公开(公告)号：US20160294150A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-06

申请号：US15090118

申请日：2016-04-04

Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS INFORMATION AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS INTEGRATION INC.

Inventor： Benjamin R. Johnson

IPC: H01S3/102 ,  H01S3/094 ,  H01S3/0941 ,  H01S3/04 ,  H01S3/067

CPC classification number: H01S3/0675 ,  G02B6/00 ,  H01S3/0401 ,  H01S3/0405 ,  H01S3/06704 ,  H01S3/094003 ,  H01S3/09415 ,  H01S3/1053

Abstract: A fiber laser having a thermal controller operatively connected to one or more fiber Bragg gratings is provided. The thermal controller does not impart much or imparts very little mechanical stress or strain to the optical fiber in which the FBGs reside because such forces can alter the FBG performance. Rather, the thermal controller utilizes a thermally conductive semi-solid or non-Newtonian fluid to submerge/suspend a portion of the optical fiber in which FBG resides. Temperature control logic controls whether a thermoelectric heater and cooler should be directed to increase or decrease its temperature. The thermoelectric heater and cooler imparts or removes thermal energy from the FBG to efficiently control its performance without the application of mechanical stress. The fiber laser having a thermal controller generally is able to increase laser output power greater than two times the amount of output power of a similarly fabricated fiber laser free of the thermal controller(s).

Abstract translation: 提供了具有可操作地连接到一个或多个光纤布拉格光栅的热控制器的光纤激光器。 热控制器对FBG所在的光纤不施加太大的力或非常小的机械应力或应变，因为这样的力可以改变FBG性能。 相反，热控制器利用导热半固体或非牛顿流体来淹没/悬挂FBG所在的光纤的一部分。 温度控制逻辑控制是否应引导热电加热器和冷却器来增加或降低其温度。 热电加热器和冷却器从FBG施加或去除热能，以有效地控制其性能而不施加机械应力。 具有热控制器的光纤激光器通常能够增加大于不含热控制器的类似制造的光纤激光器的输出功率的两倍的激光输出功率。

公开(公告)号：US09450595B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-20

申请号：US14958051

申请日：2015-12-03

Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.

Inventor： Joseph D. Cali ,  Lawrence J. Kushner ,  Steven E. Turner

IPC: H03M1/66 ,  H03M1/06 ,  H01L29/737 ,  H01L29/73 ,  H01L27/06

CPC classification number: H03M1/0626 ,  H01L21/8252 ,  H01L21/8258 ,  H01L27/0605 ,  H01L27/0617 ,  H01L27/088 ,  H03K17/693 ,  H03M1/66 ,  H03M1/742

Abstract: Techniques are provided for a switched output digital to analog converter employing an N-path cascode output switch. An example system may include a plurality of cascode transistors coupled in parallel to an output stage of a current mode digital to analog converter (DAC) circuit. The system may also include a plurality of control ports, each of the control ports coupled to a gate of one of the cascode transistors. The system may further include a plurality of output ports, each output port coupled to one of the cascode transistors. The cascode transistors are configured to switch the output stage of the DAC to the output port of the transistor in response to a routing control signal applied to the control port of the transistor. The cascode transistors are High Electron Mobility Transistors (HEMT) fabricated from Gallium Nitride.

Abstract translation: 为采用N路径共源共栅输出开关的开关输出数模转换器提供技术。 一个示例系统可以包括并联耦合到电流模式数模转换器（DAC）电路的输出级的多个共源共栅晶体管。 该系统还可以包括多个控制端口，每个控制端口耦合到一个共源共栅晶体管的栅极。 该系统还可以包括多个输出端口，每个输出端口耦合到一个共源共栅晶体管。 串联晶体管被配置为响应于施加到晶体管的控制端口的路由控制信号而将DAC的输出级切换到晶体管的输出端口。 共源共栅晶体管是由氮化镓制造的高电子迁移率晶体管（HEMT）。

公开(公告)号：US20160265913A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-15

申请号：US14763621

申请日：2014-11-27

Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS INFORMATION AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS INTEGRATION INC.

Inventor： Michael J. Choiniere ,  Egor V. Degtiarev ,  Eric C. Gausch ,  Derek P. Janiak

IPC: G01C3/08 ,  G01S7/487 ,  G01S7/489 ,  G01S17/08

CPC classification number: G01C3/08 ,  G01S7/4873 ,  G01S7/489 ,  G01S7/497 ,  G01S17/08

Abstract: A laser range finder (LRF) and an automated method for determining a return laser signal associated with a target thereof are disclosed. In one example embodiment, the LRF includes a laser beam emitter to emit a laser beam towards a target. Further, the LRF includes a receiver circuit to receive multiple return laser signals reflected from objects including the target and to determine an amplitude of each of the multiple return laser signals. Furthermore, the LRF includes a processor coupled to the receiver circuit to compare the amplitude of each of the multiple return laser signals with a range varying threshold that accounts for range and atmospheric losses and to determine one of the multiple return laser signals as being associated with the target based on the comparison.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于确定与其目标相关联的返回激光信号的激光测距仪（LRF）和自动化方法。 在一个示例性实施例中，LRF包括激光束发射器以朝向目标发射激光束。 此外，LRF包括接收电路，用于接收从包括目标的对象反射的多个返回激光信号，并确定多个返回激光信号中的每一个的振幅。 此外，LRF包括耦合到接收器电路的处理器，以将多个返回激光信号中的每一个的幅度与考虑到范围和大气损耗的范围变化阈值进行比较，并且将多个返回激光信号中的一个确定为与 目标基于比较。

公开(公告)号：US09418430B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-16

申请号：US14505979

申请日：2014-10-03

Applicant: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.

Inventor： Michael J. Choiniere ,  Brendan P. Cirillo ,  Robert W. Costantino ,  Robert D. Frey ,  Haijun Hu ,  Brian F. O'Donnell ,  David A. Richards

IPC: G06T7/00 ,  G01C15/00 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06T7/0044 ,  G01C15/00 ,  G06K9/00671 ,  G06T7/74 ,  G06T2207/10048 ,  G06T2207/30212 ,  G06T2207/30244

Abstract: A scene correlation-based target system and related methods are provided. A reference image depicts a remotely-positioned object having identifiable characteristics, wherein a reference directional vector is established relative to the reference image. A target image of a general vicinity of the remotely-positioned object has an unknown directional vector, the target image having at least a portion of the identifiable characteristics. An inertial measuring unit has a scene correlation system, wherein the scene correlation system matches the portion of the identifiable characteristics of the target image with the identifiable characteristics of the reference image, wherein a slew angle between the reference image and the target image is calculated. A target image directional vector is derived from the calculated slew angle and the reference directional vector.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种基于场景相关性的目标系统及相关方法。 参考图像描绘具有可识别特征的远程定位对象，其中相对于参考图像建立参考方向向量。 远程定位对象的普通附近的目标图像具有未知的方向向量，目标图像具有至少一部分可识别特征。 惯性测量单元具有场景相关系统，其中场景相关系统将目标图像的可识别特征的一部分与参考图像的可识别特征相匹配，其中计算参考图像与目标图像之间的转换角度。 从计算的转换角和参考方向向量导出目标图像方向向量。

公开(公告)号：US20160234128A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-11

申请号：US14921425

申请日：2015-10-23

Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS INFORMATION AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS INTEGRATION INC.

Inventor： JEFFREY E. ROBERTSON ,  DALE A. RICKARD

IPC: H04L12/863 ,  H04L12/873

CPC classification number: H04L47/6295 ,  H04L47/52 ,  H04L47/6215 ,  H04L47/6275 ,  H04L49/90

Abstract: An apparatus for managing data queues is disclosed. The apparatus includes at least one sensor for collecting data, a data interface for receiving data from the sensor(s) and for placing the collected data in a set of data queues, and a priority sieve for organizing the set of data queues according to data priority of a specific task. The priority sieve includes a scoreboard for identifying queue priority and a system timer for synchronization.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于管理数据队列的装置。 该装置包括用于收集数据的至少一个传感器，用于从传感器接收数据并将收集的数据放置在一组数据队列中的数据接口，以及用于根据数据组织该组数​​据队列的优先筛 具体任务的优先级。 优先级筛选包括用于识别队列优先级的记分板和用于同步的系统定时器。

公开(公告)号：US20160232109A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-11

申请号：US15022221

申请日：2015-05-19

Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS INFORMATION AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS INTEGRATION, INC.

Inventor： Jeffrey B. CANTER

IPC: G06F12/14 ,  G06F3/06

CPC classification number: G06F12/1408 ,  G06F3/0623 ,  G06F3/0643 ,  G06F3/0679 ,  G06F21/79 ,  G06F2212/1052

Abstract: A flash memory process and device for encrypting and storing data in a non-volatile flash memory associated with a host system. The device includes a flash memory, an encryption engine, a key store, a SRAM to interface with the host system, and associated control circuitry. When powered on, the device first determines if a valid encryption key is held in the key store. If a valid key is held in the store, a program flag is set when encrypted data in the flash memory is ready to be decrypted by the engine and Random stored in the SRAM for use by the host system, or when data originating from the host system and stored in the SRAM is ready to be encrypted by the engine and programmed into the flash memory. The device can be embedded in any host system wherein data must be encrypted while at rest in a memory.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在与主机系统相关联的非易失性闪存中加密和存储数据的闪速存储器处理和设备。 该设备包括闪存，加密引擎，密钥存储器，与主机系统接口的SRAM以及相关联的控制电路。 上电时，设备首先确定密钥存储中是否保存有效的加密密钥。 如果在存储器中保持有效的密钥，则在Flash存储器中的加密数据准备好由引擎解密并且存储在SRAM中以供由主机系统使用的随机存储器中使用的Random中设置程序标志，或者当来自主机的数据时 系统并存储在SRAM中，准备好由引擎加密并编程到闪存中。 该设备可以嵌入在任何主机系统中，其中数据必须在休息时被加密在存储器中。

公开(公告)号：US20160209266A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-21

申请号：US13939711

申请日：2013-07-11

Applicant: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.

Inventor： Allister McNeish

IPC: G01J1/42

CPC classification number: G01J1/4257 ,  G01J1/0411 ,  G01J1/4228 ,  G01S3/781 ,  G01S3/784

Abstract: A method and apparatus of detecting laser in a laser warning receiver is disclosed. A panoramic lens assembly utilized in cameras is combined with a laser detection focal plane. Incident laser light is refracted in the panoramic lens and made to illuminate a multiplicity of individual sensor elements. By determining the corresponding intensity of the laser light on the sensors, the angle of arrival resolutions superior to the element angular resolutions can be achieved. The combination of a panoramic lens with a laser detection focal plane provides a low cost laser warning for wrap around ground based situational awareness.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种在激光警告接收器中检测激光的方法和装置。 在相机中使用的全景镜头组件与激光检测焦平面组合。 入射激光在全景透镜中被折射并且被照亮多个单独的传感器元件。 通过确定传感器上相应的激光强度，可以实现比元素角分辨率更高的到达角分辨率。 全景镜头与激光检测焦平面的组合提供了低成本的激光警告，用于包围地面状态感知。

公开(公告)号：US09383203B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-05

申请号：US14107215

申请日：2013-12-16

Applicant: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.

Inventor： Webster Dove

IPC: G01C15/00 ,  G01S5/02 ,  G06F17/18

CPC classification number: G01C15/00 ,  G01S5/0252

Abstract: A specific emitter identification (SEI) method and apparatus is capable of identifying and tracking objects within a geographical area of interest wherein the system and method has not been preprogrammed to look for particular signals. The system and method receives all of the emitted electromagnetic signals emitted from area of interest. The system and method next performs high order statistical analysis on the received signals and determines which signals emanate from possible targets of interest and which likely emanate from background clutter/noise by comparing the relative degrees of Gaussianness of the signals (for example using entropy measurements). The least Gaussian signals are deemed to likely be signals from potential targets of interest while those which are more Gaussian are deemed to be likely from background clutter or noise.

公开(公告)号：US20160173113A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-16

申请号：US14958051

申请日：2015-12-03

Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.

Inventor： Joseph D. Cali ,  Lawrence J. Kushner ,  Steven E. Turner

IPC: H03M1/06 ,  H01L29/20 ,  H01L29/16 ,  H01L27/06 ,  H01L29/772 ,  H01L29/737 ,  H01L29/73 ,  H03M1/66 ,  H01L29/778

CPC classification number: H03M1/0626 ,  H01L21/8252 ,  H01L21/8258 ,  H01L27/0605 ,  H01L27/0617 ,  H01L27/088 ,  H03K17/693 ,  H03M1/66 ,  H03M1/742

Abstract: Techniques are provided for a switched output digital to analog converter employing an N-path cascode output switch. An example system may include a plurality of cascode transistors coupled in parallel to an output stage of a current mode digital to analog converter (DAC) circuit. The system may also include a plurality of control ports, each of the control ports coupled to a gate of one of the cascode transistors. The system may further include a plurality of output ports, each output port coupled to one of the cascode transistors. The cascode transistors are configured to switch the output stage of the DAC to the output port of the transistor in response to a routing control signal applied to the control port of the transistor. The cascode transistors are High Electron Mobility Transistors (HEMT) fabricated from Gallium Nitride.

Abstract translation: 为采用N路径共源共栅输出开关的开关输出数模转换器提供技术。 一个示例系统可以包括并联耦合到电流模式数模转换器（DAC）电路的输出级的多个共源共栅晶体管。 该系统还可以包括多个控制端口，每个控制端口耦合到一个共源共栅晶体管的栅极。 该系统还可以包括多个输出端口，每个输出端口耦合到一个共源共栅晶体管。 串联晶体管被配置为响应于施加到晶体管的控制端口的路由控制信号而将DAC的输出级切换到晶体管的输出端口。 共源共栅晶体管是由氮化镓制造的高电子迁移率晶体管（HEMT）。

公开(公告)号：US09354393B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-31

申请号：US14790963

申请日：2015-07-02

Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS INFORMATION AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS INTEGRATION INC.

Inventor： Andrew T S Pomerene ,  Matthew A. Gregory

IPC: G02B6/10 ,  G02B6/13 ,  G02B6/122 ,  B24B9/06 ,  B24B49/02 ,  G02B6/12

CPC classification number: G02B6/13 ,  B24B9/065 ,  B24B49/02 ,  G02B6/122 ,  G02B6/30 ,  G02B6/3608 ,  G02B2006/121 ,  G02B2006/12197

Abstract: A method for polishing photonic chips is described. A gauge is placed in a photonic chip adjacent to an edge to be polished. The gauge includes a set of bars of various lengths. The bar lengths can be progressively ordered from shortest to longest or vice versa. The photonic chip is then secured in a chip polishing jig to get ready for polishing. When the photonic chip is being polished, an operator can visually inspect the gauge by looking at the polishing edge to estimate a polishing depth in order to determine a stopping point for polishing. Once the stopping point has been reached, the polishing of the photonic chip can be stopped.

Abstract translation: 描述了抛光光子芯片的方法。 将量规放置在与要抛光的边缘相邻的光子芯片中。 量规包括一组不同长度的棒。 条形长度可以从最短到最长排序，反之亦然。 然后将光子芯片固定在芯片抛光夹具中以准备抛光。 当光子芯片被抛光时，操作者可以通过观察抛光边缘来目视检查量规来估计抛光深度，以便确定抛光的停止点。 一旦达到停止点，就可以停止抛光光子芯片。