Method for analyzing output data of array subelements of an imaging segmented array
    1.
    发明授权
    Method for analyzing output data of array subelements of an imaging segmented array 失效
    用于分析成像分段阵列的阵列子元件的输出数据的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07586075B1

    公开(公告)日:2009-09-08

    申请号:US10790894

    申请日:2004-03-01

    IPC分类号: H01L27/00

    CPC分类号: G06T7/73

    摘要: A position of a feature in a scene is located by forming an image of the feature using a segmented array having a plurality of array subelements. Each of the array subelements has an output signal. The output signals from at least two spatially adjacent array subelements are cooperatively analyzed to establish a data set reflective of an extent to which output signals responsive to the image of the feature are produced from exactly one or from more than one of the adjacent array subelements. The data set is used to reach a conclusion as to a location of the image of the feature on the segmented array. Increased positional accuracy is attained with no loss of sensitivity.

    摘要翻译: 通过使用具有多个阵列子元素的分割阵列形成特征的图像来定位场景中的特征的位置。 每个阵列子元素都有一个输出信号。 来自至少两个空间相邻的阵列子元件的输出信号被协作地分析以建立反映在响应于特征的图像的输出信号的精度上从一个或多于一个相邻阵列子元件产生的程度的数据集。 数据集用于得出关于分段数组上特征图像的位置的结论。 在不损失灵敏度的情况下实现位置精度的提高。

    System and method for time-to-intercept determination
    2.
    发明授权
    System and method for time-to-intercept determination 有权
    用于时间截取确定的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US06487519B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-11-26

    申请号:US09487575

    申请日:2000-01-19

    IPC分类号: G04F100

    CPC分类号: F42C13/02 G01S11/12

    摘要: A method and system of time-to-intercept determination for a radiation source using passively-sensed irradiance data. The invention provides a plurality of noise reduction features to reduce the noise present in the data and improve the accuracy of the time-to-intercept computation. The method includes reducing data noise by defining an acceptable noise level and eliminating any excessively noisy data from the time-to-intercept computation. The method further includes constantly updating the time-to-intercept computation by using irradiance values that are advanced in time. Other features of the present invention includes averaging of irradiance values over a time interval, filtering of the irradiance data received by the method, and triggering at a predetermined time-to-intercept. The invention also includes a time-to-intercept system and processor implementing the above method.

    摘要翻译: 使用被动感测辐照度数据的辐射源的时间截取确定方法和系统。 本发明提供了多个降噪特征,以减少数据中存在的噪声并提高时间间隔计算的准确性。 该方法包括通过定义可接受的噪声电平来减少数据噪声,并且从时间到截距的计算中消除任何过多噪声的数据。 该方法还包括通过使用在时间上提前的辐照值来不断地更新时间间隔计算。 本发明的其它特征包括在一段时间间隔内平均辐照度值,对通过该方法接收的辐照度数据进行滤波,以及在预定的时间间隔触发。 本发明还包括实现上述方法的时间间隔系统和处理器。

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MULTIPLE FIELD-ANGLE OPTICAL ALIGNMENT TESTING
    3.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MULTIPLE FIELD-ANGLE OPTICAL ALIGNMENT TESTING 有权
    多场视角光学对准测试的方法与装置

    公开(公告)号:US20120013895A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-01-19

    申请号:US12836051

    申请日:2010-07-14

    IPC分类号: G01B11/26

    摘要: Various embodiments provide an optical alignment apparatus that includes a mirror structure having a plurality of mirrors, the mirror structure being configured for mounting a lens. The plurality of mirrors are arranged so as to redirect a collimated beam of radiation into the lens at different angles so as to measure one or more alignment parameter of the lens.

    摘要翻译: 各种实施例提供一种光学对准装置,其包括具有多个反射镜的反射镜结构,该镜结构被配置为安装透镜。 多个反射镜被布置成将准直的辐射束以不同的角度重定向到透镜中,以便测量透镜的一个或多个对准参数。

    Antenna Coupled Radiation Sensor
    4.
    发明申请
    Antenna Coupled Radiation Sensor 审中-公开
    天线耦合辐射传感器

    公开(公告)号:US20110304515A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-12-15

    申请号:US12814209

    申请日:2010-06-11

    IPC分类号: H01Q1/00 G01J5/02

    摘要: According to one embodiment, a radiation sensor comprises a first pixel and a second pixel. The first pixel comprises a first plurality of antenna elements, a first photodetector, and one or more first feed lines coupling the first plurality of antenna elements to the first photodetector. The second pixel comprises a second plurality of antenna elements, a second photodetector, and one or more second feed lines coupling the second plurality of antenna elements to the second photodetector. The second pixel is an off-axis pixel. Signals feeding each of the second plurality of antenna elements are varied such that an effective radiation pattern of the second plurality of antenna elements is reinforced in a desired direction and suppressed in an undesired direction.

    摘要翻译: 根据一个实施例,辐射传感器包括第一像素和第二像素。 第一像素包括第一多个天线元件,第一光电检测器和将第一多个天线元件耦合到第一光电检测器的一个或多个第一馈送线。 第二像素包括第二多个天线元件,第二光电检测器和将第二多个天线元件耦合到第二光电检测器的一个或多个第二馈电线。 第二像素是离轴像素。 馈送第二多个天线元件中的每一个的信号被改变,使得第二多个天线元件的有效辐射图案在期望的方向上被加强并且在不期望的方向被抑制。

    Method and apparatus for multiple field-angle optical alignment testing
    5.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for multiple field-angle optical alignment testing 有权
    多场角度光学对准测试的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08422005B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-04-16

    申请号:US12836051

    申请日:2010-07-14

    IPC分类号: G01B9/00

    摘要: Various embodiments provide an optical alignment apparatus that includes a mirror structure having a plurality of mirrors, the mirror structure being configured for mounting a lens. The plurality of mirrors are arranged so as to redirect a collimated beam of radiation into the lens at different angles so as to measure one or more alignment parameter of the lens.

    摘要翻译: 各种实施例提供一种光学对准装置,其包括具有多个反射镜的反射镜结构,该镜结构被配置为安装透镜。 多个反射镜被布置成将准直的辐射束以不同的角度重定向到透镜中,以便测量透镜的一个或多个对准参数。

    Monolithic lens/reflector optical component
    6.
    发明授权
    Monolithic lens/reflector optical component 有权
    单片透镜/反射器光学元件

    公开(公告)号:US08254018B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-08-28

    申请号:US10423395

    申请日:2003-04-25

    IPC分类号: G02B5/08 G02B13/14

    CPC分类号: G02B13/14

    摘要: A monolithic body (31) has a compound optical surface that defines a centrally located lens element (31B) that is transmissive to light having wavelengths of interest, such as infrared radiation (IR), and a reflector (31B) disposed about the lens element that is reflective to the light. The monolithic body is comprised of a material selected for fabricating a refractive lens element. The compound optical surface has a centrally located portion defining the lens element surrounded by a generally curved surface region having a reflective coating that defines the reflector. The centrally located portion may be coated with an anti-reflection coating. The compound optical surface is preferably formed in one operation, such as one that uses a diamond point turning operation.

    摘要翻译: 单片体(31)具有复合光学表面,该复合光学表面限定对具有感兴趣波长的光(例如红外辐射(IR))透射的中心位置的透镜元件(31B),以及围绕透镜元件设置的反射器(31B) 这是反光的。 整体式主体由选择用于制造折射透镜元件的材料组成。 复合光学表面具有中心定位的部分,其限定由具有限定反射器的反射涂层的大致弯曲的表面区域包围的透镜元件。 中心位置的部分可以涂覆有抗反射涂层。 复合光学表面优选地在一个操作中形成,例如使用钻石点转动操作的操作。

    Antenna-coupled-into-rectifier infrared sensor elements and infrared sensors
    7.
    发明授权
    Antenna-coupled-into-rectifier infrared sensor elements and infrared sensors 有权
    天线耦合到整流器的红外传感器元件和红外传感器

    公开(公告)号:US07679057B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-03-16

    申请号:US11978880

    申请日:2007-10-30

    IPC分类号: G01J5/00

    CPC分类号: G01J5/08 G01J5/0837 G01J5/10

    摘要: An infrared sensor element having an antenna coupled directly into a rectifier. Infrared radiation impinging the antenna induces an alternating current. The rectifier converts the alternating current into a rectified signal. The rectified signal corresponds to a magnitude of the incident infrared radiation impinging the antenna, and can be used for detection and imaging operations. Coupling the antenna directly into the rectifier eliminates the need for a photodetector. The wavelength of sensor elements can be separately tuned. A sensor made up of a plurality of such sensor elements can operate in a time-division multiplexed mode sensing different infrared bandwidths in separate time segments. Two or more sensors each made up of a plurality of sensor elements can be co-located in a single focal plane and operated separately to detect infrared radiation in different bandwidths. A sensor element can also operate in bandwidths other than infrared.

    摘要翻译: 具有直接耦合到整流器中的天线的红外线传感器元件。 射入天线的红外线辐射引起交流电。 整流器将交流电转换成整流信号。 经整流的信号对应于入射的红外线辐射的大小,可用于检测和成像操作。 将天线直接耦合到整流器中消除了对光电检测器的需要。 传感器元件的波长可以单独调节。 由多个这样的传感器元件组成的传感器可以以分离多路复用模式操作,以分离的时间段感测不同的红外带宽。 每个由多个传感器元件组成的两个或更多个传感器可以共同位于单个焦平面中并分开操作以检测不同带宽中的红外辐射。 传感器元件也可以在红外线以外的带宽中工作。

    Obscuration method for reducing the infrared signature of an object
    8.
    发明授权
    Obscuration method for reducing the infrared signature of an object 有权
    用于减少对象的红外签名的遮蔽方法

    公开(公告)号:US07624666B1

    公开(公告)日:2009-12-01

    申请号:US10615133

    申请日:2003-07-08

    IPC分类号: B64D1/18

    摘要: An object such as an aircraft in flight is obscured from infrared detection when viewed from an external viewing location. The method includes providing the object having an externally viewable hot region associated therewith, wherein the hot region has a temperature greater than 150° C. A source of an obscuring agent is provided, wherein the obscuring agent comprises a mixture of carbon dioxide gas and water vapor. The obscuring agent is ejected from a dispensing location so as to flow between the hot region and the external viewing location. The obscuring agent has a temperature of less than that of the hot region.

    摘要翻译: 当从外部观察位置观察时,诸如飞行中的飞行物体的物体被红外线检测遮蔽。 该方法包括提供具有与其相关联的外部可观察的热区域的物体,其中该热区域具有大于150℃的温度。提供了一种遮蔽剂的源,其中所述模糊剂包括​​二氧化碳气体和水的混合物 汽。 模糊剂从分配位置喷出,以便在热区域和外部观察位置之间流动。 模糊剂的温度小于热区域的温度。

    Optical system for a wide field of view staring infrared sensor having improved optical symmetry
    9.
    发明授权
    Optical system for a wide field of view staring infrared sensor having improved optical symmetry 有权
    用于宽视野的光学系统,凝视红外传感器具有改善的光学对称性

    公开(公告)号:US07002154B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-02-21

    申请号:US10423504

    申请日:2003-04-25

    IPC分类号: G01J5/02

    摘要: A wide-angle IR imaging system (1A) has an entrance aperture (40) for admitting IR from a scene and a dewar (4A) that contains a coldshield (3) that encloses a cooled IR detector (2) disposed at an image plane (2A). The dewar includes a dewar window (4), and an optical axis of the IR imaging system passes through the dewar window and the image plane. The IR imaging system further includes a plurality of uncooled optical elements (22, 24, 26, 28) disposed along the optical axis between the entrance aperture and the dewar window, and a plurality of generally annular reflector segments (18A, 18B) disposed around the optical axis between the dewar window and the entrance aperture. Each of the reflector segments has a reflective surface that faces the dewar window. An opening through an outermost reflector segment furthest from the dewar window defines an effective cooled aperture stop, or warm stop (20A) of the IR imaging system, and at least one of the optical elements (22) is disposed between the effective cooled aperture stop and another one of the reflector segments (18A) that is located nearer to the dewar window. In the preferred embodiment the at least one optical element, and the reflector segment that is located nearer to the dewar window, are comprised of a single monolithic body (31) that has a compound optical surface.

    摘要翻译: 广角红外成像系统(1A)具有用于从场景接收红外线的入口孔径(40)和包含冷却红外线检测器(2)的冷藏(3)的杜瓦瓶(4A) 图像平面(2A)。 杜瓦瓶包括杜瓦窗(4),IR成像系统的光轴穿过杜瓦窗和图像平面。 IR成像系统还包括沿入射孔和杜瓦瓶窗口之间的光轴布置的多个非冷却的光学元件(22,24,26,28)和多个大致环形的反射器段(18A,18B) 设置在杜瓦窗和入口孔之间的光轴周围。 每个反射器段具有面向杜瓦窗的反射表面。 通过距离杜瓦窗最远的最外侧的反射器区段的开口限定了IR成像系统的有效冷却的孔径光阑或暖止点(20A),并且至少一个光学元件(22)设置在有效冷却孔径 并且位于更靠近杜瓦瓶窗口的另一个反射器段(18A)。 在优选实施例中,位于更靠近杜瓦瓶窗口的至少一个光学元件和反射器段由具有复合光学表面的单个整体(31)组成。

    Window mounting for optical sensor
    10.
    发明授权
    Window mounting for optical sensor 有权
    光学传感器的窗口安装

    公开(公告)号:US07002139B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-02-21

    申请号:US10422391

    申请日:2003-04-23

    IPC分类号: H01J40/14 H01J5/02

    摘要: A window mounting system for optical sensors including a removable connection for window replacement, an alignment system to assure precision registration of the window or dome with the sensor internal optics, and thermal insulation to limit heat transfer from the window to the optics housing and sensor. The removable connection maintains precise optical alignment of curved domes with significant optical power, yet also is effective with simple flat windows.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于光学传感器的窗口安装系统,包括用于窗户更换的可移除连接,用于确保窗口或圆顶与传感器内部光学器件精确对准的对准系统以及用于限制从窗口到光学器件壳体和传感器的传热的热绝缘。 可移动连接保持具有显着光学功率的弯曲圆顶的精确光学对准,而且还具有简单的平面窗口。