公开(公告)号：US08675085B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-18

申请号：US12835858

申请日：2010-07-14

Applicant: James Randall Beckers ,  William H. Culver

Inventor： James Randall Beckers ,  William H. Culver

IPC: H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/232 ,  G03B13/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/265 ,  G03B35/06 ,  G03B35/08 ,  G06T15/503 ,  H04N5/2258 ,  H04N5/23212 ,  H04N5/2622

Abstract: A camera system capturing two parts of a same scene each at a different focus so that objects at different distances from the camera can be captured in focus. The camera system splits the image into two paths using a splitter and focuses the image of each path separately. The focus for each path can be manual or by autofocus. The parts of the images of the two paths can be combined by abutting them at a boundary or in a zone essentially located between the two parts. The image parts in the zone can be combined by blending using a linear function or a non linear function such as a frequency based function.

Abstract translation: 相机系统以不同的焦点捕获相同场景的两个部分，使得可以捕捉到与相机不同距离的对象。 相机系统使用分割器将图像分割成两个路径，并分别对每个路径的图像进行聚焦。 每个路径的焦点可以是手动或自动对焦。 两个路径的图像的部分可以通过在边界或基本上位于两个部分之间的区域中邻接而组合。 区域中的图像部分可以通过使用线性函数或诸如基于频率的函数的非线性函数进行混合来组合。

公开(公告)号：US20140160322A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-12

申请号：US14177517

申请日：2014-02-11

Applicant: James Randall Beckers ,  William H. Culver

Inventor： James Randall Beckers ,  William H. Culver

IPC: H04N5/265

CPC classification number: H04N5/265 ,  G03B35/06 ,  G03B35/08 ,  G06T15/503 ,  H04N5/2258 ,  H04N5/23212 ,  H04N5/2622

Abstract: A camera system capturing two parts of a same scene each at a different focus so that objects at different distances from the camera can be captured in focus. The camera system splits the image into two paths using a splitter and focuses the image of each path separately. The focus for each path can be manual or by autofocus. The parts of the images of the two paths can be combined by abutting them at a boundary or in a zone essentially located between the two parts. The image parts in the zone can be combined by blending using a linear function or a non linear function such as a frequency based function.

Abstract translation: 相机系统以不同的焦点捕获相同场景的两个部分，使得可以捕捉到与相机不同距离的对象。 相机系统使用分割器将图像分割成两个路径，并分别对每个路径的图像进行聚焦。 每个路径的焦点可以是手动或自动对焦。 两个路径的图像的部分可以通过在边界或基本上位于两个部分之间的区域中邻接而组合。 区域中的图像部分可以通过使用线性函数或诸如基于频率的函数的非线性函数进行混合来组合。

公开(公告)号：US20120013757A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-19

申请号：US12835858

申请日：2010-07-14

Applicant: James Randall Beckers ,  William H. Culver

Inventor： James Randall Beckers ,  William H. Culver

IPC: H04N5/228 ,  G03B41/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/265 ,  G03B35/06 ,  G03B35/08 ,  G06T15/503 ,  H04N5/2258 ,  H04N5/23212 ,  H04N5/2622

Abstract: A camera system capturing two parts of a same scene each at a different focus so that objects at different distances from the camera can be captured in focus. The camera system splits the image into two paths using a splitter and focuses the image of each path separately. The focus for each path can be manual or by autofocus. The parts of the images of the two paths can be combined by abutting them at a boundary or in a zone essentially located between the two parts, The image parts in the zone can be combined by blending using a linear function or a non linear function such as a frequency based function.

Abstract translation: 相机系统以不同的焦点捕获相同场景的两个部分，使得可以捕捉到与相机不同距离的对象。 相机系统使用分割器将图像分割成两个路径，并分别对每个路径的图像进行聚焦。 每个路径的焦点可以是手动或自动对焦。 两个路径的图像的部分可以通过在边界或基本上位于两个部分之间的区域中相邻来组合。区域中的图像部分可以通过使用线性函数或非线性函数混合来组合 作为基于频率的功能。

公开(公告)号：US5923694A

公开(公告)日：1999-07-13

申请号：US887255

申请日：1997-07-02

Applicant: William H. Culver

Inventor： William H. Culver

IPC: H01S3/067 ,  H01S3/094 ,  H01S3/091

CPC classification number: H01S3/094003 ,  H01S3/06704 ,  H01S3/06708 ,  H01S3/094019

Abstract: A pumped fiber laser including turns of optical fiber defining a wound pack, wherein the optical fiber includes a core, a cladding around the core and a concentric layer of a porous glass matrix material, such as sol-gel, around the cladding. The fiber laser further includes a pumping laser, preferably in the form of a semiconductor laser bar, having lasing regions each being operable to generate light, and a wedge device for directing the light from the lasing regions into the side of the optical fiber at a plurality of different turns thereof, respectively.

Abstract translation: 一种泵浦光纤激光器，其包括限定卷绕包装的光纤的匝，其中所述光纤包括芯，围绕所述芯的包层以及围绕所述包层的多孔玻璃基体材料（例如溶胶 - 凝胶）的同心层。 光纤激光器还包括优选为半导体激光棒形式的激光激光器，其具有各自可操作以产生光的激光区域，以及用于将来自激光区域的光引导到光纤侧面的楔形装置， 多个不同的匝数。

公开(公告)号：US06421163B1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-16

申请号：US09186153

申请日：1998-11-05

Applicant: William H. Culver ,  Donald Cronin Schmadel, Jr.

Inventor： William H. Culver ,  Donald Cronin Schmadel, Jr.

IPC: G02B101

CPC classification number: G02B27/46 ,  G06E3/005

Abstract: A system that optically performs complex transforms, such as Fourier transforms. The system includes a pixel addressable spatial modulator that, in parallel, adjusts the phase of the light of each pixel. The modulator can be a reflective or transmissive type device. A transform lens, such as a Fourier lens, performs a two dimensional transform of the pixels outputs. This operation is repeated for the characteristic function (real and imaginary) of the function. The transformed outputs of the characteristic functions are sampled by a light detector and processed by a computer using simple fast operations, such as addition, into the final transform.

Abstract translation: 光学执行诸如傅里叶变换之类的复杂变换的系统。 该系统包括可并行调整每个像素的光的相位的像素可寻址空间调制器。 调制器可以是反射式或透射型装置。 诸如傅立叶透镜的变换透镜执行像素输出的二维变换。 对于函数的特征函数（实数和虚数）重复该操作。 特征函数的变换输出由光检测器采样，并由计算机使用简单的快速操作（例如加法）进行处理，进入最终变换。

公开(公告)号：US4281253A

公开(公告)日：1981-07-28

申请号：US937828

申请日：1978-08-29

Applicant: William H. Culver

Inventor： William H. Culver

IPC: G02B6/42 ,  H01L31/12 ,  H04B10/43 ,  H01L33/00

CPC classification number: H04B10/43 ,  G02B6/4202 ,  G02B6/4206 ,  G02B6/4246 ,  H01L31/12

Abstract: A bidirectional optical fiber cable assembly that has electrical connectors on each end and a data bus employing same are disclosed, thereby facilitating the implementation of optical fiber communication links. The bidirectional optical fiber cable assembly uses a dual function diode which functions both as a light emitter and as a detector of optical signals. This diode, which is contained within an electrical connector at the end of the cable assembly, is connected by wires to the electrical terminals of the connector and is positioned against the end of an optical fiber, which transmits the signal along the fiber cable. The use of such a cable assembly in a data bus allows the design of a data bus in which the function of signal transmission is conducted by optical signals, a function for which they are best suited by virtue of resistance to electrical interference, and in which connection and distribution of signals is done electrically, a function for which electronics is better suited than is optics. A bidirectional optical communication system that communicates directly along a path in the air is also facilitated by the use of a dual function diode.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种双端光纤电缆组件，其在每一端具有电连接器以及使用其的数据总线，由此有助于光纤通信链路的实现。 双向光纤电缆组件使用双功能二极管，其既用作光发射器又用作光信号的检测器。 包含在电缆组件端部的电连接器内的该二极管通过导线连接到连接器的电端子，并且抵靠光纤端部定位，该光纤沿着光纤传输信号。 在数据总线中使用这种电缆组件允许设计数据总线，其中通过光信号进行信号传输的功能，这是由于它们对电干扰的抵抗而最适合的功能，其中 信号的连接和分配是电学上完成的，其电子学比光学器件更适合。 通过使用双功能二极管也促进了沿着空气中的路径直接通信的双向光通信系统。

公开(公告)号：US06741768B2

公开(公告)日：2004-05-25

申请号：US10152691

申请日：2002-05-23

Applicant: William H. Culver ,  Donald Cronin Schmadel, Jr.

Inventor： William H. Culver ,  Donald Cronin Schmadel, Jr.

IPC: G02B626

CPC classification number: G02B6/3516 ,  G02B6/3556 ,  G02B6/3582 ,  G02B26/06 ,  G02B26/0833 ,  G02B27/0087 ,  H04Q11/0005 ,  H04Q2011/0024 ,  H04Q2011/0026 ,  H04Q2011/0039

Abstract: The present invention is a system that includes phase spatial light modulators as optical switching elements in an optical switching system. One or more input light beams are deflected by one or more input optical deflectors to a mirror and then to one or more output optical deflectors. Each deflector is a phase spatial modulator which changes the direction of the light beam by changing the phase of the beam wave front. The wave front is two dimensionally subdivided into pixels and pixel reflectors are used displace portions of the wave front in a direction generally perpendicular to the beam axis and relative to each other. Beam splitters, lenses, decoders and controllers provide the ability to cross connect or reroute beams and route packets.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种在光交换系统中包括相位空间光调制器作为光开关元件的系统。 一个或多个输入光束被一个或多个输入光学偏转器偏转到反射镜，然后被偏转到一个或多个输出光学偏转器。 每个偏转器是相位空间调制器，其通过改变波束的相位来改变光束的方向。 波前被二维地细分为像素，并且像素反射器用于沿大致垂直于光束轴线并相对于彼此的方向的波前移位部分。 光束分离器，透镜，解码器和控制器提供交叉连接或重新路由波束和路由数据包的功能。

公开(公告)号：US06430328B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-06

申请号：US09689694

申请日：2000-10-13

Applicant: William H. Culver ,  Donald Cronin Schmadel, Jr.

Inventor： William H. Culver ,  Donald Cronin Schmadel, Jr.

IPC: G02B626

CPC classification number: G02B6/3516 ,  G02B6/3556 ,  G02B6/3582 ,  G02B26/06 ,  G02B26/0833 ,  G02B27/0087 ,  H04Q11/0005 ,  H04Q2011/0024 ,  H04Q2011/0026 ,  H04Q2011/0039

Abstract: The present invention is a system that includes phase spatial light modulators as optical switching elements in an optical switching system. One or more input light beams are deflected by one or more input optical deflectors to a mirror and then to one or more output optical deflectors. Each deflector is a phase spatial modulator which changes the direction of the light beam by changing the phase of the beam wave front. The wave front is two dimensionally subdivided into pixels and pixel reflectors are used displace portions of the wave front in a direction generally perpendicular to the beam axis and relative to each other. Beam splitters, lenses, decoders and controllers provide the ability to cross connect or reroute beams and route packets.

公开(公告)号：US4468091A

公开(公告)日：1984-08-28

申请号：US402578

申请日：1982-07-28

Applicant: Donald Schmadel ,  William H. Culver ,  Gordon Gould

Inventor： Donald Schmadel ,  William H. Culver ,  Gordon Gould

IPC: G01H9/00 ,  G02F1/01 ,  G02F2/00 ,  H04B10/148 ,  G02B5/172

CPC classification number: H04B10/60 ,  G01H9/004 ,  G02F1/0134 ,  G02F2/00

Abstract: A fiber optic energy sensor and optical demodulation system is disclosed wherein the signal energy to be sensed or detected causes an etched single mode fiber to be stretched or compressed which causes the optical path length for electro-magnetic radiation traveling in the core of the optic fiber to change. The change in optic path length modulates the electro-magnetic radiation traveling in the fiber. There is also disclosed novel methods of manufacturing the novel type of fiber optic energy sensor and optical demodulation system.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种光纤能量传感器和光解调系统，其中待感测或检测的信号能量使得蚀刻的单模光纤被拉伸或压缩，这导致在光纤的芯中行进的电磁辐射的光程长度 改变。 光路长度的变化调制在光纤中行进的电磁辐射。 还公开了制造新型光纤能量传感器和光解调系统的新颖方法。

公开(公告)号：US4777660A

公开(公告)日：1988-10-11

申请号：US109921

申请日：1987-04-10

Applicant: Gordon Gould ,  William H. Culver

Inventor： Gordon Gould ,  William H. Culver

IPC: H04B10/26 ,  H04B9/00 ,  H01S3/00

CPC classification number: H04B10/2587

Abstract: A retroreflective optical communication system in which a laser at a control station is aimed at a retroreflector at a second position or station whose reflectivity can be varied so as to impress a signal onto the retroreflected beam, and then back to the first station for detection. The communication link is such that the laser and aiming capability are at the receiving or control station and, greatly reducing the aiming and power requirements and cost at the retroreflector end of the link. The retromodulator optical communication system provides a high data rate, secure, non-jammable line-of-sight communication link between the second station, which may be a remotely piloted vehicle (RPV) and its control station. The retromodulator maybe entirely passive and thus would not give its presence away as would RF transmitting and receiving stations.

Abstract translation: 一种逆反射光通信系统，其中在控制站处的激光瞄准在其反射率可以改变的第二位置或台站处的后向反射器，以便将信号压印到回射光束上，然后返回到第一站进行检测。 通信链路使得激光和瞄准能力在接收或控制台处，并且大大降低了链路后向反射器末端的瞄准和功率要求和成本。 再调音器光通信系统在可能是遥控车辆（RPV）和其控制站的第二站之间提供高数据速率，安全的，不可理解的视线通信链路。 回声调节器可能完全是无源的，因此不会像RF发射和接收站一样将其存在。