公开(公告)号：US20040182997A1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-23

申请号：US10394369

申请日：2003-03-20

Inventor： Evan D. H. Green

IPC: G01J001/04 ,  G01J001/42

CPC classification number: G02B27/646

Abstract: An optical component mount with beam deviation monitoring and beam guiding system using such optical component mounts. The optical component mount has a location for mounting an optical element thereon for operating on the beam and at least one sensor attached to the optical mount at a predetermined position. The predetermined position is selected depending on the state of the optical component mount. The state can be, e.g., a vibrational state or a thermal expansion state. The predetermined position is chosen near or at an anti-node of at least one mode contributing to the state but not at a node of any mode expected to contribute to the state of the optical mount. The state of the optical mount is determined based on the signals obtained from the at least one sensor, which can be an accelerometer in the case of monitoring a vibrational state or a temperature sensor in the case of monitoring a thermal expansion state. The sensor is preferably embedded in the optical mount and the deviation of the beam is then determined from the state of the optical mount. Optical mounts according to the invention can be used in any beam guiding system including but not limited to those found in optical and/or opto-electronic assemblies.

Abstract translation: 具有光束偏移监测的光学部件安装件和使用这种光学部件安装件的光束引导系统。 光学部件安装件具有用于在其上安装用于在梁上操作的光学元件的位置和在预定位置处附接到光学安装座的至少一个传感器。 根据光学部件安装件的状态选择预定位置。 该状态可以是例如振动状态或热膨胀状态。 预定位置被选择为有助于状态的至少一个模式的反节点附近或在预期有助于光学座的状态的任何模式的节点处。 基于从监视热膨胀状态的情况下的监视振动状态的情况下的加速度计和至少一个传感器获得的信号来确定光学基座的状态。 传感器优选地嵌入在光学安装座中，然后从光学安装座的状态确定光束的偏离。 根据本发明的光学支架可用于任何光束引导系统，包括但不限于在光学和/或光电组件中发现的那些。

公开(公告)号：US20040129868A1

公开(公告)日：2004-07-08

申请号：US10658516

申请日：2003-09-09

Applicant: Siemens VDO Automotive Corporation.

Inventor： Brian Kilmartin

IPC: G01J001/04 ,  G01J001/42

CPC classification number: G01B11/16 ,  G01L3/12

Abstract: The present invention relates to a torque sensor apparatus and method using variations in the microstructure of an optical waveguide affixed to the surface of a stress bearing member to measure the deflective force applied to the stress bearing member. A signal propagating through the optical waveguide is modified as a result of forces applied to the stress bearing member and to the optical waveguide. Induced changes in the index of refraction and alterations in the critical bending radius value of the optical waveguide result in modulation of the transmitted signal.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种扭矩传感器装置和方法，该扭矩传感器装置和方法使用固定在应力承载部件的表面上的光波导的微结构的变化来测量施加到应力承载部件的偏转力。 作为施加到应力承载构件和光波导的力的结果，通过光波导传播的信号被改变。 诱导的折射率变化和光波导的临界弯曲半径值的变化导致传输信号的调制。

公开(公告)号：US20040124345A1

公开(公告)日：2004-07-01

申请号：US10335121

申请日：2002-12-31

Inventor： John E. Sell

IPC: G01J001/04

CPC classification number: G02B6/4226 ,  G02B6/4236

Abstract: An optical element is aligned on a flexure by applying multiple laser pulses to the flexure. Additional laser pulses are applied until the optical element is aligned properly.

Abstract translation: 光学元件通过对弯曲部施加多个激光脉冲而在弯曲部上对准。 施加额外的激光脉冲，直到光学元件正确对准。

公开(公告)号：US20040099801A1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-27

申请号：US10458109

申请日：2003-06-10

Inventor： Whitten Lee Schulz ,  Eric Udd

IPC: G01J001/04 ,  G01J001/42 ,  G01J005/08

CPC classification number: G01N21/774 ,  G01M3/165 ,  G01M3/38 ,  G01N2021/7723 ,  G02B6/022

Abstract: Fiber grating environmental measurement systems are comprised of sensors that are configured to respond to changes in moisture or chemical content of the surrounding medium through the action of coatings and plates inducing strain that is measured. These sensors can also be used to monitor the interior of bonds for degradation due to aging, cracking, or chemical attack. Means to multiplex these sensors at high speed and with high sensitivity can be accomplished by using spectral filters placed to correspond to each fiber grating environmental sensor. By forming networks of spectral elements and using wavelength division multiplexing arrays of fiber grating sensors may be processed in a single fiber line allowing distributed high sensitivity, high bandwidth fiber optic grating environmental sensor systems to be realized.

Abstract translation: 光纤光栅环境测量系统由传感器组成，传感器被配置为通过涂层和板的作用来响应周围介质的湿度或化学成分的变化，诱导测量的应变。 这些传感器也可用于监测由于老化，开裂或化学侵蚀而导致的结合物内部的退化。 可以通过使用放置为对应于每个光纤光栅环境传感器的光谱滤波器来实现以高速和高灵敏度复用这些传感器的手段。 通过形成光谱元件的网络并使用光纤光栅传感器的波分复用阵列可以在单个光纤线路中进行处理，从而实现分布式高灵敏度，高带宽光纤光栅环境传感器系统。

公开(公告)号：US20040046109A1

公开(公告)日：2004-03-11

申请号：US10234120

申请日：2002-09-05

Inventor： Peter C. Chen ,  Jason S. Kiddy

IPC: G01J001/04 ,  G01J005/08

CPC classification number: G01D5/35303 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G02B6/2932

Abstract: The invention provides a method of sampling M sensors in a fiber optic detector array, by determining a maximum sampling rate possible, and assigning priority to each sensor. Thereafter, available sampling spots are divided into discrete blocks and the sensor of highest priority is assigned sampling slot(s). The remaining sensors are placed in the remaining sampling slots in order of priority, and if a sampling slot is taken, the remaining sensors are placed in the next closest slot. The invention also provides 1D and 2D digital and spatial wavelength domain systems including a plurality of fiber Bragg gratings (FBGs). The FBGs may be illuminated by a plurality of broad band light sources, and coupled thereto by 2null2 couplers. The systems may include a 1D or 2D wavelength dispersion device, and 1D or 2D optically sensitive solid state means for spatially separating the signals at each wavelength reflected by the FBGs.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种通过确定可能的最大采样率并且为每个传感器分配优先权来对光纤检测器阵列中的M个传感器进行采样的方法。 此后，可用采样点被分成离散块，并且最高优先级的传感器被分配采样槽。 剩余的传感器按照优先级顺序放置在剩余的采样槽中，如果采集采样槽，则剩下的传感器被放置在下一个最接近的槽中。 本发明还提供了包括多个光纤布拉格光栅（FBG）的1D和2D数字和空间波长域系统。 FBG可以由多个宽带光源照亮，并通过2x2耦合器与其耦合。 该系统可以包括一维或二维波长色散装置，以及1D或2D光敏固态装置，用于空间分离由FBG反射的每个波长的信号。

公开(公告)号：US20040031910A1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-19

申请号：US10611640

申请日：2003-06-30

Applicant: Sick AG

Inventor： Arno Mechler

IPC: G01J001/04 ,  G01J005/08

CPC classification number: H04B10/801 ,  H01L31/14

Abstract: The invention relates to a detector unit which is made for connection to an optical bus which is formed by detector units of the same type arranged adjacently. The detector unit has a light transmitter, a light receiver and at least one optical connection path by which two optical interfaces are optically connected. At least one optical anomaly is arranged along the optical connection path which is made for the coupling of light of the light transmitter into the optical connection path and for the coupling of light out of the optical connection path to the light receiver.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种检测器单元，其用于连接到由总线相邻的检测器单元形成的光总线。 检测器单元具有光发射器，光接收器和至少一个光学连接路径，两个光学接口被光学连接。 沿着光连接路径布置至少一个光学异常，其用于将光发射器的光耦合到光连接路径中并且用于将光从光连接路径耦合到光接收器。

公开(公告)号：US20040004180A1

公开(公告)日：2004-01-08

申请号：US10343072

申请日：2003-07-11

Inventor： Neville John Freeman ,  Gerard Anthony Ronan ,  Paul Barraclough ,  Marcus Swann

IPC: G01J001/04 ,  G01J005/08

CPC classification number: G01N21/7703 ,  G01N2021/7779

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sensor device and to a method for detecting the introduction of or changes in a chemical, biological or physical stimulus of interest in a localised environment, in particular to a sensor device and method for detecting the presence of or changes in chemical stimuli in a liquid or gas phase analyte (e.g. a microanalyte). The device compensates for fluctuations in the ambient environment.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种传感器装置和一种用于检测局部环境中感兴趣的化学，生物或物理刺激的引入或改变的方法，特别涉及一种传感器装置和检测方法， 在液相或气相分析物（如微量分析仪）中的化学刺激。 该设备补偿周围环境的波动。

公开(公告)号：US20030089842A1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-15

申请号：US09986507

申请日：2001-11-09

Applicant: Korea Institute of Science and Technology

Inventor： Sung Moon ,  Kun Tae Kim

IPC: G01J001/04 ,  G01J005/08

CPC classification number: G01J1/4228 ,  G01J1/0422 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J5/02 ,  G01J5/023 ,  G01J5/024 ,  G01J5/08 ,  G01J5/0815 ,  G01J5/0837 ,  G01J5/0853 ,  G01J2005/0077

Abstract: The present invention relates to three dimensional conical horn antenna coupled image detectors and the manufacturing method thereof. More specifically, the present invention relates to the method of manufacturing an image detector by coupling three dimensional conical horn antenna with the image detector which are constructed using the Micro Electro Mechanical System (MEMS) Technology that improves the sensitivity of the image detector.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及三维圆锥喇叭天线耦合图像检测器及其制造方法。 更具体地，本发明涉及通过使用提高图像检测器的灵敏度的微机电系统（MEMS）技术构造的三维锥形喇叭天线与图像检测器耦合来制造图像检测器的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20030052257A1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-20

申请号：US10224590

申请日：2002-08-21

Inventor： Sarun Sumriddetchkajorn

IPC: G01J001/04 ,  G01J001/42 ,  G01J005/08

CPC classification number: H03K17/9631 ,  H03K17/9638

Abstract: Optical touch switches are implemented based on the use of light total internal reflection and light scattering concepts. The optical touch switch basically consists of a light source, a light guide, a photodetector, and an electronic controller. The fingertip touching on the touching surface of the optical touch switch leads to the change in electrical current produced by the photodetector. As a result, the electronic control box senses this change of electrical current and allows the electrical load to stay at the desired state. Key advantages include ease of implementation, prevention of the light beam incident directly on the user's eyes, and ability to accept both strong and weak mechanical forces from users.

Abstract translation: 基于使用光全内反射和光散射概念实现光触摸开关。 光触摸开关基本上由光源，光导，光电检测器和电子控制器组成。 触摸光触摸开关的触摸表面的指尖导致由光电检测器产生的电流的变化。 结果，电子控制箱感测到电流的这种变化，并允许电负载保持在期望的状态。 主要优点包括易于实施，防止直接照射在用户眼睛上的光束，以及接受来自用户的强弱机械力的能力。

公开(公告)号：US20030052256A1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-20

申请号：US09954496

申请日：2001-09-17

Inventor： Vasilii V. Spirin ,  Mikhail G. Shlyagin ,  Serguei V. Miridonov ,  Francisco J. Mendieta Jimenez ,  Alfredo Marquez Lucero

IPC: G01J001/04

CPC classification number: G01K11/32 ,  G01D5/35345 ,  G01D5/35354 ,  G01D5/35387 ,  G01M3/047

Abstract: Fiber optic sensor with transmission/reflection analyzer for detection and localization of a perturbation that generates additional losses in the test fiber. The sensor includes a test fiber having a first port and a second port; a light source for producing a beam of light propagating along the test fiber; a fiber optic beamsplitter having a first port connected to the light source, a second port connected to the first port of the test fiber, and a third and a fourth port; a plurality of reflectors positioned along the test fiber and a plurality of loss-inducing members positioned along the test fiber, wherein said each of the reflectors is matched to each loss-inducing members, wherein at least one reflector is placed between each consecutive loss-inducing member; an optical reflection detector to receive a light flux, the optical reflection detector connected to the third port of optic beamsplitter, wherein the reflection detector is adapted to sense changes in the power of the light reflected from the reflectors; an optical transmission detector adapted to receive the light flux, connected to the second port of test fiber, said transmission detector being operable to sense changes in the power of the light transmitted through the test fiber; and a transmission/reflection analyzer connected to reflection and transmission detectors, said analyzer adapted to measure the value and identify the location of the disturbance along the test fiber by using a unique relation between transmitted and reflected powers for different locations of the disturbance along the test fiber.

Abstract translation: 具有透射/反射分析仪的光纤传感器，用于检测和定位在测试光纤中产生额外损耗的扰动。 传感器包括具有第一端口和第二端口的测试光纤; 用于产生沿着测试光纤传播的光束的光源; 具有连接到光源的第一端口，连接到测试光纤的第一端口的第二端口以及第三和第四端口的光纤分束器; 沿着测试光纤定位的多个反射器和沿着测试光纤定位的多个损耗感应元件，其中所述每个反射器与每个损耗感应元件匹配，其中至少一个反射器被放置在每个连续的损耗 - 诱导成员; 用于接收光通量的光学反射检测器，所述光学反射检测器连接到光束分离器的第三端口，其中反射检测器适于感测从反射器反射的光的功率的变化; 光传输检测器，其适于接收连接到测试光纤的第二端口的光通量，所述传输检测器可操作以感测透过测试光纤的光的功率变化; 以及连接到反射和透射检测器的透射/反射分析器，所述分析器适于通过使用沿着测试的扰动的不同位置的发射和反射功率之间的唯一关系来测量该值并且沿着测试光纤识别干扰的位置 纤维。