Ruggedized photonic crystal sensor packaging

    公开(公告)号:US10338328B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-07-02

    申请号:US15957784

    申请日:2018-04-19

    Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus are disclosed for a ruggedized photonic crystal (PC) sensor packaging. In particular, the present disclosure teaches a ruggedized packaging for a photonic crystal sensor that includes of a hermetic-seal high-temperature jacket and a ferrule that eliminate the exposure of the optical fiber as well as the critical part of the photonic crystal sensor to harsh environments. The disclosed packaging methods enable photonic crystal based sensors to operate in challenging environments where adverse environmental conditions, such as electromagnetic interference (EMI), corrosive fluids, large temperature variations, and strong mechanical vibrations, currently exclude the use of traditional sensor technologies.

    Modular maritime tow body
    13.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10279879B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-05-07

    申请号:US15675507

    申请日:2017-08-11

    Abstract: A tow body apparatus, a method of making a modular tow body, and a method of using a tow body. The tow body comprises a nose module, a tail module, and a first payload module that may be made of plastic by three-dimensional printing. The nose module is configured to be connected to a tow cable for towing the tow body through water and comprises a nose module mating interface. The tail module comprises fins for stabilizing the tow body as the tow body is towed through water and a tail module mating interface. The first payload module comprises an interior configured to hold a payload, a first mating interface configured to be attached alternatively to the nose module mating interface or to a second payload module, and a second mating interface configured to be attached alternatively to the tail module mating interface or to the second payload module.

    Adaptable high efficiency power inverter system

    公开(公告)号:US10218277B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-02-26

    申请号:US15050054

    申请日:2016-02-22

    Abstract: Increased DC-to-AC power conversion efficiency in a scalable, flexible, resilient, cascading inverter driver topology. Plural power cells, which include a rectifier and an inverter, are arranged in a series/parallel topology. Use of plural power cells increases efficiency by reducing voltage transition losses and by increasing duty cycle. Also, the power cells output AC to an electric motor using a forward-looking controller that responds to varying power demand while maintaining motor speed at a maximum efficiency level. Power output is varied by varying the width of rectifier output pulses to the inverters while maintaining pulse voltage. Transitions between power levels are smoothed by pulse density modulation. Pulse density, determined automatically in the inverter, begins high and gradually becomes less dense so voltage changes rapidly then slowing gradually. The topology and power cell components allow faulty power cells 10 to be isolated and bypassed.

    RUGGEDIZED PHOTONIC CRYSTAL SENSOR PACKAGING
    17.
    发明申请
    RUGGEDIZED PHOTONIC CRYSTAL SENSOR PACKAGING 审中-公开
    独特的光电晶体传感器包装

    公开(公告)号:US20170031116A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-02

    申请号:US15294584

    申请日:2016-10-14

    Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus are disclosed for a ruggedized photonic crystal (PC) sensor packaging. In particular, the present disclosure teaches a ruggedized packaging for a photonic crystal sensor that includes of a hermetic-seal high-temperature jacket and a ferrule that eliminate the exposure of the optical fiber as well as the critical part of the photonic crystal sensor to harsh environments. The disclosed packaging methods enable photonic crystal based sensors to operate in challenging environments where adverse environmental conditions, such as electromagnetic interference (EMI), corrosive fluids, large temperature variations, and strong mechanical vibrations, currently exclude the use of traditional sensor technologies.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于加固型光子晶体(PC)传感器封装的方法,系统和装置。 特别地,本公开教导了用于光子晶体传感器的加固封装,其包括密封高温护套和套圈,其消除光纤的暴露以及光子晶体传感器的关键部分到苛刻的 环境。 所披露的包装方法使得基于光子晶体的传感器能​​够在恶劣环境中操作,其中恶劣的环境条件,例如电磁干扰(EMI),腐蚀性流体,大的温度变化和强烈的机械振动,目前不包括使用传统的传感器技术。

    Multifunctional Optical Sensor Unit
    19.
    发明申请
    Multifunctional Optical Sensor Unit 有权
    多功能光学传感器单元

    公开(公告)号:US20140226931A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-08-14

    申请号:US13765163

    申请日:2013-02-12

    CPC classification number: G02B6/10 G01D5/268

    Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting a group of parameters. An optical signal is sent into an optical sensor unit comprising a first reflective structure, a second reflective structure, and a cavity system located between the first reflective structure and the second reflective structure. The first reflective structure is configured to be associated with an optical fiber. A response generated by the optical sensor unit is detected. The group of parameters is identified from the response.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于检测一组参数的方法和装置。 将光学信号发送到光学传感器单元,该光学传感器单元包括位于第一反射结构和第二反射结构之间的第一反射结构,第二反射结构和空腔系统。 第一反射结构被配置为与光纤相关联。 检测由光学传感器单元产生的响应。 从响应中确定参数组。

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