公开(公告)号：US06678237B1

公开(公告)日：2004-01-13

申请号：US08826111

申请日：1997-03-27

Applicant: Jathan D. Edwards ,  William C. Mitchell ,  Mark A. Arps

Inventor： Jathan D. Edwards ,  William C. Mitchell ,  Mark A. Arps

IPC: G11B320

CPC classification number: G11B7/24 ,  G11B7/2534 ,  G11B7/258

Abstract: A multi-layer optical storage medium includes a transparent substrate, a partially reflective layer, a transparent spacer, and a highly reflective layer. One pattern of data pits is provided on the substrate, adjacent the partially reflective layer, and another pattern of pits is provided on the spacer layer, adjacent the highly reflective layer. The partially reflective layer may be made of amorphous selenium (a-Se) and preferably has an index of refraction having a real component, n, greater than 2.8 and an imaginary component, K, less than 0.01. The invention also includes the optical data storage systems compatible with such media.

Abstract translation: 多层光存储介质包括透明基板，部分反射层，透明间隔物和高反射层。 数据凹坑的一个图形提供在基板上，与部分反射层相邻，并且在间隔层上提供另一图形凹坑，邻近高反射层。 部分反射层可以由非晶硒（a-Se）制成，并且优选具有大于2.8的实分量n，小于0.01的虚分量K的折射率。 本发明还包括与这种媒体兼容的光学数据存储系统。

公开(公告)号：US06414296B1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-02

申请号：US09666935

申请日：2000-09-21

Applicant: Jathan D. Edwards

Inventor： Jathan D. Edwards

IPC: H01L2700

CPC classification number: G11C13/042

Abstract: The invention includes a method of generating a position error signal in a holographically imaged data recording system. This method comprises using an optical imaging system to image a plurality of holographically recorded pixels onto a plurality of camera pixels forming a data page. Each holographically recorded pixel is imaged onto an array of at least two adjacent camera pixels in any direction. The output signals from the arrays of camera pixels are used to calculate a position error signal. In a preferred embodiment, the holographically recorded pixel is imaged onto an array of four adjacent camera pixels that form a square having two pixels in each direction.

Abstract translation: 本发明包括在全息图像数据记录系统中产生位置误差信号的方法。 该方法包括使用光学成像系统将多个全息记录像素成像到形成数据页的多个相机像素上。 每个全息记录的像素被成像到任何方向上的至少两个相邻相机像素的阵列上。 来自相机像素阵列的输出信号用于计算位置误差信号。 在优选实施例中，将全息记录的像素成像到四个相邻的相机像素的阵列上，该像素在每个方向上形成具有两个像素的正方形。

公开(公告)号：US07861255B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-28

申请号：US11805309

申请日：2007-05-23

Applicant: Jathan D. Edwards

Inventor： Jathan D. Edwards

IPC: G11B3/70

CPC classification number: B41J3/4071

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to optical disks with a microstructured surface formed on a surface of the optical disk. The microstructured surface may be created to promote the adhesion and prevent the migration of a print material applied to the surface of the optical disk. The microstructured surface may be in the form of a plurality of wells or a plurality of discontinuous raised features in the surface. By forming a microstructured surface on the surface of the disk, the optical disk may not need an additional coating to receive the print material while also retaining the print material at a precise location on the surface. In addition, a plurality of standoff features may be formed in an outer surface of the optical disk to help prevent damage to the surface of the optical disk.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及具有形成在光盘表面上的微结构化表面的光盘。 可以产生微结构化表面以促进粘附并防止施加到光盘表面的印刷材料的迁移。 微结构化表面可以是表面中的多个孔或多个不连续凸起特征的形式。 通过在盘的表面上形成微结构化表面，光盘可能不需要额外的涂层来接收打印材料，同时还将打印材料保持在表面上的精确位置。 此外，可以在光盘的外表面中形成多个间隔特征以帮助防止对光盘表面的损坏。

公开(公告)号：US07785689B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-31

申请号：US11507812

申请日：2006-08-21

Applicant: Jathan D. Edwards

Inventor： Jathan D. Edwards

IPC: B32B3/02 ,  G11B3/70 ,  G11B7/24

CPC classification number: G11B7/24047 ,  G11B7/24 ,  G11B7/24018

Abstract: The invention provides for modifications to conventional optical data storage media to reduce the amount of raw material necessary in the media construction. More particularly, a portion of a thermoplastic substrate is modified to create one or more substantial void areas compared to a conventional substrate that defines flat parallel surfaces without void areas. The configuration, number, and size of the voids may be modified in order to substantially reduce inherent raw material cost while maintaining the specified physical thickness, clamping area, and mechanical stability of the medium.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了对传统光学数据存储介质的修改以减少媒体结构中所需的原材料的量。 更具体地，与限定具有无空隙区域的平坦平行表面的常规基材相比，热塑性基材的一部分被改性以产生一个或多个基本的空隙区域。 可以修改空隙的构型，数量和尺寸，以便在保持介质的规定的物理厚度，夹紧面积和机械稳定性的同时，大幅降低固有的原材料成本。

公开(公告)号：US07202919B2

公开(公告)日：2007-04-10

申请号：US10889728

申请日：2004-07-13

Applicant: Jathan D. Edwards

Inventor： Jathan D. Edwards

IPC: G02F1/135

CPC classification number: G11B7/128 ,  G02F1/13342 ,  G02F2203/12 ,  G11B7/0065 ,  G11C13/042

Abstract: The invention is directed to a holographic data storage system including a spatial light modulator device (SLM) that comprises optical elements in the form of polymer dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) elements. The PDLC elements are individually controllable, and can be made substantially transparent or substantially diffusive. The “on” or “off” state of each PDLC element is defined by whether the given PDLC element is transparent or diffusive. Additional states may also be defined for the PDLC elements, e.g., based on a level of diffusiveness of the PDLC elements. Also, a mirror layer may be added adjacent the PDLC elements to define a reflective-mode SLM. In any case, the SLM is used to encode bit maps into a holographic object beam.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种包括空间光调制装置（SLM）的全息数据存储系统，该装置包括聚合物分散液晶（PDLC）元件形式的光学元件。 PDLC元件是可单独控制的，并且可以被制成基本透明或基本上扩散。 每个PDLC元素的“on”或“off”状态由给定的PDLC元素是透明还是扩散来定义。 还可以为PDLC元件定义附加状态，例如基于PDLC元件的扩散程度。 此外，可以在PDLC元件附近添加镜像层以限定反射模式SLM。 在任何情况下，SLM用于将位图编码成全息物体光束。

公开(公告)号：US07136565B1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-14

申请号：US11137297

申请日：2005-05-23

Applicant: Jathan D. Edwards

Inventor： Jathan D. Edwards

IPC: G02B6/10 ,  B29D11/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/1221 ,  B29C45/0053 ,  B29C45/263 ,  B29D11/00663 ,  B29L2011/0075 ,  G02B6/02033 ,  G02B6/122 ,  G02B6/138 ,  G02B6/2861

Abstract: The invention is directed to an optical element and techniques for creating the optical element. The optical element may comprise an optical delay line or a similar optical part. The optical element may have a wide variety of applications in optical data transmission, optical computing, short term transient storing, applications for optical timing, or a number of other applications. Rather than drawing a long length of optical fiber, the invention can make use of mastering and replication techniques to define a long continuous groove in a substrate. Alternatively, an etching process may be used. In either case, the groove is filled with an optical material of higher index of refraction than the substrate to define a light guide that can transmit light via total internal reflection (TIR).

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于产生光学元件的光学元件和技术。 光学元件可以包括光学延迟线或类似的光学部件。 光学元件可以在光学数据传输，光学计算，短期瞬态存储，光学定时的应用或许多其他应用中具有广泛的应用。 本发明不是绘制长的光纤，而是可以利用母带和复制技术在衬底中限定长的连续槽。 或者，可以使用蚀刻工艺。 在任一种情况下，凹槽都填充有比衬底高的折射率的光学材料，以限定可以通过全内反射（TIR）透射光的光导。

公开(公告)号：US06850345B2

公开(公告)日：2005-02-01

申请号：US10781439

申请日：2004-02-18

Applicant: Jathan D. Edwards ,  Frank E. Aspen ,  Ramon F. Hegel ,  Chad R. Sandstrom

Inventor： Jathan D. Edwards ,  Frank E. Aspen ,  Ramon F. Hegel ,  Chad R. Sandstrom

IPC: G03H1/02 ,  G03H1/04 ,  G11B7/0065 ,  G11B7/24 ,  G11B7/242 ,  G11B7/244 ,  G11B7/245 ,  G11B7/253 ,  G11B7/26

CPC classification number: G11B7/24047 ,  G03H1/02 ,  G03H2250/37 ,  G03H2260/12 ,  G03H2270/14 ,  G11B7/0065 ,  G11B7/24044 ,  G11B7/242 ,  G11B7/245 ,  G11B7/2533 ,  G11B7/2534 ,  G11B7/263 ,  Y10S359/90

Abstract: In one embodiment, holographic data storage medium includes a first thermoplastic substrate portion having a thickness less than approximately 2 millimeters and a second thermoplastic substrate portion having a thickness less than approximately 2 millimeters. A holographic recording material may be sandwiched between the first and second thermoplastic substrate portions. By making thermoplastic substrate portions sufficiently thin, edge wedge problems can be avoided.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，全息数据存储介质包括厚度小于约2毫米的第一热塑性基底部分和厚度小于约2毫米的第二热塑性基底部分。 全息记录材料可夹在第一和第二热塑性基材部分之间。 通过使热塑性基材部分足够薄，可以避免边缘楔形问题。

公开(公告)号：US06762865B1

公开(公告)日：2004-07-13

申请号：US10360431

申请日：2003-02-07

Applicant: Jathan D. Edwards

Inventor： Jathan D. Edwards

IPC: G03H116

CPC classification number: G03H1/26 ,  G03H1/04 ,  G03H1/265 ,  G03H2001/0413 ,  G03H2001/266 ,  G03H2223/14 ,  G11B7/0065 ,  G11C13/042

Abstract: The invention is directed to self-referenced holographic recording techniques that make use of a diffusive element. Self-referenced holography refers to holographic recording techniques in which a reference beam is created from a zero frequency Fourier component of a data encoded object beam. In accordance with the invention, a diffusive element can be positioned in a holographic recording system to create the reference beam from the zero frequency Fourier component of the data encoded object beam. Using a diffusive element to create a reference beam in self-referenced holography can provide advantages to the self-referenced holographic recording system.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及利用扩散元件的自参照全息记录技术。 自参考全息术是指全息记录技术，其中从数据编码对象光束的零频率傅立叶分量产生参考光束。 根据本发明，扩散元件可以被定位在全息记录系统中，以从数据编码对象光束的零频率傅立叶分量创建参考光束。 使用漫射元件在自参照全息术中创建参考光束可以为自参照全息记录系统提供优点。

公开(公告)号：US20080291815A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-27

申请号：US11805517

申请日：2007-05-23

Applicant: Jathan D. Edwards

Inventor： Jathan D. Edwards

IPC: G11B3/70

CPC classification number: G11B23/40

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to an optical disk with a topographical surface. The topographical surface may be formed in the optical disk to create an aesthetic label for the optical disk. The topographical surface may include raised features that refract, diffuse, reflect, or diffract light that makes images of the label viewable to a user. The topographical surface may be at least partially radially coincident with a data surface of the optical disk. An optical disk that includes a topographical surface as the label may not require an additional layer or process to create the label. In some examples, the topographical surface may include raised features of high spatial frequency and configured to create a hologram label that displays images to the user.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及具有地形表面的光盘。 形状表面可以形成在光盘中以产生用于光盘的美学标签。 地形表面可以包括折射，漫射，反射或衍射光的凸起特征，其使标签的图像能够看到用户。 形貌表面可以至少部分地与光盘的数据表面径向重合。 包括作为标签的地形表面的光盘可能不需要额外的层或工艺来创建标签。 在一些示例中，地形表面可以包括高空间频率的凸起特征并且被配置为创建向用户显示图像的全息图标签。

公开(公告)号：US07455889B2

公开(公告)日：2008-11-25

申请号：US10807821

申请日：2004-03-24

Applicant: Jathan D. Edwards ,  Ramon F. Hegel ,  Thomas J. Adam

Inventor： Jathan D. Edwards ,  Ramon F. Hegel ,  Thomas J. Adam

IPC: C08F2/46 ,  C08J7/18 ,  B05D5/06 ,  B05D3/06 ,  B29D11/00 ,  B01F5/00

CPC classification number: G11B7/244 ,  G03H1/0252 ,  G03H2250/37 ,  G03H2270/22 ,  G11B7/0065 ,  G11B7/246 ,  G11B7/2533 ,  G11B7/2534

Abstract: Holographic data storage media having a sandwiched construction are described in which a holographic recording material is sandwiched between two substrates. The holographic media formulation is often formed of two or more components mixed to obtain a homogeneous formulation. The holographic media formulation may include two or more components which are mixed together prior to injection between the substrates. Curing of the holographic media formulation is substantially avoided during mixing, yet accelerated after the formulation is injected between the substrates. Accordingly, the system and techniques can be used to improve the large scale manufacturability of such media by allowing for fabrication of such media within reasonable cycle times, such as less than one minute, while adhering to stringent requirements for optical clarity and parallelism.

Abstract translation: 描述了具有夹层构造的全息数据存储介质，其中全息记录材料夹在两个基板之间。 全息介质制剂通常由混合以获得均匀制剂的两种或多种组分形成。 全息介质制剂可以包括两种或更多种在基材之间注射之前混合在一起的组分。 在混合过程中基本上避免了全息介质制剂的固化，而在配方被注入基材之后加速。 因此，该系统和技术可以用于通过允许在合理的循环时间（例如小于1分钟）内制造这种介质，同时遵守对光学透明度和平行度的严格要求来提高这种介质的大规模可制造性。