Method and system for converting light to electric power

    公开(公告)号:US20090140126A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-06-04

    申请号:US12313009

    申请日:2008-11-14

    Applicant: Jordin T. Kare

    Inventor: Jordin T. Kare

    Abstract: A method and system for converting light to electric power including coupling in parallel at least two devices in a first plurality of devices suitable to convert light to electric power, coupling in parallel at least two devices in at least one additional plurality of devices suitable to convert light to electric power, and coupling in series the first plurality of devices suitable to convert light electricity with the at least one additional plurality of devices suitable to convert light to electric power. A method for converting electromagnetic flux to electric power. A method for optimizing the electric power output of a system including determining the expected illumination pattern of incident laser radiation, and optimizing the amount of laser radiation incident on the surface of the devices suitable to convert light to electric power by distributing the devices according to the expected illumination pattern of the incident laser beam.

    Systems and methods for company internal optimization utilizing epigenetic data
    175.
    发明申请
    Systems and methods for company internal optimization utilizing epigenetic data 审中-公开
    利用表观遗传数据进行公司内部优化的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20090094067A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-04-09

    申请号:US12012701

    申请日:2008-02-05

    CPC classification number: G06Q10/00 G06Q10/0635 G06Q40/08

    Abstract: A method includes receiving epigenetic information associated with at least a first individual and/or assessing at least one corporate liability at least partially based on the epigenetic information associated with at Least a first individual.A system includes means for receiving epigenetic information associated with at Least a first individual and/or means for assessing at least one corporate liability at least partially based on the epigenetic information associated with at least a first individual.A system includes circuitry for receiving epigenetic information associated with at least a first individual and/or circuitry for assessing at least one corporate liability at least partially based on the epigenetic information associated with at least a first individual.

    Abstract translation: 一种方法包括至少部分地基于与至少第一个体相关联的表观遗传信息来接收与至少第一个体相关的表观遗传信息和/或评估至少一个公司责任。 系统包括用于接收至少部分基于与至少第一个体相关联的表观遗传信息的用于至少与第一个体相关联的表观遗传信息和/或评估至少一个公司责任的手段的装置。 系统包括用于接收与至少第一个体和/或电路相关联的表观遗传信息的电路,用于至少部分地基于与至少第一个体相关联的表观遗传信息来评估至少一个公司责任。

    Moving receive beam method and apparatus for synthetic aperture radar
    177.
    发明授权
    Moving receive beam method and apparatus for synthetic aperture radar 失效
    用于合成孔径雷达的移动接收波束方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US06175326B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-01-16

    申请号:US09106406

    申请日:1998-06-29

    Applicant: Jordin T. Kare

    Inventor: Jordin T. Kare

    CPC classification number: H01Q3/2658 G01S13/9035 H01Q3/26

    Abstract: A method and apparatus for improving the performance of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) systems by reducing the effect of “edge losses” associated with nonuniform receiver antenna gain. By moving the receiver antenna pattern in synchrony with the apparent motion of the transmitted pulse along the ground, the maximum available receiver antenna gain can be used at all times. Also, the receiver antenna gain for range-ambiguous return signals may be reduced, in some cases, by a large factor. The beam motion can be implemented by real-time adjustment of phase shifters in an electronically-steered phased-array antenna or by electronic switching of feed horns in a reflector antenna system.

    Abstract translation: 通过减少与不均匀的接收机天线增益相关的“边缘损耗”的影响来提高合成孔径雷达(SAR)系统的性能的方法和装置。 通过与发射脉冲沿地面的明显运动同步移动接收机天线方向图,可以始终使用最大可用接收机天线增益。 此外,在一些情况下,可能会减小用于范围模糊返回信号的接收机天线增益。 光束运动可以通过电子转向相控阵天线中的移相器的实时调节或者通过反射器天线系统中馈电喇叭的电子切换来实现。

    Method and apparatus for reducing range ambiguity in synthetic aperture
radar
    178.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for reducing range ambiguity in synthetic aperture radar 失效
    合成孔径雷达减小距离模糊度的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US5973634A

    公开(公告)日:1999-10-26

    申请号:US988604

    申请日:1997-12-10

    Applicant: Jordin T. Kare

    Inventor: Jordin T. Kare

    CPC classification number: G01S13/90 G01S13/20 G01S13/87 G01S13/9035

    Abstract: A modified Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) system with reduced sensitivity to range ambiguities, and which uses secondary receiver channels to detect the range ambiguous signals and subtract them from the signal received by the main channel. Both desired and range ambiguous signals are detected by a main receiver and by one or more identical secondary receivers. All receivers are connected to a common antenna with two or more feed systems offset in elevation (e.g., a reflector antenna with multiple feed horns or a phased array with multiple phase shift networks. The secondary receiver output(s) is (are) then subtracted from the main receiver output in such a way as to cancel the ambiguous signals while only slightly attenuating the desired signal and slightly increasing the noise in the main channel, and thus does not significantly affect the desired signal. This subtraction may be done in real time, or the outputs of the receivers may be recorded separately and combined during signal processing.

    Abstract translation: 一种改进的合成孔径雷达(SAR)系统,其对范围模糊度的灵敏度降低,并且使用次级接收机通道来检测范围模糊信号,并从主通道接收的信号中减去它们。 期望和范围模糊信号都由主接收机和一个或多个相同的辅助接收机检测。 所有接收器连接到具有两个或更多个高度偏移的馈送系统(例如,具有多个馈电喇叭的反射器天线或具有多个相移网络的相控阵列)的公共天线,然后减去辅助接收机输出(s) 从主接收机输出,以消除模糊信号,同时仅稍微衰减所需信号并略微增加主信道中的噪声,因此不会显着影响所需信号,该减法可以实时完成 或者可以在信号处理期间单独地记录接收器的输出并组合。

    Reflector for efficient coupling of a laser beam to air or other fluids
    179.
    发明授权
    Reflector for efficient coupling of a laser beam to air or other fluids 失效
    用于将激光束有效耦合到空气或其它流体的反射器

    公开(公告)号:US5152135A

    公开(公告)日:1992-10-06

    申请号:US554728

    申请日:1990-07-18

    Applicant: Jordin T. Kare

    Inventor: Jordin T. Kare

    CPC classification number: F03H1/00

    Abstract: A reflector array is disclosed herein that provides a controlled region or regions of plasma breakdowns from a laser beam produced at a remotely-based laser source. The plasma may be applied to produce thrust to propel a spacecraft, or to diagnose a laser beam, or to produce shockwaves. The spacecraft propulsion system comprises a reflector array attached to the vehicle. The reflector array comprises a plurality of reflectors spaced apart on a reflective surface, with each reflector acting as an independent focusing mirror. The reflectors are spaced closely together to form a continuous or partially-continuous surface. The reflector array may be formed from a sheet of reflective material, such as copper or aluminum. In operation, a beam of electromagnetic energy, such as a laser beam, is directed at the reflectors which focus the reflected electromagnetic energy at a plurality of regions off the surface. The energy concentrated in the focal region causes a breakdown of the air or other fluid in the focal region, creating a plasma. Electromagnetic energy is absorbed in the plasma and it grows in volume, compressing and heating the adjacent fluid thereby providing thrust. Laser pulses may be applied repetitively. After each such thrust pulse, fresh air can be introduced next to the surface either laterally, or through a perforated surface. If air or some other gas or vapor is supplied, for example from a tank carried on board a vehicle, this invention may also be used to provide thrust in a vacuum environment.

    Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种反射器阵列,其提供来自在基于远程的激光源产生的激光束的等离子体击穿的受控区域或区域。 可以施加等离子体以产生用于推进航天器的推力,或者诊断激光束,或产生冲击波。 航天器推进系统包括附接到车辆的反射器阵列。 反射器阵列包括在反射表面上间隔开的多个反射器,每个反射器用作独立的聚焦镜。 反射器紧密地间隔开以形成连续或部分连续的表面。 反射器阵列可以由诸如铜或铝的反射材料片形成。 在操作中,电磁能量束(例如激光束)被引向反射器,反射器将反射的电磁能量聚焦在离表面的多个区域。 集中在焦点区域中的能量导致聚焦区域中的空气或其它流体的破坏,产生等离子体。 电磁能被吸收在等离子体中,并且其体积增长,压缩和加热相邻的流体,从而提供推力。 可以重复施加激光脉冲。 在每个这样的推力脉冲之后,新鲜空气可以横向地或穿过穿孔的表面被引入到表面的旁边。 如果空气或一些其他气体或蒸汽例如来自车辆上载运的罐,则本发明也可用于在真空环境中提供推力。

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