Abstract:
A method is described that involves detecting one or more images appearing on a pixilated sensor of respective one or more fixed markers. The pixilated sensor is within a handheld device. For each of the images, determining its location on the sensor with the handheld device's electronic circuitry. Translating the images' determined locations into a pointed to location on a display, or proximate to said display, wherein the handheld device transmits information derived from the determining.
Abstract:
A planar light wave circuit may be formed with a pair of waveguides arranged in close proximity to one another. At least one of the waveguides may be segmented. Through segmentation, the average mode-field diameter may be adjusted. Controlling the average mode-field diameter enables precise control over the coupling characteristics.
Abstract:
Multiple Bragg gratings are fabricated in a single planar lightwave circuit platform. The gratings have nominally identical grating spacing but different center wavelengths, which are produced using controlled photolithographic processes and/or controlled doping to control the effective refractive index of the gratings. The gratings may be spaced closer together than the height of the UV light pattern used to write the gratings.
Abstract:
A waveguide that is operative to produce a reflected optical signal having a spectral profile corresponding to a product of a spectral profile of an input optical signal and a predetermined complex-valued spectral filtering function wherein the waveguide includes a plurality of spatially distinct subgratings each possessing a periodic array of diffraction elements. The subgratings are situated and configured based on the predetermined complex-valued spectral filtering function.
Abstract:
A method is described that involves identifying one or more images of respective one or more fixed markers. Each marker is positioned on or proximate to a display. The images appear on a pixilated sensor within a handheld device. The method also involves determining a location on, or proximate to, the display where the handheld device was pointed during the identifying. The method also involves sending from the handheld device information derived from the identifying of the one or more images of respective one or more fixed markers. The method also involves triggering action taken by electronic equipment circuitry in response to the handheld device's sending of a signal to indicate the action is desired.
Abstract:
A method is described that involves detecting one or more images appearing on a pixilated sensor of respective one or more fixed markers. The pixilated sensor is within a handheld device. For each of the images, determining its location on the sensor with the handheld device's electronic circuitry. Translating the images' determined locations into a pointed to location on a display, or proximate to said display, wherein the handheld device transmits information derived from the determining.
Abstract:
Optical circuits having a flat wavelength response are disclosed. A disclosed apparatus includes a first optical coupler, first and second optical waveguides optically coupled to the first optical coupler and a second optical coupler optically coupled to the first and second optical waveguides. The first optical coupler couples input light into a first portion and a second portion. The first and second optical waveguides receive the first and second portions of input light from the first optical coupler, respectively the second optical coupler couples the first portion of input light from the first optical waveguide and the second portion of input light from the second optical waveguide. The second optical waveguide may effect a fixed phase difference of one-half wavelength relative to the input light. The first and second optical couplers may have first and second wavelength dependences, respectively, where the second wavelength dependence is opposite the first wavelength dependence.
Abstract:
Optic pieces having multiple lens arrays are disclosed. A disclosed example optic piece for use within a projection system includes a body extending between a first side of the body and a second side of the body that is opposite the first side, the body at least partially transparent, a first array of lenses on the first side of the body, ones of the first array of lenses having a respective first surface area, and a second array of lenses on the second side of the body, ones of the second lenses having a respective second surface area that is larger than the first surface area.
Abstract:
A method is described that involves identifying one or more images of respective one or more fixed markers. Each marker is positioned on or proximate to a display. The images appear on a pixilated sensor within a handheld device. The method also involves determining a location on, or proximate to, the display where the handheld device was pointed during the identifying. The method also involves sending from the handheld device information derived from the identifying of the one or more images of respective one or more fixed markers. The method also involves triggering action taken by electronic equipment circuitry in response to the handheld device's sending of a signal to indicate the action is desired.
Abstract:
An item of electronic equipment is described that includes a machine and executable program code. The executable program code is stored on a non volatile memory. The executable program code is to be executed by the machine. The executable program code is to perform a method. The method is in relation to a location on a display, or proximate to the display, that is pointed to by a handheld device. The method includes executing at least one of the following methods: (i) displaying a cursor on said display at said location, said location on said display; (ii) highlighting a menu option on said display at said location, said location on said display; (iii) triggering action taken by said electronic equipment in response to said handheld device's sending of a signal to indicate said action is desired.