公开(公告)号：US07738746B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-15

申请号：US11552380

申请日：2006-10-24

Applicant: Robbie Charters ,  Ian Andrew Maxwell ,  Benjamin Cornish ,  Warwick Todd Holloway

Inventor： Robbie Charters ,  Ian Andrew Maxwell ,  Benjamin Cornish ,  Warwick Todd Holloway

IPC: G02B6/00 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G02B6/10

CPC classification number: G02B6/3536 ,  G02B6/12004 ,  G02B6/1221 ,  G02B6/138 ,  G02B6/32 ,  G02B2006/12102 ,  G02B2006/1219 ,  G06F3/0421

Abstract: A data input apparatus having at least one transmit element coupled to a source of light of a predetermined wavelength, at least one light receive element and a detection device to detect interruption of beams of the light of said predetermined wavelength extending from said transmit element to said receive element wherein at least one of said transmit element and said receive element comprises at least one waveguide having a light transmitting core and a non-core portion and one or more discontinuance means adapted to reduce transmission of stray light within the non-core portion. The discontinuance is adapted to scatter, absorb, divert or block stray light and can be applied to one or more of the upper cladding, lower cladding, substrate or common base.

Abstract translation: 一种数据输入装置，具有耦合到预定波长的光源的至少一个发射元件，至少一个光接收元件和检测装置，用于检测从所述发射元件延伸到所述发射元件的所述预定波长的光束的中断 接收元件，其中所述发射元件和所述接收元件中的至少一个包括具有光传输芯和非芯部分的至少一个波导和适于减少非芯部分内的杂散光的透射的一个或多个中断装置。 中断适于散射，吸收，转移或阻挡杂散光，并且可以施加到上包层，下包层，基底或共同基底中的一个或多个。

公开(公告)号：US07352940B2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-01

申请号：US11350387

申请日：2006-02-07

Applicant: Robbie Charters ,  Benjamin Cornish ,  Barry Luther-Davies ,  Dax Kukulj ,  Graham Atkins

Inventor： Robbie Charters ,  Benjamin Cornish ,  Barry Luther-Davies ,  Dax Kukulj ,  Graham Atkins

IPC: G02B6/10 ,  G06F3/042

CPC classification number: G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/122 ,  G02B6/1221 ,  G02B6/4298 ,  G06F3/0421

Abstract: This invention relates to devices for coupling light between an optical waveguide and an optical element in a manner that is substantially independent of temperature, using reflective optics. Certain embodiments of the invention concern improved designs for the transmit and receive optics of a waveguide-based optical touch screen sensor, incorporating reflective optics. The improved designs have substantially temperature independent operation and reduced optical losses. In one preferred embodiment the improved design incorporates a parabolic or quasi-parabolic reflector. In another preferred embodiment the improved design incorporates an elliptical or quasi-elliptical reflector. The transmit and receive elements and associated waveguides preferably comprise photo-patternable polymers.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及使用反射光学器件以基本上与温度无关的方式在光波导和光学元件之间耦合光的装置。 本发明的某些实施例涉及用于包括反射光学器件的基于波导的光学触摸屏传感器的发射和接收光学器件的改进的设计。 改进的设计具有基本的温度无关操作和减少的光学损耗。 在一个优选实施例中，改进的设计包括抛物面或准抛物面反射器。 在另一个优选实施例中，改进的设计包括椭圆形或准椭圆形反射器。 发射和接收元件和相关联的波导优选地包括光可图案化的聚合物。

公开(公告)号：US20060188196A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-24

申请号：US11350387

申请日：2006-02-07

Applicant: Robbie Charters ,  Benjamin Cornish ,  Barry Luther-Davies ,  Dax Kukulj ,  Graham Atkins

Inventor： Robbie Charters ,  Benjamin Cornish ,  Barry Luther-Davies ,  Dax Kukulj ,  Graham Atkins

IPC: G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/26 ,  G02B6/42

CPC classification number: G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/122 ,  G02B6/1221 ,  G02B6/4298 ,  G06F3/0421

Abstract: This invention relates to devices for coupling light between an optical waveguide and an optical element in a manner that is substantially independent of temperature, using reflective optics. Certain embodiments of the invention concern improved designs for the transmit and receive optics of a waveguide-based optical touch screen sensor, incorporating reflective optics. The improved designs have substantially temperature independent operation and reduced optical losses. In one preferred embodiment the improved design incorporates a parabolic or quasi-parabolic reflector. In another preferred embodiment the improved design incorporates an elliptical or quasi-elliptical reflector. The transmit and receive elements and associated waveguides preferably comprise photo-patternable polymers.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及使用反射光学器件以基本上与温度无关的方式在光波导和光学元件之间耦合光的装置。 本发明的某些实施例涉及用于包括反射光学器件的基于波导的光学触摸屏传感器的发射和接收光学器件的改进的设计。 改进的设计具有基本的温度无关操作和减少的光学损耗。 在一个优选实施例中，改进的设计包括抛物面或准抛物面反射器。 在另一个优选实施例中，改进的设计包括椭圆形或准椭圆形反射器。 发射和接收元件和相关联的波导优选地包括光可图案化的聚合物。

公开(公告)号：US06577799B1

公开(公告)日：2003-06-10

申请号：US09720802

申请日：2001-03-02

Applicant: Robbie Charters ,  Barry Luther-Davies ,  Francois Ladouceur

Inventor： Robbie Charters ,  Barry Luther-Davies ,  Francois Ladouceur

IPC: G02B600

CPC classification number: G02B6/13 ,  G02B2006/12107

Abstract: A laser beam with an annular or ring shaped intensity distribution, such as a TEM01* beam, is scanned across the surface of a photosensitive thin film to directly produce changes of refractive index in selected regions of the film. This method is suitable for producing channel waveguides for planar lightwave circuits, where the refractive index profile (solid curve) of such a waveguide is more uniform than the prior art refractive index profile (dashed curve) produced by a TEM00 laser beam, and has a reduced bend loss.

Abstract translation: 具有环形或环形强度分布的激光束（例如TEM01 *光束）被扫描在感光薄膜的表面上，以直接在膜的选定区域产生折射率的变化。 该方法适用于制造平面光波电路的通道波导，其中这种波导的折射率分布（实线）比现有技术的由TEM00激光束产生的折射率分布（虚线）更均匀，并具有 减少弯曲损失。

公开(公告)号：US20070253717A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-01

申请号：US11552380

申请日：2006-10-24

Applicant: Robbie Charters ,  Ian Maxwell ,  Benjamin Cornish ,  Warwick Holloway

Inventor： Robbie Charters ,  Ian Maxwell ,  Benjamin Cornish ,  Warwick Holloway

IPC: H04B10/135

CPC classification number: G02B6/3536 ,  G02B6/12004 ,  G02B6/1221 ,  G02B6/138 ,  G02B6/32 ,  G02B2006/12102 ,  G02B2006/1219 ,  G06F3/0421

Abstract: A data input apparatus having at least one transmit element coupled to a source of light of a predetermined wavelength, at least one light receive element and a detection device to detect interruption of beams of the light of said predetermined wavelength extending from said transmit element to said receive element wherein at least one of said transmit element and said receive element comprises at least one waveguide having a light transmitting core and a non-core portion and one or mote discontinuance means adapted to reduce transmission of stray light within the non-core portion. The discontinuance is adapted to scatter, absorb, divert or block stray light and can be applied to one or mote of the upper cladding, lower cladding, substrate or common base.

Abstract translation: 一种数据输入装置，具有耦合到预定波长的光源的至少一个发射元件，至少一个光接收元件和检测装置，用于检测从所述发射元件延伸到所述发射元件的所述预定波长的光束的中断 接收元件，其中所述发射元件和所述接收元件中的至少一个包括具有光传输芯和非芯部分的至少一个波导和适于减少非芯部分内的杂散光透射的一个或微尘中断装置。 该中断适于散射，吸收，转移或阻挡杂散光，并且可以应用于上包层，下包层，基底或共同基底的一个或微尘。