公开(公告)号：US07986315B2

公开(公告)日：2011-07-26

申请号：US12896270

申请日：2010-10-01

Applicant: Randall B. Sprague ,  Joshua O. Miller ,  Margaret K. Brown ,  Mark O. Freeman ,  Maarten Niesten ,  Bin Xue ,  Christopher A. Wiklof

Inventor： Randall B. Sprague ,  Joshua O. Miller ,  Margaret K. Brown ,  Mark O. Freeman ,  Maarten Niesten ,  Bin Xue ,  Christopher A. Wiklof

IPC: G06F3/038

CPC classification number: G09G3/025 ,  G02B27/104 ,  G02B27/1066 ,  G02B27/141 ,  G02B27/145 ,  G02B27/283 ,  G09G3/346 ,  H04N9/3111 ,  H04N9/3129

Abstract: An integrated photonics module includes at least one light source and a MEMS scanner coupled to and held in alignment by an optical frame configured for mounting to a host system. According to some embodiments, the integrated photonics module may include a plurality of light sources and a beam combiner coupled to the optical frame. According to some embodiments, the integrated photonics module includes a selective fold mirror configured to direct at least a portion of emitted light toward the MEMS scanner in a normal direction and pass scanned light through to a field of view. The selective fold mirror may use beam polarization to select beam passing and reflection. The integrated photonics module may include a beam rotator such as a quarter-wave plate to convert the polarization of the emitted light to a different polarization adapted for passage through the fold mirror. The integrated photonics module may include one or more light detectors.

公开(公告)号：US07956858B2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-07

申请号：US12896185

申请日：2010-10-01

Applicant: Randall B. Sprague ,  Joshua O. Miller ,  Margaret K. Brown ,  Mark O. Freeman ,  Maarten Niesten ,  Bin Xue ,  Christopher A. Wiklof

Inventor： Randall B. Sprague ,  Joshua O. Miller ,  Margaret K. Brown ,  Mark O. Freeman ,  Maarten Niesten ,  Bin Xue ,  Christopher A. Wiklof

IPC: G06F3/038

CPC classification number: G09G3/025 ,  G02B27/104 ,  G02B27/1066 ,  G02B27/141 ,  G02B27/145 ,  G02B27/283 ,  G09G3/346 ,  H04N9/3111 ,  H04N9/3129

Abstract: An integrated photonics module includes at least one light source and a MEMS scanner coupled to and held in alignment by an optical frame configured for mounting to a host system. According to some embodiments, the integrated photonics module may include a plurality of light sources and a beam combiner coupled to the optical frame. According to some embodiments, the integrated photonics module includes a selective fold mirror configured to direct at least a portion of emitted light toward the MEMS scanner in a normal direction and pass scanned light through to a field of view. The selective fold mirror may use beam polarization to select beam passing and reflection. The integrated photonics module may include a beam rotator such as a quarter-wave plate to convert the polarization of the emitted light to a different polarization adapted for passage through the fold mirror. The integrated photonics module may include one or more light detectors.

Abstract translation: 集成光子模块包括至少一个光源和MEMS扫描仪，该扫描器被配置成安装到主机系统的光学框架耦合并保持对准。 根据一些实施例，集成光子模块可以包括耦合到光学框架的多个光源和光束组合器。 根据一些实施例，集成光子模块包括选择性折叠镜，其被配置为沿正常方向将至少一部分发射光引向MEMS扫描器，并将扫描光通过到视场。 选择性折叠镜可以使用光束偏振来选择光束通过和反射。 集成光子模块可以包括诸如四分之一波片的波束旋转器，以将发射的光的偏振转换成适于通过折叠镜的不同偏振。 集成光子模块可以包括一个或多个光检测器。

公开(公告)号：US20070086495A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-19

申请号：US11499309

申请日：2006-08-03

Applicant: Randall Sprague ,  Bin Xue ,  Gerald Apperson ,  Clarence Tegreene ,  Christopher Wiklof

Inventor： Randall Sprague ,  Bin Xue ,  Gerald Apperson ,  Clarence Tegreene ,  Christopher Wiklof

IPC: H01S3/00

CPC classification number: H01S5/06804 ,  H01S5/06835

Abstract: A laser drive controller compensates for temperature-dependent effects of a temperature-sensitive laser. Temperature variations in the laser may be measured and/or predicted based on variable pulsed output. The controller may drive the laser to maintain temperature and/or to compensate for variations in temperature. The techniques may be applied to a laser scanner, scanned beam display, laser printer, laser camera, scanned beam imager, etc.

Abstract translation: 激光驱动器控制器补偿温度敏感激光器的温度依赖性影响。 可以基于可变脉冲输出来测量和/或预测激光器中的温度变化。 控制器可以驱动激光器维持温度和/或补偿温度变化。 这些技术可以应用于激光扫描仪，扫描光束显示器，激光打印机，激光照相机，扫描光束成像仪等。

公开(公告)号：US5973822A

公开(公告)日：1999-10-26

申请号：US998042

申请日：1997-12-23

Applicant: Kexin Xu ,  Hiroshi Yamamoto ,  Bin Xue

Inventor： Kexin Xu ,  Hiroshi Yamamoto ,  Bin Xue

IPC: G02F1/33 ,  G02F1/11

CPC classification number: G02F1/116

Abstract: In a non-collinear type acousto-optic tunable filter, the incident angle of a source light beam L.sub.1 radiated from a light source 6 onto an acoustic medium 1 is set at an equivalence incident angle for which the wavelength .lambda..sub.i of the diffracted ordinary ray L.sub.3 and the wavelength .lambda..sub.i ' of the diffracted extraordinary ray L.sub.4 become approximately identical. Further, the diffracted ordinary ray L.sub.3 and the diffracted extraordinary ray L.sub.4 of the approximately identical wavelength are superposed, and the intensity of the superposed ray is detected. Consequently, spectrometry is performed based on the superposed diffracted ray having twice the intensity and a very sharp waveform, so that accurate spectroscopy can be made possible even if the intensity of the source light beam is low.

Abstract translation: 在非共线型声光可调滤波器中，从光源6辐射到声学介质1上的源光束L1的入射角被设定为等于入射角，对于该入射角，衍射普通光线的波长λi L3和衍射异常射线L4的波长λi'变得大致相同。 此外，将衍射的普通光线L3和大致相同波长的衍射非凡光线L4重叠，并且检测叠加的光线的强度。 因此，基于具有两倍强度和非常尖锐的波形的叠加衍射光线进行光谱测定，使得即使源光束的强度低，也可以使精确的光谱学成为可能。

公开(公告)号：US07999244B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-16

申请号：US12004090

申请日：2007-12-18

Applicant: Wyatt Davis ,  Gregory T. Gibson ,  Hakan Urey ,  Thomas W. Montague ,  Bin Xue ,  John Lewis

Inventor： Wyatt Davis ,  Gregory T. Gibson ,  Hakan Urey ,  Thomas W. Montague ,  Bin Xue ,  John Lewis

IPC: G01N21/86

CPC classification number: G02B23/2423 ,  G02B26/0841 ,  G02B26/085

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a MEMS device including a scanner rotatable about at least one rotation axis, with the scanner having a characteristic resonant frequency. According to one embodiment, the MEMS device includes drive electronics operable to generate a drive signal that causes the scanner to oscillate at an operational frequency about the at least one rotation axis. The drive signal has a drive frequency selected to be about equal to the characteristic resonant frequency or a sub-harmonic frequency of the characteristic resonant frequency. According to another embodiment, the drive electronics are operable to generate a drive signal having a plurality of drive-signal pulses that moves the scanner at an operational frequency and sensing electronics are operable to sense a position of the scanner only when the drive-signal pulses of the drive signal are not being transmitted by the drive electronics. The MEMS device embodiments may be incorporated in scanned beam imagers, endoscopes, and displays.

Abstract translation: 实施例涉及包括可围绕至少一个旋转轴线旋转的扫描仪的MEMS装置，扫描器具有特征谐振频率。 根据一个实施例，MEMS装置包括可操作以产生驱动信号的驱动电子设备，该驱动信号使扫描仪以围绕至少一个旋转轴线的工作频率振荡。 驱动信号的驱动频率选择为大约等于特性谐振频率或特征谐振频率的次谐波频率。 根据另一个实施例，驱动电子器件可操作以产生具有多个驱动信号脉冲的驱动信号，驱动信号脉冲以操作频率移动扫描器，并且感测电子装置可操作以仅当驱动信号脉冲 的驱动信号不被驱动电子器件传输。 MEMS器件实施例可并入扫描光束成像器，内窥镜和显示器中。

公开(公告)号：US07834867B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-16

申请号：US11786423

申请日：2007-04-10

Applicant: Randall B. Sprague ,  Joshua O. Miller ,  Margaret K. Brown ,  Mark O. Freeman ,  Maarten Niesten ,  Bin Xue ,  Christopher A. Wiklof

Inventor： Randall B. Sprague ,  Joshua O. Miller ,  Margaret K. Brown ,  Mark O. Freeman ,  Maarten Niesten ,  Bin Xue ,  Christopher A. Wiklof

IPC: G06F3/038

CPC classification number: G09G3/025 ,  G02B27/104 ,  G02B27/1066 ,  G02B27/141 ,  G02B27/145 ,  G02B27/283 ,  G09G3/346 ,  H04N9/3111 ,  H04N9/3129

Abstract: An integrated photonics module includes at least one light source and a MEMS scanner coupled to and held in alignment by an optical frame configured for mounting to a host system. According to some embodiments, the integrated photonics module may include a plurality of light sources and a beam combiner coupled to the optical frame. According to some embodiments, the integrated photonics module includes a selective fold mirror configured to direct at least a portion of emitted light toward the MEMS scanner in a normal direction and pass scanned light through to a field of view. The selective fold mirror may use beam polarization to select beam passing and reflection. The integrated photonics module may include a beam rotator such as a quarter-wave plate to convert the polarization of the emitted light to a different polarization adapted for passage through the fold mirror. The integrated photonics module may include one or more light detectors.

Abstract translation: 集成光子模块包括至少一个光源和MEMS扫描仪，该扫描器被配置成安装到主机系统的光学框架耦合并保持对准。 根据一些实施例，集成光子模块可以包括耦合到光学框架的多个光源和光束组合器。 根据一些实施例，集成光子模块包括选择性折叠镜，其被配置为沿正常方向将至少一部分发射光引向MEMS扫描器，并将扫描光通过到视场。 选择性折叠镜可以使用光束偏振来选择光束通过和反射。 集成光子模块可以包括诸如四分之一波片的波束旋转器，以将发射的光的偏振转换成适于通过折叠镜的不同偏振。 集成光子模块可以包括一个或多个光检测器。

公开(公告)号：US20090243661A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-01

申请号：US12059923

申请日：2008-03-31

Applicant: Bin Xue

Inventor： Bin Xue

IPC: G01R25/00

CPC classification number: G01R31/3016

Abstract: A method comprises applying a first delay to a first signal that is ahead of a second signal in a series of signals and determining a first number of delay units that provides the first delay to change an order between the delayed first signal and the second signal that has a phase difference with the first signal. The method further comprises determining a similar number for any other pair of signals in the series of signals that have the phase difference. The method further comprises determining a maximum and a minimum from the obtained numbers and determining linearity of the seriels of signals based on a difference between the maximum and the minimum.

Abstract translation: 一种方法包括：对一系列信号中的第二信号之前的第一信号施加第一延迟，并确定提供第一延迟以改变延迟的第一信号和第二信号之间的阶数的第一数量的延迟单元， 与第一信号具有相位差。 该方法还包括为具有相位差的一系列信号中的任何其它信号对确定类似的数字。 该方法还包括根据所获得的数字确定最大值和最小值，并且基于最大值与最小值之间的差异确定信号序列的线性度。