Large-aperture, digital micromirror array-based imaging system
    1.
    发明授权
    Large-aperture, digital micromirror array-based imaging system 失效
    大口径数字微镜阵列成像系统

    公开(公告)号:US06231195B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-05-15

    申请号:US09574943

    申请日:2000-05-19

    Inventor: Mikhail A. Gutin

    CPC classification number: G02B26/0833 H04N5/7458

    Abstract: An apparatus and method disclosed herein can be utilized in all DMA-based optical systems, such as imaging and projection devices, in order to improve light efficiency and brightness by a significant factor and maintain good contrast. This feature is especially important in night vision systems and other low light applications. A means is provided of masking a designated area of light collected by the system objective lens in order to eliminate light collected from “flat” or “off” state micromirrors that would degrade the image quality produced. The masked objective lens, with a larger aperture, enhances the light collection from micromirrors in the “on” state only.

    Abstract translation: 本文公开的装置和方法可用于所有基于DMA的光学系统,例如成像和投影装置,以便通过显着的因素提高光效率和亮度,并保持良好的对比度。 该功能在夜视系统和其他低照度应用中尤其重要。 提供了一种屏蔽由系统物镜收集的指定区域的光以便消除从“平坦”或“关闭”状态的微反射镜收集的光,这将降低所产生的图像质量。 具有较大光圈的蒙版物镜仅在“开”状态下增强了从微镜收集光。

    Intensity control system for intensified imaging systems
    2.
    发明授权
    Intensity control system for intensified imaging systems 失效
    强化成像系统的强度控制系统

    公开(公告)号:US6069352A

    公开(公告)日:2000-05-30

    申请号:US149691

    申请日:1998-09-08

    CPC classification number: H01J29/89 H01J29/98 H04N5/238 H01J2231/50

    Abstract: An improved intensity control system for an intensified imaging system allows continuous viewing through an intensified imaging system while protecting saturated areas from the negative effects of overexposure. A micromirror array (MMA) is used in conjunction with associated optics to control the intensity incident on the image intensifier. Control circuitry determines if pixel intensity is above or below the preset threshold level. If above, the corresponding elements of the MMA array will deflect the incident light in that specific area thereby eliminating saturation of the pixels. The rest of the image is maintained for continuous viewing. A continuous feedback loop monitors the intensity levels of pixels and actively controls the incident light using the MMA.

    Abstract translation: 用于增强成像系统的改进的强度控制系统允许通过强化成像系统的连续观察,同时保护饱和区域免受过度曝光的负面影响。 微镜阵列(MMA)与相关光学器件结合使用以控制入射在图像增强器上的强度。 控制电路确定像素强度是否高于或低于预设阈值水平。 如果上述,MMA阵列的相应元件将偏转该特定区域中的入射光,从而消除像素的饱和。 图像的其余部分被维护以供连续观看。 连续反馈回路监测像素的强度水平,并使用MMA主动控制入射光。

    Micromachined diffractive pressure sensor system
    3.
    发明授权
    Micromachined diffractive pressure sensor system 失效
    微加工衍射压力传感器系统

    公开(公告)号:US06341526B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-01-29

    申请号:US09363984

    申请日:1999-07-28

    CPC classification number: G01L9/0079

    Abstract: An improved optical pressure sensor determines the pressure of the fluid to be monitored by the deflection of a diaphragm in the pressure chamber of the sensor which has an inlet from the measured vessel. The deflection of the diaphragm is determined by monitoring the interference of diode light reflected from the diaphragm and a silicon grating structure superimposed over the diaphragm, at critical positions. Intensity detectors are placed at critical positions such as the specific orders of the diffraction grating to measure the interference intensity of the reflected light. The interferometric accuracy with which the pressure measurement is made with the present invention far exceeds that obtained with optical pressure sensors described in the prior art.

    Abstract translation: 改进的光学压力传感器通过具有来自测量容器的入口的传感器的压力室中的隔膜的偏转来确定待监测的流体的压力。 光阑的偏转是通过监测从光阑反射的二极管光的干涉和叠加在光阑上的硅光栅结构在关键位置的干扰而确定的。 强度检测器放置在关键位置,例如衍射光栅的特定顺序,以测量反射光的干涉强度。 用本发明进行压力测量的干涉测量精度远远超过现有技术中描述的光学压力传感器获得的干涉测量精度。

    Tunable diode laser with fast digital line selection
    4.
    发明授权
    Tunable diode laser with fast digital line selection 失效
    可调二极管激光器,具有快速数字线选择

    公开(公告)号:US06282213B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-08-28

    申请号:US09152428

    申请日:1998-09-14

    CPC classification number: H01S5/141 H01S3/105 H01S5/143

    Abstract: An improved tunable diode laser is capable of fast digital line selection over a broad wavelength spectrum, and uses no moving parts. A focusing element, such as a mirror or a lens, used in combination with a micromirror array serves as the retroreflector in a typical Littman-Metcalf laser cavity. This configuration provides arbitrary, simultaneous, and/or sequential line selection capability over a very broad wavelength range. The use of an individually-controllable micromirror array eliminates the high precision mechanical motion of a grating element and improves the overall durability and ruggedness of the device. The present invention can be integrated into any diode laser and has significant application in spectroscopy.

    Abstract translation: 改进的可调谐二极管激光器能够在宽波长频谱上进行快速数字线选择,并且不使用移动部件。 与微镜阵列组合使用的诸如镜子或透镜的聚焦元件在典型的Littman-Metcalf激光腔中用作后向反射器。 该配置在非常宽的波长范围内提供任意的,同时的和/或顺序的线选择能力。 使用独立可控的微镜阵列消除了光栅元件的高精度机械运动,并提高了设备​​的整体耐久性和耐用性。 本发明可以集成到任何二极管激光器中,并且在光谱学中具有显着的应用。

    Tunable diode laser system, apparatus and method
    6.
    发明授权
    Tunable diode laser system, apparatus and method 失效
    可调谐二极管激光系统,装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US06671295B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-12-30

    申请号:US09939908

    申请日:2001-08-27

    Inventor: Mikhail A. Gutin

    CPC classification number: H01S5/141 H01S3/105 H01S5/143

    Abstract: A tunable laser system where incoming light is separated into wavelength separated light; the separated light is focused into a plurality of single wavelength focal spots. The laser system includes a locally controllable reflectivity array having a plurality of individually controllable localized reflective elements corresponding to and reflecting one of the plurality of focal spots. A wavelength filter substantially allows wavelengths of the incoming light separated by a specified frequency to emerge as filtered light, while substantially barring other wavelengths. The separated light includes this filtered light. An elongation element for elongates the wavelength separated light into a plurality of elongated single wavelength focal spots. The locally controllable reflectivity array includes a plurality of sets of a plurality of individually controllable localized reflective elements, each set corresponding to and reflecting one of the elongated single wavelength focal spots.

    Abstract translation: 入射光分离成波长分离光的可调谐激光系统; 分离的光被聚焦成多个单个波长焦点。 激光系统包括本地可控的反射率阵列,其具有对应于并且反射多个焦斑中的一个的多个单独可控的局部反射元件。 波长滤波器基本上允许以特定频率分离的入射光的波长作为滤光光出现,同时基本上禁止其它波长。 分离的光包括这个过滤的光。 用于将波长分离的光伸长成多个细长的单个波长焦斑的伸长元件。 本地可控的反射率阵列包括多组可单独控制的局部反射元件,每组集合对应于并反射细长的单个波长焦点之一。

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