公开(公告)号：US20080041935A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-21

申请号：US11459393

申请日：2006-07-24

Applicant: Matthew FAWCETT

Inventor： Matthew FAWCETT

IPC: G06K5/00

CPC classification number: G06Q20/24

Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for payment for goods or services. This disclosure provides a method whereby having cash or credit card in hand is not required to make a purchase. The method requires using information related to an account such as a credit card to process a request for a seat reservation or ticket to an event. Then a seat reservation or ticket to the event is issued. The user decides what the credit limit shall be extended for this event. In a second transaction typically days later at a location of the seat reservation or the event, for example on a aircraft wherein the location is different from the location of where the ticket was purchased the user can initiate a transaction. Upon request for goods or services by the ticket or card holder, using information associated with the seat reservation or ticket, a transaction for the purchase of the requested goods or services is initiated. A computer is used to debit the account for the purchase of the goods or services in dependence upon the information associated with the reservation seat or ticket.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于货物或服务的支付的方法和系统。 本公开提供了一种不需要现金或信用卡进行购买的方法。 该方法需要使用与诸如信用卡的帐户相关的信息来处理对于事件的座位预约或票据的请求。 然后发出一个座位预订或机票。 用户决定该事件的信用额度将被延长。 在第二次交易中，通常在几天之后在座位预约或事件的位置，例如在飞行器上，该位置不同于购买该机票的位置，用户可以启动交易。 根据机票或持卡人的商品或服务要求，使用与座位预约或机票相关的信息，开始购买所请求的商品或服务的交易。 根据与预约座位或机票相关的信息，计算机用于借记帐户购买商品或服务。

公开(公告)号：US20080031570A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-07

申请号：US11782419

申请日：2007-07-24

Applicant: Barthelemy Fondeur ,  Douglas E. Crafts ,  Eliseo Ranalli

Inventor： Barthelemy Fondeur ,  Douglas E. Crafts ,  Eliseo Ranalli

IPC: G02B6/35

CPC classification number: G02B6/12019 ,  G02B6/12011 ,  G02B6/3512 ,  G02B6/3522 ,  G02B6/356

Abstract: The present invention extends the concept of a standard array waveguide grating (AWG), which focuses each wavelength component launched via an input AWG to a Rowland circle inside a planar lightwave chip (PLC) where discrete waveguides are located, to one which focuses each wavelength component outside of the PLC chip along a straight line. An array of MEMS mirrors or other redirecting elements is positioned at the focus location for independently redirecting each of the wavelength channels back to any number of selected output AWGs formed on the same PLC chip as the input AWG.

Abstract translation: 本发明扩展了标准阵列波导光栅（AWG）的概念，该标准阵列波导光栅将通过输入AWG发射的每个波长分量聚焦到位于离散波导的平面光波片（PLC）内的Rowland圆，其聚焦每个波长 组件外部的PLC芯片沿直线。 MEMS镜或其他重定向元件的阵列位于聚焦位置，用于独立地将每个波长通道重定向回到与输入AWG相同的PLC芯片上形成的任何数量的选定输出AWG。

公开(公告)号：US20070273144A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-29

申请号：US11765904

申请日：2007-06-20

Applicant: Roger Phillips ,  Keith Hollingsworth ,  Vladimir Raksha

Inventor： Roger Phillips ,  Keith Hollingsworth ,  Vladimir Raksha

IPC: B42D15/10

CPC classification number: G07D7/04 ,  B42D25/355 ,  B42D2035/24 ,  D21H21/42 ,  D21H21/44 ,  D21H21/48 ,  Y10T428/24917 ,  Y10T428/2933 ,  Y10T428/2938

Abstract: A method for forming an optically variable device upon a substrate comprises the steps of: patterning a reflective layer on the substrate using an oil-ablation technique; removing oil residue from the first side of the substrate using a first glow discharge; and depositing thin-film layers so as to be supported by the substrate to form the optically variable device. Optionally, oil residue is removed from the second side of the substrate using a second glow discharge.

Abstract translation: 用于在基板上形成光学可变器件的方法包括以下步骤：使用油蚀刻技术在衬底上图案化反射层; 使用第一辉光放电从基板的第一侧去除油渣; 以及沉积薄膜层以便由所述衬底支撑以形成所述光学可变器件。 任选地，使用第二辉光放电从基板的第二侧除去油渣。

公开(公告)号：US20070268349A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-22

申请号：US11749300

申请日：2007-05-16

Applicant: Eric William Kurman

Inventor： Eric William Kurman

IPC: B41J2/01

CPC classification number: B41M7/009 ,  B05D3/06 ,  B05D3/067 ,  B05D3/14 ,  B05D3/207 ,  B05D5/06 ,  B41M7/0027

Abstract: A printing apparatus and method for aligning special effect flakes is disclosed. The flakes field orientable and have an absorption band of wavelengths and a reflection band of wavelengths and are dispersed within in a viscous paste-like ink. The absorption band of the flakes is more absorbing than reflecting and the reflecting band is more reflecting than absorbing. A laser diode array is provided for generating beams of light positioned to irradiate the paste-like ink coating on the substrate so as to lessening the viscosity of the paste like ink by irradiating with light. Preferably at least 45% of the optical power of the one or more beams of light is in the absorption band of the flakes. After the flakes are heated to lessen the viscosity of the ink, a magnetic field is applied so as to orient the flakes within the ink.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于对准特效片的打印装置和方法。 薄片场定向并具有波长的吸收带和波长的反射带，并分散在粘性糊状墨中。 薄片的吸收带比反射更吸收，反射带比吸收更反射。 提供了一种激光二极管阵列，用于产生用于照射基板上的糊状墨水涂层的光束，以便通过照射光来降低糊状墨水的粘度。 优选地，一个或多个光束的光功率的至少45％在薄片的吸收带中。 在加热薄片以降低油墨的粘度之后，施加磁场以便使油墨中的薄片定向。

公开(公告)号：US07285336B2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-23

申请号：US11610256

申请日：2006-12-13

Applicant: Vladimir P. Raksha ,  Paul G. Coombs ,  Charles T. Markantes ,  Dishuan Chu

Inventor： Vladimir P. Raksha ,  Paul G. Coombs ,  Charles T. Markantes ,  Dishuan Chu

IPC: B32B5/16

CPC classification number: H01F1/061 ,  B42D25/29 ,  B42D2033/16 ,  B42D2033/18 ,  B42D2033/20 ,  B42D2035/24 ,  C01P2006/42 ,  C08K7/00 ,  C08K9/02 ,  C09C1/0015 ,  C09C1/0024 ,  C09C1/0051 ,  C09C2200/1004 ,  C09C2200/1054 ,  C09C2200/20 ,  C09C2200/24 ,  C09C2200/301 ,  C09C2200/304 ,  C09C2220/20 ,  C09D5/36 ,  C09D7/62 ,  H01F1/0552 ,  H01F1/0572 ,  H01F1/113 ,  H01F1/1475 ,  H01F1/24 ,  H01F1/37 ,  H01F10/126 ,  H01F10/24 ,  H01F10/265 ,  Y10T428/12438 ,  Y10T428/12465 ,  Y10T428/12986 ,  Y10T428/257 ,  Y10T428/2982 ,  Y10T428/2991 ,  Y10T428/32 ,  Y10T428/325

Abstract: Multilayered magnetic pigment flakes and foils are provided. The pigment flakes can have a stacked layer structure on opposing sides of a magnetic core, or can be formed as an encapsulant structure with encapsulating layers around the magnetic core. The magnetic core in the stacked layer structure includes a magnetic layer that is sandwiched between opposing insulator layers, which in turn are sandwiched between opposing reflector layers. Similarly, the magnetic core in the encapsulant structure includes a magnetic layer that is surrounded by an insulator layer, which in turn is surrounded by a reflector layer. The insulator layers in the pigment flakes substantially prevent corrosion of the flakes when exposed to harsh environments. Some embodiments of the pigment flakes and foils exhibit a discrete color shift at differing angles of incident light or viewing. The pigment flakes can be interspersed into liquid media such as paints or inks to produce colorant compositions for subsequent application to objects or papers. The foils can be laminated to various objects or can be formed on a carrier substrate.

Abstract translation: 提供多层磁性颜料薄片和薄片。 颜料薄片可以在磁芯的相对侧上具有堆叠层结构，或者可以形成为具有围绕磁芯的封装层的密封剂结构。 堆叠层结构中的磁芯包括夹在相对的绝缘体层之间的磁性层，它们又夹在相对的反射层之间。 类似地，密封剂结构中的磁芯包括被绝缘体层包围的磁性层，绝缘体层又被反射层包围。 颜料薄片中的绝缘体层基本上防止了当暴露于恶劣环境时，薄片的腐蚀。 颜料片和箔的一些实施方案在入射光或观察的不同角度处表现出离散的颜色偏移。 颜料薄片可以散布到液体介质如油漆或油墨中，以产生用于随后应用于物体或纸张的着色剂组合物。 箔可以层压到各种物体上，或者可以在载体基底上形成。

公开(公告)号：US07254294B2

公开(公告)日：2007-08-07

申请号：US11043656

申请日：2005-01-26

Applicant: Charles Andrew Hulse

Inventor： Charles Andrew Hulse

IPC: G02B6/293

CPC classification number: G02B6/29361 ,  G02B6/29389 ,  G02B6/29394 ,  G02B6/29395

Abstract: A filter device provides for the modification of the group delay of an optical signal without attenuation of adjacent optical signals in a WDM optical communication systems. The filters devices may be combined and used in various methods to modify the GD and dispersion. The filters are configured and designed to provide various controllable and different amounts of GD as well as dispersion at different over a range of wavelengths.

Abstract translation: 滤波器装置在WDM光通信系统中提供对光信号的组延迟的修改而不衰减相邻的光信号。 过滤器装置可以以各种方法组合和使用以修改GD和色散。 滤波器被配置和设计成提供各种可控和不同数量的GD以及在不同波长范围内的色散。

公开(公告)号：US07252399B2

公开(公告)日：2007-08-07

申请号：US10917054

申请日：2004-08-12

Applicant: John Ferri ,  Michael Newell ,  Clark Pentico

Inventor： John Ferri ,  Michael Newell ,  Clark Pentico

IPC: F21V9/14

CPC classification number: G02B27/0994 ,  G02B27/0905 ,  G02B27/283 ,  G03B21/2073 ,  G03B21/208 ,  H04N9/3152

Abstract: The present invention relates to a folded front end unit used in a light engine of a projection display device. The front end unit comprises a light source for generating a beam of light, and a lightpipe for providing spatial uniformity to the beam of light. Polarization-dependent front end units include polarization beam splitters for separating the light into orthogonally polarized sub-beams, and a polarization rotating element, e.g. a waveplate, for rotating the polarization of one of the sub-beams. In accordance with the present invention, a prism is positioned between the light source and the lightpipe for reflecting the light into the lightpipe. The difference in refractive index between the air and the prism decreases the cone angle of the beam of light enough to effectively increase the distance between the light source and the lightpipe to compensate for the added distance required to fold the light.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于投影显示装置的光引擎中的折叠前端单元。 前端单元包括用于产生光束的光源和用于为光束提供空间均匀性的光管。 偏振相关的前端单元包括用于将光分离为正交极化子束的偏振分束器，以及偏振旋转元件，例如， 波片，用于旋转一个子光束的偏振。 根据本发明，棱镜位于光源和光管之间，用于将光反射到光管中。 空气和棱镜之间的折射率的差异减小了光束的锥角，足以有效地增加光源和光管之间的距离，以补偿折叠光所需的附加距离。

公开(公告)号：US20070153859A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-05

申请号：US11560047

申请日：2006-11-15

Applicant: Martin Muendel ,  Victor Rossin ,  Bruno Acklin

Inventor： Martin Muendel ,  Victor Rossin ,  Bruno Acklin

IPC: H01S5/00 ,  H01S3/04

CPC classification number: H01S5/148 ,  G02B6/12004 ,  G02B6/2813 ,  H01S5/02284 ,  H01S5/026 ,  H01S5/0268 ,  H01S5/0612 ,  H01S5/0655 ,  H01S5/141 ,  H01S5/146 ,  H01S5/2036 ,  H01S5/4012 ,  H01S5/4062 ,  H01S5/4087

Abstract: The invention relates to a conventional broad-area laser having a single-mode output through the phenomenon of multimode interference (MMI) in step-index waveguides. Another aspect of the present invention relates to a very robust multi-mode compound cavity laser design that is fully defined by the geometry and the refractive index profile of the MMI region, which is quite insensitive to slight macro-scale refractive index variations due to manufacturing variation or temperature. As the self-imaging position shifts linearly in the refractive index, the confocal beam parameter can be made relatively long.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及通过步进折射率波导中多模干扰（MMI）现象的具有单模输出的常规广域激光器。 本发明的另一方面涉及一种非常坚固的多模式复合腔激光设计，其完全由MMI区域的几何形状和折射率分布定义，其对于由于制造而产生的轻微宏观尺度折射率变化非常不敏感 变化或温度。 当自成像位置在折射率中线性偏移时，可以使共聚焦束参数相对较长。

公开(公告)号：US07224911B2

公开(公告)日：2007-05-29

申请号：US10161747

申请日：2002-06-05

Applicant: Fa Dai ,  Mark A. Pacek

Inventor： Fa Dai ,  Mark A. Pacek

IPC: H04B10/00

CPC classification number: H04B10/25133 ,  H04B10/2572 ,  H04B2210/252

Abstract: An apparatus for adaptively receiving, compensating, and transmitting data in optical fiber communication networks are provided. A receiver according to this invention includes at least one optical device for compensating distortion in a channel of an optical signal, at least one photodetector circuit for converting the optical signal into an electrical signal, at least one electronic device for further compensating the distortion in the electronic signal, a clock and data recovery circuit for generating a recovered data signal and a clock signal from the electronic signal, and a post-processing circuit.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于在光纤通信网络中自适应地接收，补偿和发送数据的装置。 根据本发明的接收机包括用于补偿光信号的通道中的失真的至少一个光学装置，至少一个用于将光信号转换为电信号的光电检测器电路，至少一个电子装置，用于进一步补偿光信号中的失真 电子信号，用于从电子信号产生恢复的数据信号和时钟信号的时钟和数据恢复电路，以及后处理电路。

公开(公告)号：US20070115337A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-24

申请号：US11560927

申请日：2006-11-17

Applicant: Vladimir Raksha ,  Jay Holman ,  Paul Coombs ,  Neil Teitelbaum ,  Charles Markantes

Inventor： Vladimir Raksha ,  Jay Holman ,  Paul Coombs ,  Neil Teitelbaum ,  Charles Markantes

IPC: B41J2/01

CPC classification number: B05D3/207 ,  B05D5/06 ,  B41C1/00 ,  B41C1/1058 ,  B41N1/04 ,  G11B5/855 ,  H01F13/003

Abstract: This invention discloses a magnet for use as a printing plate or printing head that is used for aligning flakes or particles in a paint or ink. A composite sheet or block of magnetizable material is selectively magnetized so that a magnet is formed within the sheet or block that has a shape of a predetermined image, logo, or indica. Dies are used to magnetize the magnetizable material and preferably the does contact the material to be magnetized. A pre-magnetized sheet such as a refrigerator magnet may be re-magnetized differently so that a magnetic image is encoded therein for use as a printing plate. Preferably the printing plate is flexible so that it can be formed to a curved surface of a cylinder or drum for printing. Conveniently these flexible magnets can be changed for other designs and placed on the same drum for use in printing.

Abstract translation: 本发明公开了一种用于印刷板或印刷头的磁体，其用于对准油漆或油墨中的薄片或颗粒。 选择性地磁化复合片材或可磁化材料块，使得在具有预定图像，标志或印记的形状的片材或块内形成磁体。 模具用于磁化可磁化材料，并且优选地与待磁化的材料接触。 诸如冰箱磁体的预先磁化的片材可以被不同地重新磁化，使得磁图像被编码在其中用作印刷版。 优选地，印版是柔性的，使得其可以形成到用于印刷的圆筒或滚筒的弯曲表面。 方便地，这些柔性磁体可以改变用于其他设计，并放置在用于打印的相同的滚筒上。