Method and apparatus for protecting vehicles and personnel against incoming projectiles
    1.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for protecting vehicles and personnel against incoming projectiles 失效
    保护车辆和人员防止入射弹的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08371202B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-02-12

    申请号:US13098514

    申请日:2011-05-02

    IPC分类号: B64D1/04

    CPC分类号: G01B11/03 F41H11/02 G01S17/58

    摘要: A projector of multiple skewed light planes or sheets is located adjacent a vehicle to be protected and detectors are arranged to defect the penetration of the light sheets by an incoming object, with the time intervals between the piercing of the planes defining the path of the incoming object and its expected impact time. An array of bullet-firing barrels is arranged to project bullets in ah iron curtain under control of a fire control module that fires a round in a barrel above the projected flight path such that the round impacts the nose of the object and disables it. It is thus the piercing of the skewed light sheets mat provides information as to the impact point of the object as well as its time of arrival so that a round can be fired to intercept the object as it arrives at the iron curtain.

    摘要翻译: 多个倾斜的光平面或片材的投影仪位于待保护的车辆附近,并且检测器被布置成通过进入的物体来破坏光片的穿透,其中,穿透平面之间的时间间隔限定了进入的路径 对象及其预期的影响时间。 一排子弹发射筒被安排在火焰控制模块的控制下,在火焰控制模块的一个子弹上投射子弹,该火焰控制模块在投影的飞行路径上方的一个枪管中圆弧形,使得圆形物体撞击物体的鼻部并使其失效。 因此,倾斜的光片垫的穿透提供了关于物体的撞击点及其到达时间的信息,使得可以发射圆形以在物体到达铁幕时拦截物体。

    Lightweight aerogel-based optical elements
    2.
    发明申请
    Lightweight aerogel-based optical elements 失效
    轻质的基于气凝胶的光学元件

    公开(公告)号:US20110080666A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-04-07

    申请号:US12587195

    申请日:2009-10-02

    IPC分类号: G02B5/08 C25D1/00

    摘要: Aerogel-based optical elements are disclosed. The aerogel-based optical elements have an aerogel member having at least one surface, and at least one optical surface disposed on the at least one aerogel member surface. The at least one optical surface comprises an electroformed metal or at least one glass sheet. The at least one optical surface can be transmissive, reflective, or both. Different types of aerogel-based optical elements are presented, along with various methods of making the aerogel-based optical elements.

    摘要翻译: 公开了基于气凝胶的光学元件。 基于气凝胶的光学元件具有至少一个表面的气凝胶构件和设置在至少一个气凝胶构件表面上的至少一个光学表面。 所述至少一个光学表面包括电铸金属或至少一个玻璃板。 所述至少一个光学表面可以是透射的,反射的或两者都是。 提出了不同类型的基于气凝胶的光学元件,以及制备基于气凝胶的光学元件的各种方法。

    Ball joint gimbal mirror with actuator assembly
    3.
    发明授权
    Ball joint gimbal mirror with actuator assembly 有权
    带致动器组件的球形联接万向反射镜

    公开(公告)号:US07388700B1

    公开(公告)日:2008-06-17

    申请号:US11413684

    申请日:2006-04-28

    IPC分类号: G02B26/08

    CPC分类号: G02B26/0816 G02B7/1821

    摘要: Compact scanning techniques that can scan a large degree optical solid angle are disclosed. One particular embodiment is a processor controlled scanner that is capable of a large degree optical solid scan angle. Dual axis scan capability can be provided with a single compact package. A pivoting ball joint on which a mirror assembly is attached is employed. The mirror assembly is operatively coupled to an actuator assembly (e.g., electro-magnets or piezoelectric based actuators). When control voltage is applied to the actuator assembly, the ball joint to moves thereby moving the integrally attached mirror assembly.

    摘要翻译: 公开了可以扫描大的光学立体角的紧凑扫描技术。 一个具体实施例是能够具有大的光学实心扫描角度的处理器控制的扫描仪。 双轴扫描功能可以提供一个紧凑的包装。 使用其上安装有反射镜组件的枢转球窝接头。 镜组件可操作地联接到致动器组件(例如,电磁体或基于压电的致动器)。 当控制电压施加到致动器组件时,球接头移动从而移动整体连接的反射镜组件。

    Compact spectrometer
    4.
    发明授权
    Compact spectrometer 有权
    紧凑型光谱仪

    公开(公告)号:US07233394B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-06-19

    申请号:US11156424

    申请日:2005-06-20

    IPC分类号: G01J3/28 G01J3/06

    摘要: The present invention is directed to method and apparatus for measuring the spectral characteristics of an object from a formed object generated input signal. The method comprises the steps of directing the input signal onto a diffraction grating. Diffracted signals are directed to a resonant mirror assembly for sequentially focusing a select diffracted signal. From that focused select diffracted signal, a spectral characteristic of said object is determined. Each said spectral characteristic is associated with each corresponding focused select diffracted signal and the associated signals are published. The apparatus is an improved spectrometer comprising a fiber cable assembly for receiving an object generated input signal and a diffraction grating. A resonant mirror assembly sequentially focuses a select diffracted signal, a sensor sensing which diffracted signal has been focused from the diffraction grating. An analyzer coupled with the sensor determines a spectral characteristic of the object from said select diffracted signal.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及从形成对象生成的输入信号测量物体的光谱特性的方法和装置。 该方法包括将输入信号引导到衍射光栅上的步骤。 衍射信号被引导到谐振反射镜组件,用于顺序聚焦选择衍射信号。 从该聚焦选择衍射信号,确定所述对象的光谱特性。 每个所述光谱特性与每个对应的聚焦选择衍射信号相关联,并且相关联的信号被公布。 该装置是一种改进的光谱仪,包括用于接收物体产生的输入信号的光缆组件和衍射光栅。 共振反射镜组件顺序聚焦选择衍射信号,感测从衍射光栅聚焦衍射信号的传感器。 与传感器耦合的分析器根据所述选择衍射信号确定物体的光谱特性。

    Diffractive display
    5.
    发明授权
    Diffractive display 失效
    衍射显示

    公开(公告)号:US06898009B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-05-24

    申请号:US10621810

    申请日:2003-07-17

    摘要: The present invention is directed to an improvement in a diffractive display suitable for presenting graphic and the like displays. Broadly, a novel embodiment is realized from a holographic diffraction pattern carried by a magnet or element and an electrically energizable coil magnetically coupled with said magnet that is energizable for movement of the magnet. Rotation of the holographic diffraction pattern generates a display using the diffracted light from the holographic diffraction grating. Another novel embodiment is realized from a faceted rotatable element (FRE) having an array of facets each bearing a diffraction grating and a source energizable for rotation of the FRE from a resting station to a viewing station. Rotation of the FRE generates a display using the diffracted light from the diffraction gratings.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及适于呈现图形等的显示器的衍射显示器的改进。 广泛地说,一个新颖的实施例是由一个由一个磁体或元件承载的全息衍射图形和一个与所述磁体磁耦合的可激励的线圈实现的,该线圈可激励磁铁的移动。 全息衍射图案的旋转使用来自全息衍射光栅的衍射光产生显示。 另一个新颖的实施例是从具有阵列阵列的小面可旋转元件(FRE)实现的,每个小面都带有衍射光栅,并且能够激励FRE从静止台转到观察台的光源。 FRE的旋转使用来自衍射光栅的衍射光产生显示。

    Threat detection systems and methods using position-sensing photodiodes
    6.
    发明申请
    Threat detection systems and methods using position-sensing photodiodes 审中-公开
    使用位置感测光电二极管的威胁检测系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120150484A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-06-14

    申请号:US12803539

    申请日:2010-06-29

    IPC分类号: G01B11/14 G06F15/00

    摘要: Threat detection systems and methods are disclosed that employ position-sensing photodiodes to locate a munitions flash within a field of view of a collection optical system. The flash is then located on a map of the monitored terrain, which map can be displayed to a system user. Processing electronics determine whether the flash is actually munitions-based or is from another non-threatening light source.

    摘要翻译: 公开了威胁检测系统和方法,其采用位置感测光电二极管来定位收集光学系统的视场内的弹药闪光。 闪光灯然后位于受监视地形的地图上,该地图可以显示给系统用户。 处理电子设备确定闪光灯是否实际上是基于弹药的,还是来自另一个非威胁光源。

    HIGH-INDEX CONTRAST WAVEGUIDE OPTICAL GYROSCOPE HAVING SEGMENTED PATHS
    7.
    发明申请
    HIGH-INDEX CONTRAST WAVEGUIDE OPTICAL GYROSCOPE HAVING SEGMENTED PATHS 有权
    高分辨率对比波形光学眼镜

    公开(公告)号:US20100328673A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-12-30

    申请号:US12525965

    申请日:2008-08-29

    IPC分类号: G01C19/64

    CPC分类号: G01C19/72

    摘要: A waveguide optical gyroscope is disclosed. The waveguide optical gyroscope includes a laser, two detectors, a set of couplers and a set of waveguides. The laser generates a light beam. A first waveguide guides the light beam to travel in a first direction, and a second waveguide guides the light beam to travel in a second direction. The first and second waveguides are coupled to several ring waveguides via the couplers. The first detector detects the arrival of the light beam traveling from the first waveguide, and the second detector detects the arrival of the light beam traveling from the second waveguide.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种波导光学陀螺仪。 波导光学陀螺仪包括激光器,两个检测器,一组耦合器和一组波导。 激光产生光束。 第一波导引导光束沿第一方向行进,第二波导引导光束沿第二方向行进。 第一和第二波导通过耦合器耦合到多个环形波导。 第一检测器检测从第一波导传播的光束的到达,并且第二检测器检测从第二波导传播的光束的到达。

    Direction of Optical Signals by a Movable Diffractive Optical Element
    8.
    发明申请
    Direction of Optical Signals by a Movable Diffractive Optical Element 审中-公开
    可移动衍射光学元件的光信号方向

    公开(公告)号:US20090237761A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-09-24

    申请号:US12474340

    申请日:2009-05-29

    IPC分类号: G02B5/32

    摘要: A method and apparatus particularly useful for telecommunications applications, such as switching (Add/Drop), multiplexing and demultiplexing, is disclosed. The method commences by directing a source of input optical signal(s) (10) onto a movable diffractive optical element or MDOE. Each of the optical signals is associated with a particular wavelength. Next, one or more output stations are supplied. Finally, the MDOE generates and distributes output optical signals among the output station(s). The corresponding system for treating the optical signals from a source thereof includes a source carrying two or more input optical signals, each of the signals being associated with a particular wavelength. Also included is a movable diffractive optical element positioned to intercept the source optical signals for producing and distributing one or more diffracted output optical signals. Finally, one or more output stations are positioned to receive the diffracted optical signal(s) from the MDOE.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种对通信应用特别有用的方法和装置,例如切换(加/减),复用和解复用。 该方法通过将输入光信号源(10)引导到可移动衍射光学元件或MDOE上而开始。 每个光信号与特定波长相关联。 接下来,提供一个或多个输出站。 最后,MDOE在输出站之间产生和分配输出光信号。 用于处理来自其源的光信号的相应系统包括承载两个或更多个输入光信号的源,每个信号与特定波长相关联。 还包括可移动衍射光学元件,其定位成截取源光信号以产生和分配一个或多个衍射输出光信号。 最后,一个或多个输出站被定位成从MDOE接收衍射的光信号。

    High-index contrast waveguide optical gyroscope having segmented paths
    9.
    发明授权
    High-index contrast waveguide optical gyroscope having segmented paths 有权
    具有分段路径的高折射率对比度波导光学陀螺仪

    公开(公告)号:US08031343B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-10-04

    申请号:US12525965

    申请日:2008-08-29

    IPC分类号: G01C19/72

    CPC分类号: G01C19/72

    摘要: A waveguide optical gyroscope is disclosed. The waveguide optical gyroscope includes a laser, two detectors, a set of couplers and a set of waveguides. The laser generates a light beam. A first waveguide guides the light beam to travel in a first direction, and a second waveguide guides the light beam to travel in a second direction. The first and second waveguides are coupled to several ring waveguides via the couplers. The first detector detects the arrival of the light beam traveling from the first waveguide, and the second detector detects the arrival of the light beam traveling from the second waveguide.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种波导光学陀螺仪。 波导光学陀螺仪包括激光器,两个检测器,一组耦合器和一组波导。 激光产生光束。 第一波导引导光束沿第一方向行进,第二波导引导光束沿第二方向行进。 第一和第二波导通过耦合器耦合到多个环形波导。 第一检测器检测从第一波导传播的光束的到达,并且第二检测器检测从第二波导传播的光束的到达。

    Method And Apparatus For Protecting Vehicles And Personnel Against Incoming Projectiles
    10.
    发明申请
    Method And Apparatus For Protecting Vehicles And Personnel Against Incoming Projectiles 失效
    保护车辆和人员防止入射的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20110204145A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-08-25

    申请号:US13098514

    申请日:2011-05-02

    CPC分类号: G01B11/03 F41H11/02 G01S17/58

    摘要: A projector of multiple skewed light planes or sheets is located adjacent a vehicle to be protected and detectors are arranged to defect the penetration of the light sheets by an incoming object, with the time intervals between the piercing of the planes defining the path of the incoming object and its expected impact time. An array of bullet-firing barrels is arranged to project bullets in ah iron curtain under control of a fire control module that fires a round in a barrel above the projected flight path such that the round impacts the nose of the object and disables it. It is thus the piercing of the skewed light sheets mat provides information as to the impact point of the object as well as its time of arrival so that a round can be fired to intercept the object as it arrives at the iron curtain.

    摘要翻译: 多个倾斜的光平面或片材的投影仪位于待保护的车辆附近,并且检测器被布置成通过进入的物体来破坏光片的穿透,其中,穿透平面之间的时间间隔限定了进入的路径 对象及其预期的影响时间。 一排子弹发射筒被安排在火焰控制模块的控制下,在火焰控制模块的一个子弹上投射子弹,该火焰控制模块在投影的飞行路径上方的一个枪管中圆弧形,使得圆形物体撞击物体的鼻部并使其失效。 因此,倾斜的光片垫的穿透提供了关于物体的撞击点及其到达时间的信息,使得可以发射圆形以在物体到达铁幕时拦截物体。