Receiver (IMAGE) Penn State Caption The receiver captures the infrared signal and directs it to the fiber-optic cable which sends the information to its final destination. Credit Patrick Mansell, Penn State Usage Restrictions Non commercial use only License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.