公开(公告)号：US20090123114A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-14

申请号：US12218367

申请日：2008-07-15

Applicant: Mark Webster ,  Prakash Gothoskar ,  Vipulkumar Patel ,  David Piede

Inventor： Mark Webster ,  Prakash Gothoskar ,  Vipulkumar Patel ,  David Piede

IPC: G02B6/35

CPC classification number: G02B6/30 ,  G02B6/3598 ,  G02B6/3636 ,  G02B6/3652 ,  G02B6/3692 ,  G02B6/4249

Abstract: One or more nanotaper coupling waveguides formed within an optical substrate allows for straightforward, reproducible offset launch conditions to be achieved between an incoming signal and the core region of a multimode fiber (which may be disposed along an alignment fixture formed in the optical substrate), fiber array or other multimode waveguiding structure. Offset launching of a single mode signal into a multimode fiber couples the signal into favorable spatial modes which reduce the presence of differential mode dispersion along the fiber. This approach to providing single mode signal coupling into legacy multimode fiber is considered to be an improvement over the prior art which required the use of an interface element between a single mode fiber and multimode fiber, limiting the number of propagating signals and applications for the legacy multimode fiber. An optical switch may be used to select the specific nanotaper(s) for coupling into the multimode fiber.

Abstract translation: 形成在光学衬底内的一个或多个纳米锥耦合波导允许在多模光纤（其可以沿着形成在光学衬底中的对准夹具设置）的入射信号和芯区域之间实现简单，可再现的偏移发射条件， 光纤阵列或其他多模波导结构。 偏移将单模信号发射到多模光纤中将信号耦合到有利的空间模式，这降低了沿着光纤的差分色散的存在。 将单模信号耦合提供给传统多模光纤的这种方法被认为是对需要使用单模光纤和多模光纤之间的接口元件的现有技术的改进，限制了传播信号的数量和遗留的应用 多模光纤 可以使用光学开关来选择用于耦合到多模光纤的特定纳米锥。

公开(公告)号：US20090110342A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-30

申请号：US12290285

申请日：2008-10-29

Applicant: Mark Webster ,  Vipulkumar Patel ,  Prakash Gothoskar

Inventor： Mark Webster ,  Vipulkumar Patel ,  Prakash Gothoskar

IPC: G02F1/035

CPC classification number: G02F1/025 ,  G02F1/0147 ,  G02F1/225 ,  G02F2201/126

Abstract: A silicon-based optical modulator structure includes one or more separate localized heating elements for changing the refractive index of an associated portion of the structure and thereby providing corrective adjustments to address unwanted variations in device performance. Heating is provided by thermo-optic devices such as, for example, silicon-based resistors, silicide resistors, forward-biased PN junctions, and the like, where any of these structures may easily be incorporated with a silicon-based optical modulator. The application of a DC voltage to any of these structures will generate heat, which then transfers into the waveguiding area. The increase in local temperature of the waveguiding area will, in turn, increase the refractive index of the waveguiding in the area. Control of the applied DC voltage results in controlling the refractive index

Abstract translation: 基于硅的光学调制器结构包括一个或多个单独的局部加热元件，用于改变结构的相关部分的折射率，从而提供校正调整以解决器件性能的不期望的变化。 加热由诸如硅基电阻器，硅化物电阻器，正向偏置PN结等的热光器件提供，其中这些结构中的任何一个可以容易地与硅基光学调制器结合。 对这些结构中的任何一个施加直流电压将产生热量，然后传递到波导区域。 波导区域的局部温度的增加又将增加该区域中波导的折射率。 施加的直流电压的控制导致控制折射率

公开(公告)号：US08364042B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-29

申请号：US12796868

申请日：2010-06-09

Applicant: Kalpendu Shastri ,  Bipin Dama ,  Mark Webster

Inventor： Kalpendu Shastri ,  Bipin Dama ,  Mark Webster

IPC: H04B10/00

CPC classification number: H04B10/801 ,  H04B10/505 ,  H04B10/516 ,  H04B10/524 ,  H04L7/0008 ,  H04L7/0075

Abstract: An optical interconnection arrangement for use in high data applications is presented that eliminates the need for extensive serialization/de-serialization (SERDES) functionality by utilizing pulse amplitude modulation (PAM) techniques to represent the data in the optical domain while utilizing a separate channel for transmitting an optical clock signal, eliminating the need for clock recovery circuitry on the receive end of the arrangement.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种用于高数据应用的光互连装置，通过利用脉冲幅度调制（PAM）技术来表示光域中的数据，消除了对广泛的串行/解序列化（SERDES）功能的需要，同时利用单独的信道 发送光时钟信号，消除了对该装置接收端的时钟恢复电路的需要。

公开(公告)号：US08320720B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-27

申请号：US12856144

申请日：2010-08-13

Applicant: Mark Webster ,  Anujit Shastri ,  Kalpendu Shastri

Inventor： Mark Webster ,  Anujit Shastri ,  Kalpendu Shastri

IPC: G02B6/12

CPC classification number: G02F1/0121 ,  G02F1/2257 ,  G02F2001/0152 ,  H04B10/5051 ,  H04B10/5053 ,  H04B10/5055 ,  H04B10/516

Abstract: A silicon-based optical modulator is configured as a multi-segment device that utilizes a modified electrical data input signal format to address phase modulation nonlinearity and attenuation problems associated with free-carrier dispersion-based modulation. The modulator is formed to include M separate segments and a digital signal encoder is utilized to convert an N bit input data signal into a plurality of M drive signals for the M modulator segments, where M≧2N/2. The lengths of the modulator segments may also be adjusted to address the nonlinearity and attenuation problems. Additional phase adjustments may be utilized at the output of the modulator (beyond the combining waveguide).

Abstract translation: 硅基光调制器被配置为多段装置，其利用修改的电数据输入信号格式来解决与自由载波色散调制相关的相位调制非线性和衰减问题。 调制器被形成为包括M个单独的段，并且使用数字信号编码器将N位输入数据信号转换成用于M个调制器段的多个M个驱动信号，其中M≥N2N / 2。 调制器段的长度也可以被调整以解决非线性和衰减问题。 可以在调制器的输出（超过组合波导）的情况下使用附加的相位调整。

公开(公告)号：US20110044573A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-24

申请号：US12856144

申请日：2010-08-13

Applicant: Mark Webster ,  Anujit Shastri ,  Kalpendu Shastri

Inventor： Mark Webster ,  Anujit Shastri ,  Kalpendu Shastri

IPC: G02F1/035

CPC classification number: G02F1/0121 ,  G02F1/2257 ,  G02F2001/0152 ,  H04B10/5051 ,  H04B10/5053 ,  H04B10/5055 ,  H04B10/516

Abstract: A silicon-based optical modulator is configured as a multi-segment device that utilizes a modified electrical data input signal format to address phase modulation nonlinearity and attenuation problems associated with free-carrier dispersion-based modulation. The modulator is formed to include M separate segments and a digital signal encoder is utilized to convert an N bit input data signal into a plurality of M drive signals for the M modulator segments, where M≧2N/2. The lengths of the modulator segments may also be adjusted to address the nonlinearity and attenuation problems. Additional phase adjustments may be utilized at the output of the modulator (beyond the combining waveguide).

Abstract translation: 硅基光调制器被配置为多段设备，其利用修改的电数据输入信号格式来解决与自由载波色散调制相关的相位调制非线性和衰减问题。 调制器被形成为包括M个单独的段，并且使用数字信号编码器将N位输入数据信号转换成用于M个调制器段的多个M个驱动信号，其中M≥N2N / 2。 调制器段的长度也可以被调整以解决非线性和衰减问题。 可以在调制器的输出（超过组合波导）的情况下使用附加的相位调整。

公开(公告)号：US20090135861A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-28

申请号：US12291246

申请日：2008-11-06

Applicant: Mark Webster ,  David Piede ,  Prakash Gothoskar

Inventor： Mark Webster ,  David Piede ,  Prakash Gothoskar

IPC: H01S3/10

CPC classification number: H01S5/141 ,  H01S5/021 ,  H01S5/02248 ,  H01S5/02268 ,  H01S5/06256

Abstract: A silicon-on-insulator (SOI)-based tunable laser is formed to include the gain medium (such as a semiconductor optical amplifier) disposed within a cavity formed within the SOI substrate. A tunable wavelength reflecting element and associated phase matching element are formed on the surface of the SOI structure, with optical waveguides formed in the surface SOI layer providing the communication between these components. The tunable wavelength element is controlled to adjust the optical wavelength. Separate discrete lensing elements may be disposed in the cavity with the gain medium, providing efficient coupling of the optical signal into the SOI waveguides. Alternatively, the gain medium itself may be formed to include spot converting tapers on its endfaces, the tapers used to provide mode matching into the associated optical waveguides.

Abstract translation: 形成绝缘体上硅（SOI）的可调谐激光器以包括设置在形成于SOI衬底内的空腔内的增益介质（例如半导体光放大器）。 在SOI结构的表面上形成可调波长反射元件和相关的相位匹配元件，其中形成在表面SOI层中的光波导提供这些部件之间的连通。 可调波长元件被控制以调节光学波长。 单独的离散透镜元件可以用增益介质设置在空腔中，从而提供光信号到SOI波导的有效耦合。 或者，增益介质本身可以被形成为包括其端面上的点变换锥度，用于向相关联的光波导提供模式匹配的锥度。

公开(公告)号：US20050259567A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-24

申请号：US11121661

申请日：2005-05-04

Applicant: Mark Webster ,  Michael Seals

Inventor： Mark Webster ,  Michael Seals

IPC: H04B7/00 ,  H04B7/06 ,  H04J11/00 ,  H04L27/26

CPC classification number: H04L27/2602 ,  H04B7/0671

Abstract: Embodiments of cyclic diversity systems and methods are disclosed. One system embodiment, among others, comprises a logic configured to cyclically advance, or perform the periodic equivalent of the same, one or more sections of an orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) packet relative to the OFDM packet to be transmitted on a first transmit antenna, the packet having the one or more cyclically advanced sections to be transmitted on a second transmit antenna, the duration of the cyclic advance having a duration less than a guard interval.

Abstract translation: 公开了循环分集系统和方法的实施例。 一个系统实施例，其中包括一个逻辑，其被配置为相对于要在第一传输上发送的OFDM分组循环地前进或执行正交频分复用（OFDM）分组的相同的一个或多个部分的周期性等价物 天线，具有要在第二发射天线上发送的一个或多个循环高级部分的分组，循环前进的持续时间具有小于保护间隔的持续时间。

公开(公告)号：US6096073A

公开(公告)日：2000-08-01

申请号：US028792

申请日：1998-02-24

Applicant: Mark Webster ,  H. Elizabeth Noll

Inventor： Mark Webster ,  H. Elizabeth Noll

IPC: A61F2/06 ,  A61F2/82

CPC classification number: A61F2/915 ,  A61F2/91 ,  A61F2/856 ,  A61F2/958 ,  A61F2002/067 ,  A61F2002/828 ,  A61F2002/91541 ,  A61F2002/91558 ,  A61M2025/1045

Abstract: A system and method are provided for dilatation of, and delivery and deployment of stents at, a bifurcation. The system includes two guidewires, one disposed in each branch of the bifurcation. A device and stents are provided which allow accurate dilatation and stenting of the bifurcation, without removing the guidewires, and such that the stents closely conform to the geometry of the bifurcation.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种系统和方法，用于在分叉处的支架的扩张和输送和部署。 该系统包括两个导线，一个设置在分支的每个分支中。 提供了一种装置和支架，其允许分叉的精确扩张和支架，而不移除导线，并且使得支架紧密地符合分叉的几何形状。

公开(公告)号：US20150217945A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-06

申请号：US14606312

申请日：2015-01-27

Applicant: Mark Webster ,  David Konopacki ,  Michael Reilly

Inventor： Mark Webster ,  David Konopacki ,  Michael Reilly

IPC: B65G35/08 ,  B65G47/57

CPC classification number: B65G37/02 ,  B65G35/06

Abstract: A moving floor system that includes a moving work surface to move work products from an upstream end to a downstream end. The moving work surface is formed from a plurality of individual carts joined to each other. The stack of carts is moved along upper support rails located at an upper level. When each individual cart reaches the downstream end, a downstream lift conveyor moves the individual cart from the upper level to a lower level. When at the lower level, each individual cart is returned from the downstream end to the upstream end. When each individual cart reaches the upstream end, an upstream lift conveyor returns the individual carts from the lower level to the upper level. An upper drive mechanism provides the motive force to move the stack of carts along the upper level at the working speed.

Abstract translation: 一种移动地板系统，其包括移动的工作表面以将工作产品从上游端移动到下游端。 移动的工作表面由彼此连接的多个单独的车辆形成。 推车的堆叠沿位于上层的上支撑轨移动。 当每个单独的推车到达下游端时，下游提升输送机将单独的推车从上层移动到较低的水平。 当在较低级别时，每个单独的推车从下游端返回到上游端。 当每个单独的推车到达上游端时，上游提升输送机将各个推车从下层返回到上层。 上部驱动机构提供了以工作速度沿着上层移动推车的堆叠的动力。

公开(公告)号：USD653736S1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-07

申请号：US29403098

申请日：2011-09-30

Applicant: Eric Niehaus ,  Mark Webster

Designer： Eric Niehaus ,  Mark Webster