A fully "time tunable" all-optical switch routes/switches digital bits (packets) in an all-optical format for transmission, or for further processing, in an all-optical communication network. The all-optical switch is implemented in either a semiconductor hybrid or in a completely monolithic form. Variable...http://www.google.se/patents/US20020131675?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20020131675 - Time slot tunable all-optical packet data routing switch
