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公开(公告)号:US09473754B2
公开(公告)日:2016-10-18
申请号:US14068062
申请日:2013-10-31
发明人: Simon Guthrie
CPC分类号: H04N9/3182 , G02B6/3512 , G02B6/3528 , G02B6/3558 , G02B6/3574 , G02B6/3598 , G02B6/4204 , G02B26/02 , G02B26/0833 , G02B26/0883 , G03B21/206 , G03B21/2066 , H04N9/3147
摘要: A system and apparatus for dynamically distributing light are provided. The apparatus includes a source conduit configured to collect light from a light source and transmit the collected light for emission towards an optical switch. The optical switch is moveable between several discrete resting positions, each corresponding to a different one of a plurality of projector conduits. In each resting position, the optical switch directs light from the source conduit to a corresponding projector conduit. Each projector conduit receives the directed light from the optical switch and transmits the light to a corresponding one of a plurality of projectors. The optical switch is also configured to rest at each of the resting positions for respective portions of a given period of time, to regulate what amount of the light emitted by the source conduit during the period of time is received by each projector conduit.
摘要翻译: 提供了用于动态分配光的系统和装置。 该装置包括:源管道,被配置为收集来自光源的光,并将所收集的光发射到光开关。 光学开关可在几个离散的静止位置之间移动,每个静止位置对应于多个投影仪导管中的不同的一个。 在每个静止位置,光学开关将来自源管道的光引导到相应的投影仪导管。 每个投影仪导管接收来自光学开关的定向光,并将光传输到多个投影仪中的对应的一个。 光学开关还被配置为在给定时间段的各个部分的每个静止位置处搁置,以调节在每个投影仪导管接收到该时间段期间由源导管发射的光量。
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公开(公告)号:US20150116603A1
公开(公告)日:2015-04-30
申请号:US14068062
申请日:2013-10-31
发明人: Simon GUTHRIE
CPC分类号: H04N9/3182 , G02B6/3512 , G02B6/3528 , G02B6/3558 , G02B6/3574 , G02B6/3598 , G02B6/4204 , G02B26/02 , G02B26/0833 , G02B26/0883 , G03B21/206 , G03B21/2066 , H04N9/3147
摘要: A system and apparatus for dynamically distributing light are provided. The apparatus includes a source conduit configured to collect light from a light source and transmit the collected light for emission towards an optical switch. The optical switch is moveable between several discrete resting positions, each corresponding to a different one of a plurality of projector conduits. In each resting position, the optical switch directs light from the source conduit to a corresponding projector conduit. Each projector conduit receives the directed light from the optical switch and transmits the light to a corresponding one of a plurality of projectors. The optical switch is also configured to rest at each of the resting positions for respective portions of a given period of time, to regulate what amount of the light emitted by the source conduit during the period of time is received by each projector conduit.
摘要翻译: 提供了用于动态分配光的系统和装置。 该装置包括:源管道,被配置为收集来自光源的光,并将所收集的光发射到光开关。 光学开关可在几个离散的静止位置之间移动,每个静止位置对应于多个投影仪导管中的不同的一个。 在每个静止位置,光学开关将来自源管道的光引导到相应的投影仪导管。 每个投影仪导管接收来自光学开关的定向光,并将光传输到多个投影仪中的对应的一个。 光学开关还被配置为在给定时间段的各个部分的每个静止位置处搁置,以调节在每个投影仪导管接收到该时间段期间由源导管发射的光量。
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公开(公告)号:US08879875B2
公开(公告)日:2014-11-04
申请号:US13689581
申请日:2012-11-29
CPC分类号: G02B6/351 , G01S7/4818 , G01S7/495 , G02B6/0001 , G02B6/3512 , G02B6/3528 , G02B6/3558 , G02B6/3582
摘要: An optical fiber switch (16) for alternatively redirecting an input beam (14) comprises a redirector (18) and a redirector mover (20). The redirector (18) is positioned in the path of the input beam (14) along a directed axis (344A). The redirector (18) redirects the input beam (14) so that a redirected beam (46) alternatively launches from the redirector (18) (i) along a first redirected axis (354) that is spaced apart from the directed axis (344A) when the redirector (18) is positioned at a first position (348), and (ii) along a second redirected axis (356) that is spaced apart from the directed axis (344A) when the redirector (18) is positioned at a second position (350) that is different from the first position (348). The redirector mover (20) moves the redirector (18) about a movement axis (366) between the first position (348) and the second position (350). The redirector mover (20) includes a stator component (320A) and a rotor component (320B) that moves relative to the stator component (320A). The input beam (14) is directed along the directed axis (344A) substantially between the stator component (32A) and the redirector (18) prior to the input beam (14) being redirected by the redirector (18).
摘要翻译: 用于交替重定向输入光束(14)的光纤开关(16)包括重定向器(18)和重定向器移动器(20)。 重定向器(18)沿着指向轴线(344A)定位在输入光束(14)的路径中。 重定向器(18)重定向输入光束(14),使得沿着与指向轴线(344A)间隔开的第一重定向轴线(354)从重定向器(18)(i)交替地发射重定向光束(46) 当重定向器(18)位于第二位置(348)时,当转向器(18)位于第二位置(348)时,以及(ii)沿着与定向轴线(344A)间隔开的第二重定向轴线(356) 位置(350)与第一位置(348)不同。 重定向器移动器(20)围绕位于第一位置(348)和第二位置(350)之间的移动轴线(366)移动重定向器(18)。 转向器移动器(20)包括相对于定子部件(320A)移动的定子部件(320A)和转子部件(320B)。 在输入光束(14)被重定向器(18)重定向之前,输入光束(14)基本上定位在定子部件(32A)和重定向器(18)之间。
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公开(公告)号:US20130088887A1
公开(公告)日:2013-04-11
申请号:US13689581
申请日:2012-11-29
CPC分类号: G02B6/351 , G01S7/4818 , G01S7/495 , G02B6/0001 , G02B6/3512 , G02B6/3528 , G02B6/3558 , G02B6/3582
摘要: An optical fiber switch (16) for alternatively redirecting an input beam (14) comprises a redirector (18) and a redirector mover (20). The redirector (18) is positioned in the path of the input beam (14) along a directed axis (344A). The redirector (18) redirects the input beam (14) so that a redirected beam (46) alternatively launches from the redirector (18) (i) along a first redirected axis (354) that is spaced apart from the directed axis (344A) when the redirector (18) is positioned at a first position (348), and (ii) along a second redirected axis (356) that is spaced apart from the directed axis (344A) when the redirector (18) is positioned at a second position (350) that is different from the first position (348). The redirector mover (20) moves the redirector (18) about a movement axis (366) between the first position (348) and the second position (350). The redirector mover (20) includes a stator component (320A) and a rotor component (320B) that moves relative to the stator component (320A). The input beam (14) is directed along the directed axis (344A) substantially between the stator component (32A) and the redirector (18) prior to the input beam (14) being redirected by the redirector (18).
摘要翻译: 用于交替重定向输入光束(14)的光纤开关(16)包括重定向器(18)和重定向器移动器(20)。 重定向器(18)沿着指向轴线(344A)定位在输入光束(14)的路径中。 重定向器(18)重定向输入光束(14),使得沿着与指向轴线(344A)间隔开的第一重定向轴线(354)从重定向器(18)(i)交替地发射重定向光束(46) 当重定向器(18)位于第二位置(348)时,当转向器(18)位于第二位置(348)时,以及(ii)沿着与定向轴线(344A)间隔开的第二重定向轴线(356) 位置(350)与第一位置(348)不同。 重定向器移动器(20)围绕位于第一位置(348)和第二位置(350)之间的移动轴线(366)移动重定向器(18)。 转向器移动器(20)包括相对于定子部件(320A)移动的定子部件(320A)和转子部件(320B)。 在输入光束(14)被重定向器(18)重定向之前,输入光束(14)基本上定位在定子部件(32A)和重定向器(18)之间。
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公开(公告)号:US07522789B2
公开(公告)日:2009-04-21
申请号:US11569496
申请日:2005-05-31
CPC分类号: G02B6/359 , G02B6/2931 , G02B6/29313 , G02B6/29395 , G02B6/3512 , G02B6/3514 , G02B6/352 , G02B6/3528 , G02B6/3544 , G02B6/3554 , G02B6/3556 , G02B6/356 , G02B6/3566 , G02B6/3578 , G02B26/0858 , H04Q11/0005 , H04Q2011/0035
摘要: An optical switch comprises one or more input ports for directing an optical beam into the switch; dispersive means configured to receive said optical beam and which spatially separate the optical beam into individual wavelength components which are routed to an actuator; wherein the actuator is in the form of an array of elongate movable fingers for selectively interfering with individual wavelength components and means are provided to direct optical beams to selected one or more output ports.
摘要翻译: 光开关包括用于将光束引导到开关中的一个或多个输入端口; 分散装置,被配置为接收所述光束,并且将光束在空间上分离成被路由到致动器的各个波长分量; 其中所述致动器是细长可移动指状物阵列的形式,用于选择性地干扰各个波长分量,并且提供装置以将光束引导到所选择的一个或多个输出端口。
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公开(公告)号:US20070230865A1
公开(公告)日:2007-10-04
申请号:US11569496
申请日:2005-05-31
申请人: Andrew Dames , Martin Brock
发明人: Andrew Dames , Martin Brock
CPC分类号: G02B6/359 , G02B6/2931 , G02B6/29313 , G02B6/29395 , G02B6/3512 , G02B6/3514 , G02B6/352 , G02B6/3528 , G02B6/3544 , G02B6/3554 , G02B6/3556 , G02B6/356 , G02B6/3566 , G02B6/3578 , G02B26/0858 , H04Q11/0005 , H04Q2011/0035
摘要: An optical switch comprises one or more input ports for directing an optical beam into the switch; dispersive means configured to receive said optical beam and which spatially separate the optical beam into individual wavelength components which are routed to an actuator; wherein the actuator is in the form of an array of elongate movable fingers for selectively interfering with individual wavelength components and means are provided to direct optical beams to selected one or more output ports.
摘要翻译: 光开关包括用于将光束引导到开关中的一个或多个输入端口; 分散装置,被配置为接收所述光束,并且将光束在空间上分离成被路由到致动器的各个波长分量; 其中所述致动器是细长可移动指状物阵列的形式,用于选择性地干扰各个波长分量,并且提供装置以将光束引导到所选择的一个或多个输出端口。
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公开(公告)号:US20060245685A1
公开(公告)日:2006-11-02
申请号:US11477478
申请日:2006-06-30
申请人: Thomas Ducellier
发明人: Thomas Ducellier
IPC分类号: G02B6/26
CPC分类号: G02B6/12011 , G02B6/12019 , G02B6/12033 , G02B6/2931 , G02B6/29311 , G02B6/29313 , G02B6/29382 , G02B6/3512 , G02B6/3526 , G02B6/3528 , G02B6/3534 , G02B6/356 , H04J14/0212 , H04Q11/0005 , H04Q2011/0016 , H04Q2011/0026 , H04Q2011/003 , H04Q2011/0032
摘要: A wavelength cross connect is provided in which wavelength channels are individually switchable from one of a first set of ports to one of a second set of ports. Add and drop capability is provided on the sets of ports. Some embodiments feature a single row of ports, while others feature two dimensional arrays of ports. Some embodiments employ one dispersive element per port, and others employ one dispersive element per row of ports. Embodiments featuring transmissive and non-transmissive switching elements are provided.
摘要翻译: 提供波长交叉连接,其中波长信道可以从第一组端口中的一个单独切换到第二组端口中的一个。 在端口组上提供了添加和删除功能。 一些实施例具有单排端口,而其他实施例具有端口的二维阵列。 一些实施例每端口采用一个色散元件,而其他实施例在每行端口采用一个色散元件。 提供了具有透射和非透射开关元件的实施例。
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公开(公告)号:US07095916B2
公开(公告)日:2006-08-22
申请号:US10931879
申请日:2004-08-31
申请人: Nesbitt W. Hagood , Kamyar Ghandi , Bob Cloutier , Michael Borgen
发明人: Nesbitt W. Hagood , Kamyar Ghandi , Bob Cloutier , Michael Borgen
CPC分类号: G02B6/366 , G02B6/022 , G02B6/122 , G02B6/32 , G02B6/327 , G02B6/3502 , G02B6/3504 , G02B6/3526 , G02B6/3528 , G02B6/3534 , G02B6/3556 , G02B6/356 , G02B6/3566 , G02B6/3578 , G02B6/3584 , G02B6/3644 , G02B6/3656 , G02B6/3672 , G02B6/3692 , G02B6/4226
摘要: The systems and methods described herein are directed to motion transformers as well as their integration and/or assembly, for use in directing optical beams and positioning of small optical elements for creating a variety of tunable optical components. More particularly, the systems and methods can be applied to a free-space optical cross-connect switching apparatus with piezoelectric actuation.
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公开(公告)号:US20060133725A1
公开(公告)日:2006-06-22
申请号:US11249886
申请日:2005-10-12
CPC分类号: G02B6/3524 , G02B6/3528 , G02B6/3558
摘要: A system and method for a 1xN fiber optical switch is disclosed. The switch comprises (1) a pair of vertically oriented wedge prisms and (2) a collimator. The collimator comprises a four fiber ferrule and a lens. When no wedge prisms are inserted into the optical path, the signal is switched to port 1. When the first prism is inserted, the signal is switched to port 2. When the second prism is inserted (first prism not in), the signal is switched to port 3 which is in a vertical line. While both prisms are inserted into the optical path, the signal is switched to the diagonal port 4. Accordingly, a 1xN switch is provided that is more compact than a conventional 1xN switch. The 1xN fiber optical switch in accordance with the present invention have advantages over conventional opto-mechanical switches. The inventive 1xN switch is much smaller in size because all ports are held in one ferrule and only one lens is utilized.
摘要翻译: 公开了一种1xN光纤开关的系统和方法。 开关包括(1)一对垂直取向的楔形棱镜和(2)准直器。 准直器包括四个光纤套圈和透镜。 当没有楔形棱镜插入光路时,信号切换到端口1.当插入第一棱镜时,信号切换到端口2.当第二个棱镜插入(第一个棱镜不在)时,信号为 切换到垂直线上的端口3。 当两个棱镜都插入到光路中时,信号被切换到对角端口4.因此,提供比常规1xN开关更紧凑的1xN开关。 根据本发明的1xN光纤光开关具有优于常规光机械开关的优点。 本发明的1xN开关的尺寸要小得多,因为所有的端口被保持在一个套圈中,并且仅使用一个透镜。
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公开(公告)号:US06941036B2
公开(公告)日:2005-09-06
申请号:US10366858
申请日:2003-02-13
申请人: Bernardo F. Lucero
发明人: Bernardo F. Lucero
CPC分类号: G02B6/3584 , G02B6/12004 , G02B6/12007 , G02B6/122 , G02B6/266 , G02B6/2746 , G02B6/2817 , G02B6/3514 , G02B6/352 , G02B6/3526 , G02B6/3528 , G02B6/3534 , G02B6/3546 , G02B6/355 , G02B6/3594 , G02B2006/12104 , G02B2006/12159 , G02B2006/12176
摘要: A micro relay switch (300) having a main body (13), a first electrical contact (302) positioned on a moveable relay switching element (17), and a second electrical contact positioned on the main body (13). One or more membranes (26, 52) connect the moveable switching element (17) to the main body (13) and an actuator (30) moves the moveable switching element (17) from a first position (72) to a second position (74). The first and second electrical contacts (302, 304) are positioned such that when the actuator (30) moves the moveable relay switching element (17) from the first position (72) to the second position (74), the first electrical contact (302) makes electrical connection with the second electrical contact (304). The membranes may be either or both of a primary membrane (26) or a secondary membrane (52). A primary membrane (26) may be used as a temporary membrane (32).
摘要翻译: 具有主体(13)的微型继电器开关(300),位于可移动继电器开关元件(17)上的第一电触头(302)和位于主体(13)上的第二电触点)。 一个或多个膜(26,52)将可移动开关元件(17)连接到主体(13),并且致动器(30)将可移动开关元件(17)从第一位置(72)移动到第二位置 74)。 第一和第二电触点(302,304)被定位成使得当致动器(30)将可移动继电器开关元件(17)从第一位置(72)移动到第二位置(74)时,第一电触点 302)与第二电触头(304)电连接。 膜可以是主膜(26)或二次膜(52)中的任一个或两者。 初级膜(26)可以用作临时膜(32)。
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