Wafer scale image intensifier
    21.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10734184B1

    公开(公告)日:2020-08-04

    申请号:US16449137

    申请日:2019-06-21

    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a multi-layer image intensifier wafer includes fabricating first and second glass wafers, each having an array of cavities that extend between respective openings in first and second surfaces of the respective glass wafer; doping a semiconductor wafer to generate a plurality of electrons for each electron that impinges a first surface of the semiconductor wafer and to direct the plurality of electrons to a second surface of the semiconductor wafer, bonding a photo-cathode wafer to the first glass wafer; bonding the semiconductor wafer between the first and second glass wafers, and bonding the second glass wafer between the semiconductor wafer and an anode wafer (e.g., a phosphor screen or other electron detector). A section of the multi-layer image intensifier wafer may be sliced and evacuated to provide a multi-layer image intensifier.

    Method for Forming Hermetic Seals in MEMS Devices

    公开(公告)号:US20200156932A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-05-21

    申请号:US16773042

    申请日:2020-01-27

    Abstract: A method of processing a double sided wafer of a microelectromechanical device includes spinning a resist onto a first side of a first wafer. The method further includes forming pathways within the resist to expose portions of the first side of the first wafer. The method also includes etching one or more depressions in the first side of the first wafer through the pathways, where each of the depressions have a planar surface and edges. Furthermore, the method includes depositing one or more adhesion metals over the resist such that the one or more adhesion metals are deposited within the depressions, and then removing the resist from the first wafer. The method finally includes depositing indium onto the adhesion metals deposited within the depressions and bonding a second wafer to the first wafer by compressing the indium between the second wafer and the first wafer.

    Mobile user interface system and methods therefor

    公开(公告)号:US10097542B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-10-09

    申请号:US14579705

    申请日:2014-12-22

    Abstract: A system. At least some embodiments are a system including a first processor and a non-volatile random access memory coupled to the first processor, the non-volatile random access memory storing program instructions for execution by the first processor in which the programming instructions are stored only in encrypted form. The system further includes an encryption engine coupled to the first processor and coupled to the non-volatile random access memory. A bridge logic device coupled is to the processor and configured to couple to an external peripheral network bus. The encryption engine is configured to decrypt software program instructions stored in the non-volatile random access memory for execution by the first processor.

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A DIRECTABLE COUNTERMEASURE WITH DIVERGENT LASER

    公开(公告)号:US20170205496A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-07-20

    申请号:US15259770

    申请日:2016-09-08

    CPC classification number: G01S7/495 F41G7/224 F41H13/0056

    Abstract: A system includes a threat warning system and a countermeasure system. The threat warning system generates threat data that includes at least a threat coordinate value. The countermeasure system includes a wide-angle laser beam director and the infrared counter measure system that is configured to receive the threat data including the threat coordinate value from the threat warning system and causes the beam director to direct a divergent laser beam based on the threat coordinate value and cause the beam director to vary an angle of the cone based on an aircraft signature perceived by a threat.

    System and method for adjusting a projected image
    25.
    发明授权
    System and method for adjusting a projected image 有权
    用于调整投影图像的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08982480B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-17

    申请号:US12974578

    申请日:2010-12-21

    CPC classification number: G03B21/14 G03B21/142 G03B21/28

    Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, a system comprises a projection system. The system further includes an image generator disposed in the projection system. The image generator is operable to generate a plurality of rays. The system further includes an objective lens disposed in the projection system. The objective lens is operable to refract the plurality of rays. The system further includes a component operable to reflect the refracted rays onto a target in order to form an image. The image is operable to be moved in relation to the target. The movement of the image is independent of any displacement of the projection system in relation to the target.

    Abstract translation: 根据本公开的一个实施例,系统包括投影系统。 该系统还包括设置在投影系统中的图像发生器。 图像生成器可操作以产生多个光线。 该系统还包括设置在投影系统中的物镜。 物镜可操作地折射多根光线。 该系统还包括可操作以将折射光线反射到目标上以便形成图像的部件。 图像可操作以相对于目标移动。 图像的移动与投影系统相对于目标的任何位移无关。

    System and Method for Correcting Astigmatism Caused by an Aircraft Canopy
    26.
    发明申请
    System and Method for Correcting Astigmatism Caused by an Aircraft Canopy 审中-公开
    用于校正飞机罩引起的散光的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120293861A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-11-22

    申请号:US13110319

    申请日:2011-05-18

    CPC classification number: G02B27/0025 G02B27/0101 G02B2027/011

    Abstract: In a method embodiment, a method for correcting astigmatism caused by an aircraft canopy comprises receiving at a compensator module a plurality of light rays that have been refracted by an aircraft canopy. At least two of the refracted light rays have respective foci different from one another and propagate in respective planes that are substantially perpendicular to one another, such that astigmatism occurs. The method further includes using the compensator module to substantially compensate for the astigmatism by providing astigmatic power to the received plurality of light rays. The method also includes providing the plurality of light rays having the astigmatic power compensation to an imaging module. The imaging module is configured to generate imagery using the plurality of light rays having the astigmatic power compensation.

    Abstract translation: 在方法实施例中,一种用于校正由飞机机罩引起的散光的方法包括在补偿器模块处接收已经被飞机机架折射的多个光线。 至少两个折射光线具有彼此不同的各自的焦点,并且在彼此基本垂直的各个平面中传播,使得发生散光。 该方法还包括使用补偿器模块通过向所接收的多个光线提供像散电力来基本上补偿像散。 该方法还包括向成像模块提供具有像散功率补偿的多个光线。 成像模块被配置为使用具有像散功率补偿的多个光线来生成图像。

    Global shutter for transmission mode secondary electron intensifier by a low voltage signal

    公开(公告)号:US12183562B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-12-31

    申请号:US17222590

    申请日:2021-04-05

    Abstract: A night vision system along with an image intensifier tube and method for shuttering the continued draw of electrons from an electron multiplier are provided. The night vision system includes the electron multiplier, or possibly two electron multipliers, each comprising a silicon membrane. A shutter voltage is applied between a first surface and a substantially parallel, opposed second surface of the silicon membrane to discontinue draw of electrons through the electron multiplier and for substantially discontinuing display of an image from the image intensifier tube under certain bright light conditions. Utilizing a global shutter control on the electron multiplier, and the significantly lower voltage for such control mitigates power consumption within the image intensifier, as well as electromagnetic interference and delay response time. A relatively low voltage negative bias shutter voltage on only the electron multiplier selectively provides global shutter to the image intensifier device.

    Usage and temperature compensation of performance parameters for night vision device

    公开(公告)号:US11901168B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-13

    申请号:US17375734

    申请日:2021-07-14

    CPC classification number: H01J40/16 H01J40/02 H04N23/66

    Abstract: A method of controlling the performance of a night vision device includes supplying, by a power supply, to a microchannel plate of a light intensifier tube, a control voltage that controls a gain of the microchannel plate, determining an amount of compensation to apply to the control voltage based on a change to the control voltage attributed to a change in temperature of an operating environment of the night vision device, adjusting the control voltage in accordance with the amount of compensation to obtain a compensated control voltage, and supplying, by the power supply, the compensated control voltage to the microchannel plate of the light intensifier tube. The method may further include determining whether the night vision device has been used for a predetermined amount of time, and only after that predetermined amount of time, is the method configured to supply the compensated control voltage.

    Single actuation goggle positioning mounting assembly

    公开(公告)号:US11609417B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-03-21

    申请号:US17690827

    申请日:2022-03-09

    Abstract: A mounting device having a mounting assembly for mounting a pair of goggles to a helmet is provided. The mounting assembly is configured to provide at least three degrees of freedom of movement using one or more actuation mechanisms for locking and unlocking a position of the mounting device. The number of actuation mechanisms is less than a number of degrees of freedom. In some aspects, the number of actuation mechanisms is one. A rotation base connects the mounting assembly to the helmet, and a goggle linkage connects the mounting assembly to the goggles. Various single actuation mechanisms, including a sliding mechanism, a friction-based wire/brake mechanism, and a floating friction brake mechanism, are provided.

    LANDING ZONE DESIGNATION SYSTEM AND METHOD

    公开(公告)号:US20210012672A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-01-14

    申请号:US17033164

    申请日:2020-09-25

    Inventor: John G. Williams

    Abstract: A landing zone designation system is provided that includes a master and a slave landing strobes. A detector on an aircraft can detect master and slave optical signals, and a processor can be coupled to the detector to compute placement of the aircraft relative to the master and slave landing strobes. A method is provided for designating a landing zone for an aircraft. The method includes emitting first and second optical signals, where a determination is made whether the aircraft is to land at a first landing zone or a second landing zone depending on a difference between the first optical signal and the second optical signal. A distance to landing within the determined first landing zone or the second landing zone can also be determined.

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