photophone

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf invention
gptkbp:application wireless communication
gptkbp:component mirror
light source
lens
photoelectric cell
gptkbp:firstAwarded 1880
gptkbp:function transmits sound via light
gptkbp:hasDepartment distance
weather conditions
gptkbp:historicalSignificance pioneered optical communication
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label photophone
gptkbp:impact early optical systems
gptkbp:influencedBy telephone
gptkbp:inventor gptkb:Alexander_Graham_Bell
gptkbp:patentNumber US246,186
gptkbp:relatedPatent transmission line
data transmission
digital communication
amplitude modulation
communication systems
electromagnetic spectrum
information theory
signal integrity
signal transmission
communication protocols
signal processing
sound waves
wave propagation
network architecture
waveform
communication technology
transmission medium
frequency modulation
light transmission
telegraphy
radio communication
telecommunication systems
light modulation
optical fiber
photodetector
modulated light
photoacoustic effect
analog communication
optical networking
laser communication
acoustic signal
light wave
optical signal
acoustic_optics
gptkbp:relatedTo telecommunication
gptkbp:successor fiber optic communication
gptkbp:technology modulation of light
gptkbp:type optical communication device
gptkbp:uses visible light
infrared_light
gptkbp:yearEstablished 1880