<p>A network comprising a plurality of successively interconnected node stages where each node has an associated data connection state and includes a control element, significantly implemented as part of the node itself, for controlling the data connection state of at least one node of the following stage. The network is well suited for optical implementation and is controlled by shifting bits into the network for storage by the control elements rather than relying on spatial light modulators.</p>
申请公布号
EP0501646(A2)
申请公布日期
1992.09.02
申请号
EP19920301292
申请日期
1992.02.18
申请人
AMERICAN TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY
发明人
CLOONAN, THOMAS JAY;ERICKSON, JOHN ROBERT;LENTINE, ANTHONY LODOVICO;MCCORMICK, FREDERICK BOSSERT, JR.;RICHARDS, GAYLORD WARNER