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：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：US5679949A

公开(公告)日：1997-10-21

申请号：US491390

申请日：1995-06-16

Applicant: Harry L. Task ,  Alan R. Pinkus

Inventor： Harry L. Task ,  Alan R. Pinkus

IPC: G01J5/52

CPC classification number: G01J5/522

Abstract: An automated and preferably computer-controlled night vision device test arrangement for determination of spectral sensitivity in the infrared or other input spectrum regions. The test arrangement includes feedback control of night vision device input port signal levels, incremented selection of input signal wavelength, loop-residing spectrum increments and automated collection and presentation of test results.

Abstract translation: 用于确定红外线或其他输入频谱区域中的光谱灵敏度的自动且优选的计算机控制的夜视装置测试装置。 测试装置包括夜视设备输入端口信号电平的反馈控制，输入信号波长的递增选择，循环驻留频谱增量以及测试结果的自动收集和呈现。

公开(公告)号：US5608213A

公开(公告)日：1997-03-04

申请号：US552402

申请日：1995-11-03

Applicant: Alan R. Pinkus ,  Harry L. Task

Inventor： Alan R. Pinkus ,  Harry L. Task

IPC: G01J5/52 ,  H04N17/00

CPC classification number: G01J5/522 ,  G01J1/08 ,  H04N17/002 ,  G01J2001/0481

Abstract: A test arrangement for assessing the spectral energy distribution-determined response of a night vision device or other electro-optical apparatus. The test arrangement provides a library of spectral energy-distributed test signals or input scenes which may be selected to represent for example typical or extreme conditions expected during field use of the tested night vision device. The test signals originate in an array of energy transducer devices such as light emitting diode elements with each such light emitting diode element proving a limited wavelength component of the wide band composite optical signal received at the input port of the night vision device. Each component signal is arranged to be controlled electrically in presence or absence and also controlled electrically in radiance or intensity according to the needs of the scene being presented; such control is provided by a manual controller or by a programmed digital computer or by other controlling apparatus such as a programmed logic array. The composite test signal may include both infrared and visible components. In addition to control of the composite test signal, other aspects of the performed test such as test scene data storage may also be accomplished in the controller or computer. The disclosed apparatus is especially suited to performance verification of night vision systems in a laboratory environment prior to field use of similar systems. Military and non-military uses are contemplated.

Abstract translation: 一种用于评估夜视装置或其他电光装置的光谱能量分布确定响应的测试装置。 测试装置提供光谱能量分布测试信号或输入场景的库，其可以被选择来表示例如在实际使用测试的夜视设备期间预期的典型或极端条件。 测试信号源自诸如发光二极管元件的能量转换器装置阵列，每个这样的发光二极管元件证明在夜视装置的输入端口处接收的宽带复合光信号的有限波长分量。 每个分量信号被布置为在存在或不存在的情况下被电控制，并且还根据所呈现的场景的需要以辐射度或强度电控制; 这样的控制由手动控制器或编程数字计算机或其他控制装置（例如编程逻辑阵列）提供。 复合测试信号可以包括红外和可见组件。 除了控制复合测试信号之外，还可以在控制器或计算机中完成所执行的测试的其它方面，例如测试场景数据存储。 所公开的装置特别适用于在实际使用类似系统之前的实验室环境中的夜视系统的性能验证。 考虑军事和非军事用途。

公开(公告)号：US5926265A

公开(公告)日：1999-07-20

申请号：US837135

申请日：1997-04-14

Applicant: Harry L. Task ,  Alan R. Pinkus

Inventor： Harry L. Task ,  Alan R. Pinkus

IPC: G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/08 ,  G01J1/28 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G01J1/10 ,  G08B25/00

CPC classification number: G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/0474 ,  G01J1/08 ,  G01J1/28 ,  G01J1/0233 ,  G01J1/0247 ,  G01J2001/4247

Abstract: An instrument and method for optically calibrating and balancing low level luminances of lighted instrument panel displays within the operator station of a vehicle is described which comprises a self-contained, calibrated luminance source and a beamsplitter for combining and juxtaposing an image of the calibrated luminance source with an image of the luminance from a lighted instrument panel display to be calibrated or balanced, whereby the images may be compared in luminance, the lighted instrument panel display being adjustable in intensity using the vehicle instrument panel light trim capability.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于在车辆的操作员站内光学校准和平衡照明的仪表板显示器的低级亮度的仪器和方法，其包括独立的校准的亮度源和用于组合和并置校准的亮度源的图像的分束器 具有来自照明的仪表板显示器的亮度的图像被校准或平衡，由此可以将照片的亮度进行比较，照亮的仪表板显示器可使用车辆仪表板的光调整能力来调节强度。

公开(公告)号：USH1599H

公开(公告)日：1996-10-01

申请号：US498449

申请日：1995-07-05

Applicant: Harry L. Task ,  Alan R. Pinkus

Inventor： Harry L. Task ,  Alan R. Pinkus

IPC: G02B23/12 ,  H04N5/33 ,  H04N13/00 ,  H04N9/04

CPC classification number: G02B23/12 ,  H04N5/33 ,  H04N5/332 ,  H04N13/122 ,  H04N13/15 ,  H04N13/189 ,  H04N13/239 ,  H04N13/25 ,  H04N13/257 ,  H04N13/324 ,  H04N13/334

Abstract: A synthetic color arrangement for a night vision inclusive surveillance system and its display is disclosed. The system partitions an input scene video signal into spectrally segregated scene components which are provided with separate processing as video signals and then recombined into a composite but now multiple color inclusive output representation of the input scene. The system in effect shifts input spectral components to a different part of the electromagnetic spectrum, the visible range of the spectrum, where operator controllable new spectral wavelength values are assigned to each different input scene spectral wavelength. Use of charge coupled device video camera elements, a video signal mixer apparatus, input wavelengths within both the visible and infrared spectral regions and signal processing according to the NTSC standards are also included. Military and non military uses of the apparatus are contemplated.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于夜视包容性监视系统及其显示器的合成颜色布置。 该系统将输入场景视频信号分割成光谱分离的场景分量，其被提供有作为视频信号的单独处理，然后被重新组合成复合，但现在是输入场景的多种包含颜色的输出表示。 该系统实际上将输入光谱分量移动到电磁光谱的不同部分，光谱的可见范围，其中操作者可控制的新光谱波长值被分配给每个不同的输入场景光谱波长。 还包括使用电荷耦合器件摄像机元件，视频信号混合器装置，可见光和红外光谱区域内的输入波长以及根据NTSC标准的信号处理。 考虑到该装置的军事和非军事用途。

公开(公告)号：US08324564B1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-04

申请号：US12720920

申请日：2010-03-10

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: G01D18/00 ,  G01D5/48 ,  G01J5/522 ,  H04N17/002

Abstract: A quad-emissive display apparatus to provide suitable emissive energy in four spectral bands to provide simultaneous evaluation of sensors having different spectral sensitivities. The apparatus can simultaneously provide four spectral bands of visible (0.4 to 0.7 microns), near infrared (0.7 to 1.0 microns), short wave infrared (1.0 to 3.0 microns) and the long wave infrared (8.0 to 14.0 microns) radiation.

Abstract translation: 在四个光谱带中提供合适的发射能量以提供具有不同光谱灵敏度的传感器的同时评估的四发射显示装置。 该装置可以同时提供可见光（0.4至0.7微米），近红外（0.7至1.0微米），短波红外（1.0至3.0微米）和长波红外（8.0至14.0微米）辐射的四个光谱带。

公开(公告)号：US06194701B1

公开(公告)日：2001-02-27

申请号：US09287078

申请日：1999-04-06

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

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

IPC: G01N2159

CPC classification number: G01N21/59

Abstract: Device and method are described for measuring transmissivity and haze in transparencies as detected through night vision goggles, including an emitter portion and a sensor portion, the emitter portion including a first light source for presenting an image to the sensor portion through the transparency and a second light source for projecting a haze producing light onto the transparency, the sensor portion including a light intensifier tube and a photometer for measuring the luminance output of the light intensifier tube and quantifying attenuation (transmissivity) and haze (light scatter) characteristics of the transparency as viewed through night vision goggles.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于测量通过夜视眼镜（包括发射器部分和传感器部分）检测的透明度中的透射率和雾度的装置和方法，所述发射器部分包括用于通过透明体向传感器部分呈现图像的第一光源和第二 光源，用于将产生光的雾度投影到透明体上，传感器部分包括光增强管和光度计，用于测量光增强管的亮度输出，并将透明度的衰减（透射率）和雾度（光散射）特性定量为 通过夜视镜观看。

公开(公告)号：US5729010A

公开(公告)日：1998-03-17

申请号：US712506

申请日：1996-09-11

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

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

IPC: G02B23/12 ,  H01J29/98 ,  H01J31/50

CPC classification number: H01J29/98 ,  G02B23/12 ,  H01J2231/50063

Abstract: A night vision device enhancement wherein occurrence of a bright object in an input scene of the night vision device is precluded from adversely affecting reproduction of adjacent low radiance level portions of the input scene. By optically limiting or excluding bright object input scene portions from the night vision device input field the disclosed system precludes both image intensifier-related effects, effects such as blooming and current saturation, and also precludes automatic gain control-related effects such as full-field sensitivity decrease based on the bright object. Plural embodiments of the system are disclosed, embodiments based on bright object attenuation by both yet to be developed photo active materials such as photochromics and embodiments which use present state of the art liquid crystal materials and accompanying electronics. Military and non-military uses of the improved night vision device are contemplated.

Abstract translation: 夜视设备增强，夜视设备的输入场景中的明亮物体的发生被排除不利地影响输入场景的相邻低辐射水平部分的再现。 通过从夜视设备输入区域光学地限制或排除亮物体输入场景部分，所公开的系统排除了图像增强器相关效应，诸如起晕和电流饱和的影响，并且还排除了诸如全场的自动增益控制相关效应 基于亮物体的灵敏度降低。 公开了该系统的多个实施例，基于尚待开发的光活性材料（例如光致变色）的明亮物体衰减的实施例以及使用现有技术液晶材料和伴随电子装置的实施例。 考虑了改进的夜视装置的军事和非军事用途。