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05-01-2012 дата публикации

Beam combiner for use in a head-mounted display device and beam splitter

Номер: US20120002294A1
Принадлежит: CARL ZEISS AG

A beam combiner for combining a first beam cluster with a second beam cluster that is not parallel to the first, to form a common beam cluster. The beam combiner includes a transparent body for the first beam cluster, which has a superimposition region that is encountered by the first beam cluster as it passes through the body. The superimposition region is split into a first section and a second section. Only the first section formed from interspaced reflective and/or refractive deflection elements causes a deflection of the second beam cluster by reflection and/or refraction, such that the first beam cluster forms the common beam cluster with the deflected second beam cluster once it has left the body.

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13-06-2018 дата публикации

Оптическое устройство для формирования изображений дополненной реальности

Номер: RU0000180402U1

Оптическое устройство для формирования изображений дополненной реальности относится к области оптического приборостроения. Оптическое устройство содержит микродисплей, систему освещения микродисплея с источником видимого электромагнитного излучения и конденсором, фокусирующий оптический элемент, формирующий излучение на бесконечность, поляризационный светоделитель, расположенный между системой освещения микродисплея и микродисплеем с возможностью направления излучения от микродисплея через фокусирующий оптический элемент в волновод, который включает средство ввода видимого электромагнитного излучения, выполненное в виде отражающего зеркала, и средство вывода видимого электромагнитного излучения и перенаправления пучков излучения с информацией во входной зрачок глаза наблюдателя, выполненный в виде хотя бы одной полупрозрачной отражающей поверхности с многослойным интерференционным покрытием с возможностью селекции оптического излучения по углу падения и по поляризации. Технический результат - упрощение конструкции, уменьшение габаритных размеров и веса волновода, а также улучшение качества передаваемого изображения. 5 з.п. ф -лы, 1 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 180 402 U1 (51) МПК G02B 27/01 (2006.01) G02B 27/18 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G02B 27/0101 (2017.08); G02B 27/18 (2017.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2017122489, 26.06.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 13.06.2018 17.04.2017 BY u20170132 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: US 8220966 B2, 17.07.2012. RU (45) Опубликовано: 13.06.2018 Бюл. № 17 (54) ОПТИЧЕСКОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ФОРМИРОВАНИЯ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЙ ДОПОЛНЕННОЙ РЕАЛЬНОСТИ (57) Реферат: Оптическое устройство для формирования электромагнитного излучения, выполненное в изображений дополненной реальности относится виде отражающего зеркала, и средство вывода к области оптического приборостроения. видимого электромагнитного ...

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19-06-2018 дата публикации

Прозрачное зеркало для наложения образа на образ

Номер: RU0000180598U1

Зеркало может быть использовано в гримерных или в игровых целях, например, связанных с наложением образа ребенка на образ любимой игрушки или животного. Прозрачное зеркало для наложения образа на образ содержит опорную поверхность, на которой закреплены вертикально ориентированные два стекла прямоугольной формы и зеркало прямоугольной формы из стекла и нанесенной на него светопроводящей пленки или напыления, при этом на тыльной стороне каждого из стекол и на каждой грани зеркала расположены источники света, на которые подается электричество и регулируется сила тока для изменения освещения поверхности зеркала. Технический результат – возможность регулирования элементов управления освещением зеркала. 1 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 180 598 U1 (51) МПК G02B 27/02 (2006.01) G02B 27/14 (2006.01) A63J 5/02 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G02B 27/022 (2006.01); G02B 27/144 (2006.01); A63J 5/021 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2017139988, 16.11.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Корсунов Владимир Петрович (RU) Дата регистрации: 19.06.2018 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: US 5291297 A1, 01.03.1994. RU 92547 U1, 20.03.2010. RU 114212 U1, 10.03.2012. SU 1373333 A3, 07.02.1988. RU 2579804 C1, 10.04.2016. (45) Опубликовано: 19.06.2018 Бюл. № 17 R U (54) Прозрачное зеркало для наложения образа на образ (57) Реферат: Зеркало может быть использовано в светопроводящей пленки или напыления, при гримерных или в игровых целях, например, этом на тыльной стороне каждого из стекол и на связанных с наложением образа ребенка на образ каждой грани зеркала расположены источники любимой игрушки или животного. Прозрачное света, на которые подается электричество и зеркало для наложения образа на образ содержит регулируется сила тока для изменения освещения опорную поверхность, на которой закреплены поверхности зеркала. Технический результат ...

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26-01-2012 дата публикации

Optical assembly

Номер: US20120019799A1
Принадлежит: CARL ZEISS SMT GMBH

An optical assembly has at least one mirror with a mirror body. The latter is carried by a support body, which has a first support body portion and a second support body portion. An at least thermally separating region is arranged between the two support body portions. At least one surface portion of at least one of the support body portions or of a body thermally coupled thereto is modified in such a way that a thermal emission coefficient ε m of the modified surface portion differs from a thermal emission coefficient ε u of the unmodified surface portion by at least 10%. The result is an optical assembly, in which an improved thermal stability is achieved by the predetermining of the thermal emission coefficients.

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15-03-2012 дата публикации

Digital microscope with coaxial light output

Номер: US20120062721A1
Автор: Paul Neng-Wei Wu
Принадлежит: Anmo Electronics Corp

A digital microscope is disclosed including: an image sensing circuit having an image sensing area thereon; a first object lens aligned with the image sensing area along an axis; a luminance device positioned outside the axis for emitting light toward a direction that is not coaxial with the axis; a light redirector positioned outside the axis for redirecting the light emitted from the luminance device; and a beam splitter positioned on the axis for changing the direction of light from the light redirector to provide an output light that is outputted substantially along the axis and coaxial with the axis; wherein the first object lens is positioned between the image sensing area and the beam splitter.

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29-03-2012 дата публикации

Solid-state light emitting devices with photoluminescence wavelength conversion

Номер: US20120074833A1
Принадлежит: Intematix Corp

A light emitting device comprises at least one light emitter, typically an LED, operable to generate blue light and a wavelength conversion component. The wavelength conversion component can be light transmissive or light reflective and comprises at least two phosphor materials that are operable to absorb at least a portion of said blue light and emit light of different colors and wherein the emission product of the device comprises the combined light generated by the LED(s) and the phosphor materials. The phosphor materials are configured as a pattern of non-overlapping areas on a surface of the component.

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12-04-2012 дата публикации

Illumination unit, projection type display unit, and direct view type display unit

Номер: US20120086916A1
Принадлежит: Sony Corp

An illumination unit includes one or more light sources each including a solid-state light-emitting device having a light emission region configured of one or more light-emission spots, one or more traveling-direction angle conversion device each converting a traveling-direction-angle of light, and an integrator including a first fly-eye lens having cells which receive light from the traveling-direction angle conversion device and a second fly-eye lens having cells which receive light from the first fly-eye lens, the integrator uniformalizing illumination distribution in a predetermined illumination area. An optical system configured with the traveling-direction angle conversion device and the first and second fly-eye lenses has an optical magnification which allows each of light source images to have a size not exceeding a size of the cell in the second fly-eye lens, the light source images being formed on the second fly-eye lens by the respective cells in the first fly-eye lens.

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17-05-2012 дата публикации

Optically variable filter apparatus and filter characteristic control method thereof

Номер: US20120120475A1
Автор: Yasuki Sakurai
Принадлежит: Individual

Light from an optical fiber is incident on a frequency dispersion element. The frequency dispersion element disperses the incident light into light beams in different directions according to their frequencies and directs the dispersed light beams to a lens. The lens develops the incident light beams over an xy plane according to their frequencies in a strip-like form. A frequency selective element has pixels arranged in a frequency dispersion direction and brings pixels located at positions corresponding to the frequency to be selected into a reflective state. A light beam selected by the frequency selective element is emitted from an optical fiber through the same path. By changing reflection characteristics of the frequency selective element according to each pixel, optical filter characteristics can be desirably changed so as to achieve change of passband width and frequency shift.

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24-05-2012 дата публикации

Laser module

Номер: US20120127715A1
Принадлежит: Furukawa Electric Co Ltd

[Objective] To prevent change in a direction of an optical axis of a split light within a plane parallel to a surface on which the beam splitter is installed. [Means] A laser module including a laser light source that emits a laser light and a beam splitter that splits a portion of the laser light emitted from the laser light source. The beam splitter includes a first reflective surface and a second reflective surface that are parallel to each other. The first reflective surface transmits a first portion of the laser light and reflects a second portion of the laser light to the second reflective surface. The second reflective surface receives the second portion of the laser light from the first reflective surface and reflects received laser light in a direction parallel to the laser light emitted from the laser light source.

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31-05-2012 дата публикации

Illumination unit, projection display unit, and direct view display unit

Номер: US20120133901A1
Автор: Koji Miura
Принадлежит: Sony Corp

An illumination unit includes a plurality of light sources each including a solid-state light-emitting device configured to emit light from a light emission region including a single or a plurality of light-emitting spots. The solid-state light-emitting device includes a single chip or a plurality of chips each emitting light beam. Three or more of the light-emitting spots are provided within the whole light sources, to allow the whole light sources to emit light beams in two or more wavelength bands different from one another. Two or more of the plurality of the light sources include respective light-emitting spots which emit light in the same wavelength band.

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14-06-2012 дата публикации

Optical system and imaging apparatus including the same

Номер: US20120147247A1
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

An optical system is provided. The system includes a lens having a negative refractive power to which light is incident from an imaging target object; a compound eye optical element; and an imaging device for receiving the light passing through the lens and the compound eye optical element, wherein the compound eye optical element includes a plurality of optical elements to which the light passing through the lens is incident.

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14-06-2012 дата публикации

Light-emitting device

Номер: US20120147602A1
Принадлежит: Alps Electric Co Ltd

A holding hole of a holding body has an edge portion and an inner peripheral surface which is a concavely curved surface connected to the edge portion. In a light source unit which supports a light source, projections are formed at three locations, and each of front surfaces thereof has a convexly curved line having a curvature radius longer than that of the inner peripheral surface. When the light source unit is inserted into the holding hole, the front surfaces of the projections at the three locations are brought into point contact with the edge portion at contact portions on the convexly curved lines. By performing laser welding at these contact portions, the attitude of the light source unit after its tilt adjustment can be stabilized and fixed to the holding body.

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28-06-2012 дата публикации

Optical Element Holder and Stereoscopic Imaging Device Utilizing the Holder

Номер: US20120163789A1
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corp

Afforded is an optical element holder allowing high-accuracy stereo images to be taken. The holder includes: a rectangular parallelepiped beam splitter ( 5 ) having a rectangular incident surface ( 12 ); a pair of mutually opposing holding members ( 8 ) into which end portions of the beam splitter along the x-axis are fitted; and a base portion ( 9 ) and screws ( 10 ) that press on the holding members ( 8 ), drawing them toward each other. Each of the holding members ( 8 ) has a flat surface portion covering a lateral surface of the beam splitter ( 5 ), and a peripheral wall portion standing along the periphery of the flat surface potion. A width, along the x-axis, whereby the peripheral wall portion and a first light-exit surface opposing the incident surface ( 12 ) of the beam splitter ( 5 ) overlap is greater than a width, in the same orientation, whereby the incident surface ( 12 ) and the peripheral wall portion overlap.

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09-08-2012 дата публикации

Image projection device, image protection method, distance measuring device and distance measuring method

Номер: US20120200832A1
Автор: Hiroshi Imai
Принадлежит: NEC Corp

An image projection device includes: a variable-focus lens ( 2 ) in which focal length can be changed; scanning means ( 3 ) that scans a projection surface ( 12 ) by means of a light beam that is condensed by the variable-focus lens ( 2 ); distance-measuring means ( 9 ) that measures the distance from the variable-focus lens ( 2 ) to the projection surface ( 12 ); and control means ( 4 ) that controls the variable-focus lens ( 2 ) such that the focal length of the variable-focus lens ( 2 ) is greater than the distance measured by means of the distance-measuring means ( 9 ).

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27-09-2012 дата публикации

Interferometric quasi-autocollimator

Номер: US20120242999A1

Systems and method are disclosed for measuring small angular deflections of a target using weak value amplification. A system includes a beam source, a beam splitter, a target reflecting surface, a photodetector, and a processor. The beam source generates an input beam that is split into first and second beams by the beam splitter. The first and second beams are propagated to the target reflecting surface, at least partially superimposed at the target reflecting surface, and incident to the target reflecting surface normal to the target reflecting surface. The first beam is reflected an additional even number of times during propagation to the photodetector. The second beam is reflected an additional odd number of times during propagation to the photodetector. The first and second beams interfere at the photodetector so as to produce interference patterns. The interference patterns are interpreted to measure angular deflections of the target reflecting surface.

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18-10-2012 дата публикации

Monolithic Optical Coupling Module Based On Total Internal Reflection Surfaces

Номер: US20120261559A1
Принадлежит: SiFotonics Technologies USA Inc

A low-cost monolithic optical module for splitting one or more input optical beams to two or more output optical beams is provided. The one or more input optical beams are reflected by two or more total internal reflection (TIR) surfaces of the monolithic optical module. A light splitting ratio between the two or more output optical beams is predetermined by one or more physical features of the two or more TIR surfaces.

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22-11-2012 дата публикации

Back lit mirror with media display device

Номер: US20120293723A1
Принадлежит: Electric Mirror LLC

A combination mirror and media display device assembly is provided. The combination mirror and media display device includes a mirror platform having a media display device viewing area and a media display device coupled to the mirror platform. The media display device is positioned to display images through the media display device viewing area.

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22-11-2012 дата публикации

Fluorescence collection objective optical system and method

Номер: US20120293863A1
Принадлежит: Individual

An optical system particularly suited for non-linear fluorescence collecting includes a front lens system, a rear lens system, and a bulk, dichroic beam splitting component intermediate the front lens system and the rear lens system to direct the fluorescent emission from a target object to a photodetector. A lens housing may have a reflective coating on an interior surface thereof. The objective optical system is particularly advantageous for use in cases where large fields of view and high collection efficiencies are desirable.

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29-11-2012 дата публикации

Lens unit, led head, exposure device, image forming device, and scanning device

Номер: US20120300308A1
Автор: Akihiro Yamamura
Принадлежит: Oki Data Corp

A lens unit includes first and second arrays of microlenses. The microlenses in the first array have mutually parallel optical axes and are aligned in a meridional direction orthogonal to their optical axes. The microlenses in the second array are aligned in the same direction as the lenses in the first array, and have optical axes that coincide with the optical axes of corresponding microlenses in the first array. The microlenses in the first array collimate light incident in a sagittal plane orthogonal to the meridional direction. The microlenses in the second array focus the collimated light in the sagittal plane. The lens unit is useful in the scanning heads of scanning devices, the LED heads of LED printers, and in the exposure devices of other electrophotographic image forming apparatus.

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29-11-2012 дата публикации

Lens array, lens unit, led head, exposure unit, image formation apparatus, and reading apparatus

Номер: US20120300309A1
Автор: Akihiro Yamamura
Принадлежит: Oki Data Corp

A lens array includes arranged lenses. Each of at least two adjacent lenses in the lens array includes a first region located at and around an optical axis of the lens and having a first curvature, and a second region located farther away from the optical axis than the first region and having a second curvature. The second curvature is larger than the first curvature.

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06-12-2012 дата публикации

Multi-Wavelength Multi-Lamp Radiation Sources and Systems and Apparatuses Incorporating Same

Номер: US20120307512A1
Принадлежит: NATHANIEL GROUP Inc

Systems for providing high-intensity and high-quality illumination and other electromagnetic radiation (EMR) to target regions. The systems each include multiple EMR sources and a radiation combiner for combining the output radiation of the multiple sources. In some examples, the EMR sources are visible light sources, such as light-emitting diodes and laser diodes. In some of those examples, the light sources are of differing colors that are combined to form output illumination having user-selected qualities, such as color and intensity. The output of the radiation combiner can be directed into an optical fiber or bundle of optical fibers for remote delivery of the output to a target, such as in endoscopy and remote-illumination microscopy. Systems disclosed can also include additional EMR beams, such as visible light beams used for pointing/targeting and non-visible beams used, for example, for heating and fluoroscopic excitation of dyes/stains, among other things.

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13-12-2012 дата публикации

View-finder in ellipsometer or the like systems

Номер: US20120314218A1
Принадлежит: JA Woollam Co Inc

A system for and method of allowing visual observation of a sample being subject to investigation by an electromagnetic beam, to identify where thereupon a beam of sample investigating electromagnetic radiation is caused to impinge, in combination with a data detector of the beam of sample investigating electromagnetic radiation after it interacts with the sample.

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27-12-2012 дата публикации

Lens-Like Beam-Forming Networks for Circular Arrays and Their Circuit Implementation

Номер: US20120327516A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A beamforming apparatus comprising a number of beam ports N B arranged in a circular array, the circular array having a radius a, an annular shaped lens encircling the number of beam ports N B , the annular shaped lens having an inner radius a, an outer radius b, and an inhomogeneous refractive index n(r), and a number of array ports N A coupled to the outer rim of the annular shaped lens.

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31-01-2013 дата публикации

Multiple Optical Beam Folding Apparatus and Method

Номер: US20130027793A1

A multiple optical beam folding apparatus for directing optical energy includes two or more radiation collectors configured to direct radiant energy through two or more independent optical paths to a shared focal plan array (FPA). The radiation collectors may include one or more gas cells or vacuum cells. One or more of the two or more optical paths may include a Galilean telescope. First and second reflecting surfaces are positioned in each of the two or more independent optical paths. The first reflecting surfaces are distinct reflecting surfaces from the second reflecting surfaces and the first and second reflecting surfaces are configured to direct the radiant energy of their respective independent optical paths to the FPA. The two or more second reflecting surfaces may be distinct surfaces of a pyramidal mirror.

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14-03-2013 дата публикации

Partially reflecting multilayer optical films with reduced color

Номер: US20130063818A1
Принадлежит: 3M Innovative Properties Co

A multilayer optical film body includes a first and second packet of microlayers. Each packet partially transmits and partially reflects light over an extended wavelength range, such as the visible region, for normally incident light polarized along a first principal axis of the film body. In combination, the first and second packets have an intermediate reflection and transmission (e.g. 5-95% internal transmission, on average) for the normally incident light, and similar intermediate reflection/transmission (e.g. 10-90% internal transmission, on average) for oblique light. The packets are laminated or otherwise connected so that light can pass through the packets sequentially. In at least a first test area of the film body, a high frequency spectral variability of the combination of packets is less than a high frequency spectral variability of the first packet by itself, and may also be less than a high frequency spectral variability of the second packet by itself.

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21-03-2013 дата публикации

IMAGE PICKUP DEVICE AND RANGEFINDER DEVICE

Номер: US20130070146A1
Автор: Imamura Norihiro
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corporation

An imaging apparatus according to the present invention includes a lens optical system L, an imaging device N at least having a plurality of first and second pixels P and P, an array optical device K, and a signal processing section C for generating an image. The lens optical system L has an optical region D and an optical region D; the array optical device K causes light passing through the optical regions D and D to respective enter the plurality of first and second pixels P and P; and a proportion of an amount of light exiting the optical region D relative to an amount of light entering the optical region D is smaller than a proportion of an amount of light exiting the optical region D relative to an amount of light entering the optical region D 1. An imaging apparatus comprising:a lens optical system having a lens and a stop;an imaging device at least including a plurality of first pixels and a plurality of second pixels on which light passing through the lens optical system is incident;an array optical device disposed between the lens optical system and the imaging device; anda signal processing section for generating an image by using a plurality of pixel values obtained at the plurality of first pixels and a plurality of pixel values obtained at the plurality of second pixels, wherein,the lens optical system has a first region and a second region in the stop or in a plane perpendicular to an optical axis and near the stop;the array optical device causes light passing through the first region to enter the plurality of first pixels, and causes light passing through the second region to enter the plurality of second pixels; anda proportion of an amount of light exiting the second region relative to an amount of light entering the second region is smaller than a proportion of an amount of light exiting the first region relative to an amount of light entering the first region.2. The imaging apparatus of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 ,the lens optical system includes a ...

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21-03-2013 дата публикации

Auto focusing devices for optical microscopes

Номер: US20130070334A1
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A focusing device for an optical microscope may include a light emitting unit configured to emit laser light having a specific wavelength, a wedge mirror configured to enable the emitted laser light to be incident on a plurality of locations of a surface of a specimen, first and second light receiving units configured to detect an amount of laser light reflected from the surface of the specimen, a spatial filter configured to eliminate out-of-focus light from light beams reflected from the surface of the specimen and to detect an amount of in-focus light, and a control unit configured to generate a control signal used to carry out focus adjustment of the optical microscope using a plurality of light-amount information detected by the first and second light receiving units and the spatial filter.

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28-03-2013 дата публикации

Scanning projection apparatus and scanning image display

Номер: US20130076800A1
Принадлежит: Hitachi Media Electronics Co Ltd

In a light beam scanning projection apparatus which scans a light beam emitted from a laser light source, an image display apparatus is configured including a plurality of light beams, a reflection mirror for reflecting the light beams to project them onto a screen or the like, and a mirror driving unit for driving the reflection mirror so that the plurality of light beams are incident on the reflection mirror with different optical axes and projected on different projection areas, thereby displaying a single image with a plurality of images. Further, by forming a single image by causing a plurality of the light beams to have predetermined relative angles thereamong so as to make a plurality of images overlap on each other with slight shifts, a scanning projection apparatus is provided with which the luminance of the image is improved while conforming to safety standards.

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28-03-2013 дата публикации

Optical Splitting Device, Optical Multiplexing Device and Method, and Optical Add-Drop Multiplexer

Номер: US20130077177A1
Автор: FU Zhenghua
Принадлежит: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

Embodiments of the present invention provide an optical splitting device, an optical multiplexing device and method, and an optical add-drop multiplexer, which relate to the technical field of communications, and are invented for improving the performance and decreasing the cost. The optical splitting device includes a substrate, where an anti-reflective coating is disposed on an upper surface of the substrate and a filter membrane is disposed at a lower surface of the substrate; and further includes a light redirecting portion disposed opposite to the filter membrane. An optical signal is incident to the filter membrane at a first specified angle, a light wave of a first wavelength in the optical signal penetrates the filter membrane, so that the light wave of the first wavelength is separated from the optical signal. 1. An optical splitting device comprising:a substrate, wherein an anti-reflective coating is disposed on an upper surface of the substrate and a filter membrane is disposed at a lower surface of the substrate; anda light redirecting portion disposed opposite to the filter membrane;wherein the filter medium is configured such that when an optical signal is incident to the filter membrane at a first specified angle, a light wave of a first wavelength in the optical signal penetrates the filter membrane such that the light wave of the first wavelength is separated from the optical signal, and a light wave other than the light wave of the first wavelength is reflected by the filter membrane to the light redirecting portion,wherein the light redirecting portion is configured to enable the light wave reflected to the light redirecting portion to be incident to the filter membrane at a second specified angle,wherein the filter membrane is configured such that when a light wave of a second wavelength in the optical signal penetrates the filter membrane, the light wave of the second wavelength is separated from the optical signal,wherein the second specified ...

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04-04-2013 дата публикации

Image generating device with improved illumination efficiency

Номер: US20130083509A1
Автор: Chueh-Pin Ko
Принадлежит: Acer Inc

An image generating device includes a first light source, a light conversion element, and an image generating element. The first light source is for generating light with a first wavelength. The light conversion element is disposed on a light path of the light with the first wavelength. The light conversion element includes a first quantum dot layer for converting light with wavelengths under a second wavelength to light with the second wavelength, and a second quantum dot layer for converting light with wavelengths under a third wavelength to light with the third wavelength. The first wavelength is smaller than the second wavelength, and the second wavelength is smaller than the third wavelength. The image generating element is for generating images according to light transmitted from the light conversion element.

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11-04-2013 дата публикации

DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FORMING THE SAME

Номер: US20130088785A1
Автор: Yamamoto Emi
Принадлежит:

A display device has a display element that makes a display and a viewing angle widening member that is provided on the viewing side of the display element, and that causes light to exit in a condition in which the angle distribution is widened relative to before incidence of the viewing angle widening member to the display element. The viewing angle widening member includes a base material, and a refractive index change layer formed over the base material. The refractive index change layer includes a plurality of high refractive index portions and low refractive index portions having a refractive index that is lower than the refractive index of the high refractive index portions. Each of the plurality of high refractive index portions includes a light emission surface on the base material side, and a light incidence surface having a larger surface area than that of the light emission surface on the opposing side of the base material side. The refractive index change layer faces the display element. The base material is disposed on the display side. 1. A display device comprising:a display element that makes a display; anda viewing angle widening member that is provided on a viewing side of the display element, and that causes light to exit in a condition in which the angle distribution is widened relative to before incidence of the viewing angle widening member to the display element;wherein the viewing angle widening member includes a base material and a refractive index change layer formed over the base material,wherein the refractive index change layer includes a plurality of high refractive index portions and a low refractive index portion having a refractive index that is lower than the refractive index of the high refractive index portions;wherein each of the plurality of high refractive index portions has a light emission surface on the base material side, and a light incidence surface having a larger surface area than that of the light emission surface on ...

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25-04-2013 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR SPLITTING LIGHT INTO COMPONENTS HAVING DIFFERENT WAVELENGTH RANGES AND METHODS OF USE

Номер: US20130100443A1
Автор: Chen Ye, Li Nan, Wang Xiaobo
Принадлежит: ACEA BIOSCIENCES, INC

A prism including a substrate faceted to provide a plurality of flat surfaces, wherein at least two of the plurality of surfaces, each including a filter coating, form at least two filter surfaces, wherein each filter surface selectively permits passage of a predetermined wavelength and reflects remaining wavelengths along an optical path towards another of the plurality of surfaces, optionally another filter surface, wherein an angle of incidence of each of the plurality of surfaces along the optical path is equal or nearly equal. An apparatus incorporating the prism and its use for splitting a light spectrum into a plurality of wavelengths or wavelength ranges. 1. A prism , comprising a substrate faceted to provide a plurality of flat surfaces , wherein at least two of the plurality of surfaces , each comprising a filter coating , form at least two filter surfaces , wherein each filter surface selectively permits passage of a predetermined wavelength or wavelength range and reflects remaining wavelengths along an optical path towards another of the plurality of surfaces , optionally another filter surface , wherein an angle of incidence of each of the plurality of surfaces along the optical path is equal or nearly equal.2. The prism according to claim 1 , wherein at least one filter is selected from the group consisting of a long-pass filter to selectively permit passage of wavelengths equal or greater than the predetermined wavelength claim 1 , a short-pass filter to selectively permit passage of wavelengths equal or less than the predetermined wavelength claim 1 , and a band-pass filter to selectively permit passage of wavelengths equal to the predetermined wavelength or wavelength range.3. The prism according to claim 2 , comprising a plurality of long-pass filters in a descending series to selectively permit passage of decreasing wavelengths along the series.4. The prism according to claim 2 , comprising a plurality of short-pass filters in an ascending series ...

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25-04-2013 дата публикации

Micro Vein Enhancer

Номер: US20130102905A1

The present invention is a Miniature Vein Enhancer that includes a Miniature Projection Head. The Miniature Projection Head may be operated in one of three modes, AFM, DBM, and RTM. The Miniature Projection Head of the present invention projects an image of the veins of a patient, which aids the practitioner in pinpointing a vein for an intravenous drip, blood test, and the like. The Miniature projection head may have a cavity for a power source or it may have a power source located in a body portion of the Miniature Vein Enhancer. The Miniature Vein Enhancer may be attached to one of several improved needle protectors, or the Miniature Vein Enhancer may be attached to a body similar to a flashlight for hand held use. The Miniature Vein Enhancer of the present invention may also be attached to a magnifying glass, a flat panel display, and the like.

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

WAVELENGTH DIVISION DEVICES, MULTI-WAVELENGTH LIGHT GENERATORS AND OPTICAL BIOSENSOR SYSTEMS USING THE SAME

Номер: US20130119270A1
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A multi-wavelength light generator includes a broadband light source and a wavelength division device. The multi-wavelength light generator is configured to generate a first output light having a first line width. The wavelength division device is configured to divide a wavelength of the first output light to provide a plurality of second output lights. Each of the second output lights has a second line width narrower than the first line width, and each of the second output lights is used as a light source of each channel of an optical sensor. 1. A multi-wavelength light generator , comprising:a broadband light source configured to generate a first output light having a first line width; anda wavelength division device configured to divide a wavelength of the first output light to provide a plurality of second output lights, each of the second output lights having a second line width narrower than the first line width, and each of the second output lights being a light source of each channel in an optical sensor.2. The multi-wavelength light generator of claim 1 , further comprising:a driver configured to drive the broadband light source by direct modulation.3. The multi-wavelength light generator of claim 1 , wherein the broadband light source includes an amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) light-emitting diode (LED).4. The multi-wavelength light generator of claim 1 , wherein the wavelength division device includes an arrayed waveguide grating (AWG).5. The multi-wavelength light generator of claim 4 , wherein the AWG comprises:an input waveguide configured to receive the first output light;a plurality of output waveguides configured to output the plurality of second output lights;a first slab waveguide connected to the input waveguide;a second slab waveguide connected to the plurality of output waveguides; anda waveguide array connected to the first slab waveguide and the second slab waveguide.6. The multi-wavelength light generator of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

Image Display Device

Номер: US20130120718A1
Принадлежит: Funai Electric Co Ltd

Provided is a technique capable of effectively reducing local speckle noise caused by scanning with laser light involving a variation in scanning speed and improving the overall quality of an image. A laser light source emits laser light with an output level Lc corresponding to a display grayscale of a pixel according to a predetermined waveform pattern PT within a pixel display period which is set to increase as a scanning speed Vh is reduced. The waveform pattern PT is set such that a unique relaxation oscillation of the laser light source increases as the scanning speed Vh is reduced. A scanning mirror reflects the laser light emitted from the laser light source in a predetermined scanning order according to its deflection angle so as to be projected onto a projection surface.

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

Optical pattern projection

Номер: US20130120841A1
Принадлежит: PRIMESENSE LTD

Optical apparatus includes first and second diffractive optical elements (DOEs) arranged in series to diffract an input beam of radiation. The first DOE is configured to apply to the input beam a pattern with a specified divergence angle, while the second DOE is configured to split the input beam into a matrix of output beams with a specified fan-out angle. The divergence and fan-out angles are chosen so as to project the radiation onto a region in space in multiple adjacent instances of the pattern.

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

OPTICAL PHASE SPACE COMBINER

Номер: US20130120849A1
Принадлежит: Light Prescriptions Innovators, LLC

An optical component called the Phase Space Combiner (PSC) is designed to join several bundles of rays. The bundles of rays, when represented in ray phase-space, occupy non-connected regions before passing through the PSC, while their representation in ray phase space occupies a single simply connected region (without holes) after passing through the PSC. Obviously, when used in reverse way it splits one bundle in several parts. We present herein the idea of using Multiple Individual Optics, MIO, not for collimating the light from the LEDs but as a PSC. Then a Single Common Optics, SCO, which can be an optical train, is used to get the desired intensity pattern. This hybrid SCO and MIO strategy combines most of the advantages of both approaches. 1. An optical system comprising:an array of light sources or sinks;an array of optical components, each aligned with a respective one of the array of light sources or sinks;wherein the array of optical components acts as a phase space combiner for light from or to the array of light sources or sinks; andwherein every light ray from or to one of the array of sources or sinks passing through the respective said optical component undergoes a maximum of one reflection at a reflective surface.2. The optical system of claim 1 , wherein the light rays from or to the array of sources or sinks passing through the respective said optical components do not undergo reflection at a reflective surface.3. The optical system of claim 2 , wherein the array of optical components is an array of lenses.4. The optical system of claim 1 , wherein said array of optical components is formed at least in part by a transparent medium bounded on a side towards the array of light sources or sinks by an interface with a medium of lower refractive index claim 1 , whereby light rays from the array of sources enter the array of optical components or light rays to the array of sinks leave the array in directions limited by a critical angle of refraction at ...

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

COLOR SEPARATING OPTICAL SYSTEM AND IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME

Номер: US20130120851A1
Автор: IRIYAMA Yutaka
Принадлежит: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A color separating optical system includes a first prism including a second surface for separating an beam into reflected and transmitted beams; and a second prism including a third surface disposed to have an air gap interposed between the third and second surfaces and a fourth surface for separating a beam from the third surface into reflected and transmitted beams. At least one of the second and third surfaces has a multi-layer film, and 0.70 Подробнее

23-05-2013 дата публикации

OPTICAL ELEMENT AND INTERFEROMETER

Номер: US20130128273A1
Принадлежит:

An optical element () is formed by bonding the faces of first to fourth triangular prisms () that form the apex angle, wherein bonding faces () of the first and second triangular prisms, bonding faces () of the second and third triangular prisms, bonding faces () of the third and fourth triangular prisms, and bonding faces () of the fourth and first triangular prisms are respectively bonded through an optical thin film. Each optical thin film allows the incident light to pass through, or reflects the incident light, depending on the polarization state. The optical element () splits an optical path at a first position of the optical thin film, and combines optical paths at a second position of the optical thin film. 1. An optical element comprising a plurality of optical thin films that split incident light into transmitted light and reflected light ,the optical element being formed by bonding faces of n (n is an integer equal to or larger than 3) polygonal prisms respectively through the plurality of optical thin films, andthe optical element splitting an optical path at a first position of one of the plurality of optical thin films, and combining the split optical paths at a second position of one of the plurality of optical thin films.2. The optical element according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of optical thin films allow the incident light to pass through claim 1 , or reflect the incident light claim 1 , depending on a polarization state of the incident light.3. The optical element according to claim 2 ,wherein a quarter-wave plate or a half-wave plate is bonded to at least part of at least one face of a polygonal prism among the n polygonal prisms, andwherein the plurality of optical thin films allow light incident on the plurality of optical thin films after passing through the quarter-wave plate or the half-wave plate to pass through, or reflect the light.4. An interferometer comprising:a light source;an optical element that splits light emitted from ...

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

LIGHT BEAM EXPANDING DEVICE, IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE, AND OPTICAL DEVICE

Номер: US20130128611A1
Принадлежит: SONY CORPORATION

An image display device includes an image generating device, a light guide unit, and a light beam expanding device. The light guide unit includes a light guide plate, a first deflector, and a second deflector. The light beam expanding device expands a light beam incident from the image generating device along the Z direction and outputs the light beam to the light guide unit when the incident direction of light incident on the light guide plate is defined as the X direction and the propagation direction of light in the light guide plate is defined as the Y direction. The light beam expanding device is composed of a first reflective mirror on which light from the image generating device is incident and a second reflective mirror on which light from the first reflective mirror is incident and that outputs light to the light guide unit. 1. An image display device comprising:an image generating device; a light guide plate from which incident light is output after being propagated inside by total reflection,', 'a first deflector that is disposed in or on the light guide plate and deflects light incident on the light guide plate in such a manner that the light incident on the light guide plate is totally reflected inside the light guide plate, and', 'a second deflector that is disposed in or on the light guide plate and deflects light propagated inside the light guide plate by total reflection a plurality of times in order to output the light propagated inside the light guide plate by total reflection from the light guide plate; and, 'a light guide unit on which light from the image generating device is incident, the light guide unit guiding light and outputting light toward a pupil of a viewer, the light guide unit including'}a light beam expanding device configured to expand a light beam incident from the image generating device along a Z direction and output the light beam to the light guide unit when incident direction of light incident on the light guide plate is ...

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30-05-2013 дата публикации

Color separation filter array, solid-state imaging element, imaging device, and display device

Номер: US20130135502A1
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corp

A color separating filter array has a configuration in which unit elements 1, each having a triangular pyramid shape, are arranged two-dimensionally. Each unit element 1 includes: first, second, and third filters 1 R, 1 G, 1 B arranged to form the three lateral faces of the triangular pyramid; and a reflective region. The first, second and third filters 1 R, 1 G and 1 B are designed to transmit visible radiations falling within first, second and third wavelength ranges, respectively, and reflect visible radiation falling within any other wavelength range. The reflective region is arranged to further reflect a light ray that has been incident on a region surrounded with the first, second and third filters and reflected from any of the first, second and third filters and to guide the reflected light ray to another one of the first, second and third filters that is different from the one that has already reflected the light ray once.

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30-05-2013 дата публикации

OPTICAL FUNCTION DEVICE AND IMAGE-CAPTURING DEVICE

Номер: US20130135519A1
Принадлежит: SONY CORPORATION

An optical function device includes a base material layer, a semi-transparent layer formed on a principal plane of the base material layer, the semi-transparent layer reflecting light of incident light at a ratio determined in advance and passing remaining light; and a reflection prevention layer formed on a principal plane opposite to the principal plane of the base material layer with respect to the base material layer, the reflection prevention layer preventing reflection of the light passing through the base material layer. The image-capturing device includes an optical function device, a first light receiving device for receiving transmission light from the optical function device, and a second light receiving device for receiving reflection light from the optical function device. 1. An optical function device comprising:a base material layer;a semi-transparent layer formed on a principal plane of the base material layer, the semi-transparent layer reflecting light of incident light at a ratio determined in advance and passing remaining light; anda reflection prevention layer formed on a principal plane opposite to the principal plane of the base material layer with respect to the base material layer, the reflection prevention layer preventing reflection of the light passing through the base material layer.2. The optical function device according to claim 1 , wherein the base material layer is made of an optically isotropic material.3. The optical function device according to claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the base material layer is equal to or less than 100 μm.4. The optical function device according to claim 1 , wherein an average of an effective reflectance of the reflection prevention layer in a wavelength band of 400 nm to 650 nm is equal to or less than 1.2%.5. The optical function device according to claim 1 , wherein the semi-transparent layer and the reflection prevention layer are made of a same material.6. The optical function device according to ...

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30-05-2013 дата публикации

HALF MIRROR AND IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS

Номер: US20130135747A1
Автор: Yano Kunihiko
Принадлежит: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION

There is provided an image display apparatus which enables an image displayed on a display device to be viewed through a half mirror. The half mirror includes two translucent resin substrates formed from resin, a metallic film composed Ag and disposed between the resin substrates, and dielectric films disposed between the metallic film and the resin substrates, respectively. Each of the dielectric films includes an SiOlayer provided on the corresponding one of the substrates, an AlOlayer provided on the SiOlayer, and a ZrOlayer provided on the AlOlayer. 1. A half mirror comprising:a pair of resin substrates formed from translucent resin;a metallic film at least containing Ag and disposed between the resin substrates; anda pair of dielectric films disposed between the metallic film and the resin substrates, respectively, wherein{'sub': '2', 'each of the dielectric films includes a high-refractive-index layer and a block layer, the high-refractive-index layer being composed of ZrOand configured so as to contact the metallic film, and the block layer being disposed between each of the substrates and the corresponding one of the high-refractive-index layers, and'}{'sub': 2', '2', '3', '2, 'each of the block layers includes an SiOlayer provided on the corresponding one of the resin substrates and an AlOlayer provided on the SiOlayer.'}2. The half mirror according to claim 1 , wherein each of the dielectric films further includes a protective film disposed between corresponding one of the resin substrates and the corresponding one of the block layers claim 1 , the protective film being any one of a ZrOlayer claim 1 , an AlOlayer claim 1 , an SiOlayer claim 1 , and a laminate of ZrO claim 1 , AlO claim 1 , and SiO.3. The half mirror according to claim 1 , wherein any one of an alloy of Zr and Ti and mixed oxide containing Zr and Ti is used in place of ZrO.4. A half mirror comprising:a pair of resin substrates formed from translucent resin;a metallic film at least ...

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06-06-2013 дата публикации

Beam combining and deflecting device

Номер: US20130140429A1
Автор: Marco Schneider
Принадлежит: TOPTICA PHOTONICS AG

The invention relates to a beam combining device comprising a plurality of separate input beam paths ( 9 ) and at least one output beam path ( 10 ) for combining a plurality of input beams to at least one output beam. Devices of this type are required in order, for example, to combine the beams from a plurality of lasers each having a different radiation spectrum to form a single beam. It is an object of the invention to provide a compact and cost-effective beam combining device. In order to achieve this object, the invention proposes that one or a plurality of Risley prism pairs ( 1 ) are assigned to each input beam path ( 9 ) of the beam combining device, the prism pairs deflecting the input beam in an adjustable direction. The invention furthermore relates to a device for deflecting a light beam, comprising at least one Risley prism pair ( 1 ) comprising two prisms ( 2 ) arranged one behind the other in the light beam path, wherein at least one of the two prisms ( 2 ) is mounted in a manner rotatable about a rotation axis ( 3 ), and comprising an electromotive drive that brings about a rotary movement of the at least one prism ( 2 ). According to the invention, the electromotive drive is a piezoelectric vibration drive having a mechanical resonator ( 4 ) and a piezoelectric element ( 5 ) coupled thereto, wherein the resonator ( 4 ) bears against a friction wheel ( 6 ) connected to the at least one rotatably mounted prism ( 2 ) for conjoint rotation.

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06-06-2013 дата публикации

EUV Exposure Apparatus

Номер: US20130141707A1
Принадлежит: ASML Netherlands BV, CARL ZEISS SMT GMBH

A projection lens of an EUV-lithographic projection exposure system with at least two reflective optical elements each comprising a body and a reflective surface for projecting an object field on a reticle onto an image field on a substrate if the projection lens is exposed with an exposure power of EUV light, wherein the bodies of at least two reflective optical elements comprise a material with a temperature dependent coefficient of thermal expansion which is zero at respective zero cross temperatures, and wherein the absolute value of the difference between the zero cross temperatures is more than 6K.

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06-06-2013 дата публикации

OPTICAL COMPENSATION FILM

Номер: US20130141785A1
Принадлежит:

An optical compensation film includes: a first layer having positive birefringence; a second layer on the first layer and having negative birefringence; and a third layer on the second layer and having positive birefringence. A retardation value of the optical compensation film for incident light having a wavelength of about 550 nm is about 135 nm to about 145 nm, and a ratio of a thickness of the first layer or of the third layer to a thickness of the second layer is about 1.1 to 2.2. 1. An optical compensation film comprising:a first layer having positive birefringence;a second layer on the first layer and having negative birefringence; anda third layer on the second layer and having positive birefringence,wherein a retardation value of the optical compensation film for incident light having a wavelength of about 550 nanometers, is about 135 nanometers to about 145 nanometers, anda ratio of a thickness of the first layer or of the third layer, to a thickness of the second layer, is about 1.1 to about 2.2.2. The optical compensation film of claim 1 , wherein a difference of the thickness of the first layer and the thickness of the third layer is equal to or smaller than about 2 microns.3. The optical compensation film of claim 2 , wherein a refractive constant (N) of the optical compensation film is about 1.4. The optical compensation film of claim 3 , wherein the first layer and the third layer comprise at least one of cyclo-olefin homopolymer and cyclo-olefin copolymer.5. The optical compensation film of claim 4 , whereinthe second layer comprises a denatured polystyrene copolymer resin, andthe denatured polystyrene copolymer resin comprises styrene repeating units in an amount equal to or greater than about 80 mole percent.6. The optical compensation film of claim 5 , wherein the second layer comprises styrene maleic anhydride.7. The optical compensation film of claim 6 , wherein the first layer and the third layer comprise cyclo-olefin homopolymer claim 6 , and ...

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06-06-2013 дата публикации

Light guiding device

Номер: US20130141793A1
Автор: Peter Hall
Принадлежит: Thermoteknix Systems Ltd

A light guiding device is operable to receive incident light emitted by a light source through a capture surface. The received light exits the light guiding device through an exit surface provided adjacent to and aligned with an aperture of light receiver. In this manner, light from the light source can be inserted into the receiver where it may be combined with additional incident light captured by the receiver. The light source might be a projector and the light projected may correspond to operational data relating to the operation of the receiver or images corresponding to data captured by a further receiver device operating with a different form of sensor or in a different region of the spectrum. In order to improve the composite image observed by a user of the light receiving device, the operation of the light source can be controlled to vary the intensity of the light emitted. In one example, this variation can be in response to the ambient light level, as sensed by a suitable sensor. An additional or alternative variation is to vary the intensity in a pulsed manner between a peak and a low level.

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

MULTICHANNEL OPTICALLY VARIABLE DEVICE

Номер: US20130155519A1
Автор: Jolic Karlo Ivan
Принадлежит: SECURENCY INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD

A security element, a security device including a security element and a method of manufacturing a security device. The element having focusing elements and image elements, the image elements are located in an object plane such that each image element is associated with one of the focusing elements, wherein the object plane includes at least first and second distinct subregions, and an image element within the first subregion is phase-displaced by a phase-displacement distance with respect to an image element within the second subregion, and wherein the first and second subregions produce first and second optically variable images or part-images. 132.-. (canceled)33. A security element , including a plurality of focusing elements and a plurality of image elements , the image elements being located in an object plane such that each image element is associated with one of the focusing elements ,wherein the object plane includes at least first and second distinct subregions, and an image element within the first subregion is phase-displaced by a phase-displacement distance with respect to an image element within the second subregion,wherein the first subregion produces a first image at a first viewing angle and a second image at a second viewing angle, and whereinthe second image is a contrast switched negative or positive version of the first image.34. The security element of claim 33 , wherein the second subregion produces a third image at a first viewing angle and a fourth image at a second viewing angle claim 33 , and wherein the fourth image is a contrast switched negative or positive version of the third image.35. The security element of claim 33 , wherein the image elements of the first and/or second subregions are paired with complementary image elements.36. The security element of claim 33 , wherein the focusing elements are located a distance t from the object plane which is less than the focal length of the focusing elements.37. The security element of claim ...

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27-06-2013 дата публикации

Image Display Device

Номер: US20130162960A1
Автор: Atsuhiko Chikaoka
Принадлежит: Funai Electric Co Ltd

Provided is an image display device which carries out bi-directional line sequence scanning, and which appropriately corrects positioning misalignment of projection spots while efficaciously minimizing speckle noise. A laser controller unit sets waveform patterns when scanning in the forward direction, reflecting waveform patterns (GPT, BPT) about the time axis. The laser controller unit further sets waveform patterns when scanning in the reverse direction, reflecting the waveform patterns when scanning in the forward direction about the time axis. Waveform patterns (RPT, GPT, BPT) comprise drive start timings and drive end timings of laser sources within a pixel display period. The off period from the start timing of the pixel display period to the drive start timing and the off period from the drive end timing to the end timing of the pixel display period are set to be asymmetrical about the time axis.

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27-06-2013 дата публикации

MULTIPLE BEAM COMBINER FOR LASER PROCESSING APPARATUS

Номер: US20130163091A1
Принадлежит:

Apparatus and methods for combining beams of amplified radiation are disclosed. A beam combiner has a collimating optic positioned to receive a plurality of coherent radiation beams at a constant angle of incidence with respect to an optical axis of the collimating optic. The respective angles of incidence may also be different in some embodiments. The collimating optic has an optical property that collimates the beams. The optical property may be refractive or reflective, or a combination thereof. A collecting optic may also be provided to direct the plurality of beams to the collimating optic. The beam combiner may be used in a thermal processing apparatus to combine more than two beams of coherent amplified radiation, such as lasers, into a single beam. 1. A beam combiner for combining a plurality of coherent beams into a single beam , comprising:a collimating optic positioned to receive the plurality of coherent beams at the same angle of incidence with respect to an optical axis of the collimating optic, the collimating optic having a collimating optical property.2. The beam combiner of claim 1 , wherein the optical property is a refractive index that corresponds to the angle of incidence in a collimating relation.3. The beam combiner of claim 1 , wherein the optical property is a reflecting angle that corresponds to the angle of incidence in a collimating relation.4. The beam combiner of claim 1 , further comprising a collecting optic positioned to direct the plurality of coherent beams to the collimating optic.5. The beam combiner of claim 1 , wherein the collimating optic is a lens.6. The beam combiner of claim 1 , wherein the collimating optic is a mirror.7. The beam combiner of claim 5 , wherein the lens comprises a material with a refractive index that corresponds to the angle of incidence in a collimating relation.8. The beam combiner of claim 6 , wherein the mirror has a reflecting angle that corresponds to the angle of incidence in a collimating ...

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

TILTED DICHROIC COLOR COMBINER II

Номер: US20130169893A1
Принадлежит: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

The disclosure generally relates to color combiners, and in particular color combiners useful in small size format projectors such as pocket projectors. The disclosed color combiners include a tilted dichroic plate having at least two reflectors configured with light collection optics to combine at least two colors of light. 1. A color combiner , comprising:a first light collection optics having a light input surface and an optical axis;a first and a second light source disposed to inject a first and a second color light into the light input surface, at least one of the first and second light sources displaced from the optical axis; and a first dichroic reflector capable of reflecting the first color light and transmitting other color light; and', 'a second reflector capable of reflecting the second color light,, 'a dichroic plate disposed facing the first light collection optics opposite the light input surface and disposed at a tilt angle to the optical axis, the dichroic plate includingwherein the first dichroic reflector and the second reflector are each tilted such that the first and the second color light are both reflected in an output direction, the first and the second color light forming a combined color light beam.2. The color combiner of claim 1 , wherein the first light collection optics comprises light collimation optics.3. The color combiner of claim 2 , wherein the light collimation optics comprises a one lens design claim 2 , a two lens design claim 2 , a diffractive optical element claim 2 , or a combination thereof.4. The color combiner of claim 1 , wherein the first light collection optics comprises:a first lens having a first convex surface opposite the light input surface; anda second lens having a second surface facing the first convex surface, and a third convex surface opposite the second surface.5. The color combiner of claim 1 , wherein each of the first and second color light include a first divergence angle claim 1 , and the combined ...

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

TILTED PLATE NORMAL INCIDENCE COLOR COMBINER WITH A POLARIZING BEAM SPLITTER

Номер: US20130169894A1
Принадлежит: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

The disclosure generally relates to color combiners, and in particular color combiners useful in small size format projectors such as pocket projectors. The disclosed color combiners include at least two tilted dichroic plates having at least two reflectors configured with light collection optics to combine at least two colors of light. 1. A color combiner , comprising:a light collection optics having a light input surface and an optical axis;a first and a second light source disposed to inject a first and a second color light into the light input surface, at least one of the first and second light sources displaced from the optical axis;a first face of a polarizing beam splitter (PBS) facing the light collection optics and opposite the light input surface, the PBS including a reflective polarizer disposed at a polarizer angle to the optical axis;a first dichroic plate disposed facing a second face of the PBS opposite the light collection optics, the first dichroic plate disposed at a first tilt angle to the optical axis;a second dichroic plate disposed facing a third face of the PBS, the second dichroic plate disposed at a second tilt angle to the optical axis; anda first and a second retarder disposed between the PBS and the first and second dichroic plates, respectively,wherein each of the first and second dichroic plates include a first dichroic reflector capable of reflecting the first color light and transmitting other color light and a second reflector capable of reflecting the second color light, and furtherwherein the first dichroic reflector and the second reflector are each tilted such that the first and the second color light beam exit the PBS in an output direction as a collimated combined color light beam.2. The color combiner of claim 1 , wherein the light collection optics comprises light collimation optics.3. The color combiner of claim 2 , wherein the light collimation optics comprises a one lens design claim 2 , a two lens design claim 2 , a ...

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

TILTED DICHROIC COLOR COMBINER I

Номер: US20130169937A1
Принадлежит: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

The disclosure generally relates to color combiners, and in particular color combiners useful in small size format projectors such as pocket projectors. The disclosed color combiners include a tilted dichroic plate having at least two reflectors configured with light collection optics to combine at least two colors of light. 1. A color combiner , comprising:a first light collection optics having a first light input surface and an optical axis;a first and a second light source, each displaced from the optical axis and disposed to inject a first and a second color light into the first light input surface; and a first dichroic reflector capable of reflecting the first color light and transmitting other color light; and', 'a second reflector capable of reflecting the second color light,, 'a dichroic plate disposed facing the first light collection optics opposite the first light input surface, the dichroic plate includingwherein the first dichroic reflector and the second reflector are each tilted such that the first and the second color light are both reflected to exit through the first light input surface along the optical axis, as a combined color light beam.2. The color combiner of claim 1 , wherein the first light collection optics comprises light collimation optics.3. The color combiner of claim 2 , wherein the light collimation optics comprises a one lens design claim 2 , a two lens design claim 2 , a diffractive optical element claim 2 , or a combination thereof.4. The color combiner of claim 1 , wherein the first light collection optics comprises:a first lens having a first convex surface opposite the first light input surface; anda second lens having a second surface facing the first convex surface, and a third convex surface opposite the second surface.5. The color combiner of claim 1 , wherein each of the first and second color light include a first divergence angle claim 1 , and the combined color light beam includes a second divergence angle that varies ...

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11-07-2013 дата публикации

LUMINOUS FLUX BRANCHING ELEMENT AND MASK DEFECT INSPECTION APPARATUS

Номер: US20130176559A1
Принадлежит: NuFlare Technology, Inc.

A luminous flux branching element includes a transparent base member arranged diagonally to an optical axis and having an incidence plane and an emission plane parallel to each other. Incident light from the incidence plane is split into a main luminous flux emitted from an emission position on the emission plane and a branched luminous flux emitted from a branch position apart from the emission position and having a smaller light quantity than of the main luminous flux. A reflecting member is arranged on the incidence plane to cause the incidence plane to reflect reflected light from the emission plane. A non-coat region in which antireflection-treatment is not performed is formed in a region of the emission plane where the incident light from the incidence plane is reached, and antireflection-treatment is performed in the emission plane excluding the non-coat region and the incidence plane. 1. A luminous flux branching element , comprisinga transparent base member, arranged diagonally to an optical axis, having a plane of incidence and a plane of emission parallel to each other,wherein incident light from the plane of incidence is split into a main luminous flux emitted from an emission position on the plane of emission and a branched luminous flux emitted from a branch position apart from the emission position of which has quantity smaller than that of the main luminous flux, further comprising:a reflecting member arranged on the plane of incidence to cause the plane of incidence to reflect reflected light from the plane of emission,wherein a non-coat region in which antireflection-treated is not performed is formed in a region of the plane of emission where the incident light from the plane of incidence is reached, andantireflection-treated is performed in the plane of emission excluding the non-coat region and the plane of incidence.2. The element according to claim 1 , further comprising a light blocking member arranged on a portion of the plane of incidence ...

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11-07-2013 дата публикации

OPTICAL SLICER FOR IMPROVING THE SPECTRAL RESOLUTION OF A DISPERSIVE SPECTROGRAPH

Номер: US20130176565A1
Принадлежит: TORNADO MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.

A beam reformatter to receive and split a beam into a plurality of beam portions, and further distribute and propagate two or more of the plurality of beam portions in substantially the same direction to create a reformatted composite beam, wherein the plurality of beam portions each contain the same spatial and spectral information as the received beam. An optical slicer to receive and configure a beam for generating an output spot from the configured beam, comprising: a beam reformatter to receive and split a beam into a plurality of beam portions, and further distribute and propagate two or more of the plurality of beam portions in substantially the same direction to create a reformatted composite beam; and at least one of a beam compressor and a beam expander wherein the plurality of beam portions each contain the same spatial and spectral information as the received beam; and the output spot has different dimensions relative to a spot produced in the same manner from the beam received by the optical slicer. 1. A beam reformatter comprising optical elements configured to receive a beam and to split the beam into a plurality of beam portions , the optical elements further configured to distribute and propagate two or more of the plurality of beam portions in substantially the same direction to create a reformatted composite beam , wherein the plurality of beam portions each contain the same spatial and spectral information as the received beam.2. The beam reformatter of claim 1 , wherein the optical elements comprise one or more pairs of reflective surfaces.3. The beam reformatter of claim 2 , wherein the optical elements are configured so that at least one of the plurality of beam portions pass by the one or more pairs of reflective surfaces without reflection.4. An optical slicer that receives a beam and configures the beam for generating an output spot from the configured beam claim 2 , comprising:a beam reformatter comprising optical elements to receive a ...

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11-07-2013 дата публикации

Multi-Dimensional Imaging Using Multi-Focus Microscopy

Номер: US20130176622A1
Принадлежит: HOWARD HUGHES MEDICAL INSTITUTE

An optical imaging system includes a first diffractive optical element that receives a multi-wavelength beam of light and separates the received beam of light into diffractive orders. The optical imaging system also includes a second diffractive optical element that includes panels displaced along the second diffractive element in at least one direction, where each panel is positioned to receive and pass the multi-wavelength beam of one of the diffractive orders. A refractive optical element is positioned to receive multi-wavelength beams of the diffractive orders that pass through the second diffractive element, and an optical lens that receives the multi-wavelength beams of the diffractive orders that pass through the refractive element and focuses each of the multi-wavelength beams of the diffractive orders to a different location on an image plane at the same time.

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11-07-2013 дата публикации

PORTABLE DISPLAY

Номер: US20130176623A1
Принадлежит: PRYSM, INC

In one embodiment, the modular display includes aggregates of individual panel tiles arranged between two large plastic sheets. The footprint of the large plastic sheet sandwich becomes the dimension of the display screen. The tilettes are phosphor emission panels with a full complement of emittable pixels. By separating the tilettes from the final full dimension sheet, the tilettes can be manufactured in transportable sizes and the outer full dimension sheets can be rolled for easy transport to the final install location. 1. An apparatus comprising: 'multiple phosphor regions, wherein at least one phosphor region emits light of a first color when excited and at least one phosphor region emits light of a second color when excited; and', 'a plurality of image emission modules each comprising a first visible light transparent sheet; and', 'a second visible light transparent sheet, wherein the plurality of image emission modules are placed in between the first and second visible sheets and the apparatus has a continuous concave bend., 'a visible light transparent support structure comprising2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first visible light transparent sheet and the second visible light transparent sheet are bowed with one sheet held in compression and the other sheet held in tension to form the continuous concave bend.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the bowed visible light transparent sheets apply a normal load to the plurality of image emission modules.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of image emission modules are positioned adjacent to each other and the center of the adjacent positioned plurality of image emission modules claim 1 , a center of the first visible light transparent sheet and a center of the second visible light transparent sheet are substantially centered to each other.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the first visible light transparent sheet and the second visible light transparent sheet are of a size greater ...

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11-07-2013 дата публикации

Mirror assembly for combining visible lights with filter function

Номер: US20130176627A1
Принадлежит: Lite On Technology Corp

A mirror assembly includes a first mirror and a second mirror. The first mirror passes a first color light therethrough, reflects a second color light and has an average transmittance (T 1 ) of light with a wavelength of 380 nm to 420 nm. The second mirror reflects the first and second color lights from the first mirror, passes a third color light therethrough to mix with the first and second color lights, and has an average transmittance (T 2 ) of light with a wavelength of 380 nm to 420 nm. The first to third color lights are combined at one side of the second mirror, while light having a wavelength of 380 nm to 420 nm travels on the other side of the second mirror.

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25-07-2013 дата публикации

Three dimensional image projector with single modulator

Номер: US20130188102A1
Автор: Casimer M. DeCusatis
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

A method of projecting a three-dimensional image is provided. The method includes providing a first light source, the first light source emitting light at a first polarization. A second light source is provided opposite the first light source, the second light source emitting light at a second polarization. A liquid crystal on silicone (LCoS) image device is provided. A beam splitter device is provided between the first light source and the second light source adjacent the LCoS image device. The beam splitter device is rotated. A first light is emitted from the first light source. The first light is reflected with the beam splitter device onto the LCoS image device. A second light is emitted from the second light source after the first light is emitted. The second light is reflected with the beam splitter device onto the LCoS image device.

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25-07-2013 дата публикации

Single Color LED Clusters for Image Generation

Номер: US20130188346A1
Автор: Kiser David Kerry
Принадлежит: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION

A display device for increasing brightness of an image generation, including a color cluster system., is provided. The system includes a first color LED cluster having at least a first LED of a first wavelength within a first color range and a second LED of a second different wavelength within the first color range. The light from the first LED may be combined at least partially with light from the second LED The system further comprises a second color LED cluster having at least a first LED of a first wavelength within a second color range and a second LED of a second different wavelength within the second color range. In the second color LED cluster, the light from the first LED may be combined at least partially with light from the second LED. 1. A display device comprising:a first light source of a first peak wavelength within a first color range;a second light source of a second peak wavelength within the first color range, the second peak wavelength is different from the first peak wavelength;a third light source of a third peak wavelength within a second color range;a fourth light source of a fourth peak wavelength within the second color range, the fourth peak wavelength is different from the third peak wavelength; anda first wavelength selection filter configured to filter a narrow bandwidth of light from the first light source.2. The display device of claim 1 , further comprising:a second wavelength selection filter configured to filter a narrow bandwidth of light from the second light source.3. The display device of claim 1 , wherein the first wavelength selection filter is configured to filter narrow bandwidths of light of the first light source centered about the first peak wavelength.4. The display device of claim 3 , wherein the first wavelength selection filter is a band-pass filter centered at the first peak wavelength.5. The display device of claim 1 , further comprising:a third wavelength selection filter configured to filter a narrow bandwidth of ...

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25-07-2013 дата публикации

COLOR FILTER AND EDGE-TYPE BACKLIGHT MODULE USING THE SAME

Номер: US20130188390A1
Принадлежит: National Tsing Hua University

A color filter comprises a first filter element and a second filter element. The first filter element includes a plurality of arrayed filter regions allowing a first spectral component of incident light to pass and reflecting other spectral components of the incident light. The second filter element includes a plurality of arrayed filter regions allowing a second spectral component of the incident light to pass and reflecting other spectral components of the incident light. The center of the filter regions of the second filter element is deviated from the center of the filter regions of the first filter element so that the light reflected from the first filter element can pass through the second filter element. Thereby is enhanced the energy efficiency of the color filter. An edge-type backlight module using the abovementioned color filter is also disclosed. 1. A color filter comprising:a first filter element comprising a plurality of arrayed filter regions and a light-permeable region, wherein said filter regions of said first filter element allow a first spectral component of incident light to pass and reflect other spectral components of said incident light, and said light-permeable region allows said incident light to pass; anda second filter element arranged on said first filter element and comprising a plurality of arrayed filter regions and a light-permeable region, wherein said filter regions of said second filter element allow a second spectral component of said incident light to pass and reflect other spectral components of said incident light, said light-permeable region allows said incident light to pass, and a center of said filter regions of said second filter element is deviated from a center of said filter regions of said first filter element.2. The color filter according to further comprising:a third filter element arranged on said second filter element and comprising a plurality of arrayed filter regions and a′ light-permeable region, wherein said ...

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01-08-2013 дата публикации

Whole Beam Image Splitting System

Номер: US20130194675A1
Автор: Michael D. Tocci

The present invention comprises methods and apparatuses for causing a single imaging lens system to simultaneously form multiple high resolution images on multiple imaging sensor planes. The images are preferably substantially identical, with no parallax error, except for different light levels so that the multiple images are of sufficient quality and similarity that they may be compared and/or combined (typically pixel-by-pixel) to create a single instantaneous high dynamic range (HDR) image. The invention may be used to create high-resolution HDR snapshots of moving subjects, as well as high-resolution HDR moving pictures (e.g. cinematographic films, movies, or other video) in which the subject and/or camera is moving. Alternatively, the images are substantially identical except for different focuses.

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08-08-2013 дата публикации

DIGITAL CAMERA AND FINDER DEVICE THEREOF

Номер: US20130201379A1
Автор: Takeshita Yukitaka
Принадлежит: FUJIFILM Corporation

Provided are a polarization beam splitter disposed between a subject side finder window and a photographer side observation window and disposed to be obliquely inclined at 45 degrees with respect to an optical axis L of an incident light from the subject side finder window , a polarizing filter installed at the incident light entering side of the polarization beam splitter and configured to reflect or cut the s-polarized wave of the incident light; and a display device configured to project a display information of the s-polarized wave on the polarization beam splitter and project the display information reflected from the polarization beam splitter in a direction of the photographer side observation window 1. A finder device , comprising:a polarization beam splitter disposed between a subject side finder window and a photographer side finder observation window, and disposed to be obliquely inclined at 45 degrees with respect to an optical axis of an incident light entering from the subject side finder window;a polarizing filter installed at an incident light entering side of the polarization beam splitter and configured to reflect or cut s-polarized wave of the incident light; anda display device configured to project a display information of the s-polarized wave on the polarization beam splitter and project the display information reflected from the polarization beam splitter in a direction of the photographer side finder observation window.2. The finder device of claim 1 ,wherein the display device includes a liquid crystal display device which exits an s-polarized wave from a polarizing plate attached to a screen thereof.3. The finder device of claim 1 ,wherein the display device includes a liquid crystal display device which exits p-polarized wave from a polarizing plate attached to a screen thereof, anda phase plate is interposed between the liquid crystal display device and the polarization beam splitter which changes an angle of the polarized light by 90 ...

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08-08-2013 дата публикации

Optical scanning device and image forming apparatus

Номер: US20130201536A1
Принадлежит: Ricoh Co Ltd

An optical scanning device includes: a light source device that emits five light beams corresponding to four basic colors and a single specific color; and five scanning optical systems corresponding the five light beams. One light beam in a first waveband among the light beams corresponding to the four basic colors enters one scanning optical system of the five scanning optical systems. The one scanning optical system includes a dichroic mirror that transmits a light beam in a second waveband different from the first waveband. An angle θb formed between a normal to the incidence plane of the dichroic mirror and orthogonal projection to an assumed plane orthogonal to the main scanning corresponding direction of the incident path of the light beam to the incidence plane of the dichroic mirror is set at an angle of 0° or more and an angle of 45° or less.

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08-08-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXPANSION OF FIELD OF VIEW IN A VISION SYSTEM

Номер: US20130201563A1
Принадлежит: Cognex Corporation

This invention provides a field of view expander (FOVE) removably attached to a vision system camera having an image sensor defining an image plane. In an embodiment the FOVE includes first and second mirrors that transmit light from a scene in respective first and second partial fields of view along first and second optical axes. Third and fourth mirrors respectively receive reflected light from the first and second mirrors. The third and fourth mirrors reflect the received light onto the image plane in a first strip and a second strip adjacent to the first strip. The first and second optical axes are approximately parallel and a first focused optical path length between the scene and the image plane and a second focused optical path between the image plane and the scene are approximately equal in length. The optical path can be rotated at a right angle in embodiments. 1. A system for expanding a field of view of a scene imaged by a vision system camera having a lens assembly and an image sensor defining an image plane , the system being constructed and arranged to search and analyze features of interest in the scene comprising:at least a first mirror and a second mirror that transmit light from a field of view in a scene in at least a first partial field of view along a first optical axis and a second partial field of view along a second optical axis; andat least a third mirror receiving reflected light from the first mirror and a fourth mirror receiving reflected light from the second mirror, the third mirror and the fourth mirror reflecting the light through the lens assembly onto the image plane in a first strip and a second strip adjacent to the first strip,wherein the first optical axis and the second optical axis are approximately parallel and a first focused optical path length between the scene and the image plane and a second focused optical path between the image plane and the scene are approximately equal in length.2. The system as set forth in wherein ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR MULTIBEAM COHERENT DETECTION AND SPECKLE MITIGATION

Номер: US20130206963A1
Автор: Grund Christian J.
Принадлежит: LIGHTWORKS II, LLC

Methods, systems, and devices are provided that may facilitate multibeam coherent detection and/or speckle mitigation. For example, some embodiments provide for multiple simultaneous independent speckle realizations in light reflected from an actively illuminated target while also may simultaneously provide reference beams inherently aligned to each speckle. These tools and techniques may facilitate coherent detection of light returned from a target. In some cases, this may provide the basis for substantial speckle mitigation. With the addition of illumination phase or frequency modulation and/or intelligent algorithmic methods, some designs may utilize the multiple speckle returns to actively mitigate speckle noise, and can further be used to separately measure speckle phase to implement interferometric resolution surface tilt measurement and/or surface imaging. These tools and techniques may be utilized for other purposes related to multibeam coherent detection and/or speckle mitigation. 1. A system for facilitating multibeam coherent detection , the system comprising:a coherent light source;a first beam splitter that generates at least two beams from light emitted from the coherent light source;a second beam splitter that transmits a portion of the at least two beams as interrogation beams towards one or more target interrogation regions of a target to be interrogated and that redirects light counter-propagating with respect to the interrogation beams from the one or more target interrogation regions; anda third beam splitter that reflects a portion of energy from each of the at least two interrogation beams back towards the second beam splitter.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a ¼-wave waveplate positioned between the second beam splitter and the third beam splitter, wherein the second beam splitter polarizes the plurality of interrogation beams and the ¼-wave waveplate converts the polarized interrogation beams to circular polarization.3. The ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

Ultra-High Efficiency Color Mixing and Color Separation

Номер: US20130208273A1
Принадлежит:

Methods and apparatus for combining or separating spectral components by means of a polychromat. A polychromat is employed to combine a plurality of beams, each derived from a separate source, into a single output beam, thereby providing for definition of one or more of the intensity, color, color uniformity, divergence angle, degree of collimation, polarization, focus, or beam waist of the output beam. The combination of sources and polychromat may serve as an enhanced-privacy display and to multiplex signals of multiple spectral components. In other embodiments of the invention, a polychromat serves to disperse spectral components for spectroscopic or de-multiplexing applications. 1. A color-combining apparatus comprising:a. a plurality of sources of illumination, each source of illumination emitting a beam characterized by a distinct spectral range, the plurality of beams comprising a set of beams; andb. a polychromat adapted to define light output properties in at least one volume upon illumination of the polychromat by the plurality of sources of illumination.2. The color-combining apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the polychromat is adapted to define light output properties in a plurality of volumes upon illumination of the polychromat by the plurality of sources of illumination.3. The color-combining apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the light output properties defined in at least two of the plurality of volumes are mutually distinct light output properties.4. The color-combining apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the polychromat is adapted to combine the set of beams into an output beam.5. The color-combining apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the polychromat is adapted to define a propagation direction of the output beam.6. The color-combining apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the polychromat is adapted to define at least one property of light in a specified volume of space claim 1 , the one property chosen from the group of properties including:(i) intensity;(ii) color;( ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

Image combiner

Номер: US20130208352A1
Принадлежит: Individual

An image combiner for a viewing device, such as a night vision device, is disclosed for combining a first image, such as generated symbology, with a second image, such as a view of an outside scene in reduced lighting conditions. A waveguide is provided for capturing the first image from a first viewing direction, and for directing the first image in a second viewing direction, the second viewing direction being substantially coincident with a viewing direction of the second image, such that the first image can combine with the second image. At least a portion of the waveguide is arranged to substantially transmit the second image, such that the second image can pass substantially through the waveguide.

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

OPTICAL CROSS-COUPLING MITIGATION SYSTEM FOR MULTI-WAVELENGTH BEAM COMBINING SYSTEMS

Номер: US20130208361A1
Принадлежит: TERADIODE, INC.

A system and method for increasing efficiency and power output of a multi-wavelength beam combining system through providing a common output coupler to reflect feedback that stabilizes or individually seeds each emitter, and wherein the individual feedback is preserved by mitigating cross-coupling, wherein a multi-wavelength beam comprised of radiation having a plurality of wavelengths, high brightness and power. 1. A multi-wavelength beam combining laser system comprising:a dispersive element, positioned along a beam combining dimension, to receive a plurality of converging beams emitted by a plurality of diode elements, and transmit the beams;a cross-coupling mitigation system positioned to receive and transmit the beams; anda partially-reflecting output coupler arranged to receive the beams from the optical system, to reflect a portion of the beams toward the optical system, and to transmit the beams as a multi-wavelength beam,wherein the cross-coupling mitigation system is configured to receive the reflected beams and direct the reflected beams onto the dispersive element at an angle that reduces cross coupling into the plurality of diode elements.2. The multi-wavelength beam combining laser system of claim 1 , wherein the cross-coupling mitigation system comprises first and second optical elements claim 1 , and wherein the focal length of the first optical element is substantially greater than the focal length of the second optical element3. The multi-wavelength beam combining laser system of claim 1 , further including an optical combining element positioned between the plurality of diode elements and the dispersive element claim 1 , wherein the optical combining element is configured to cause the beams emitted by the diode elements to converge along a beam combining dimension.4. The multi-wavelength beam combining laser system of claim 1 , wherein each diode element is comprised of a gain medium positioned between a reflective back surface and a partially- ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

Multicast optical switch

Номер: US20130209031A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A multicast optical switch uses a diffractive bulk optical element, which splits at least one input optical beam into sub-beams, which freely propagate in a medium towards an array of directors, such as MEMS switches, for directing the sub-beams to output ports. Freely propagating optical beams can cross each other without introducing mutual optical loss. The amount of crosstalk is limited by scattering in the optical medium, which can be made virtually non-existent. Therefore, the number of the crossover connections, and consequently the number of inputs and outputs of a multicast optical switch, can be increased substantially without a loss or a crosstalk penalty.

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22-08-2013 дата публикации

Multi-Wavelength Beam Combining System and Method

Номер: US20130215517A1
Принадлежит: TERADIODE, INC.

A system and method for decreasing the optical pathway length, varying brightness output quality, and stabilizing beams along the non-beam combining dimension in a WBC system. 1. A multi-wavelength beam combining laser system comprising:a plurality of beam emitters each emitting a beam,a combining optical element arranged to receive the plurality of beams, and cause the chief ray of each beam to converge along a beam combining dimension,a dispersive element, positioned along a beam combining dimension, to receive the plurality of converging chief rays, and transmit the beams; anda partially reflective output coupler arranged to receive the transmitted beams from the dispersive element, to reflect a portion of the transmitted beams toward the dispersive element, and to transmit a multi-wavelength beam comprising optical radiation having a plurality of wavelengths,wherein the optical distance each beam travels between the beam emitters and the dispersive element is less than two times the focal length of the combining element.2. The multi-wavelength beam combining laser system of claim 1 , further including an optical collimating element positioned between the combining optical element and the dispersive element.3. The multi-wavelength beam combining laser system of claim 1 , further including an optical collimating element positioned between the dispersive element and the output coupler.4. The multi-wavelength beam combining laser system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of beam emitters form a two-dimensional profile and further including a spatial combiner positioned along the non-beam combining dimension.5. The multi-wavelength beam combining laser system of claim 1 , further including a multi-wavelength beam path adjuster positioned after the output coupler and configured to modify the entrance angle of the multi-wavelength beam into an optical fiber.6. A multi-wavelength beam combining laser system comprising:a plurality of beam emitters each emitting a beam,a ...

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

Light condensing lens and three-dimensional distance measuring apparatus

Номер: US20130223075A1
Принадлежит: Sony Corp

A light directing system including first and second relay lenses through which light passes, the first and second relay lenses being positioned at conjugate positions, the first relay lens being positioned between the second relay lens and a light source, a focal length of the first relay lens being longer than a focal length of the second relay lens.

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

HIGH SPEED FREE-SPACE OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS

Номер: US20130223846A1
Принадлежит: TRILUMINA CORPORATION

High power, high speed VCSEL arrays are employed in unique configurations of arrays and sub-arrays. Placement of a VCSEL array behind a lens allows spatial separation and directivity. Diffusion may be employed to increase alignment tolerance. Intensity modulation may be performed by operating groups of VCSEL emitters at maximum bias. Optical communications networks with high bandwidth may employ angular, spatial, and/or wavelength multiplexing. A variety of network topologies and bandwidths suitable for the data center may be implemented. Eye safe networks may employ VCSEL emitters may be paired with optical elements to reduce optical power density to eye safe levels. 1. An optical communications device for free-space optical communication , comprising:one or more clusters of laser emitters configured to emit one or more laser beams;an optical diffusing element configured to receive the one or more laser beams and output a diffuse cone for each of the one or more laser beams;one or more collimating lenses configured to combine the diffuse cone into a bundle of laser beams;one or more collection lenses configured to receive and focus the bundle of laser beams into a focused bundle of laser beams; andone or more clusters of laser detectors configured to receive the focused bundle of laser beams from the one or more collection lenses, wherein each cluster of detectors is configured to be optically coupled with a corresponding cluster of emitters by the one or more collimating lenses and the one or more collection lenses.2. The optical communications device of claim 1 , wherein the bundle of laser beams is configured to over-fill or under-fill the one or more collection lenses based on a desired amount of translational tolerance.3. The optical communications device of claim 2 , further comprising a photovoltaic device configured to surround each laser detector among the one or more clusters of laser detectors to collect excess laser energy when the bundle of laser beams ...

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05-09-2013 дата публикации

Multiple Spectral Single Image Sighting System Using Single Objective Lens Set

Номер: US20130229561A1
Принадлежит: Optex Systems Inc

A sighting system is disclosed, comprising a housing with small upper minor mounted in its upper center, redirecting light from a single objective lens set, and a larger lower mirror mounted coaxially relative to the lens set and upper minor, both mirrors set at 45° and redirecting light at 90° angles to the lens set. The smaller mirror is positioned closer than the lower minor to the lens set. A night camera system is used for receiving an image through the lens set redirected by the lower mirror and amplified through an intensifier before transmission to a video display monitor(s). A day camera system receiving the image from the lens set redirected by the smaller minor transmits the image to the monitor(s) for separate display of the image, enabling simultaneous capture of the optimum amount of light by each camera, maximizing the housing's diametrical space to receive incoming light.

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05-09-2013 дата публикации

BEAM SPLITTER AND OBSERVATION APPARATUS

Номер: US20130229707A1
Автор: SAKAGUCHI Akira
Принадлежит: SANYO ELECTRIC CO., LTD

An observation apparatus comprising: a beam-splitter including first and second plane-parallel plates respectively having first and second faces and third and fourth faces parallel to one another, and a light-splitting section allowing T % of incident light from a first-and-third-face side to pass therethrough to a second-and-fourth-face side, as transmitted light, while reflecting (100−T) % thereof in a direction parallel with the first to fourth faces as reflected light; and first and second observation optical systems to observe an entire observation target and partially magnify and observe the target, respectively, the first and second plane-parallel plates including light-reducing sections, allowing T % of the incident light to pass therethrough, in areas through which neither the incident nor transmitted light pass, the beam splitter arranged so that the first and third faces oppose the target and the transmitted and reflected lights are guided to the first and second observation optical systems, respectively. 1. An observation apparatus comprising: a first plane parallel plate, having first and second faces parallel to each other, with a refractive index higher than a refractive index of air,', 'a second plane parallel plate, having third and fourth faces arranged to be on the same level as the first and the second faces, respectively, with a refractive index equal to a refractive index of the first plane parallel plate, and', 'a light splitting section arranged between the first and the second plane parallel plates, the light splitting section configured to allow T % (0 Подробнее

05-09-2013 дата публикации

Substrate-Guide Optical Device

Номер: US20130229717A1
Автор: Amitai Yaakov
Принадлежит: Lumus Ltd.

There is provided an optical device, including a light waves-transmitting substrate having two major surfaces and edges, optical means for coupling light into the substrate by total internal reflection, and a plurality of partially reflecting surfaces () carried by the substrate wherein the partially reflecting surfaces () are parallel to each other and are not parallel to any of the edges of the substrate, and wherein one or more of the partially reflecting surfaces () is an anisotropic surface. 1. An optical device comprising:a light waves-transmitting substrate having at least two major surfaces and edges;an optical prism for coupling light waves into the substrate by total internal reflection; anda plurality of partially reflecting surfaces located at a distance from each other and carried internally within the substrate, wherein the partially reflecting surfaces are parallel to each other and are located at an angle to the major surfaces of the substrate;characterized in that at least one of the edges of said substrate is slanted at an oblique angle with respect to the major surfaces, one of the surfaces of the prism is located adjacent to the slanted edge of the substrate, the prism comprising a plurality of polished surfaces, with light waves entering the prism through one of the polished surfaces and being transmitted through the slanted edge into the substrate.2. The optical device according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of partially reflecting surfaces couple light waves trapped in the substrate by total internal reflection claim 1 , out of the substrate.3. The optical device according to claim 1 , wherein at least two of the partially reflecting surfaces are anisotropic claim 1 , each anisotropic surface having a major axis.4. The optical device according to claim 3 , wherein the anisotropic surfaces are mounted with the major axis in different directions.5. The optical device according to claim 1 , wherein at least two of the partially reflecting ...

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12-09-2013 дата публикации

Multiband camera, and multiband image capturing method

Номер: US20130235256A1
Автор: Kenichi Kodama
Принадлежит: Nikon Corp

A multiband camera comprises: a band-pass filter having four or more optical filters; a microlens array having arrayed microlenses; a photoelectric conversion element including a plurality of pixels; and a measurement unit for measuring spectral intensity. The multiband camera satisfies the expression below, where Pl is a pitch between the microlenses, Ps is a pitch between the pixels, n is a number of pixels corresponding to one microlens, u is an effective dimension in a prescribed direction of the pixels, t is a dimension in the prescribed direction of a real image that the band-pass filter forms on a plurality of two-dimensionally arrayed pixels, Na is a number of microlenses arrayed in the prescribed direction, L is a distance from an exit pupil to the microlens, and f is a focal length of the microlens. [ Expression   14 ] ( 1 - f L )  n   Ps - 3  Ps - u - t Na ≤ Pl ≤ ( 1 - f L )  nPs + 3  Ps - u - t Na

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19-09-2013 дата публикации

LENS ARRAY AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20130242401A1
Принадлежит: Enplas Corporation

As a result of a fourth surface being a surface on a gate side, a merging position of a molten resin material during molding of a lens array main body is placed away from formation positions of lens faces, and as a result of the three dimensional shape of a third recessing section, during molding of the lens array main body, the flow of molten resin material from a surface side that opposes the fourth surface into a flow path corresponding with an area between a first recessing section and a second recessing section can be suppressed. 1. A lens array formed by resin molding using a mold , the lens array comprising:a plurality of first lens faces formed in an array in a predetermined array direction on a first surface of a lens array main body;a plurality of second lens faces formed in an array along the array direction on a second surface of the lens array main body that is adjacent to the first surface in a direction perpendicular to the array direction;at least a single third lens face formed in a position near the second surface in relation to the first lens faces on the first surface;a first recessing section formed in a recessing manner on a third surface of the lens array main body opposing the first surface, and including a total reflection surface for forming a first optical path passing through the first lens faces and the second lens faces; anda second recessing section formed in a recessing manner on the third surface in a position near the second surface side in relation to the first recessing section, such as to be positioned on the first optical path, for forming a second optical path passing through the third lens face, whereina fourth surface of the lens array main body adjacent to the first surface and thesecond surface on one side in the array direction is a surface on a gate side of the mold, anda third recessing section for suppressing formation of weld near an optical path between the first recessing section and the second recessing section ...

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26-09-2013 дата публикации

NANO-OPTIC REFRACTIVE OPTICS

Номер: US20130247973A1
Принадлежит:

A vertical dipole array structure includes a substrate that supports a film, which is not comprised of a negative-index metamaterial. The film includes a plurality of tilt-oriented portions and apertures. At least two of the tilt-oriented portions are separated by an aperture, and the tilt-oriented portions are configured such that incident radiation is redirected into a negative or positive refraction direction. 1. A vertical dipole array structure comprising (A) a substrate that supports (B) a film comprising a plurality of tilt-oriented portions , wherein (i) said film has a plurality of apertures , (ii) at least two of said tilt-oriented portions are separated by an aperture , (iii) said tilt-oriented portions are configured such that incident radiation is redirected into a negative refraction direction , and (iv) said film is not comprised of a negative-index metamaterial.2. The vertical dipole array structure of claim 1 , wherein at least two of said tilt-oriented portions are separated by more than one aperture.3. The vertical dipole array structure of claim 1 , wherein the thin film comprises highly conducting material.4. The vertical dipole array structure of claim 1 , wherein the thin film comprises Ag claim 1 , Au claim 1 , Al claim 1 , Cu claim 1 , Cr claim 1 , graphene claim 1 , graphite claim 1 , or a conducting oxide.5. The vertical dipole array structure of claim 1 , wherein the tilt-oriented portions are tilt-oriented at different angles relative to each other such that a diverging input beam is transmitted as a collimated parallel beam.6. The vertical dipole array structure of claim 1 , wherein the tilt-oriented portions are tilt-oriented at angles such that incident radiation is transmitted through the apertures constructively interferes at a focal point.7. The vertical dipole array structure of claim 1 , wherein the apertures are separated by uniform grating periods.8. The vertical dipole array structure of claim 1 , wherein the apertures are ...

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26-09-2013 дата публикации

Laser with Integrated Multi Line or Scanning Beam Capability

Номер: US20130250385A1
Принадлежит: KLA Tencor Corp

A method and system for providing illumination is disclosed. The method may include providing a laser having a predetermined wavelength; performing at least one of: beam splitting or beam scanning prior to a frequency conversion; converting a frequency of each output beam of the at least one of: beam splitting or beam scanning; and providing the frequency converted output beam for illumination.

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26-09-2013 дата публикации

Two-parallel-channel reflector with focal length and disparity control

Номер: US20130250410A1
Автор: Fuhua Cheng
Принадлежит: AMCHAEL VISUAL Tech CORP

A two-parallel-channel reflector (TPCR) with focal length and disparity control is provided. The TPCR is connected to an imaging device, so that an image of a scene is captured to generate a stereoscopic image. The TPCR has two parallel channels that allow the imaging device to generate a left side view image and a right side view image of the shot scene synchronously. Each parallel channel includes an outward reflecting unit and an inward reflecting unit, which are designed to ensure that light rays in the parallel channels are reflected in a collimated and parallel manner. During imaging, a position and an angle of the outward reflecting unit can be adjusted to fulfill the function of controlling the disparity and the focal length.

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26-09-2013 дата публикации

Magnifying imaging optical unit and metrology system comprising such an imaging optical unit

Номер: US20130250428A1
Автор: Hans-Juergen Mann
Принадлежит: CARL ZEISS SMT GMBH

A magnifying imaging optical unit ( 7 ) has at most four mirrors (M 1 to M 4 ), which, via an imaging beam path ( 8 ) having imaging partial rays ( 25, 19, 20 ) between the mirrors (M 1 to M 4 ) that are adjacent in the imaging beam path ( 8 ), image an object field ( 6 ) in an object plane ( 11 ) into an image field ( 9 ) in an image plane ( 12 ). The optical unit ( 7 ) is designed a first imaging partial ray ( 19 ) such that between a second mirror (M 2 ) in the imaging beam path ( 8 ) and a third mirror (M 3 ) in the imaging beam path ( 8 ) and a second imaging partial ray ( 20 ) between the third mirror (M 3 ) in the imaging beam path ( 8 ) and a fourth mirror (M 4 ) in the imaging beam path ( 8 ) respectively pass through at least one passage opening ( 21 ) in a mirror body ( 22 ) of a first mirror (M 1 ) in the imaging beam path ( 8 ). According to a further aspect, the optical unit has a structural length T that is at most 1300 mm, and a ratio T/β of the structural length T and an imaging scale β that is less than 1.5. This results in an imaging optical unit that takes account of increased requirements made of the compactness and the transmission of the imaging optical unit, particularly for a given imaging scale.

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10-10-2013 дата публикации

Surgical Microscopes Using Optical Coherence Tomography and Related Systems and Methods

Номер: US20130265545A1
Принадлежит: Bioptigen Inc

Some embodiments of the present inventive concept provide optical coherence tomography (OCT) systems for integration with a microscope. The OCT system includes a sample arm coupled to the imaging path of a microscope. The sample arm includes an input beam zoom assembly including at least two movable lenses configured to provide shape control for an OCT signal beam; a scan assembly including at least one scanning mirror and configured for telecentric scanning of the OCT signal beam; and a beam expander configured to set the OCT signal beam diameter incident on the microscope objective. The shape control includes separable controls for numerical aperture and focal position of the imaged OCT beam.

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10-10-2013 дата публикации

MOUNTING STRUCTURE FOR OPTICAL COMPONENT, WAVELENGTH-SELECTIVE DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MOUNTING STRUCTURE FOR OPTICAL COMPONENT

Номер: US20130265645A1
Принадлежит: Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.

Provided is a mounting structure for an optical component, including: an optical component having at least one of a reflective surface which reflects light, and a transmissive surface which transmits light; a base member having a placement surface configured to place the optical component thereon; and an adhesive layer interposed between the optical component and the placement surface of the base member to fixedly bond the optical component and the placement surface together. The adhesive layer includes a filler, and the filler is present substantially as a monolayer between the optical component and the placement surface. 1. A mounting structure for an optical component , comprising:an optical component having at least one of a reflective surface which reflects light, and a transmissive surface which transmits light;a base member having a placement surface configured to place the optical component thereon; andan adhesive layer interposed between the optical component and the placement surface of the base member to fixedly bond the optical component and the placement surface together, whereinthe adhesive layer includes a filler, andthe filler is present substantially as a monolayer between the optical component and the placement surface.2. The mounting structure for an optical component according to claim 1 , wherein a range of a particle size distribution of the filler is within 20 μm.3. The mounting structure for an optical component according to claim 1 , wherein a linear expansion coefficient of the optical component is ten or more times a linear expansion coefficient of the base member.4. The mounting structure for an optical component according to claim 1 , whereinthe optical component is made of glass, andthe base member is made of Invar or Super-Invar.5. The mounting structure for an optical component according to claim 1 , wherein the base member further includes a groove formed to surround the placement surface.6. The mounting structure for an optical ...

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10-10-2013 дата публикации

High-lifetime broadband light source for low-power applications

Номер: US20130265795A1
Автор: Scott A. Chalmers
Принадлежит: Filmetrics Inc

Embodiments described herein include broadband light source system comprising an optic coupler including a plurality of input branches coupled to an output. The system includes a plurality of light sources coupled to the plurality of input branches. Each light source outputs light having a different wavelength distribution than any other light source of the plurality of light sources. The output emits a broadband light source comprising a combined spectral output of the plurality of light sources.

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17-10-2013 дата публикации

Remote phosphor led constructions

Номер: US20130270587A1
Принадлежит: 3M Innovative Properties Co

A white light source includes a short wavelength LED and a phosphor layer that emits light at longer visible wavelengths. A dichroic reflector transmits the longer wavelength light, and reflects some LED light onto the phosphor such that as light travels from the LED to the dichroic reflector it does not pass through the phosphor. The LED may emit blue light, and the dichroic reflector may transmit a second portion of the LED light, such that the light source output light includes both the second portion of the LED light and the longer wavelength phosphor light. The LED may be mounted on a flexible substrate having a cavity region and neighboring region, the LED being mounted in the cavity region. A dielectric layer may be thinner in the cavity region than in the neighboring region, or a hole may extend completely through the dielectric layer in the cavity region.

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17-10-2013 дата публикации

CONDENSING TYPE OPTICAL SHEET

Номер: US20130271825A1
Принадлежит: KOLON INDUSTRIES, INC.

This invention provides an optical sheet for use in for example a liquid crystal display, which prevents scratching and wet-out due to contact between films and minimizes the drop in performance of the optical sheet due to adhesive stains when an additional protective film is adhered and then peeled off. 1. An optical sheet , comprising a structured layer having an array of a plurality of three-dimensional structures in a prism shape having a triangular cross-section , wherein the structured layer has uniform pattern groups each including 5˜20 three-dimensional structures having a same height , and a non-uniform pattern disposed between the uniform pattern groups and having a three-dimensional structure whose height is greater than the height of the three-dimensional structures of the uniform pattern groups and whose ridge is provided in a wave shape having a vertical amplitude.2. The optical sheet of claim 1 , wherein the height of the three-dimensional structure of the non-uniform pattern is at least 10% greater than the height of the three-dimensional structures of the uniform pattern groups.3. The optical sheet of claim 2 , wherein the height of the three-dimensional structure of the non-uniform pattern is 15˜25% greater than the height of the three-dimensional structures of the uniform pattern groups.4. The optical sheet of claim 1 , wherein a pitch of the three-dimensional structure of the non-uniform pattern is at least 10% greater than a pitch of the three-dimensional structures of the uniform pattern groups.5. The optical sheet of claim 4 , wherein the pitch of the three-dimensional structure of the non-uniform pattern is 15˜25% greater than the pitch of the three-dimensional structures of the uniform pattern groups.6. The optical sheet of claim 1 , wherein the structured layer is formed of any one selected from among polymer resins including UV or thermal curable resins. The present invention relates to an optical sheet for use in, for example, a liquid ...

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17-10-2013 дата публикации

Device For Converting Laser Radiation Into Laser Radiation Having an M Profile

Номер: US20130271830A1
Автор: Mikhailov Aleksei
Принадлежит: LIMO PATENTVERWALTUNG GMBH & CO. KG

The invention relates to a device for converting laser radiation () into laser radiation having an M profile, comprising separating means (), which can separate the laser radiation () into at least two partial beams () which, at least in some sections or partially, move in different directions or are arranged offset from one another, and optics means (), which can introduce the at least two partial beams () in a working plane and/or can, at least in some sections, superimpose the at least two partial beams () in the working plane, wherein the separating means () comprise a lens array () having at least two lenses (). 113-. (canceled)1421. A device for converting laser radiation () into laser radiation with an M-profile , comprising:{'b': 26', '38', '22', '22', '22', '22', '22', '22', '22', '22', '22', '23', '23', '23', '23', '23', '23', '23', '23', '23', '22', '22', '22', '22', '22', '22', '22', '22', '22', '23', '23', '23', '23', '23', '23', '23', '23', '23, 'i': a,', 'b,', 'c,', 'd,', 'e,', 'f,', 'g,', 'h;', 'a,', 'b,', 'c,', 'd', 'e,', 'f,', 'g,', 'h', 'a,', 'b,', 'c,', 'd,', 'e,', 'f,', 'g,', 'h', 'a,', 'b', 'c,', 'd,', 'e,', 'f,', 'g,', 'h, 'an optical device (configured means (, ) configured to introduce the at least two partial beams (; ; , ) into a working plane and/or which can at least in sections superimpose the at least two partial beams (; ; ; , ) in the working plane,'}{'b': 9', '34', '50', '21', '22', '22', '22', '22', '22', '22', '22', '22', '22', '23', '23', '23', '23', '23', '23', '23', '23', '23, 'i': a,', 'b', 'c,', 'd,', 'e,', 'f,', 'g,', 'h;', 'a,', 'b,', 'c', 'd,', 'e,', 'f,', 'g,', 'h, 'a separation device (, , ) configured to split the laser radiation () into at least two partial beams (; , ; , ), which propagate at least in sections or partially in different directions or in sections offset from each other,'}{'b': 9', '34', '50', '16', '39', '41', '51', '51', '51', '51', '51', '51', '51', '51', '17', '17', '40', '42', '52', '52', '52', '52 ...

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17-10-2013 дата публикации

OPTICAL DEVICE USING DOUBLE-GROOVE GRATING

Номер: US20130271838A1
Принадлежит:

Optical devices using double-groove diffraction gratings having periodic sets of TiOelements on one or more surfaces of an SiOsubstrate are disclosed. First order components of incident polarized light coupled into the substrate are reflected so as to propagate through the substrate to terminus points where they either change direction for further propagation or exit the substrate. A windshield display system using the principles of the invention is disclosed. 1. An optical device comprising:a light transmitting substrate having opposite sides and in a medium which creates diffraction boundaries coextensive with said sides;a first diffraction grating defining an entrance for normal coherent light and effective to couple at least one first order component of said light into the substrate at an angle which is greater than the critical angle of the substrate boundary thereby to cause propagation of said at least one first order component through the substrate to multiple reflections; anda second diffraction grating defining a terminus, said second diffraction grating being of a double groove character wherein the order of the elements making up the double groove character is selected to reflect a propagating light component back into the substrate.2. The optical device of wherein the elements making up the double groove character have a rectangular shape and are of a dielectric material.3. The optical device of wherein the entrance and reflective terminus are on opposite sides of the substrate.4. The optical device of wherein the entrance and terminus areas are separated by at least two reflections of the propagated first order component.5. The optical device of wherein the first diffraction grating is also a double groove grating whereby substantially only one of the first order components is coupled into the substrate.6. The optical device of wherein the diffraction grating at the terminus is a double groove refraction grating causing the propagating light to be ...

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17-10-2013 дата публикации

PROJECTION APPARATUS

Номер: US20130271844A1
Принадлежит:

A projection apparatus including an image source, an imaging module and a beam splitting module is provided. The image source provides an image beam. The imaging module is disposed on a transmission path of the image beam and has an aperture stop. The beam splitting module is disposed on the transmission path of the image beam and located on or near the aperture stop. The beam splitting module includes a plurality of aperture stop sub-regions, and the beam splitting module separates a plurality of image sub-beams of the image beam irradiating these different aperture stop sub-regions. These image sub-beams respectively propagate towards different directions after travelling to these aperture stop sub-regions. 1. A projection apparatus , comprising:an image source providing an image beam;an imaging module disposed on a transmission path of the image beam and having an aperture stop; anda beam splitting module disposed on the transmission path of the image beam and located on or near the aperture stop, the beam splitting module comprising a plurality of aperture stop sub-regions, and the beam splitting module separates a plurality of image sub-beams of the image beam respectively irradiating the different aperture stop sub-regions, wherein the image sub-beams respectively propagate towards different directions after travelling to the aperture stop sub-regions.2. The projection apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the beam splitting module comprises a plurality of first reflectors respectively forming the aperture stop sub-regions and respectively reflecting the image sub-beams in different directions.3. The projection apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein one of the aperture stop sub-regions is a light transmissive region claim 1 , another one of the aperture stop sub-regions is a reflective region claim 1 , and the image sub-beams respectively propagate in different directions after travelling to the light transmissive region and the reflective region.4. The ...

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17-10-2013 дата публикации

Stereoscopic beam splitter

Номер: US20130271845A1
Принадлежит: Endure Medical Inc

According to certain embodiments, a system includes beamsplitter sets, where each beamsplitter set comprises a first beamsplitter module and a second beamsplitter module aligned with the first beamsplitter module. The first beamsplitter module receives a first beam traveling along a first optical path. The first beamsplitter module splits the first beam into a first output beam transmitted along the first optical path and a first split beam transmitted to the second beamsplitter module along a reflected beam path. The second beamsplitter module receives the first split beam. The second beamsplitter module splits the first split beam into a second output beam transmitted substantially parallel to the reflected beam path and a second split beam transmitted substantially perpendicular to the reflected beam path.

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24-10-2013 дата публикации

Method of Making a Substrate-Guided Optical Device Utilizing Polarization Beam Splitters

Номер: US20130276960A1
Автор: Yaakov Amitai
Принадлежит: Lumus Ltd

There is provided an optical device, including a light waves-transmitting substrate having two major surfaces and edges, optical means for coupling light into the means for coupling light into the substrate by total internal reflection, and plurality of partially reflecting surfaces ( 22 a , 22 b ) carried by the substrate wherein the partially reflecting surfaces ( 22 a , 22 b ) are parallel to each other and are not parallel to any of the edges of the substrate, and wherein one or more of the partially reflecting surfaces ( 22 a , 22 b ) is an anisotropic surface.

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24-10-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LASER CUTTING

Номер: US20130277341A1
Автор: Dvorkin Lev
Принадлежит: HIGHCON LTD

Method and system for laser cutting is disclosed. Using a novel dual-focus optical conversion unit. The dual-focus optical conversion unit may comprise a beam splitter and a convex mirror. The beam splitter may be insensitive to the polarization of an incident beam. The convex mirror may be placed beyond and parallel to the beam splitter, wherein the surface of the convex mirror may be coated with a reflective phase-retarder coating. 1. A dual-focus optical conversion unit , comprising:a beam splitter (BS) that is placed at angle to an incident laser beam, and is adapted to split an incident beam into two beams having a similar polarization as the incident beam, a reflected beam and a transferred beam; anda convex mirror (CM) placed beyond and parallel to the BS, wherein the surface of the CM is coated with a reflective phase-retarder coating, and is placed substantially close to the BS;wherein the dual-focus optical conversion unit is configured to split the incident-laser beam into two beams, a R-beam reflected from the BS; and a D-beam that pass through the BS and is reflected and changed polarization by the coated surface of the CM and returns via the BS, wherein the R-beam and the D-beam have different polarizations and prorogates along a substantial similar optical axis, wherein the R-beam and the D-beam differ in their divergence value.2. The dual-focus optical conversion unit of claim 1 , wherein the polarization of the incident laser beam is a circular polarization.3. The dual-focus optical conversion unit of claim 1 , wherein the distance between the BS and the CM is in the range of 0.1 mm to 5 mm.4. The dual-focus optical conversion unit of claim 1 , wherein the curvature radius of the CM is in the range of 20 meters to 100 meters.5. The dual-focus optical conversion unit of claim 1 , wherein the power of the R-beam is in the range of 50% to 80% of the power of the incident laser beam.6. The dual-focus optical conversion unit of claim 1 , wherein the back ...

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24-10-2013 дата публикации

Substrate-guided optical device

Номер: US20130279017A1
Автор: Yaakov Amitai
Принадлежит: Lumus Ltd

There is provided an optical device, including a light waves-transmitting substrate having two major surfaces and edges, optical means for coupling light into the means for coupling light into the substrate by total internal reflection, and plurality of partially reflecting surfaces ( 22 a , 22 b ) carried by the substrate wherein the partially reflecting surfaces ( 22 a , 22 b ) are parallel to each other and are not parallel to any of the edges of the substrate, and wherein one or more of the partially reflecting surfaces ( 22 a , 22 b ) is an anisotropic surface.

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31-10-2013 дата публикации

Light emitting diode illumination system

Номер: US20130284943A1
Принадлежит: Lumencor Inc

The present invention provides a light engine having four LED light sources in combination with one or more laser light sources. A combination of collimators, bandpass filters, dichroic mirrors, and other elements is operative to direct light from the light sources onto a main optical axis from where it may be focused into a light guide for transport to a instrument or device. Particular embodiments of the invention provide for computer control, intensity control, color control, and light source modulation. The light engine provides light suitable for applications in microscopy, endoscopy, and/or bioanalytical instrumentation.

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31-10-2013 дата публикации

OPTICAL SYSTEM AND PROJECTION DISPLAY APPARATUS USING THE SAME

Номер: US20130286357A1
Принадлежит: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

An optical system is configured to introduce light modulated by a reflective light modulator to a projection lens configured to project the light onto a target plane. The optical system includes a polarization beam splitter configured to introduce each of first colored light as p-polarized light and second colored light as s-polarized light to a corresponding one of reflective optical modulators that are different from each other, and to synthesize light fluxes modulated by the reflective optical modulators with each other, a beam splitter arranged between the polarization beam splitter and the projection lens and configured to split the first colored light in accordance with a polarization direction of the first colored light and to transmit or reflect the second colored light irrespective of a polarization direction of the second colored light, and a half-wave plate arranged between the polarization beam splitter and the beam splitter. 1. An optical system configured to introduce light modulated by a reflective light modulator to a projection lens configured to project the light onto a target plane , the optical system comprising:a polarization beam splitter configured to introduce each of first colored light as p-polarized light and second colored light as s-polarized light to a corresponding one of reflective optical modulators that are different from each other, and to synthesize light fluxes modulated by the reflective optical modulators with each other;a beam splitter arranged between the polarization beam splitter and the projection lens and configured to split the first colored light in accordance with a polarization direction of the first colored light and to transmit or reflect the second colored light irrespective of a polarization direction of the second colored light; anda half-wave plate arranged between the polarization beam splitter and the beam splitter.2. The optical system according to claim 1 , wherein the first colored light is light having a ...

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07-11-2013 дата публикации

FREE-SPACE COMBINING OF LASER BEAM RADIATION

Номер: US20130293965A1
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A diode laser beam combining apparatus for producing a high combined beam power density in the far field at reduced levels of power consumption and heat dissipation includes an array of semiconductor laser emitters arranged in a collinear manner with respect to each other and having an emitter pitch between about 0.7 mm and 2.5 mm. The apparatus also includes a cylindrical lens for collimating emitter beams generated by the array of laser emitters in a direction perpendicular to a junction plane of the laser emitters. The apparatus further includes a micro-optic array and a long focal length cylindrical lens. The micro-optic array is configured to perform a rotational transformation of the collimated emitter beams. The micro-optic array has a lateral spacing in a direction parallel to the junction plane of the laser emitters that matches the emitter pitch. The long focal length cylindrical lens collimates emitter beams in the direction perpendicular to the junction plane after passing through the micro-optic array. 2. The beam combining apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the cylindrical lens for collimating emitter beams generated by the array of laser emitters in a direction perpendicular to a junction plane has a focal length between about 0.7 mm and 2.5 mm.3. The beam combining apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein a ratio of focal lengths of the long focal length cylindrical lens and the cylindrical lens is between 50 and 250.5. The beam combining apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein said emitter pitch is between about 0.7 mm and 2.5 mm.6. The beam combining apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein a ratio of focal lengths of the long focal length cylindrical lens and the cylindrical lens is between 50 and 250.711-. (canceled)14. The beam combining apparatus according to claim 13 , wherein a ratio of focal lengths of the long focal length cylindrical lens and the cylindrical lens is between 50 and 250.16. The beam combining apparatus according to ...

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

BROADBAND OPTICAL BEAM SPLITTERS

Номер: US20130301137A1
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A broadband optical beam splitter can comprise a non-metallic high contrast grating including a substrate and an array of posts attached to a surface of the substrate. The grating can have a subwavelength period with respect to a preselected optical energy wavelength, the preselected optical energy wavelength within the range of 400 nm to 1.6 μm. Additionally, the broadband optical beam splitter can have a bandwidth of 80 nm to 120 nm and can have an optical energy loss of less than 5%. 1. A broadband optical beam splitter , comprising a non-metallic high contrast grating including a substrate and an array of posts attached to a surface of the substrate , wherein the grating has a subwavelength period with respect to an optical beam having a preselected optical energy wavelength range within the range of 400 nm to 1.6 μm , and wherein the broadband optical beam splitter has a bandwidth of 80 nm to 120 nm and exhibits an optical energy loss of less than 5%.2. The broadband optical beam splitter of claim 1 , wherein the optical beam is visible light.3. The broadband optical beam splitter of claim 1 , wherein the array of posts is formed from a dielectric material claim 1 , and wherein the substrate has a lower refractive index than the array of posts.4. The broadband optical beam splitter of claim 3 , wherein the dielectric material comprises silicon claim 3 , GaAs claim 3 , III-V crystals claim 3 , II-VI crystals claim 3 , insulating crystals claim 3 , amorphous films of SiC or SiN claim 3 , or combinations thereof.5. The broadband optical beam splitter of claim 1 , wherein the non-metallic high contrast grating has a refractive index of at least 3 claim 1 , and from 10% to 99% reflectivity.6. The broadband optical beam splitter of claim 1 , wherein the broadband optical beam splitter as a whole has a thickness from 40 nm to 400 nm.7. An optical system claim 1 , comprising:a broadband optical beam splitter to transmit a first portion of optical energy and to reflect ...

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21-11-2013 дата публикации

GLASS BLOCK DICHROIC BEAMSPLITTERS

Номер: US20130308198A1
Принадлежит: SEMROCK, INC.

A dichroic beamsplitter has a composite prism that has at least first and second prism elements that are coupled together along facing surfaces, wherein the respective facing surfaces of the first and second prism elements are equidistant from each other. The composite prism has a first flat external surface that lies within a first plane, a second flat external surface that lies within a second plane that is perpendicular to the first plane, a third flat external surface that lies within a third plane that is parallel to the second plane, and a coated surface internal to the composite prism and having a multilayer thin-film dichroic beamsplitter coating, wherein the coated surface lies within a fourth plane that intersects at least one of the first, second, and third planes at an angle that is less than about 25 degrees. 1. A dichroic beamsplitter comprising:a composite prism that has at least first and second prism elements that are coupled together along facing surfaces, wherein the respective facing surfaces of the first and second prism elements are equidistant from each other, wherein the composite prism has a first flat external light incidence surface that lies within a first plane, a second flat external light incidence and exit surface that lies within a second plane that is perpendicular to the first plane, a third flat external light exit surface that lies within a third plane that is parallel to the second plane, anda coated surface internal to the composite prism and comprising a multilayer thin-film dichroic beamsplitter coating, wherein the coated surface lies within a fourth plane that intersects at least one of the first, second, and third planes at an angle that is less than about 25 degrees.2. The dichroic beamsplitter of wherein the composite prism forms a penta prism.3. The dichroic beamsplitter of wherein the composite prism is formed from three prism elements and includes an air gap between the first and second prism elements.4. The dichroic ...

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28-11-2013 дата публикации

LIGHT SPLITTING AND DETECTING SYSTEM

Номер: US20130313448A1
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A light splitting and detecting system including at least one light splitting and detecting apparatus is provided. The light splitting and detecting apparatus is capable of receiving a first wavelength optical signal and a second wavelength optical signal. The light splitting and detecting apparatus includes a filter, light detecting unit, a first wavelength filtering unit and a slit. The filter is disposed on the transmission path of the first wavelength optical signal and the second wavelength optical signal. The first wavelength filtering unit is disposed between the filter and the light detecting unit. The slit is disposed between the first wavelength filtering unit and the light detecting unit and expose the light detecting unit. 1. A light splitting and detecting system , comprising: a filter, disposed on a transmission path of the first wavelength optical signal and the second wavelength optical signal, wherein the first wavelength optical signal is divided into a first working optical signal and a first monitoring optical signal, and the second wavelength optical signal is divided into a second working optical signal and a second monitoring optical signal, the filter reflects the first working optical signal and the second working optical signal, and is pervious to the first monitoring optical signal and the second monitoring optical signal;', 'a light detecting unit, disposed on a transmission path of the first monitoring optical signal passing through the filter;', 'a first wavelength filtering unit, disposed between the filter and the light detecting unit, wherein the first wavelength filtering unit is pervious to the first monitoring optical signal and reflects at least a part of the second monitoring optical signal; and', 'a slit, disposed between the first wavelength filtering unit and the light detecting unit, and exposing the light detecting unit., 'at least one light splitting and detecting apparatus, capable of receiving a first wavelength optical ...

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