公开(公告)号：US06787756B2

公开(公告)日：2004-09-07

申请号：US09834244

申请日：2001-04-12

申请人： Jimmy A. Tatum ,  James K. Guenter

发明人： Jimmy A. Tatum ,  James K. Guenter

IPC分类号： H01J4014

CPC分类号： G01S7/4802 ,  G01S7/412 ,  G01S7/417 ,  G01S7/4815

摘要： Multiple laser optical sensing systems and methods for detecting target characteristics are disclosed. The present invention detects the presence of an object in a monitored area using an laser-based object detection system and may selectively cause a controlled response when an object is detected. At least two laser signals may be emitted into a monitored area using a vertical cavity surface emitting laser structure. At least one detector receives any laser signals not blocked by an object. The system determines the presence or absence of an object in the environment using a microprocessor and determines the objects characteristics by comparing received laser signals associated with it to object characteristics stored in a memory. The system may selectively causing a controlled response in accordance with the determination of object characteristics and/or correlating response criteria.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于检测目标特性的多个激光光学传感系统和方法。 本发明使用基于激光的物体检测系统检测被监视区域中的物体的存在，并且可以在检测到物体时选择性地引起受控的响应。 可以使用垂直腔表面发射激光器结构将至少两个激光信号发射到监视区域。 至少一个检测器接收不被物体阻挡的任何激光信号。 该系统使用微处理器确定环境中存在或不存在对象，并且通过将与其相关联的接收到的激光信号与存储在存储器中的对象特性进行比较来确定对象特性。 系统可以根据对象特征的确定和/或相关的响应标准选择性地引起受控的响应。

公开(公告)号：US06734981B1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-11

申请号：US09724819

申请日：2000-11-28

申请人： Jimmy A. Tatum ,  James K. Guenter

发明人： Jimmy A. Tatum ,  James K. Guenter

IPC分类号： G01B1124

CPC分类号： H01S5/0262 ,  H01S5/423

摘要： A multiple laser optical sensing system and method for detecting target characteristics are disclosed. The system includes a laser source with at least two emission apertures from which laser signals are emitted. The system also includes at least one detector, which is operationally responsive to the laser source. Finally, the system includes a microprocessor that is operationally coupled to the detector(s). In operation, the laser source emits into an environment at least two laser signals, one from each emission aperture. The detector detects the laser signals after the signals pass through the environment, which is occupied by a target and the microprocessor determines target characteristics based on the laser signals received by the detector(s).

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于检测目标特性的多重激光光学传感系统和方法。 该系统包括具有至少两个发射孔径的激光源，激光信号从该发射孔径发射出去。 该系统还包括至少一个检测器，其可操作地响应激光源。 最后，该系统包括可操作地耦合到检测器的微处理器。 在操作中，激光源发射至少两个激光信号的环境，每个发射光圈一个。 检测器在信号通过由目标占据的环境之后检测激光信号，并且微处理器基于由检测器接收的激光信号来确定目标特性。

公开(公告)号：US08891970B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-18

申请号：US11118589

申请日：2005-04-29

申请人： Frank H. Levinson ,  James K. Guenter ,  Jimmy A. Tatum

发明人： Frank H. Levinson ,  James K. Guenter ,  Jimmy A. Tatum

IPC分类号： H04B10/40 ,  H04B10/80

CPC分类号： H04B10/801

摘要： A controller for optical components. A controller includes mixed signal interface that is configured to connect to an optical component external to the controller. The mixed signal interface is able to deliver and/or receive signals to and/or from the optical component. The controller includes a digital interface that is able to connect to a memory external to the controller. The digital interface may receive a digital representation of operating characteristics of the optical component. The controller is configured to deliver and/or receive signals to and/or from the optical component based on the digital representation of operating characteristics.

摘要翻译： 光学元件控制器。 控制器包括被配置为连接到控制器外部的光学部件的混合信号接口。 混合信号接口能够向和/或从光学部件传送和/或接收信号。 控制器包括能够连接到控制器外部的存储器的数字接口。 数字接口可以接收光学部件的操作特性的数字表示。 控制器被配置为基于操作特性的数字表示来向和/或从光学部件接收信号和/或从光学部件接收信号。

公开(公告)号：US07548675B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-16

申请号：US11198619

申请日：2005-08-05

申请人： Jimmy A. Tatum ,  James K. Guenter

发明人： Jimmy A. Tatum ,  James K. Guenter

IPC分类号： G02B6/44 ,  H04N7/16

CPC分类号： H04N7/22 ,  G02B6/4246

摘要： Digital optical cables for communication between digital consumer electronic devices. The digital optical cable can include an optical fiber, a first interface configured to couple a digital source device to a first end of the optical fiber, the first interface can comprise an optical transmitter for receiving an electronic video signal from the digital source device, converting the electronic video signal to an optical signal, and for transmitting the optical signal onto the first end of the optical fiber. A second interface can be configured to couple a digital sink device to a second end of the optical fiber, the second interface comprising an optical receiver for receiving the optical signal transmitted by the optical transmitter from the second end of the optical fiber, converting the optical signal to an electronic video signal, and transmitting the electronic signal to the digital sink device.

摘要翻译： 用于数字消费电子设备之间通信的数字光缆。 数字光缆可以包括光纤，被配置为将数字源设备耦合到光纤的第一端的第一接口，第一接口可以包括用于从数字源设备接收电子视频信号的光发射机，转换 将电子视频信号传送到光信号，并将光信号发送到光纤的第一端。 第二接口可以被配置为将数字宿设备耦合到光纤的第二端，第二接口包括用于从光纤的第二端接收由光发射器发射的光信号的光接收器， 信号到电子视频信号，并将电子信号发送到数字信宿设备。

公开(公告)号：US07505688B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-17

申请号：US10163057

申请日：2002-06-04

申请人： James K. Guenter ,  Jimmy A. Tatum

发明人： James K. Guenter ,  Jimmy A. Tatum

IPC分类号： H04B10/00

CPC分类号： H04B10/806 ,  H04B10/40

摘要： An optical transceiver for detecting an incoming light beam and for transmitting an outgoing light beam along a common optical axis is provided. Such an optical transceiver provides a compact optical transceiver that is suitable for a wide variety of applications.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于检测入射光束并沿着公共光轴传输出射光束的光收发器。 这种光收发器提供了适用于各种应用的紧凑型光收发器。

公开(公告)号：US07403553B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-22

申请号：US11026095

申请日：2004-12-30

申请人： James K. Guenter ,  Jimmy A. Tatum ,  James R. Biard

发明人： James K. Guenter ,  Jimmy A. Tatum ,  James R. Biard

IPC分类号： H01S5/00

CPC分类号： H01S5/18308 ,  H01S5/0264 ,  H01S5/0425 ,  H01S5/18311 ,  H01S5/18313 ,  H01S5/1835 ,  H01S5/18358 ,  H01S5/2022 ,  H01S5/2027 ,  H01S5/3054 ,  H01S5/3095 ,  H01S2301/02

摘要： An optical structure that reduces the effects of spontaneous emissions from the active region of a laser. An optical structure includes optimizations to reduce the effects of spontaneous emissions. The optical structure includes a VCSEL with top and bottom DBR mirrors and an active region connected to the mirrors. The optical structure further includes a photodiode connected to the VCSEL. One or more optimizations may be included in the optical structure including optically absorbing materials, varying the geometry of the structure to change reflective angles, using optical apertures, changing the reflectivity of one or more mirrors, changing the photodiode to be more impervious to spontaneous emissions, and using ion implants to reduce photoluminescence efficiency.

摘要翻译： 一种降低激光器有源区自发发射效应的光学结构。 光学结构包括优化以减少自发辐射的影响。 光学结构包括具有顶部和底部DBR反射镜的VCSEL和连接到反射镜的有源区域。 光学结构还包括连接到VCSEL的光电二极管。 可以在光学结构中包括一个或多个优化，包括光学吸收材料，改变结构的几何形状以改变反射角度，使用光学孔径，改变一个或多个反射镜的反射率，将光电二极管改变为对自发辐射更为不透明 ，并使用离子注入来降低光致发光效率。

公开(公告)号：US06674941B2

公开(公告)日：2004-01-06

申请号：US10026271

申请日：2001-12-21

申请人： Jimmy A. Tatum ,  James K. Guenter

发明人： Jimmy A. Tatum ,  James K. Guenter

IPC分类号： G02B642

CPC分类号： G02B6/4204 ,  G02B6/4206

摘要： A method and system for coupling a laser (e.g., vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL)) to an optical fiber is disclosed. A plurality of optical modes associated with a laser, e.g., a VCSEL, are scrambled, and radiation from the VCSEL can be focused on a fiber facet associated with the optical fiber. Thereafter, the VCSEL can be coupled to the optical fiber to thereby improve coupling repeatability while reducing mode selective coupling of the VCSEL to the optical fiber. The optical modes can be scrambled utilizing an optical scattering surface. Such an optical scattering surface can produce a Lambertian-like scattering source such that optical modes thereof are combinable to form a plurality of optical modes. The VCSEL can be coupled to said optical fiber by butt-coupling said optical fiber to the multimode VCSEL through a receiver formed in a housing for the VCSEL and/or by utilizing at least one lens for imaging radiation/signals onto a particular spot. Additionally, such a spot generally comprises a size larger than a core of said optical fiber to thereby reduce coupling variations thereof. The optical modes may also be scrambled utilizing an optical concentrator configured as a linear, conical, parabolic, or other shaped concentrator, which can be adapted for use in mixing optical modes. The optical modes can also be mixed utilizing an optical scattering surface to provide a Lambertian-like scattering source.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于将激光器（例如，垂直腔表面发射激光器（VCSEL））耦合到光纤的方法和系统。 与激光器（例如VCSEL）相关联的多个光学模式被加扰，并且来自VCSEL的辐射可以聚焦在与光纤相关联的光纤面上。 此后，VCSEL可以耦合到光纤，从而提高耦合重复性，同时减少VCSEL与光纤的选择性耦合。 光学模式可以利用光散射表面加扰。 这样的光散射表面可以产生朗伯式散射源，使得其光学模式可组合以形成多个光学模式。 VCSEL可以通过通过形成在用于VCSEL的壳体中的接收器将所述光纤对接到多模VCSEL和/或通过利用至少一个用于将辐射/信号成像到特定光点上的透镜来耦合到所述光纤。 此外，这样的点通常包括大于所述光纤的芯的尺寸，从而减少其耦合变化。 光学模式也可以利用配置为线性，圆锥形，抛物线形或其他形状的聚光器的光学集中器来加扰，该聚光器可适用于混合光学模式。 光学模式也可以利用光散射表面进行混合，以提供朗伯式散射源。

公开(公告)号：US08115929B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-14

申请号：US12323679

申请日：2008-11-26

申请人： Jimmy A. Tatum ,  James K. Guenter ,  Andre Lalonde

发明人： Jimmy A. Tatum ,  James K. Guenter ,  Andre Lalonde

IPC分类号： G01N21/84

CPC分类号： G01P3/366 ,  B65H61/005 ,  B65H63/0324 ,  B65H2701/31 ,  G01S7/4811 ,  G01S17/58

摘要： A system for detecting the lateral movement of thread includes an optical device configured to emit an optical signal. The optical device includes a resonant cavity. The system further includes a driver configured to drive the optical signal. A mechanical guide is configured to receive a moving thread that scatters the optical signal such that a portion of the optical signal is reflected back into the resonant cavity of the optical device; causing a change in the optical signal. An optical detector is configured to detect the changed optical signal. Lateral movement detection circuitry is configured to detect lateral movements such as vibrations.

摘要翻译： 用于检测线的横向运动的系统包括被配置为发射光信号的光学装置。 光学器件包括谐振腔。 该系统还包括被配置为驱动光信号的驱动器。 机械引导件被配置为接收使光信号散射的移动线，使得光信号的一部分被反射回到光学器件的谐振腔中; 导致光信号的变化。 光检测器被配置为检测改变的光信号。 横向运动检测电路被配置为检测诸如振动的横向运动。

公开(公告)号：US07860398B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-28

申请号：US11470623

申请日：2006-09-06

申请人： Jimmy A. Tatum ,  James K. Guenter

发明人： Jimmy A. Tatum ,  James K. Guenter

IPC分类号： H04B10/00

CPC分类号： G02B6/4246 ,  G02B6/4201 ,  G09G5/006 ,  G09G2370/12 ,  G09G2370/18 ,  H01S5/0262 ,  H01S5/0425 ,  H01S5/18313 ,  H01S5/3095 ,  H04B10/801 ,  H04J14/08

摘要： Simplified laser drivers for closed path digital optical cables and digital optical cables including the simplified laser drivers. The laser driver can include less transistors than conventional laser drivers for optical communication cables. The laser can include a bias source and modulation source. The bias source can have a single constant current bias point for all laser diodes. The modulation current source can have a single temperature coefficient for all laser diodes. The laser driver can exclude, for example, any one of or combination of temperature compensation of the modulation or bias current sources, external programming of the modulation or bias current sources, power control based on output of the laser diode, and/or control based on feedback received from a monitor device or other sensor within the cables.

摘要翻译： 用于闭路数字光缆和数字光缆的简化激光驱动器，包括简化的激光驱动器。 激光驱动器可以包括比用于光通信电缆的传统激光驱动器更少的晶体管。 激光器可以包括偏置源和调制源。 偏置源可以为所有激光二极管提供单个恒定电流偏置点。 调制电流源可以具有所有激光二极管的单一温度系数。 激光驱动器可以例如排除调制或偏置电流源的温度补偿中的任何一种或组合，调制或偏置电流源的外部编程，基于激光二极管的输出的功率控制和/或基于 在来自监视器装置或电缆内的其他传感器的反馈。

公开(公告)号：US07831152B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-09

申请号：US10316355

申请日：2002-12-11

申请人： Jimmy A. Tatum ,  James K. Guenter

发明人： Jimmy A. Tatum ,  James K. Guenter

IPC分类号： H04B10/00

CPC分类号： H04B10/806 ,  H04B10/40 ,  Y10T29/49124

摘要： An optical transceiver for detecting an incoming light beam and for transmitting an outgoing light beam along a common optical axis is provided. Such an optical transceiver provides a compact optical transceiver that is suitable for a wide variety of applications.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于检测入射光束并沿着公共光轴传输出射光束的光收发器。 这种光收发器提供了适用于各种应用的紧凑型光收发器。