| 摘要 |
<p>An optical communications system and method for point-to-point high bandwidth communications are disclosed. The system and method of the present invention employ intelligent, adaptive software to establish and maintain over time a communications link (418, 420) between two or more optical devices without the need for wiring or additional hardware (e.g., lens systems). In one embodiment, beam position information is relayed between optical devices (404, 410) to maintain alignment of the beam. The use of weighted data quality measurements optimizes the acquisition and maintenance of the optical communications link. Beam drift and movement are conteracted with the application of forces to one or more of the optical devices. The system is a cost-effective optical communications system capable of providing network connectivity in an enterprise environment (e.g., office or warehouse); ease of initial deployment; adequate security; safety (e.g., via use of low power lasers and/or LEDS); ease of reconfiguration; and useful communication range.</p> |
