1. A system for authorizing data to be provided to a mobile computing device, said system comprising a server computer that comprises a processor and a memory coupled to said processor, said memory including processor-executable instructions for performing the steps of: storing, in said memory, parameters for authorizing data to be provided to the mobile computing device; determining at least one contextual cue associated with at least one of a task to be performed, the mobile computing device, and a user of the mobile computing device, wherein the at least one contextual cue is associated with the parameters; authorizing data to be provided to the mobile computing device when the at least one contextual cue aligns with the parameters; and providing the data to the mobile computing device; wherein said memory further includes process-executable instructions for performing the steps of determining a change in the at least one contextual cue; and one of denying and revoking the authorization when the at least one contextual cue does not align with the parameters.
2. The system in accordance with claim 1, wherein said memory further includes process-executable instructions for performing the step of tracking changes to the at least one contextual cue in real-time.
3. The system in accordance with claim 1, wherein the at least one contextual cue includes one of a location, an environmental condition, a duration, a date, a time of day, and a user certification.
4. The system in accordance with claim 1 further comprising a sensor configured to determine the at least one contextual cue.
5. A method of authorizing data to be provided to a mobile computing device, said method comprising: defining parameters for authorizing data to be provided to the mobile computing device; determining at least one contextual cue associated with at least one of a task to be performed, the mobile computing device, and a user of the mobile computing device, wherein the at least one contextual cue is associated with the parameters; authorizing data to be provided to the mobile computing device when the at least one contextual cue aligns with the parameters; and providing the data to the mobile computing device; determining a change in the at least one contextual cue; and one of denying and revoking the authorization when the at least one contextual cue does not align with the parameters.
6. The method in accordance with claim 5, wherein determining a change comprises tracking changes to the at least one contextual cue in real-time.
7. The method in accordance with claim 5, wherein determining at least one contextual cue comprises determining the at least one contextual cue that includes one of a location, an environmental condition, a duration, a date, a time of day, and a user certification.
8. The method in accordance with claim 5, wherein providing the data comprises transmitting the data to the mobile computing device over a wireless network.
9. The method in accordance with claim 5 further comprising storing the data in the mobile computing device.
10. The method in accordance with claim 9, wherein storing the data comprises associating the data with a temporary lifespan.
11. The method in accordance with claim 5, wherein defining parameters comprises defining a geo-fencing area, wherein the at least one contextual cue aligns with the parameters when the at least one contextual cue is a location within the geo-fencing area.
12. The method in accordance with claim 5, wherein defining parameters comprises defining acceptable environmental conditions for performing the task.
13. A method of managing an operation using a mobile computing device, the method comprising: determining at least one task to perform; determining at least one contextual cue associated with at least one of the at least one task, the mobile computing device, and a user of the mobile computing device; selecting data based on the at least one contextual cue, wherein the data is associated with the at least one task; verifying the at least one contextual cue satisfies parameters for authorizing the data to be provided to the mobile computing device; and providing the data to the mobile computing device; defining the parameters for authorizing the data provided when the at least one contextual cue aligns with the parameters.
14. The method in accordance with claim 13 wherein providing the data comprises: providing a first set of data when the at least one contextual cue aligns with a first parameter of the at least one parameter; and providing a second set of data when the at least one contextual cue aligns with a second parameter of the at least one parameter.
15. The method in accordance with claim 13 wherein determining at least one contextual cue comprises generating an alert when a contextual cue other than the at least one contextual cue aligns with the at least one parameter.
16. The method in accordance with claim 13 further comprising:
selecting equipment for performing the at least one task; and
generating an alert when equipment other than the selected equipment is used to perform the at least one task.
17. The method in accordance with claim 16, wherein selecting equipment comprises selecting at least one of tools and parts for performing the at least one task.
The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.
1. An optical fiber amplifier comprising:
an optical fiber having a zero-dispersion wavelength; and
at least one Raman pump that provides pump power to said optical fiber at a predetermined wavelength, wherein said predetermined wavelength is near said zero-dispersion wavelength;
wherein said pump power from said at least one Raman pump is provided at said predetermined wavelength to allow transfer of at least a portion of said pump power to a first adjacent wavelength that is less than said zero-dispersion wavelength, and to a second adjacent wavelength that is greater than said zero-dispersion wavelength.
2. The optical fiber amplifier of claim 1, wherein said predetermined wavelength is within about 5 nm inclusive from said zero-dispersion wavelength of said optical fiber.
3. The optical fiber amplifier of claim 2, wherein said predetermined wavelength is within about 1 nm inclusive from said zero-dispersion wavelength of said optical fiber.
4. The optical fiber amplifier of claim 1, wherein said predetermined wavelength is substantially same as said zero-dispersion wavelength of said optical fiber.
5. The optical fiber amplifier of claim 1, further comprising a short-wavelength Raman pump that provides pump power to said optical fiber at said first adjacent wavelength, said pump power from said short-wavelength Raman pump being augmented by said portion of said pump power from said at least one Raman pump that is transferred to said first adjacent wavelength.
6. The optical fiber amplifier of claim 1, further comprising a long-wavelength Raman pump that provides pump power to said optical fiber at said second adjacent wavelength, said pump power from said long-wavelength Raman pump being augmented by said portion of said pump power from said at least one Raman pump that is transferred to said second adjacent wavelength.
7. The optical fiber amplifier of claim 1, wherein said first adjacent wavelength and said second adjacent wavelength are substantially symmetrically positioned about said zero-dispersion wavelength.
8. The optical fiber amplifier of claim 1, wherein midpoint between said first adjacent wavelength and said second adjacent wavelength is within about 5 nm inclusive from said zero-dispersion wavelength.
9. The optical fiber amplifier of claim 8, wherein midpoint between said first adjacent wavelength and said second adjacent wavelength is within about 1 nm from said zero-dispersion wavelength.
10. The optical fiber amplifier of claim 1, wherein said at least one Raman pump is a first Raman pump that provides pump power to said optical fiber at a wavelength less than said zero-dispersion wavelength, and a second Raman pump that provides pump power to said optical fiber at a wavelength greater than said zero-dispersion wavelength.
11. The optical fiber amplifier of claim 10, wherein said zero-dispersion wavelength is substantially midway between wavelength of said first Raman pump and wavelength of said second Raman pump.
12. The optical fiber amplifier of claim 10, wherein midpoint between wavelength of said first Raman pump and wavelength of said second Raman pump is within 5 nm inclusive from said zero-dispersion wavelength.
13. The optical fiber amplifier of claim 12, wherein midpoint between wavelength of said first Raman pump and wavelength of said second Raman pump is within 1 nm inclusive from said zero-dispersion wavelength.
14. The optical fiber amplifier of claim 1, wherein said zero-dispersion wavelength of said optical fiber is in a range between approximately 1400 nm to 1520 nm inclusive.
15. The optical fiber amplifier of claim 14, wherein said zero-dispersion wavelength of said optical fiber is in a range between approximately 1445 nm to 1455 nm inclusive.
16. The optical fiber amplifier of claim 14, wherein said zero-dispersion wavelength of said optical fiber is in a range between approximately 1490 mm to l1550 nm inclusive.
17. A method of improving performance of a wide-band Raman amplifier comprising the step of:
providing an optical fiber having a zero-dispersion wavelength; and
providing Raman pump power to said optical fiber at a predetermined wavelength in a manner that at least a portion of said pump power is transferred to a first adjacent wavelength that is less than said zero-dispersion wavelength, and at least a portion of said pump power is transferred to a second adjacent wavelength that is greater than said zero-dispersion wavelength, wherein said predetermined wavelength is near said zero-dispersion wavelength.
18. The method of claim 17, wherein said predetermined wavelength is within about 5 nm inclusive from said zero-dispersion wavelength of said optical fiber.
19. The method of claim 18, wherein said predetermined wavelength is within about 1 nm inclusive from said zero-dispersion wavelength of said optical fiber.
20. The method of claim 17, wherein said predetermined wavelength is substantially same as said zero-dispersion wavelength of said optical fiber.
21. The method of claim 17, further including the step of providing a short-wavelength Raman pump power to said optical fiber at said first adjacent wavelength, said short-wavelength Raman pump power being augmented by said portion of said Raman pump power that is transferred to said first adjacent wavelength.
22. The method of claim 17, further including the step of providing a long-wavelength Raman pump power to said optical fiber at said second adjacent wavelength, said long-wavelength Raman pump power being augmented by said portion of said Raman pump power that is transferred to said second adjacent wavelength.
23. The method of claim 17, wherein said first adjacent wavelength and said second adjacent wavelength are substantially symmetrically positioned about said zero-dispersion wavelength.
24. The method of claim 17, wherein midpoint between said first adjacent wavelength and said second adjacent wavelength is within about 5 nm inclusive from said zero-dispersion wavelength.
25. The method of claim 24, wherein midpoint between said first adjacent wavelength and said second adjacent wavelength is within about 1 nm inclusive from said zero-dispersion wavelength.
26. The method of claim 17, wherein said step of providing Raman pump power includes the step of providing pump power at a wavelength less than said zero-dispersion wavelength, and providing pump power at a wavelength greater than said zero-dispersion wave length.
27. The method of claim 26, wherein said zero-dispersion wavelength is substantially midway between said wavelength less than said zero-dispersion wavelength and said wavelength greater than said zero-dispersion wavelength.
28. The method of claim 26, wherein midpoint between said wavelength less than said zero-dispersion wavelength and said wavelength greater than said zero-dispersion wavelength is within about 5 nm inclusive from said zero-dispersion wavelength.
29. The method of claim 28, wherein midpoint between said wavelength less than said zero-dispersion wavelength and said wavelength greater than said zero-dispersion wavelength is within about 1 nm inclusive from said zero-dispersion wavelength.
30. The method of claim 17, wherein said zero-dispersion wavelength of said optical fiber is in a range between approximately 1400 nm to 1520 nm inclusive.
31. The method of claim 30, wherein said zero-dispersion wavelength of said optical fiber is in a range between approximately 1445 nm to 1455 nm inclusive.
32. The method of claim 30, wherein said zero-dispersion wavelength of said optical fiber is in a range between approximately 1490 nm to 1550 nm inclusive.