MULTI-LAYERED ELECTRO-OPTIC DEVICES
    31.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180317289A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-11-01

    申请号:US15882419

    申请日:2018-01-29

    CPC classification number: H01L31/043 H01L2924/0002 Y02E10/50 H01L2924/00

    Abstract: A laminate film includes a plurality of planar photovoltaic semi-transparent modules disposed one on top of another and laminated to each other. Each of the modules includes a substrate, first and second conductive layers and at least first and second semiconductor layers disposed between the conductive layers. The first and second semiconductor layers define a junction at an interface therebetween. At least one of the junctions is configured to convert a first spectral portion of optical energy into an electrical voltage and transmit a second spectral portion of optical energy to another of the junctions that is configured to convert at least a portion of the second spectral portion of optical energy into an electrical voltage.

    Spectrally adaptive multijunction photovoltaic thin film device and method of producing same

    公开(公告)号:US10043929B1

    公开(公告)日:2018-08-07

    申请号:US14146207

    申请日:2014-01-02

    Abstract: A method is provided for converting optical energy to electrical energy in a spectrally adaptive manner. The method begins by directing optical energy into a first photovoltaic module that includes non-single crystalline semiconductor layers defining a junction such that a first spectral portion of the optical energy is converted into a first quantity of electrical energy. A second spectral portion of the optical energy unabsorbed by the first module is absorbed by a second photovoltaic module that includes non-single crystalline semiconductor layers defining a junction and converted into a second quantity of electrical energy. The first quantity of electrical energy is conducted from the first module to a first external electrical circuit along a first path. The second quantity of electrical energy is conducted from the second module to a second external electrical circuit along a second path that is in parallel with the first path.

    FLIGHT CONTROL METHODS FOR OPERATING CLOSE FORMATION FLIGHT

    公开(公告)号:US20170269612A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-09-21

    申请号:US15075098

    申请日:2016-03-18

    Abstract: Embodiments of methods and apparatus for close formation flight are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method of operating aircraft for flight in close formation includes establishing a communication link between a first aircraft and a second aircraft, assigning to at least one of the first aircraft or the second aircraft, via the communication link, initial positions relative to one another in the close formation, providing flight control input for aligning the first and second aircraft in their respective initial positions, tracking, by at least one aircraft in the close formation, at least one vortex-generated by at least one other aircraft in the close formation, and based on the tracking, providing flight control input to adjust a relative position between the first aircraft and the second aircraft.

    Integrated optical receiver skin
    38.
    发明授权
    Integrated optical receiver skin 有权
    集成光接收机皮肤

    公开(公告)号:US09391700B1

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-12

    申请号:US14740706

    申请日:2015-06-16

    CPC classification number: H04B10/1121 G01J1/0422 G01J1/42 G02B6/42

    Abstract: A multilayer film or skin for free space optical data transmission includes a first outer layer. The first outer layer has a first laterally extending area that transmits optical data signals received over a range of incident angle. A second layer that includes a second laterally extending area underlies the first layer. At least a portion of the optical data signals received by the second layer from the first outer layer is focused or otherwise concentrated into a substantially reduced area. An optical detector receives the concentrated optical data signals from the second layer. An electrical connection extends from the optical detector to an external receiving device. The multilayer film or skin may be used, for example, in applications involving mobile free space optical communication platforms where low profile, volume and mass and/or enhanced platforms are important.

    Abstract translation: 用于自由空间光学数据传输的多层膜或皮肤包括第一外层。 第一外层具有透射在数个入射角范围内接收的光学数据信号的第一横向延伸区域。 第二层,其包括位于第一层下面的第二横向延伸区域。 由第二层从第一外层接收的光学数据信号的至少一部分被聚焦或以其他方式集中在基本上减小的区域中。 光检测器从第二层接收浓缩的光数据信号。 电连接从光学检测器延伸到外部接收装置。 多层膜或皮肤可以用于例如涉及移动自由空间光通信平台的应用,其中薄型,体积和质量和/或增强的平台是重要的。

    Apparatus and method for producing AC power
    39.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for producing AC power 有权
    交流电源的设备及方法

    公开(公告)号:US09391457B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-12

    申请号:US13631158

    申请日:2012-09-28

    Abstract: A multi-input electrical power conversion device is provided for converting multiple DC energies each arising from different junctions in a multi-junction solar cells into AC energy. The device includes a plurality of electrical inputs for receiving the multiple DC energies from at least one multi junction solar cell. The number of DC energies id no less than the number of junctions in the multi-junction solar cell. The device also includes at least one DC-to-AC circuit for receiving the multiple DC energies from the plurality of electrical inputs and at least one electrical output receiving at least one AC energy from the DC to AC circuit. The device also includes at least one MPPT circuit operatively coupled to the DC to AC circuit.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种多输入电力转换装置,用于将多个太阳能电池中的不同结点的多个DC能量转换成AC能量。 该装置包括用于从至少一个多结太阳能电池接收多个DC能量的多个电输入。 DC能量的数量id不小于多结太阳能电池中的结数。 该装置还包括用于从多个电输入端接收多个DC能量的至少一个DC-AC电路以及从DC到AC电路接收至少一个AC能量的至少一个电输出。 该装置还包括至少一个可操作地耦合到DC至AC电路的MPPT电路。

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