公开(公告)号：US20110205367A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-25

申请号：US12711062

申请日：2010-02-23

Applicant: Kenneth W. Brown ,  David R. Sar ,  James R. Gallivan ,  Wilkie M. Phillips

Inventor： Kenneth W. Brown ,  David R. Sar ,  James R. Gallivan ,  Wilkie M. Phillips

IPC: H04N5/33

CPC classification number: H04N5/33 ,  H04N5/2256

Abstract: An active infrared sensor may include an imaging infrared sensor to provide an output signal conveying time-sequential infrared images of a scene which includes a subject, a beam generator to generate a millimeter wave energy beam, and a processor. An initial infrared image of the scene may be stored in a memory. After storing the initial infrared image, the beam generator may illuminate the subject with the millimeter wave energy beam. A temperature change across the subject due to the millimeter wave energy beam may be estimated based on the output signal and the stored initial infrared image. The beam generator may stop illuminating the subject when a highest temperature change across the subject is at least equal to a predetermined temperature change limit.

Abstract translation: 主动红外传感器可以包括成像红外传感器，以提供输送信号，其输送包括对象的场景的时序红外图像，产生毫米波能量束的光束发生器和处理器。 场景的初始红外图像可以存储在存储器中。 在存储初始红外图像之后，光束发生器可以用毫米波能量束照射被摄体。 可以基于输出信号和存储的初始红外图像来估计由于毫米波能量束而导致的对象的温度变化。 当对象的最高温度变化至少等于预定的温度变化极限时，光束发生器可以停止对被摄体照射。

公开(公告)号：US06765535B1

公开(公告)日：2004-07-20

申请号：US10153140

申请日：2002-05-20

Applicant: Kenneth W. Brown ,  James R. Gallivan

Inventor： Kenneth W. Brown ,  James R. Gallivan

IPC: H01Q138

CPC classification number: H01Q3/46 ,  H01Q21/061

Abstract: A monolithic semiconductor power device. The device is designed to produce high energy density and high power level RF/Millimeter wave radiation using the quasi-optical spatial power of an array (100) of small amplifiers (200) on a solid state wafer (300). Each cell (200) of the array (100) contains a reflection amplifier (206) that receives radiation and retransmits the signal back into the approximate same direction from which it was received. The radiation exiting from the array (100) is physically like a reflection that has been modified by the individual amplifier's characteristics. The exiting amplified radiation leaves the array (100) as a coherent wave front (110). The individual amplifier elements are fabricated on a monolithic solid state wafer (300). Rather than being diced into individual amplifiers, the elements are electrically connected together with proper biases and ground levels on the actual solid state wafer.

Abstract translation: 单片半导体功率器件。 该设备被设计为使用固态晶片（300）上的小放大器（200）的阵列（100）的准光学空间功率来产生高能量密度和高功率水平的RF /毫米波辐射。 阵列（100）的每个单元（200）包含反射放大器（206），该反射放大器（206）接收辐射并将信号重新发送回与其接收的大致相同的方向。 从阵列（100）射出的辐射在物理上类似于已被各个放大器特性修改的反射。 离开的放大的辐射离开阵列（100）作为相干波前（110）。 单个放大器元件制造在单片固态晶片（300）上。 不是被切割成单个放大器，元件在实际的固态晶片上以适当的偏置和接地电平电连接在一起。

公开(公告)号：US06130588A

公开(公告)日：2000-10-10

申请号：US191066

申请日：1998-11-12

Applicant: James R. Gallivan ,  Kenneth W. Brown ,  David R. Sar

Inventor： James R. Gallivan ,  Kenneth W. Brown ,  David R. Sar

IPC: H01P5/10 ,  H03H7/38 ,  H03H7/42

CPC classification number: H01P5/10

Abstract: A high-power wideband transformer (40). The transformer (40) includes a first input terminal (42) connected in parallel to one or more conductor paths (50 and 52) and to a first output conductor (48). A second input terminal (44) is connected in parallel to the one or more conductor paths (50 and 52) and to a second output conductor (54). An inductive device (56, 60, 64, 58, 62, and 66) effects electrical coupling between the one or more conductor paths (50 and 52) and the first output conductor (48) and between the one or more conductor paths (50 and 52) and the second output conductor (54) sufficient to implement a desired transformer ratio from input of the transformer (40) to output of the transformer (40) via approximately colinear wires (56, 60, and 64). In a first illustrative embodiment, the co-linear wires (56, 60, and 64) are parallel wires placed sufficiently close to effect the electrical coupling. The transformer 40 effects a nine-to-one transformer ratio. The one or more conductor paths (50 and 52) include a first conductor path (52) that passes through a first ferrite core (62) and a second ferrite core (58) and include a second conductor path (50) that passes through a third ferrite core (66) and the first ferrite core (62). The first output conductor (48) passes through the third ferrite core (66) parallel to the second conductor path (50). The corresponding co-linear wires (56, 60, and 64) are the second conductor path (50) and the first output conductor (48). The second output conductor (54) passes through the second ferrite core (58) parallel to the first conductor path (52), and the corresponding co-linear wires (56, 60, 64) are the first output conductor (54) and the first conductor path (52). The first ferrite core (62) is disposed between the second ferrite core (58) and the third ferrite core (66) and is shorter than the second ferrite core (58) and the third ferrite core (66).

公开(公告)号：US20100269674A1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-28

申请号：US11678490

申请日：2007-02-23

Applicant: Kenneth W. Brown ,  James R. Gallivan

Inventor： Kenneth W. Brown ,  James R. Gallivan

IPC: F41H13/00

CPC classification number: G08B15/00 ,  F41H13/0068

Abstract: A safeguard system ensures device operation in conformance with governing laws for devices such as directed energy weapons or surveillance systems, whose misuse may discomfort, harm or otherwise violate the legal rights of a person. A legal protocol is defined by rules embodying the laws that govern the use of the device and requires as inputs an authorization to use the device and input condition(s) relating to at least one of a use of the device, an attribute of a human target of the device and an operational environment of the device and human target. The safeguard system applies the rules to the authorization and input condition(s) to generate a control signal that ensures the device is used in conformance with the legal protocol. A documentation system records the authorization, input condition(s) applied rules, and control signal.

Abstract translation: 维护制度确保设备运行符合有针对性的能源武器或监视系统等管制法律，其滥用可能会使人不舒服，损害或以其他方式违反人身合法权利。 法律协议由体现法律规定的规则来界定，该法规规定了该设备的使用，并且要求作为输入使用该设备的授权和与该设备的使用中的至少一个有关的输入条件，人的属性 设备的目标以及设备和人类目标的操作环境。 保护系统将规则应用于授权和输入条件，以生成控制信号，确保设备符合法律协议。 文档系统记录授权，输入条件应用规则和控制信号。

公开(公告)号：US20080303716A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-11

申请号：US12135352

申请日：2008-06-09

Applicant: James R. Gallivan ,  Kenneth W. Brown ,  Reid Lowell

Inventor： James R. Gallivan ,  Kenneth W. Brown ,  Reid Lowell

IPC: H01Q1/42 ,  H01Q3/00

CPC classification number: H01Q3/26 ,  H01Q1/42 ,  H01Q3/2676 ,  H01Q23/00

Abstract: Methods and apparatus according to various aspects of the present invention operate in conjunction with a phased array system. The phased array system may include an array structural frame defining an array of module-receiving mounting locations. The phased array system may further include multiple array modules. Each array module may be adapted to be mounted in one of the mounting locations, and may include an antenna and a power source. The power source may supply power to the array module during an array transmit operation.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的各个方面的方法和装置与相控阵系统结合操作。 相控阵列系统可以包括限定模块接收安装位置阵列的阵列结构框架。 相控阵系统还可以包括多个阵列模块。 每个阵列模块可以适于安装在安装位置之一中，并且可以包括天线和电源。 在阵列发射操作期间，电源可以向阵列模块供电。

公开(公告)号：US07498549B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-03

申请号：US10693125

申请日：2003-10-24

Applicant: James R. Gallivan ,  Kenneth W. Brown

Inventor： James R. Gallivan ,  Kenneth W. Brown

IPC: H05B6/74

CPC classification number: H01L21/67115 ,  H05B6/686 ,  H05B6/705 ,  H05B6/72 ,  H05B2203/032 ,  Y02B40/143

Abstract: A surface-heating system heats a surface with a high-power wavefront at a millimeter-wave frequency. The high-power wavefront may be a collimated wavefront or a converging or diverging wavefront. In some embodiments, the system includes a frequency generator to generate a lower-power millimeter-wave frequency signal, and an active-array antenna system to amplify the millimeter-wave frequency and generate the high-power wavefront in a direction of a surface for heating the surface. In other embodiments, a frequency generator and power amplifier may generate a high-power power millimeter-wave frequency signal, and a passive-array antenna system may provide the high-power wavefront in a direction of the surface. In some embodiments, a thermal-sensing subsystem may measure the surface temperature and generate a control signal to maintain the surface temperature within a predetermined temperature range.

Abstract translation: 表面加热系统以毫米波频率的高功率波阵面加热表面。 高功率波阵面可以是准直波前或者会聚或发散的波阵面。 在一些实施例中，该系统包括用于产生低功率毫米波频率信号的频率发生器和用于放大毫米波频率并且在表面方向上产生高功率波阵面的有源阵列天线系统 加热表面。 在其他实施例中，频率发生器和功率放大器可以产生大功率功率毫米波频率信号，并且无源阵列天线系统可以在表面的方向上提供高功率波前。 在一些实施例中，热感测子系统可以测量表面温度并产生控制信号以将表面温度保持在预定温度范围内。

公开(公告)号：US07378914B2

公开(公告)日：2008-05-27

申请号：US11343632

申请日：2006-01-31

Applicant: James R. Gallivan ,  Kenneth W. Brown

Inventor： James R. Gallivan ,  Kenneth W. Brown

IPC: H04B7/10

CPC classification number: H03B9/12 ,  H03B9/14

Abstract: Embodiments of High-Power Millimeter-Wave Oscillators are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. In some embodiments, the oscillator includes a polarized partial reflector to at least partially reflect back signals to a reflection array amplifier to help induce oscillation by individual sub-array amplifier elements of the reflection array amplifier. In some other embodiments, the oscillator includes a phase-graded polarization-sensitive reflection plate to at least partially reflect back signals to the reflection array amplifier to help induce an oscillation by the sub-array amplifier elements. In some embodiments, the oscillator includes a reflector and a phase-graded polarized reflection-transmission plate to at least partially pass through signals to the reflector for reflection back to the reflection array amplifier to help induce an oscillation by the sub-array amplifier elements.

Abstract translation: 本文一般地描述大功率毫米波振荡器的实施例。 可以描述和要求保护其他实施例。 在一些实施例中，振荡器包括偏振部分反射器，以至少部分地将信号反射回反射阵列放大器，以帮助通过反射阵列放大器的各个子阵列放大器元件引起振荡。 在一些其他实施例中，振荡器包括相位梯度偏振敏感反射板，以至少部分地将反射信号反射回反射阵列放大器，以帮助引起子阵列放大器元件的振荡。 在一些实施例中，振荡器包括反射器和相位梯度偏振反射透射板，以至少部分地将信号传递到反射器以反射回反射阵列放大器，以帮助感应由子阵列放大器元件的振荡。

公开(公告)号：US07151494B2

公开(公告)日：2006-12-19

申请号：US11122372

申请日：2005-05-04

Applicant: Kenneth W. Brown ,  James R. Gallivan

Inventor： Kenneth W. Brown ,  James R. Gallivan

IPC: H01Q1/38

CPC classification number: H01Q3/46 ,  H01L23/66 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01Q21/061 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: An oscillator. In the illustrative embodiment, the oscillator includes an ortho-mode feed; a reflective amplifier array adapted to be illuminated by the feed with an input wavefront with a first polarization and to return thereto an amplified wavefront with a second polarization orthogonal to the first wavefront; and a partially reflective plate disposed between the feed and the amplifier. The inventive oscillator provides a Fabry-Perot cavity between the feed and the plate. In the illustrative embodiment, the plate is a polarized plate. The plate may have surfaces with dissimilar polarizations and/or curvatures. The amplifier may be phase locked by an ortho-mode converter or other arrangement.

Abstract translation: 振荡器。 在说明性实施例中，振荡器包括正射模式馈电; 反射放大器阵列，其适于被具有第一偏振的输入波前的馈源照明，并且以与第一波前正交的第二偏振返回到其放大的波前; 以及设置在进料和放大器之间的部分反射板。 本发明的振荡器在进料和板之间提供了法布里 - 珀罗腔。 在说明性实施例中，板是偏光板。 该板可以具有不同极化和/或曲率的表面。 放大器可以通过正射模式转换器或其他布置来锁相。

公开(公告)号：US07034751B2

公开(公告)日：2006-04-25

申请号：US10734445

申请日：2003-12-12

Applicant: Kenneth W. Brown ,  James R. Gallivan

Inventor： Kenneth W. Brown ,  James R. Gallivan

IPC: H01Q1/38

CPC classification number: H01Q3/46 ,  H01Q21/0018 ,  H01Q21/0093 ,  H01Q21/061 ,  H01Q21/065 ,  H01Q23/00

Abstract: An amplifier including a monolithic semiconductor substrate and an array disposed on said substrate for coherently receiving and retransmitting electromagnetic energy. The array is implemented with a plurality of cells. Each of the cells includes a dual polarization antenna structure for receiving electromagnetic energy and an amplifier connected thereto. The amplifier may include an ortho-mode feed and a reflective amplifier array adapted to be illuminated by the feed with an input wavefront with a first polarization and to return thereto an amplified wavefront with a second polarization orthogonal to the first wavefront. First and second shaped mirrors may be incorporated for illuminating the array with a planar wavefront and converting the reflected planar wavefront to a spherical wavefront.

Abstract translation: 一种放大器，包括单片半导体衬底和布置在所述衬底上的阵列，用于相干地接收和重传电磁能。 阵列用多个单元实现。 每个单元包括用于接收电磁能的双极化天线结构和与其连接的放大器。 放大器可以包括正射模式馈送和反射放大器阵列，该阵列适于由具有第一偏振的输入波前的馈源照亮，并且以与第一波前正交的第二偏振返回放大的波前。 可以并入第一和第二形状的反射镜以用平面波前照射阵列，并将反射的平面波前转换成球面波前。

公开(公告)号：US08077087B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-13

申请号：US12135352

申请日：2008-06-09

Applicant: James R. Gallivan ,  Kenneth W. Brown ,  Reid Lowell

Inventor： James R. Gallivan ,  Kenneth W. Brown ,  Reid Lowell

IPC: H01Q3/00 ,  H01Q21/29

CPC classification number: H01Q3/26 ,  H01Q1/42 ,  H01Q3/2676 ,  H01Q23/00

Abstract: Methods and apparatus according to various aspects of the present invention operate in conjunction with a phased array system. The phased array system may include an array structural frame defining an array of module-receiving mounting locations. The phased array system may further include multiple array modules. Each array module may be adapted to be mounted in one of the mounting locations, and may include an antenna and a power source. The power source may supply power to the array module during an array transmit operation.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的各个方面的方法和装置与相控阵系统结合操作。 相控阵列系统可以包括限定模块接收安装位置阵列的阵列结构框架。 相控阵系统还可以包括多个阵列模块。 每个阵列模块可以适于安装在安装位置之一中，并且可以包括天线和电源。 在阵列发射操作期间，电源可以向阵列模块供电。