receive communications signals through respective external optical fibers. The transceiver also comprises a guide arrangement for guiding, in the OTDR mode, a reflected OTDR signal along a path from the transmitter channel into the receiver channel. A method of obtaining test data for an optical fiber in an optical data communications subsystem is also disclosed.

Abstract: A cable connection component is receivable in a housing of a host information handling device for coupling to a circuit of the host device. The component has a status light and a light guide configured, in use with the component at least partially received in the host housing, to guide light from the status light to provide indications visible externally of the host housing. A connection device, a cable end connector and an SFP-type or SFF-type transceiver body are also disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally relate to 3D stereo vision goggles or other platforms that could be used for enhanced vision systems for surgical applications, for patients with macular degeneration, or for entertainment or business applications. The invention takes images received from a video input source, and segments and projects those images off a mirror defined by a portion of an ellipsoid and directly onto the retina of the eye of a user. The invention allows users to enjoy 3D stereoscopic vision with an increased field of view, increased image quality, increased comfort, reduced cost, and other benefits.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products are provided for measuring modal dispersion in a bi-directional dual-multimode fiber optic network (BDON). A modal dispersion measurement system includes a computer processor that is programmed to receive a first pulse width of a first pulse. The first pulse may be communicated over the BDON that is coupled to the processor. A second pulse width of a second pulse is received, the second pulse width being indicative of the modal dispersion. The second pulse width and the first pulse width are compared by the computer processor to determine a distortion error. A measurement of the modal dispersion is validated in accordance to the distortion error.

Abstract: A cable end connector has a main body portion and male connector portions extending therefrom. The male connector portions are respectively receivable in recesses in an end portion of a cable connection component. The cable end connector is adapted to display status light signals emitted from between the recesses at the end portion of the cable connection component.

Abstract: Embodiments include methods, apparatus, and systems for cable monitoring. One embodiment includes a method that receives data from an optical transceiver coupled to a cable and a RFID (radio frequency identification) device mounted to the cable. The data from the optical transceiver and RFID device is used to determine an operational status of the cable.

Abstract: Embodiments include methods, apparatus, and systems for cable monitoring. One embodiment includes a method that receives data from an optical transceiver coupled to a cable and a RFID (radio frequency identification) device mounted to the cable. The data from the optical transceiver and RFID device is used to determine an operational status of the cable.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to fiber optic cable diagnostics using digital modulation. A contact of a RFID (radio frequency identification) device located in a cable is connected with a contact of an optical transceiver. Data through the cable is using digital modulation and monitored to determine if the fiber optic cable and the optical transceiver are properly functioning.

Abstract: A cable adapter apparatus (201) is disclosed having at least one adapter (203) and a controller (206). The adapter apparatus is operable to: determine connection of a cable test device (208) to a first port (230, 231, 232) of the at least one adapter; receive data from the test device relating to at least one tested characteristic of a cable (251, 261, 271) connected to a second port (240, 241, 242) of the at least one adapter opposite said first port; and store the received tested cable characteristic data in a memory. The stored tested cable characteristic data may be made available to a cable monitor application (225). A method including storing data resulting from processing data from a reflected signal is also disclosed. A modified reflectometer device adapted to be connected to a first port of a cable adapter is also disclosed.

Abstract: One embodiment is a method that generates a map of a system. The map includes an icon that is divided into multiple parts that depict different operational information about a device in the system.

Abstract: An optical transceiver has a communications mode and an optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR) mode. The transceiver comprises a transmitter channel and a receiver channel operable, in the communications mode, to respectively transmit and receive communications signals through respective external optical fibers. The transceiver also comprises a guide arrangement for guiding, in the OTDR mode, a reflected OTDR signal along a path from the transmitter channel into the receiver channel. A method of obtaining test data for an optical fiber in an optical data communications subsystem is also disclosed.

Abstract: A cable connection component is receivable in a housing of a host information handling device for coupling to a circuit of the host device. The component has a status light and a light guide configured, in use with the component at least partially received in the host housing, to guide light from the status light to provide indications visible externally of the host housing. A connection device, a cable end connector and an SFP-type or SFF-type transceiver body are also disclosed.

Abstract: A cable end connector has a main body portion and male connector portions extending therefrom. The male connector portions are respectively receivable in recesses in an end portion of a cable connection component. The cable end connector is adapted to display status light signals emitted from between the recesses at the end portion of the cable connection component.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products are provided for measuring modal dispersion in a bi-directional dual-multimode fiber optic network (BDON). A modal dispersion measurement system includes a computer processor that is programmed to receive a first pulse width of a first pulse. The first pulse may be communicated over the BDON that is coupled to the processor. A second pulse width of a second pulse is received, the second pulse width being indicative of the modal dispersion. The second pulse width and the first pulse width are compared by the computer processor to determine a distortion error. A measurement of the modal dispersion is validated in accordance to the distortion error.

Abstract: Embodiments include methods, apparatus, and systems for cable monitoring. One embodiment includes a method that creates a communication channel between two optical transceivers and exchanges data between the two optical transceivers to determine if a fiber optic cable is properly functioning.