4. Conclusion A new monolithic opto-electronic platform has been developed, with novel device and process innovations. The platform provides a unique way to monolithically integrate the optical and electronic devices needed for optical transceivers representing a disruption in both the Short Reach and Very Short Reach segments of the data communications market. Further build out of the POET platform to include in-plane lasing adds additional disruptive features and capabilities enabling a new class of optical communications and computing chips.

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FJ, in your opinion, do you see Geoff Taylor's continuing strategic guidance revealed in the dates attached to this patent? also, that's a very quick turnaround between application and award date. What do you think this indicates in terms of how the patent office may be interacting with POET in its portfolio of related patents?