公开(公告)号：US06401589B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-11

申请号：US09501290

申请日：2000-02-09

Applicant: Alan R. Pinkus ,  Harry L. Task ,  Peter L. Marasco

Inventor： Alan R. Pinkus ,  Harry L. Task ,  Peter L. Marasco

IPC: F41F500

CPC classification number: F41G7/226 ,  F41G7/2293

Abstract: A laser energy window arrangement especially usable in a tactical aircraft having night vision equipment-aided cockpit visual information input requirements. The laser energy window arrangement enables use of laser apparatus directed external to the aircraft for target designation or other purposes while minimizing the amount of energy from such laser returning spuriously inside the cockpit where it inherently acts a noise signal for night vision equipment. The laser energy window limits the portion of the aircraft windshield or canopy exposed to laser radiation and its effects to a relatively small area, an obscurable area generating significantly reduced amounts of spurious return energy in comparison with use of the laser directly through an unlimited windshield, canopy, or other type of transparency. Transmission of spurious return energy from the laser energy window to remaining portions of the windshield or canopy is precluded by interruption of transmission paths within the windshield or canopy material and transducing the interrupted path energy into heat dissipated within or outside of the aircraft and not affecting the remainder of the canopy. Potentially increased aircraft to target standoff range, reduce need for aircrew use of laser eye protection gear, reduced laser induced windshield or canopy degradation and other benefits are identified for aircraft uses of the invention. Use of the window invention in other non aircraft and non military aircraft settings is also contemplated.

Abstract translation: 激光能量窗布置，特别适用于具有夜视设备辅助驾驶舱视觉信息输入要求的战术飞机。 激光能量窗口布置使得能够使用定向在飞机外部的激光装置用于目标指定或其它目的，同时最小化驾驶舱内伪造的这种激光返回的能量的量，其中它固有地对夜视设备起噪声信号的作用。 与通过无限挡风玻璃直接使用激光相比，激光能量窗限制了暴露于激光辐射的飞行器挡风玻璃或冠层的部分和其效果到相对小的区域，这是一个显着减少的杂散返回能量的可见区域， 冠层或其他类型的透明度。 将来自激光能量窗的杂散返回能量传输到挡风玻璃或遮阳篷的其余部分不会因挡风玻璃或遮盖物材料内的传输路径的中断而将中断的路径能量转换成在飞机内部或外部消散的热量，而不会影响 余下的冠层。 潜在地增加飞机到目标的距离范围，减少飞机使用激光眼睛保护装置的需要，减少激光诱发的挡风玻璃或冠层降解和其他利益被确定用于本发明的飞机使用。 也考虑在其他非飞机和非军用飞机设置中使用窗口发明。

公开(公告)号：USH1655H

公开(公告)日：1997-06-03

申请号：US416600

申请日：1995-04-04

Applicant: Harry L. Task

Inventor： Harry L. Task

IPC: G01N21/47

CPC classification number: G01N21/474

Abstract: System and method for in situ measurement of haze in a transparency, such as an aircraft windscreen, canopies, windows or the like are described which comprise an annular light source for illuminating a selected test area of the transparency along a selected optical axis, a photodetector, and a lens for projecting an image of the illuminated test area along the axis onto the photodetector.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于在诸如飞机挡风玻璃，檐篷，窗户等的透明体中的雾度的原位测量的系统和方法，其包括用于沿所选择的光轴照亮所选择的透明度的测试区域的环形光源，光电检测器 以及用于将照亮的测试区域的图像沿轴线投影到光电检测器上的透镜。

公开(公告)号：US5187541A

公开(公告)日：1993-02-16

申请号：US726066

申请日：1991-07-05

Applicant: Harry L. Task

Inventor： Harry L. Task

IPC: G01B11/26 ,  G01N21/41

CPC classification number: G01N21/41 ,  G01B11/26 ,  G01N21/958 ,  G01N2021/9586

Abstract: System and method for measuring angular deviation in a transparency are described which comprise the steps of directing a large diameter collimated beam of light along an optical axis through a transparency, focusing a portion of the collimated beam, determining the position of the focus of the beam portion relative to the axis, repeating the above steps without the transparency, measuring any difference in position of the focus with and without the transparency, and calculating the vertical and horizontal components of angular deviation in the transparency according to relationships disclosed.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于测量透明度中的角度偏差的系统和方法，其包括以下步骤：沿着光轴通过透明度引导大直径的准直光束，聚焦准直光束的一部分，确定光束的焦点的位置 重复上述步骤而不具有透明度，测量具有和不具有透明度的焦点位置的任何差异，以及根据所公开的关系计算透明度中的角偏差的垂直和水平分量。

公开(公告)号：US4764007A

公开(公告)日：1988-08-16

申请号：US831909

申请日：1986-02-24

Applicant: Harry L. Task

Inventor： Harry L. Task

IPC: A61B3/06 ,  A61B3/02

CPC classification number: A61B3/06

Abstract: An optical instrument and method for measuring susceptibility to glare of a human vision system is described which comprises a glare light source of preselected intensity sufficient to generate glare in the vision system of a subject, an acuity target having first opaque or partially transparent areas and second translucent areas defining a pattern of recognizable indicia on the target, a housing supporting target and source side-by-side for simultaneous viewing by the subject, and a reflective surface within the housing for directing light from the source onto the back surface of the target for substantially uniform transillumination of the target with light from the source. Optional optical filters may be placed between the source and subject, target and subject, or source and reflective surface, for selectively filtering light viewed by the subject. A movable cover plate may be included for selectively exposing the source to the subject in certain glare susceptibility measurements.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于测量人类视觉系统的眩光敏感度的光学仪器和方法，其包括预先强度足以在被摄体的视觉系统中产生眩光的眩光光源，具有第一不透明或部分透明区域的视力目标，以及第二 在目标上限定可识别标记的图案的半透明区域，并排的壳体支撑对象和源，用于由对象同时观看;以及壳体内的反射表面，用于将来自源的光引导到目标的后表面 用于来自源的光的目标的基本均匀的透照。 可选的滤光器可以放置在源和被摄体，目标和被摄体之间，或者源和反射表面上，用于选择性地过滤被检体所观察的光。 可以包括可移动盖板，用于在某些眩光敏感度测量中选择性地将源暴露于对象。

公开(公告)号：US4398822A

公开(公告)日：1983-08-16

申请号：US327301

申请日：1981-12-03

Applicant: Harry L. Task

Inventor： Harry L. Task

IPC: G01B11/26 ,  G01N21/41 ,  G01N21/88

CPC classification number: G01B11/26 ,  G01N21/41 ,  G01N2021/9586

Abstract: An improved system for measuring absolute angular deviation through transparencies, such as aircraft windscreens, uses an incoherent light source and a target configuration in the form of an opaque slide with a transparent "L"-shaped pattern. The positions of images of the legs of the "L" after passing through the transparency are detected at separate times by a single CCD array through rotation of the image of the "L"-shaped pattern ninety degrees by rotation of a Pechan prism about the optical axis of the system. In such manner, horizontal (azimuth) and vertical (elevation) components of angular deviations is measured for each tested point on the transparency, uncontaminated by lateral displacement errors.

Abstract translation: 用于测量通过透明度的绝对角度偏差的改进的系统，例如飞机挡风玻璃，使用非相干光源和具有透明“L”形图案的不透明滑块形式的目标配置。 在通过透明度之后“L”的腿的图像的位置通过单个CCD阵列在单独的时间被检测，通过使Pechan棱镜围绕着“L”形图案的旋转旋转90度的图像 系统的光轴。 以这种方式，对透明度上的每个测试点测量角度偏差的水平（方位角）和垂直（高度）分量，不受侧向位移误差的污染。

公开(公告)号：US4299451A

公开(公告)日：1981-11-10

申请号：US144465

申请日：1980-04-15

Applicant: Harry L. Task ,  Gilbert G. Kuperman

Inventor： Harry L. Task ,  Gilbert G. Kuperman

IPC: G02B27/28 ,  G02B27/18 ,  G02F1/01 ,  G03B21/00 ,  G03B27/72

CPC classification number: G02B27/28

Abstract: An apparatus for creating images of nonperiodic patterns, which patterns are variable in contrast with respect to a uniform and constant level of background luminance. Two beams of uniform luminance are projected through individual, orthogonally oriented linear polarizers, and then into a common cube beam splitter to be divided and interlaced. One combined output beam from the splitter is projected through a rotatable linear polarizer onto the image sensing optical detector undergoing test. The second beam is projected toward a detection system. The patterned region of the second beam passes through a second rotatable linear polarizer, synchronized to the first rotatable polarizer, and onto a CCD array detector system. Contrast between the pattern and the background is represented by the two electrical voltage levels in the array output, irrespective of the spatial frequencies in the pattern. Two unpatterned background regions from either of the interlaced beams are projected through individual and orthogonal linears polarizers to individual luminance detectors. Each detector, in turn, regulates its corresponding beam intensity to compensate for drift in the beam generating elements.

Abstract translation: 用于创建非周期性图案的图像的装置，相对于均匀且恒定的背景亮度水平，这些图案是可变的。 两个均匀亮度的光束通过单独的正交取向的线性偏振器投影，然后投射到共同的立方分束器中进行分割和隔行扫描。 来自分离器的一个组合的输出光束通过可旋转的线性偏振器投影到经过测试的图像感测光学检测器上。 第二个光束被投射到检测系统。 第二光束的图案化区域通过与第一可旋转偏振器同步的第二可旋转线性偏振器，并且到达CCD阵列检测器系统。 图案与背景之间的对比由阵列输出中的两个电压电平表示，与图案中的空间频率无关。 来自任一个隔行横梁的两个未图案化的背景区域通过单独和正交的线性偏振器投射到各个亮度检测器。 每个检测器又调整其相应的光束强度以补偿光束产生元件中的漂移。

公开(公告)号：US07391504B1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-24

申请号：US11311588

申请日：2005-12-14

Applicant: Alan R. Pinkus ,  Harry L. Task

Inventor： Alan R. Pinkus ,  Harry L. Task

IPC: G01C3/08 ,  G01D18/00

CPC classification number: G01J1/08 ,  G02B23/12

Abstract: A cost considered arrangement for evaluating local illumination interference with operation of a night vision apparatus in for example the confines of an illumination inclusive aircraft cockpit. The evaluation is especially applicable to identifying interference between aircraft instrument lighting having infrared content for example, and night vision apparatus operation in the aircraft. The evaluation is cost is limited by use of a common household lamp night vision apparatus source calibrated with a common light measuring instrument operated at close range and with modification of the measured illumination through mathematical manipulation of the source operating distance to achieve the low light levels needed for night vision apparatus operation. A standard visual acuity chart and multiple operator interpretations of the chart resolutions achieved are included.

Abstract translation: 用于评估夜视仪器的操作的局部照明干扰的成本考虑的安排，例如照明包含飞行器驾驶舱的限制。 该评估特别适用于识别例如具有红外线含量的飞机仪器照明与飞行器中的夜视仪器操作之间的干扰。 评估的成本受到使用普通家用灯夜视装置源的限制，该灯由在近距离操作的普通光测量仪器校准，并且通过对源操作距离的数学操作来修改测量的照明，以实现所需的低光照水平 用于夜视仪器操作。 包括图表分辨率的标准视力表和多个操作员解释。

公开(公告)号：US07235779B1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-26

申请号：US10975128

申请日：2004-10-20

Applicant: Alan R. Pinkus ,  Harry L. Task ,  Sheldon E. Unger

Inventor： Alan R. Pinkus ,  Harry L. Task ,  Sheldon E. Unger

IPC: G01D18/00

CPC classification number: G01J1/08 ,  A61B3/032 ,  A61B3/06 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G02B27/017 ,  G02B2027/0118 ,  G02B2027/0138

Abstract: A self-contained, military usage compatible, stabilized illumination calibration system and method of using same to enable in-the-field accurate determination of the low-level light falling on the surface of a night vision apparatus resolution chart and attending adjustment of a night vision device. Use of such charts, such as the chart of U.S. Pat. No. 4,607,923, preferably includes known levels of illumination at several different expected night vision goggle compatible lower-levels in order to both evaluate and adjust the performance of a night vision device prior to its use or during extended use periods. The disclosed system is digital computer controlled and provides an accurate, easy to use, and low cost alternative to previous laboratory-like methods of determining night vision evaluation illumination. The disclosed system provides go or no go indications of achieved chart illumination.

Abstract translation: 一种独立的军事使用兼容，稳定的照明校准系统及其使用方法，能够实时准确地确定落在夜视仪器分辨率图表面上的低级光，并参加夜间调整 视觉设备。 使用这样的图表，例如美国专利的图表。 优选地，在几种不同的预期夜视镜兼容的较低水平处包括已知的照明水平，以便在使用之前或在延长的使用期间评估和调整夜视设备的性能。 所公开的系统是数字计算机控制的，并且提供了确定夜视评估照明的以前的实验室样方法的准确，易于使用和低成本的替代方案。 所公开的系统提供实现的图表照明的去除或否定指示。

公开(公告)号：USH999H

公开(公告)日：1991-12-03

申请号：US582463

申请日：1990-09-13

Applicant: Harold S. Merkel ,  Harry L. Task

Inventor： Harold S. Merkel ,  Harry L. Task

IPC: G01N21/88 ,  G01N21/17

CPC classification number: G01N21/8851

Abstract: A method for measuring optical distortion in a transparency is described which comprises the steps of acquiring an analog image of a grid board through the transparency, digitizing the analog image to form a digitized image comprising a multiplicity of pixels defining the shape of the grid board as viewed through the transparency, locating on the digitized image the pixels defining the grid and determining optical distortion of the transparency by comparing the shape of the grid in the digitized image to the actual grid shape on the grid board.

公开(公告)号：US5059023A

公开(公告)日：1991-10-22

申请号：US374121

申请日：1989-06-23

Applicant: Harry L. Task

Inventor： Harry L. Task

IPC: G01M11/00 ,  G01N21/21 ,  G01N21/896

CPC classification number: G01N21/21 ,  G01M11/00 ,  G01N2021/9586

Abstract: A system for measuring optical angular deviation in a transparency such as an aircraft or automobile windscreen, visor, optical lens or the like is described wherein orthogonal first and second incoherent light line images are combined and separately optically encoded, such as by wavelength or by polarization vector using suitable color or polarization filters or beamsplitters, and projected through a transparency under examination, the combined images then separated to detect simultaneously and separately the vertical and horizontal components of angular deviation at a specific location in the transparency.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于测量诸如飞行器或汽车挡风玻璃，遮阳板，光学透镜等的透明体中的光学角度偏差的系统，其中正交的第一和第二非相干光线图像被组合并且单独地光学编码，例如通过波长或通过偏振 矢量使用合适的颜色或偏振滤光片或分光镜，并通过检查透明度投影，然后将组合的图像分离，以同时和分开地检测透明度中特定位置处的角度偏差的垂直和水平分量。