Abstract:
Various optoelectronic modules are described that include an emitter operable to produce light (e.g., electromagnetic radiation in the visible or non-visible ranges), an emitter optical assembly aligned with the emitter so as to illuminate an object outside the module with light produced by the emitter, a detector operable to detect light at one or more wavelengths produced by the emitter, and a detector optical assembly aligned with the detector so as to direct light reflected by the object toward the detector. In some implementations, the modules include features for expanding or shifting the linear photocurrent response of the detector.
Abstract:
An apparatus for producing structured light comprises a first optical arrangement which comprises a microlens array (L1) comprising a multitude of transmissive or reflective microlenses (2) which are regularly arranged at a lens pitch P and an illumination unit for illuminating the microlens array. The illumination unit comprises an array (S1) of light sources (1) for emitting light of a wavelength L each and having an aperture each, wherein the apertures are located in a common emission plane which is located at a distance D from the microlens array. For the lens pitch P, the distance D and the wavelength L, the following equation applies P 2 = 2LD/N, wherein N is an integer with N ≥ 1. High- contrast high-intensity light patterns can be produced. Devices comprising such apparatuses can be used for depth mapping.
Abstract:
The method for manufacturing optical light guide elements comprises a) providing a plurality of initial bars, each initial bar extending along a respective initial-bar direction from a first bar end to a second bar end and having a first side face extending from the first bar end to the second bar end, the first side face being reflective; b) positioning the initial bars in a row with their respective initial-bar directions aligned parallel to each other and with their respective first surfaces facing towards a neighboring one of the initial bars; c) fixing the plurality of initial bars with respect to each other in the position achieved in step b) to obtain a bar arrangement. The method further comprises at least one of the following steps d), d′), d″): d) segmenting the bar arrangement into bars referred to as prism bars each of which comprises a portion of at least two different ones of the plurality of initial bars, by conducting a plurality of cuts through the bar arrangement; in particular wherein the cuts are parallel cuts; d′) segmenting the bar arrangement into bars referred to as prism bars by separating the bar arrangement into parts along cut lines, wherein the cut lines are at an angle with the initial-bar directions; d″) segmenting the bar arrangement into bars referred to as prism bars by separating the bar arrangement into sections by creating cut faces which are at an angle with respect to the initial-bar directions. And the method further comprises e) segmenting the prism bars into parts.
Abstract:
This disclosure describes optical assemblies that generate output with substantial stability over a wide variation in temperature. The optical assemblies can be integrated, for example, as part of array generators arranged to project an array or other pattern of dots onto an object or projection plane.
Abstract:
This disclosure describes various modules that can provide ultra-precise and stable packaging for an optoelectronic device such as a light emitter or light detector. The modules include vertical alignment features that can be machined, as needed, during fabrication of the modules, to establish a precise distance between the optoelectronic device and an optical element or optical assembly disposed over the optoelectronic device.