公开(公告)号：US08073293B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-06

申请号：US10756183

申请日：2004-01-13

Applicant: Alan D. Kersey ,  Paul E. Sanders ,  Martin A. Putnam ,  Edward Michael Dowd

Inventor： Alan D. Kersey ,  Paul E. Sanders ,  Martin A. Putnam ,  Edward Michael Dowd

IPC: G02B6/00 ,  G02B6/02

CPC classification number: G01B11/18 ,  G01D5/35377 ,  G01D5/3538 ,  G01K11/32 ,  G01L1/242 ,  G02B6/02052 ,  G02B6/02057 ,  G02B6/274 ,  G02B6/2817 ,  G02B6/2821 ,  G02B6/2826 ,  G02B6/29334 ,  G02B6/4214 ,  H01S3/06708 ,  H01S3/0675 ,  H01S3/094003 ,  H01S3/094007 ,  H01S3/094019

Abstract: An optical sensor formed from an optical waveguide having at least one core surrounded by a cladding and a large diameter generally D-shaped portion is disclosed. Axial or compressive strain across the D-shaped cross section may be determined by measuring the change in polarization or birefringence of the light output from the sensor. A layer responsive to a parameter may be disposed on a flat portion of the D-shaped portion of the sensor. The refractive index of the layer changes and/or the layer applies a strain on the sensor in response to the parameter. Changes in the refractive index of the layer alters the light output from the sensor, which is measured over time and correlated to the parameter.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种由光波导形成的光学传感器，该光波导具有由包层围绕的至少一个核心和大直径大致D形的部分。 可以通过测量从传感器输出的光的偏振或双折射的变化来确定穿过D形横截面的轴向或压缩应变。 响应于参数的层可以设置在传感器的D形部分的平坦部分上。 层的折射率改变和/或层响应于参数在传感器上施加应变。 层的折射率变化改变了传感器的光输出，其随时间测量并与参数相关。

公开(公告)号：US20110033948A9

公开(公告)日：2011-02-10

申请号：US11544309

申请日：2006-10-06

Applicant: John A. Moon ,  Martin A. Putnam

Inventor： John A. Moon ,  Martin A. Putnam

IPC: G01N21/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/6428 ,  G01N21/645 ,  Y10T436/143333

Abstract: Microparticles 8 includes an optical substrate 10 having at least one diffraction grating 12 disposed therein. The grating 12 having a plurality of colocated pitches Λ which represent a unique identification digital code that is detected when illuminated by incident light 24. The incident light 24 may be directed transversely from the side of the substrate 10 with a narrow band (single wavelength) or multiple wavelength source, in which case the code is represented by a spatial distribution of light or a wavelength spectrum, respectively. The code may be digital binary or may be other numerical bases. The micro-particles 8 can provide a large number of unique codes, e.g., greater than 67 million codes, and can withstand harsh environments. The micro-particles 8 are functionalized by coating them with a material/substance of interest, which are then used to perform multiplexed experiments involving chemical processes, e.g., DNA testing and combinatorial chemistry.

Abstract translation: 微粒8包括其中设置有至少一个衍射光栅12的光学基板10。 光栅12具有多个共同定位的间距Λ，其表示当被入射光24照射时检测到的唯一识别数字码。入射光24可以从基底10的侧面以窄带（单波长）横向地引导， 或多个波长源，在这种情况下，代码分别由光或波长光谱的空间分布表示。 代码可以是数字二进制的，也可以是其他的数字基础。 微粒子8可以提供大量唯一的代码，例如大于6700万个代码，并且可以承受恶劣的环境。 通过用感兴趣的材料/物质涂覆微粒8来进行官能化，然后将其用于进行涉及化学过程（例如DNA测试和组合化学）的复合实验。

公开(公告)号：US20100025482A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-04

申请号：US12559652

申请日：2009-09-15

Applicant: JOHN A. MOON ,  MARTIN A. PUTNAM ,  ALAN D. KERSEY ,  PAUL SZCZEPANEK

Inventor： JOHN A. MOON ,  MARTIN A. PUTNAM ,  ALAN D. KERSEY ,  PAUL SZCZEPANEK

IPC: G06K19/06

CPC classification number: G03H5/00 ,  G01N23/2005 ,  G03H2001/0016 ,  G07D7/003

Abstract: A composition including an item and an optical identification element that is physically associated with the item. The optical identification element includes a binder material and one or more materials embedded in the binder material. The one or more materials provides a composite X-ray diffraction pattern when illuminated by an X-ray beam. The composite X-ray diffraction pattern being indicative of a code. The code relating to information about the item.

Abstract translation: 一种组合物，其包括与所述物品物理相关联的物品和光学识别元件。 光学识别元件包括粘合剂材料和嵌入粘合剂材料中的一种或多种材料。 一种或多种材料在由X射线束照射时提供复合X射线衍射图案。 复合X射线衍射图表示代码。 有关该项目信息的代码。

公开(公告)号：US07623624B2

公开(公告)日：2009-11-24

申请号：US11601584

申请日：2006-11-16

Applicant: John A. Moon ,  Martin A. Putnam ,  Alan D. Kersey ,  Paul Szczepanek

Inventor： John A. Moon ,  Martin A. Putnam ,  Alan D. Kersey ,  Paul Szczepanek

IPC: G01N23/20

CPC classification number: G03H5/00 ,  G01N23/2005 ,  G03H2001/0016 ,  G07D7/003

Abstract: An optical identification element for identifying an item. The optical identification element includes a binder material and one or more materials embedded in the binder material. The one or more materials provides an encoded composite X-ray diffraction pattern when illuminated by an X-ray beam. The encoded composite X-ray diffraction pattern is indicative of the item.

Abstract translation: 一种用于识别物品的光学识别元件。 光学识别元件包括粘合剂材料和嵌入粘合剂材料中的一种或多种材料。 一种或多种材料在由X射线束照射时提供编码的复合X射线衍射图案。 编码的复合X射线衍射图表示该项目。

公开(公告)号：US07619819B2

公开(公告)日：2009-11-17

申请号：US11187262

申请日：2005-07-21

Applicant: John A. Moon ,  Martin A. Putnam ,  Alan Kersey ,  David Fournier ,  Joseph Pinto

Inventor： John A. Moon ,  Martin A. Putnam ,  Alan Kersey ,  David Fournier ,  Joseph Pinto

IPC: G02B5/18

CPC classification number: G06K19/06009 ,  G03H1/0011 ,  G03H2001/0016 ,  G06K19/16 ,  G06K2019/0629 ,  G07D7/0032 ,  G07D7/128

Abstract: A method and apparatus for drug product tracking (or other pharmaceutical, health care or cosmetics products, and/or the packages or containers they are supplied with) using diffraction grating-based encoded optical identification elements includes an optical substrate having at least one diffraction grating disposed therein. The encoded element may be used to label any desired item, such as drugs or medicines, or other pharmaceutical or health care products or cosmetics. The label may be used for many different purposes, such as for sorting, tracking, identification, verification, authentication, anti-theft/anti-counterfeit, security/anti-terrorism, or for other purposes.

Abstract translation: 使用基于衍射光栅的编码的光学识别元件的药物产品跟踪的方法和装置（或其他药物，保健或化妆品产品和/或其提供的包装或容器）包括具有至少一个衍射光栅 在其中。 所编码的元件可用于标记任何所需物品，例如药物或药物，或其他药物或保健产品或化妆品。 该标签可用于许多不同的目的，例如用于分类，跟踪，识别，验证，认证，防盗/防伪，安全/反恐，或用于其他目的。

公开(公告)号：US20090194589A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-06

申请号：US12174490

申请日：2008-07-16

Applicant: JOHN A. MOON ,  DAVID R. FOURNIER ,  MARTIN A. PUTNAM ,  ALAN D. KERSEY ,  TUO LI

Inventor： JOHN A. MOON ,  DAVID R. FOURNIER ,  MARTIN A. PUTNAM ,  ALAN D. KERSEY ,  TUO LI

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/12 ,  G06K19/06084 ,  G06K19/06178 ,  G06K2019/06225

Abstract: An optical reader system that includes a plurality of substrates. The substrates have an optically readable code disposed therein and a source light assembly that is configured to illuminate the substrates with a code-reading beam and another beam for detecting another optically readable property of the substrate. The code-reading beam and the other beam form beam spots on the substrates that have different shapes. The system also includes a reader that is configured to receive output signals from the code-reading beam and the other beam when the substrates are illuminated. The output signals from the code-reading beam are indicative of the code.

Abstract translation: 一种包括多个基板的光学读取器系统。 基板具有设置在其中的光学可读代码，以及源光组件，其被配置为用代码读取光束照射基板，另一个光束用于检测基板的另一光学可读性。 代码读取光束和另一个光束在具有不同形状的基板上形成光束点。 该系统还包括读取器，其被配置为当基板被照亮时从代码读取光束和另一个光束接收输出信号。 代码读取波束的输出信号表示代码。

公开(公告)号：US07508608B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-24

申请号：US11283518

申请日：2005-11-17

Applicant: Alan D. Kersey ,  John A. Moon ,  Martin A. Putnam

Inventor： Alan D. Kersey ,  John A. Moon ,  Martin A. Putnam

IPC: G03H1/00 ,  H01L21/00

CPC classification number: G03F7/001 ,  G02B5/1857 ,  G02B5/203 ,  G03H1/18 ,  G03H1/182 ,  G03H2230/10 ,  Y10S359/90 ,  Y10T428/2982 ,  Y10T428/2991 ,  Y10T436/143333

Abstract: A method for fabricating an optical identification element is provided, wherein a removable plate or substrate having photosensitive material fabricated thereon, one or more gratings are written on the photosensitive material, then lines are etched to create one or more separate optical identification elements. The one or more gratings may be written by exposing the photosensitive material to ultraviolet (UV) light. The lines may be etched to create the one or more separate optical identification elements by photolithography to define/create the same.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于制造光学识别元件的方法，其中在其上制造感光材料的可移除板或衬底，一个或多个光栅被写在感光材料上，然后蚀刻线以产生一个或多个单独的光学识别元件。 可以通过将感光材料暴露于紫外线（UV）光来写入一个或多个光栅。 可以蚀刻线以通过光刻创建一个或多个单独的光学识别元件以限定/创建它们。

公开(公告)号：US20090073520A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-19

申请号：US12235834

申请日：2008-09-23

Applicant: ALAN D. KERSEY ,  JOHN A. MOON ,  MARTIN A. PUTNAM

Inventor： ALAN D. KERSEY ,  JOHN A. MOON ,  MARTIN A. PUTNAM

IPC: G03H1/00 ,  B29D11/00

CPC classification number: G03F7/001 ,  G02B5/1857 ,  G02B5/203 ,  G03H1/18 ,  G03H1/182 ,  G03H2230/10 ,  Y10S359/90 ,  Y10T428/2982 ,  Y10T428/2991 ,  Y10T436/143333

Abstract: A method for fabricating microparticles is provided. The method includes providing a removable substrate that has a photosensitive material. The substrate has a plurality of inner regions. Each inner region surrounds a corresponding outer region. The method also includes providing at least one optically detectable code within at least one of the inner regions of the substrate and etching lines into the substrate to create a plurality of microparticles having at least one optically detectable code therein. The microparticles have elongated bodies that extend in an axial direction. The optically detectable codes extend in the axial direction within the microparticles.

Abstract translation: 提供了制造微粒的方法。 该方法包括提供具有感光材料的可移除基底。 衬底具有多个内部区域。 每个内部区域围绕相应的外部区域。 该方法还包括在衬底的内部区域中的至少一个内部提供至少一个可光学检测的代码，并将蚀刻线蚀刻到衬底中以产生其中具有至少一个光学可检测代码的多个微粒。 微粒具有沿轴向延伸的细长体。 可光学检测的代码沿着微粒内的轴向延伸。

公开(公告)号：US07375890B2

公开(公告)日：2008-05-20

申请号：US11454307

申请日：2006-06-16

Applicant: Martin A. Putnam ,  John Moon ,  Paul S. Szczepanek ,  Tuo Li ,  Anthony Rauseo ,  Joseph Traynor

Inventor： Martin A. Putnam ,  John Moon ,  Paul S. Szczepanek ,  Tuo Li ,  Anthony Rauseo ,  Joseph Traynor

IPC: G02B5/18

CPC classification number: G06K19/06009 ,  B01J2219/00459 ,  B01J2219/00463 ,  B01J2219/0047 ,  B01J2219/005 ,  B01J2219/00547 ,  B01J2219/00576 ,  B01J2219/00702 ,  B01L3/502707 ,  B01L3/5085 ,  B01L2200/0636 ,  B01L2200/0668 ,  B01L2300/0654 ,  B01L2400/0409 ,  B01L2400/0457 ,  B01L2400/0487 ,  G02B6/02076 ,  G03H1/0272 ,  G03H2210/53 ,  G03H2230/10 ,  G03H2270/20 ,  G03H2270/24 ,  Y10S359/90

Abstract: A method of manufacturing optical identification elements that includes forming a diffraction grating in a fiber substrate along a longitudinal axis of the substrate. The grating includes a resultant refractive index variation. The method also includes cutting the substrate transversely to form a plurality of optical identification elements that have the grating therein along substantially the entire length of the elements. Each of the elements has substantially the same resultant refractive index variation.

Abstract translation: 一种制造光学识别元件的方法，包括沿着基底的纵向轴线在纤维基底中形成衍射光栅。 光栅包括所得的折射率变化。 该方法还包括横向地切割基底以形成多个光学识别元件，其中沿着元件的整个长度具有光栅。 每个元件具有基本上相同的折射率变化。

公开(公告)号：US20080085565A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-10

申请号：US11544309

申请日：2006-10-06

Applicant: John A. Moon ,  Martin A. Putnam

Inventor： John A. Moon ,  Martin A. Putnam

IPC: G01N21/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/6428 ,  G01N21/645 ,  Y10T436/143333

Abstract: Microparticles 8 includes an optical substrate 10 having at least one diffraction grating 12 disposed therein. The grating 12 having a plurality of colocated pitches Λ which represent a unique identification digital code that is detected when illuminated by incident light 24. The incident light 24 may be directed transversely from the side of the substrate 10 with a narrow band (single wavelength) or multiple wavelength source, in which case the code is represented by a spatial distribution of light or a wavelength spectrum, respectively. The code may be digital binary or may be other numerical bases. The micro-particles 8 can provide a large number of unique codes, e.g., greater than 67 million codes, and can withstand harsh environments. The micro-particles 8 are functionalized by coating them with a material/substance of interest, which are then used to perform multiplexed experiments involving chemical processes, e.g., DNA testing and combinatorial chemistry.

Abstract translation: 微粒8包括其中设置有至少一个衍射光栅12的光学基板10。 光栅12具有多个共同定位的间距λ，它们表示当被入射光24照射时检测到的唯一识别数字码。 入射光24可以以窄带（单波长）或多个波长源从基板10的侧面横向地引导，在这种情况下，代码分别由光或波长光谱的空间分布表示。 代码可以是数字二进制的，也可以是其他的数字基础。 微粒子8可以提供大量唯一的代码，例如大于6700万个代码，并且可以承受恶劣的环境。 通过用感兴趣的材料/物质涂覆微粒8来进行官能化，然后将其用于进行涉及化学过程（例如DNA测试和组合化学）的复合实验。