SWITCHED OPTICAL FIBRE NETWORK FOR AIRPLANE SEATS

摘要

The invention relates to a network (1) of switched optical fibre for airplane seats. The network (1) connects the screens (2.1-2. N) of the seats to each other and to a server (4) via an optical fibre (9). The network (1) includes optical switches (14.1 -14. N) of the MEMS type including mirrors, said switches being provided perpendicular to each seat. Each switch (14.1-14. N) delivers the light beam in the optical fibre (9) to the screen (2.1 -2.N) with which it is connected and re-amplifies it in the optical fibre when it is powered, while the switch (14.1-14. N) directly delivers the light beam to the following seat when it is not powered.