STRUCTURED LIGHT ILLUMINATORS INCLUDING A CHIEF RAY CORRECTOR OPTICAL ELEMENT

    公开(公告)号:US20200333131A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-10-22

    申请号:US16763210

    申请日:2018-11-09

    Abstract: The present disclosure describes techniques to improve the resolution and reduce the distortion of structured light projection in miniature wide-angle VCSEL array projection modules used for 3D imaging and gesture recognition. The projector module includes a chief ray corrector optical element, which directs the VCSEL beams along the projector lens chief ray paths. The VCSEL structured illumination projector using the chief ray optical element corrector can create a high resolution, low distortion structured light pattern over an extended distance range greater that the projector lens image focal range. The corrector element is placed close to the VCSEL array. The corrector element can be implemented in various ways including, for example, a refractive lens, diffractive lens or microlens array, depending on the specific application requirements and optical configurations.

    High Resolution Structured Light Source
    4.
    发明申请
    High Resolution Structured Light Source 审中-公开
    高分辨率结构光源

    公开(公告)号:US20160072258A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-10

    申请号:US14848791

    申请日:2015-09-09

    Abstract: A structured light source comprising VCSEL arrays is configured in many different ways to project a structured illumination pattern into a region for 3 dimensional imaging and gesture recognition applications. One aspect of the invention describes methods to construct densely and ultra-densely packed VCSEL arrays with to produce high resolution structured illumination pattern. VCSEL arrays configured in many different regular and non-regular arrays together with techniques for producing addressable structured light source are extremely suited for generating structured illumination patterns in a programmed manner to combine steady state and time-dependent detection and imaging for better accuracy. Structured illumination patterns can be generated in customized shapes by incorporating differently shaped current confining apertures in VCSEL devices. Surface mounting capability of densely and ultra-densely packed VCSEL arrays are compatible for constructing compact on-board 3-D imaging and gesture recognition systems.

    Abstract translation: 包括VCSEL阵列的结构化光源以许多不同的方式配置以将结构化照明图案投影到用于三维成像和手势识别应用的区域中。 本发明的一个方面描述了构建密集和超密集VCSEL阵列以产生高分辨率结构照明图案的方法。 配置在许多不同规则和非规则阵列中的VCSEL阵列以及用于产生可寻址结构光源的技术非常适合以编程方式生成结构化照明模式,以结合稳态和时间相关检测和成像以获得更高的精度。 可以通过在VCSEL设备中引入不同形状的电流限制孔径,以定制的形状生成结构化的照明图案。 密集和超密集VCSEL阵列的表面贴装能力与构建紧凑型板载3-D成像和手势识别系统相兼容。

    VCSEL Pumped Fiber Optic Gain Systems
    5.
    发明申请
    VCSEL Pumped Fiber Optic Gain Systems 有权
    VCSEL泵浦光纤增益系统

    公开(公告)号:US20140247841A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-04

    申请号:US13783172

    申请日:2013-03-01

    Abstract: Optical pump modules comprising VCSEL and VCSEL array devices provide high optical power for configuring fiber optic gain systems such as fiber laser and fiber amplifier particularly suited for high power operation. Pump modules may be constructed using two reflector or three reflector VCSEL devices optionally integrated with microlens arrays and other optical components, to couple high power pump beams to a fiber output port. The pump module having a fiber output port is particularly suited to couple light to an inner cladding of a double-clad fiber, often used to configure high power fiber laser and fiber amplifier. The pump modules may be operated in CW, QCW and pulse modes to configure fiber lasers and amplifiers using single end, dual end, and regenerative optical pumping modes. Multiple-pumps may be combined to increase pump power in a modular fashion without significant distortion to signal, particularly for short pulse operation.

    Abstract translation: 包括VCSEL和VCSEL阵列器件的光泵模块提供高光功率,用于配置光纤增益系统,如光纤激光器和光纤放大器,特别适用于大功率操作。 可以使用可选地与微透镜阵列和其它光学部件集成的两个反射器或三个反射器VCSEL装置来构造泵模块,以将高功率泵浦光束耦合到光纤输出端口。 具有光纤输出端口的泵模块特别适用于将光耦合到双包层光纤的内包层,通常用于配置大功率光纤激光器和光纤放大器。 泵模块可以以CW,QCW和脉冲模式运行,以使用单端,双端和再生光泵浦模式配置光纤激光器和放大器。 可以组合多泵以模块化方式增加泵功率,而不会对信号造成明显的失真,特别是对于短脉冲操作。

    VCSEL pumped fiber optic gain systems
    6.
    发明授权
    VCSEL pumped fiber optic gain systems 有权
    VCSEL泵浦光纤增益系统

    公开(公告)号:US08824519B1

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-02

    申请号:US13783172

    申请日:2013-03-01

    Abstract: Optical pump modules comprising VCSEL and VCSEL array devices provide high optical power for configuring fiber optic gain systems such as fiber laser and fiber amplifier particularly suited for high power operation. Pump modules may be constructed using two reflector or three reflector VCSEL devices optionally integrated with microlens arrays and other optical components, to couple high power pump beams to a fiber output port. The pump module having a fiber output port is particularly suited to couple light to an inner cladding of a double-clad fiber, often used to configure high power fiber laser and fiber amplifier. The pump modules may be operated in CW, QCW and pulse modes to configure fiber lasers and amplifiers using single end, dual end, and regenerative optical pumping modes. Multiple-pumps may be combined to increase pump power in a modular fashion without significant distortion to signal, particularly for short pulse operation.

    Abstract translation: 包括VCSEL和VCSEL阵列器件的光泵模块提供高光功率,用于配置光纤增益系统,如光纤激光器和光纤放大器,特别适用于大功率操作。 可以使用可选地与微透镜阵列和其它光学部件集成的两个反射器或三个反射器VCSEL装置来构造泵模块,以将高功率泵浦光束耦合到光纤输出端口。 具有光纤输出端口的泵模块特别适用于将光耦合到双包层光纤的内包层,通常用于配置大功率光纤激光器和光纤放大器。 泵模块可以以CW,QCW和脉冲模式运行,以使用单端,双端和再生光泵浦模式配置光纤激光器和放大器。 可以组合多泵以模块化方式增加泵功率,而不会对信号造成明显的失真,特别是对于短脉冲操作。

    High-Speed VCSEL Device
    9.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190067909A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-02-28

    申请号:US16053541

    申请日:2018-08-02

    Abstract: A Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser (VCSEL) includes a reflecting surface of the VCSEL. A gain region is positioned on the distributed Bragg reflector that generates optical gain. The gain region comprises a first and second multiple quantum well stack, a tunnel junction positioned between the first and second multiple quantum well stack, and a current aperture positioned on one of the first and second multiple quantum well stack. The current aperture confines a current flow in the gain region. A partially reflective surface and the reflective surface forming a VCSEL resonant cavity, wherein an output optical beam propagates from the partially reflecting surface.

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