公开(公告)号：US09891103B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-13

申请号：US15003795

申请日：2016-01-21

Applicant: OTO PHOTONICS INC.

Inventor： Meng-Hua Wang ,  Shih-Hung Chien ,  Jyh-Jau Chen ,  Jan Liang Yeh

IPC: G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/18

CPC classification number: G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0237 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/0262 ,  G01J3/18

Abstract: A spectrometer comprising a waveguide module, a diffractive component, and a light sensor is provided. The waveguide module has a first reflective surface, a second reflective surface opposite to the first reflective surface, and a light channel between the first reflective surface and the second reflective surface. The diffractive component has a diffractive surface and a plurality of strip-shaped diffractive structures located on the diffractive surface. The sharpness of the profile of the strip-shaped diffractive structures on a first side of the diffractive surface is greater than that on a second side of the diffractive surface. When viewed along a direction perpendicular to the second reflective surface, the first side of the diffractive surface is positioned between the first reflective surface and the second reflective surface with a distance away from the second reflective surface. A method for assembling the spectrometer and an assembling system are also provided.

公开(公告)号：US20170167920A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-15

申请号：US15343220

申请日：2016-11-04

Applicant: OTO PHOTONICS INC.

Inventor： Meng-Wei Lee ,  Hsu Feng Cheng ,  Jan Liang Yeh

IPC: G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/02

CPC classification number: G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J2003/283 ,  G01J2003/2833 ,  G06T2207/10144 ,  G06T2207/20

Abstract: An electronic circuitry of a spectrometer, configured to electrically connect with an optical sensor of the spectrometer, includes a memory unit configured to store a measurement setting, a trigger line configured to transmit at least one trigger signal, and a control unit electrically connected to the trigger line and the memory unit. The control unit is configured to receive the trigger signal from the trigger line so as to instruct the spectrometer to perform a plurality of exposure measurements continuously under the measurement setting, and to save a plurality of spectral data acquired from the exposure measurements into the memory unit. A spectrometer using the electronic circuitry for performing the exposure measurements and a measuring method of the spectrometer are also provided.

公开(公告)号：US20160349111A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-01

申请号：US14834436

申请日：2015-08-25

Applicant: OtO Photonics Inc.

Inventor： CHIEN HSIANG HUNG ,  JAN LIANG YEH

IPC: G01J3/18 ,  G02B27/10 ,  B29C33/38 ,  B26D3/06 ,  B29D11/00 ,  G02B5/18 ,  G01J3/28

CPC classification number: G01J3/18 ,  B26D3/06 ,  B29C33/3842 ,  B29D11/00769 ,  B29L2011/00 ,  B29L2031/757 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G02B5/1828 ,  G02B5/1852 ,  G02B5/1857 ,  G02B5/1861

Abstract: A diffraction grating comprise a substrate and a plurality of connected diffraction structures formed on the substrate. Each diffraction structure is in the shape of a column and arranged along a concave cylindrical surface, and an axis of each diffraction structure extends along a generatrix of the concave cylindrical surface. A section contour is obtained by a cross section of the diffraction structures. The cross section is perpendicular to each axis of the diffraction structure. The section contour shows the connecting line of apexes of the diffraction structures as a reference curve having a plurality of first inflection points, wherein the diffraction structures are configured for separating the optical signal into a plurality of spectral components and focusing the spectral components onto a focal surface.

Abstract translation: 衍射光栅包括衬底和形成在衬底上的多个连接的衍射结构。 每个衍射结构都是一列的形状，沿着一个凹圆柱表面布置，每个衍射结构的轴线沿着凹形圆柱形表面的母线延伸。 通过衍射结构的横截面获得截面轮廓。 横截面垂直于衍射结构的每个轴。 截面轮廓示出了衍射结构的顶点的连接线作为具有多个第一拐点的参考曲线，其中衍射结构被配置用于将光信号分离成多个频谱分量并将频谱分量聚焦到焦点 表面。

公开(公告)号：US20160069742A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-10

申请号：US14940114

申请日：2015-11-12

Applicant: OtO Photonics Inc.

Inventor： Cheng-Hao KO

IPC: G01J3/18 ,  G01J3/02

CPC classification number: G01J3/18 ,  G01J3/0259

Abstract: A miniature spectrometer comprises an input port, an image capture unit, a miniature diffraction optical grating, an optical grating accommodation slot, a cushion, and an affixing plate. The miniature spectrometer may further comprise a waveguide device, and the optical grating accommodation slot is positioned in a space defined by an opening of the waveguide device. The input port receives an optical signal which proceeds in the waveguide device. The miniature diffraction optical grating separates the optical signal into numerous spectral components to be projected onto the image capture unit. The cushion is stacked on the miniature diffraction optical grating, with both disposed in the optical grating accommodation slot. The affixing plate is disposed on the waveguide device to apply a compressing force on the cushion to affix the miniature diffraction optical grating in the optical grating accommodation slot.

Abstract translation: 微型光谱仪包括输入端口，图像捕获单元，微型衍射光栅，光栅调节槽，衬垫和固定板。 微型光谱仪还可以包括波导器件，并且光栅容纳槽位于由波导器件的开口限定的空间中。 输入端口接收在波导器件中进行的光信号。 微型衍射光栅将光信号分离为多个光谱分量以投影到图像捕获单元上。 缓冲垫堆叠在微型衍射光栅上，两者都设置在光栅容纳槽中。 固定板设置在波导装置上，以在缓冲垫上施加压缩力，以将微型衍射光栅固定在光栅容纳槽中。

公开(公告)号：US09273997B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-01

申请号：US13747216

申请日：2013-01-22

Applicant: OtO Photonics Inc.

Inventor： Meng-Hua Wang ,  Shih-Hung Chien ,  Jyh-Jau Chen ,  Jan Liang Yeh

IPC: G01J3/00 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/18

CPC classification number: G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/0202 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/18 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A spectrometer comprising a waveguide module, a diffractive component, and a light sensor is provided. The waveguide module has a first reflective surface, a second reflective surface opposite to the first reflective surface, and a light channel between the first reflective surface and the second reflective surface. The diffractive component has a diffractive surface and a plurality of strip-shaped diffractive structures located on the diffractive surface. The sharpness of the profile of the strip-shaped diffractive structures on a first side of the diffractive surface is greater than that on a second side of the diffractive surface. When viewed along a direction perpendicular to the second reflective surface, the first side of the diffractive surface is positioned between the first reflective surface and the second reflective surface with a distance away from the second reflective surface. A method for assembling the spectrometer and an assembling system are also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了包括波导模块，衍射元件和光传感器的光谱仪。 波导模块具有第一反射表面，与第一反射表面相对的第二反射表面，以及在第一反射表面和第二反射表面之间的光通道。 衍射部件具有衍射面和位于衍射面上的多个条状衍射结构。 衍射表面的第一面上的带状衍射结构的轮廓的锐度大于衍射表面的第二侧的锐度。 当沿着垂直于第二反射表面的方向观察时，衍射表面的第一侧位于第一反射表面和第二反射表面之间，距离第二反射表面一定距离。 还提供了一种用于组装光谱仪和组装系统的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20150369662A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-24

申请号：US14764924

申请日：2013-01-30

Applicant: OtO PHOTONICS INC.

Inventor： Chien-Hsiang Hung ,  Jan Liang Yeh

IPC: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/28

CPC classification number: G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0262 ,  G01J3/18 ,  G01J3/2803

Abstract: The present application discloses an optical sensing module, an optical mechanism of a spectrometer, and a spectrometer. An optical sensing module according to one embodiment comprises an optical sensing component and an optical fiber. The optical sensing component includes at least a row of optical sensing units. The optical fiber is made of a transparent material and has a cylindrical curved surface. A side of the cylindrical curved surface faces the optical sensing units to converge at least a portion of an incident light received by the optical sensing units. With techniques of the present application, the amount of light collected at the optical sensing component can be increased for it to be suitable for applications such as miniaturized apparatuses and systems, thus improving the overall efficiency of optical reception and utilization therein.

Abstract translation: 本申请公开了一种光学传感模块，光谱仪的光学机构和光谱仪。 根据一个实施例的光学传感模块包括光学感测部件和光纤。 光学传感部件包括至少一行光学感测单元。 光纤由透明材料制成，具有圆柱形曲面。 圆柱形曲面的一侧面向光学感测单元以会聚由光学感测单元接收的入射光的至少一部分。 利用本申请的技术，可以增加在光学传感部件处收集的光量，使其适合于诸如小型化设备和系统的应用，从而提高其中光学接收和利用的总体效率。