Optical fiber sensors having long active lengths, systems, and methods
    1.
    发明授权
    Optical fiber sensors having long active lengths, systems, and methods 有权
    具有长活动长度,系统和方法的光纤传感器

    公开(公告)号:US08655117B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-02-18

    申请号:US13046648

    申请日:2011-03-11

    IPC分类号: G02B6/26 G02B6/42

    摘要: Optical fiber sensors adapted to measure strain or pressure are disclosed. The optical fiber sensor has a lead-in optical fiber having an end surface at a forward end, and a first optical element having a body with an outer dimension, Do, a front end surface coupled to the lead-in optical fiber, a pedestal including a retracted surface that is spaced from the front end surface, the retracted surface at least partially defining an optical cavity, a gutter surrounding the pedestal, the gutter having a gutter depth defining an active region of length, L, the first optical element further exhibiting L/Do≧0.5. Also provided are systems including the optical fiber sensor, and methods for manufacturing and using the optical fiber sensor. Numerous other aspects are provided.

    摘要翻译: 公开了适于测量应变或压力的光纤传感器。 光纤传感器具有在前端具有端面的引入光纤,以及具有外部尺寸的主体Do的第一光学元件,连接到引入光纤的前端表面,基座 包括与所述前端表面间隔开的缩回表面,所述缩回表面至少部分地限定光学腔,围绕所述基座的沟槽,所述沟槽具有限定长度有效区域L的沟槽深度,所述第一光学元件进一步 显示L / Do> = 0.5。 还提供了包括光纤传感器的系统,以及用于制造和使用光纤传感器的方法。 提供了许多其他方面。

    Optical fuse devices, optical fiber lines, and methods of manufacturing same
    4.
    发明授权
    Optical fuse devices, optical fiber lines, and methods of manufacturing same 有权
    光熔丝装置,光纤线及其制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US08942531B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-01-27

    申请号:US14022138

    申请日:2013-09-09

    摘要: An optical fuse device adapted to be placed in between ends of lead-in fibers of an optical fiber line. The optical fuse device has a destructible region having a core, the destructible region including a light absorbing material adapted to heat and destroy the core upon application of a light intensity greater than a predetermined threshold. Optical fiber lines including the optical fuse device and methods of manufacturing the optical fuse device are provided. Numerous other aspects are provided.

    摘要翻译: 一种适于放置在光纤线路的引入光纤的两端之间的光学熔丝器件。 光熔丝装置具有具有芯的可破坏区域,该可破坏区域包括适于在施加大于预定阈值的光强度时加热和破坏芯体的光吸收材料。 提供包括光熔丝装置的光纤线路和制造光熔丝装置的方法。 提供了许多其他方面。

    In-line optical fiber devices, optical systems, and methods
    5.
    发明授权
    In-line optical fiber devices, optical systems, and methods 有权
    在线光纤设备,光学系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08655123B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-02-18

    申请号:US13046666

    申请日:2011-03-11

    申请人: Denis Donlagic

    发明人: Denis Donlagic

    IPC分类号: G02B6/26 G02B6/42

    摘要: An in-line optical device adapted to be bonded in between ends of an optical fiber line is disclosed. The in-line optical device has an inner optical field interaction region, an outer support structure, and at least one radial opening. In some embodiments, a void region substantially surrounds the inner optical field interaction region. Systems including the in-line optical device and methods of making and using the in-line optical device are provided. Numerous other aspects are provided.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种适用于连接在光纤线路两端之间的在线光学装置。 在线光学装置具有内部光学场相互作用区域,外部支撑结构和至少一个径向开口。 在一些实施例中,空隙区域基本上围绕内部光场相互作用区域。 提供了包括在线光学装置的系统和制造和使用在线光学装置的方法。 提供了许多其他方面。

    Neural Interface
    6.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20210315509A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-10-14

    申请号:US17270361

    申请日:2019-08-23

    IPC分类号: A61B5/395 A61B5/397

    摘要: Surface electromyography signals of a nervous system are obtained; a separation matrix is generated based on electromyography signals obtained over a first time period using a training module; one or more motor neuron action potentials for single motor neurones are detected based on said electromyography signals and said separation matrix, wherein said electromyography signals are provided over a second time period shorter than said first time period; and an output is generated in the form of a time-series indicative of motor neuron activity.

    Methods of driving laser diodes, optical wavelength sweeping apparatus, and optical measurement systems
    7.
    发明授权
    Methods of driving laser diodes, optical wavelength sweeping apparatus, and optical measurement systems 有权
    驱动激光二极管,光波长扫描仪和光学测量系统的方法

    公开(公告)号:US09373933B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-21

    申请号:US13762112

    申请日:2013-02-07

    摘要: An optical wavelength sweeping apparatus having a laser diode with an active region, and a coupled pulse generator is disclosed. The pulse generator is configured and operable to provide current drive pulses of relatively short duration and high amplitude to the laser diode to selectively and rapidly heat the active region and the immediate vicinity and produce a rapid wavelength sweep of emitted optical radiation. Methods of driving a laser diode, and measurement systems are disclosed, as are other aspects.

    摘要翻译: 公开了具有激活二极管和有源区的光波长扫描装置和耦合脉冲发生器。 脉冲发生器被配置和可操作以向激光二极管提供相对短的持续时间和高幅度的电流驱动脉冲,以选择性地和快速地加热有源区和紧邻附近,并产生发射的光辐射的快速波长扫描。 公开了驱动激光二极管的方法和测量系统,以及其他方面。

    OPTICAL FUSE DEVICES, OPTICAL FIBER LINES, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING SAME
    8.
    发明申请
    OPTICAL FUSE DEVICES, OPTICAL FIBER LINES, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING SAME 有权
    光纤熔丝器件,光纤线及其制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140010506A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-01-09

    申请号:US14022138

    申请日:2013-09-09

    IPC分类号: G02B6/44 G02B6/02

    摘要: An optical fuse device adapted to be placed in between ends of lead-in fibers of an optical fiber line. The optical fuse device has a destructible region having a core, the destructible region including a light absorbing material adapted to heat and destroy the core upon application of a light intensity greater than a predetermined threshold. Optical fiber lines including the optical fuse device and methods of manufacturing the optical fuse device are provided. Numerous other aspects are provided.

    摘要翻译: 一种适于放置在光纤线路的引入光纤的两端之间的光学熔丝器件。 光熔丝装置具有具有芯的可破坏区域,该可破坏区域包括适于在施加大于预定阈值的光强度时加热和破坏芯体的光吸收材料。 提供包括光熔丝装置的光纤线路和制造光熔丝装置的方法。 提供了许多其他方面。

    OPTICAL FIBER SENSORS HAVING LONG ACTIVE LENGTHS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS
    9.
    发明申请
    OPTICAL FIBER SENSORS HAVING LONG ACTIVE LENGTHS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS 有权
    具有长活动长度,系统和方法的光纤传感器

    公开(公告)号:US20120229793A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-09-13

    申请号:US13046648

    申请日:2011-03-11

    IPC分类号: G01B11/16 B29D11/00 G02B6/00

    摘要: Optical fiber sensors adapted to measure strain or pressure are disclosed. The optical fiber sensor has a lead-in optical fiber having an end surface at a forward end, and a first optical element having a body with an outer dimension, Do, a front end surface coupled to the lead-in optical fiber, a pedestal including a retracted surface that is spaced from the front end surface, the retracted surface at least partially defining an optical cavity, a gutter surrounding the pedestal, the gutter having a gutter depth defining an active region of length, L, the first optical element further exhibiting L/Do≧0.5. Also provided are systems including the optical fiber sensor, and methods for manufacturing and using the optical fiber sensor. Numerous other aspects are provided.

    摘要翻译: 公开了适于测量应变或压力的光纤传感器。 光纤传感器具有在前端具有端面的引入光纤,以及具有外部尺寸的主体Do的第一光学元件,连接到引入光纤的前端表面,基座 包括与所述前端表面间隔开的缩回表面,所述缩回表面至少部分地限定光学腔,围绕所述基座的沟槽,所述沟槽具有限定长度有效区域L的沟槽深度,所述第一光学元件进一步 显示L /Do≥0.5。 还提供了包括光纤传感器的系统,以及用于制造和使用光纤传感器的方法。 提供了许多其他方面。

    METHODS OF MANUFACTURING OPTICAL DEVICES
    10.
    发明申请
    METHODS OF MANUFACTURING OPTICAL DEVICES 有权
    制造光学器件的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120228259A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-09-13

    申请号:US13046659

    申请日:2011-03-11

    IPC分类号: G02B1/12

    CPC分类号: G02B6/264

    摘要: Methods of manufacturing optical devices are disclosed. The method includes providing a structure-forming fiber bonded to at least one other optical component, the structure-forming fiber having a preferentially-etchable portion including at least one radial etching boundary and at least one axial etching boundary, and etching the preferentially-etchable portion to the radial and axial etching boundaries to produce a precise optical structure. The preferentially-etchable portion may be removed through one or more radial openings in the structure-forming fiber. Numerous other aspects are provided.

    摘要翻译: 公开了制造光学器件的方法。 该方法包括提供结合到至少一个其它光学部件的结构形成光纤,所述结构形成光纤具有包括至少一个径向蚀刻边界和至少一个轴向蚀刻边界的优先蚀刻部分,并蚀刻优先蚀刻的 部分到径向和轴向蚀刻边界以产生精确的光学结构。 可优先蚀刻的部分可以通过结构形成纤维中的一个或多个径向开口去除。 提供了许多其他方面。