公开(公告)号：WO2006110297B1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-08

申请号：PCT/US2006010875

申请日：2006-03-24

Applicant: CAPELLA PHOTONICS INC ,  DAVIS JOSEPH E ,  GARRETT MARK H ,  TREMAINE BRIAN ,  DARLING MICHAEL

Inventor： DAVIS JOSEPH E ,  GARRETT MARK H ,  TREMAINE BRIAN ,  DARLING MICHAEL

IPC: G02B6/26

CPC classification number: G02B6/356 ,  G02B6/2706 ,  G02B6/29311 ,  G02B6/29313 ,  G02B6/29383 ,  G02B6/29395 ,  G02B6/3512 ,  G02B6/3588 ,  G02B6/3594

Abstract: A wavelength selective switch architecture (100) for ROADMs for switching the spectral channels of a multi-channel, multi- wavelength optical signal between input and output ports employs a biaxial MEMS port mirror array (106) for optimal coupling efficiency and ITU grid alignment, an anamorphic beam expander (110) for expanding input optical signals to create an elongated beam profile (146), a diffraction grating (112) for spatially separating the spectral channels, an anamorphic focusing lens system (116), an array (118) of biaxial elongated channel MEMS micromirrors, a built-in Optical Channel Monitor, and an electronic feedback control system. The biaxial channel micromirrors are rotatable about one axis to switch spectral channels between ports, and are rotatable about an orthogonal axis to vary the coupling of the spectral channel to an output port and control attenuation of the spectral signal for complete blocking or for a predetermined power level. The architecture affords hitless switching, near notchless operation, ITU channel alignment, high passband, stability over a broad temperature range, and minimum insertion loss through the optimal coupling efficiency enabled by the feedback control system.

Abstract translation: 用于ROADM的用于在输入和输出端口之间切换多信道，多波长光信号的频谱信道的波长选择性开关架构（100）采用双轴MEMS端口镜阵列（106），用于最佳耦合效率和ITU网格对准， 变形光束扩展器（110），用于扩展输入光信号以产生细长的光束轮廓（146），用于在空间上分离光谱通道的衍射光栅（112），变形聚焦透镜系统（116），阵列（118） 双轴细长通道MEMS微镜，内置光通道监视器和电子反馈控制系统。 双轴通道微镜可以围绕一个轴线旋转以在端口之间切换频谱通道，并且可以绕正交轴线旋转以改变频谱通道与输出端口的耦合，并且控制光谱信号的衰减以完全阻塞或用于预定功率 水平。 该架构通过反馈控制系统实现的最佳耦合效率，提供无缝切换，接近无缺陷操作，ITU通道对齐，高通带，宽温度范围内的稳定性和最小插入损耗。

公开(公告)号：WO2006110297A3

公开(公告)日：2006-10-19

申请号：PCT/US2006/010875

申请日：2006-03-24

Applicant: CAPELLA PHOTONICS, INC. ,  DAVIS, Joseph, E. ,  GARRETT, Mark, H. ,  TREMAINE, Brian ,  DARLING, Michael

Inventor： DAVIS, Joseph, E. ,  GARRETT, Mark, H. ,  TREMAINE, Brian ,  DARLING, Michael

IPC: G02B6/26

Abstract: A wavelength selective switch architecture (100) for ROADMs for switching the spectral channels of a multi-channel, multi- wavelength optical signal between input and output ports employs a biaxial MEMS port mirror array (106) for optimal coupling efficiency and ITU grid alignment, an anamorphic beam expander (110) for expanding input optical signals to create an elongated beam profile (146), a diffraction grating (112) for spatially separating the spectral channels, an anamorphic focusing lens system (116), an array (118) of biaxial elongated channel MEMS micromirrors, a built-in Optical Channel Monitor, and an electronic feedback control system. The biaxial channel micromirrors are rotatable about one axis to switch spectral channels between ports, and are rotatable about an orthogonal axis to vary the coupling of the spectral channel to an output port and control attenuation of the spectral signal for complete blocking or for a predetermined power level. The architecture affords hitless switching, near notchless operation, ITU channel alignment, high passband, stability over a broad temperature range, and minimum insertion loss through the optimal coupling efficiency enabled by the feedback control system.

公开(公告)号：WO2005106549A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-10

申请号：PCT/US2005/011679

申请日：2005-04-06

Applicant: CAPELLA, PHOTONICS, INC. ,  TREMAINE, Brian, P. ,  DAVIS, Joseph, E.

Inventor： TREMAINE, Brian, P. ,  DAVIS, Joseph, E.

IPC: G02B6/26

CPC classification number: G02B6/3586 ,  G02B6/3512 ,  G02B6/356 ,  G02B6/3588 ,  G02B6/359 ,  G02B26/0833 ,  G05B19/404 ,  G05B2219/41434

Abstract: A system and method for canceling disturbance in a MEMS device. The system 200 includes a MEMS device 203, which may include a substrate 205 and a plurality of individually movable MEMS elements 203-1 through 203-N, and a control assembly 207. The optical system 200 may be utilized in and/or form a portion of any optical apparatus employing an array of MEMS devices. The control assembly 207 uses feed-forward control signals to cancel disturbance in the MEMS device 203, and more particularly, to cancel disturbance in the non-switched or static mirrors of the MEMS device 203 caused by switched or moving mirrors.

Abstract translation: 一种用于消除MEMS器件中的干扰的系统和方法。 系统200包括MEMS器件203，其可以包括衬底205和多个可单独移动的MEMS元件203-1至203-N以及控制组件207.光学系统200可以用于和/或形成 使用MEMS器件阵列的任何光学装置的一部分。 控制组件207使用前馈控制信号来消除MEMS器件203中的干扰，更具体地，消除由开关或移动的反射镜引起的MEMS器件203的非开关或静态反射镜中的干扰。

公开(公告)号：WO2007109424A2

公开(公告)日：2007-09-27

申请号：PCT/US2007/063496

申请日：2007-03-07

Applicant: DAVIS, Joseph, E.

Inventor： DAVIS, Joseph, E.

IPC: A21B1/22

CPC classification number: A47K11/02 ,  Y02A50/454

Abstract: An apparatus is provided that includes an enclosure with an aperture which is adapted for being placed in communication with an anus for the purpose of directing fecal matter into the enclosure. In one embodiment, the enclosure may include a polyethylene material with a thickness of less than 50 microns. In another embodiment, the enclosure may include an air hole formed therein for remaining open to allow air to escape therefrom upon the receipt of the fecal matter into the enclosure. In still yet another embodiment, the aperture may be circular and the enclosure may include a flexibility sufficient to allow the enclosure to be placed on an intended wearer in any orientation about an axis defined by the aperture.

Abstract translation: 提供一种装置，其包括具有孔的外壳，其适于与肛门连通以便将粪便引导到外壳中。 在一个实施例中，外壳可以包括厚度小于50微米的聚乙烯材料。 在另一个实施例中，外壳可以包括形成在其中的气孔，用于保持打开，以便在将粪便物质接收到外壳中时允许空气从其中逸出。 在另一个实施例中，孔可以是圆形的，并且外壳可以包括足够的灵活性，以允许围绕围绕由孔限定的轴线的任何取向将外壳放置在预期的使用者身上。

公开(公告)号：WO2007078415A2

公开(公告)日：2007-07-12

申请号：PCT/US2006043169

申请日：2006-11-06

Applicant: CAPELLA PHOTONICS ,  DAVIS JOSEPH E ,  TREMAINE BRIAN P

Inventor： DAVIS JOSEPH E ,  TREMAINE BRIAN P

IPC: G02B6/26 ,  G02B6/42 ,  G02B26/08

CPC classification number: G02B6/3588 ,  G02B6/266 ,  G02B6/2931 ,  G02B6/29311 ,  G02B6/29313 ,  G02B6/29383 ,  G02B6/3512 ,  G02B6/352 ,  G02B6/356 ,  G02B6/3586 ,  G02B6/3594 ,  G02B6/4215 ,  G02B6/4246 ,  G02B26/0833 ,  G02B27/095

Abstract: Effects of diffraction of a spectral beam from an edge of the micromirrors are reduced in order to optimize the passband in a wavelength selective switch. The effects of diffraction on the pass band may be reduced by using rotation of the micromirror about both the attenuation axis and the switching axis to achieve the desired level of attenuation. Peak coupling can be attained by dithering the micromirror about a dither axis that is tangent to a contour of constant attenuation using simultaneous rotation about the switching and attenuation axes. A power level of a spectral channel may be attenuated by rotating the channel micromirror with respect to an effective attenuation axis that is non-orthogonal to the dither axis through a combination of rotations about the switching axis and the attenuation axis.

Abstract translation: 降低了来自微镜边缘的光谱束的衍射效应，以便优化波长选择开关中的通带。 可以通过使用微镜绕衰减轴和切换轴两者的旋转来减小衍射对通带的影响，以实现期望的衰减水平。 可以通过围绕开关和衰减轴的同时旋转使微镜围绕与所述恒定衰减轮廓相切的抖动轴抖动微镜来实现峰值耦合。 可以通过相对于通过关于切换轴和衰减轴的旋转的组合与抖动轴非正交的有效衰减轴旋转通道微镜来衰减光谱通道的功率电平。

公开(公告)号：WO2006110241A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-19

申请号：PCT/US2006/008639

申请日：2006-03-13

Applicant: CAPELLA PHOTONICS, INC. ,  DAVIS, Joseph, E. ,  GARRETT, Mark, H. ,  TREMAINE, Brian, P.

Inventor： DAVIS, Joseph, E. ,  GARRETT, Mark, H. ,  TREMAINE, Brian, P.

IPC: G02B6/26 ,  G02B6/42

CPC classification number: G02B6/352 ,  G02B6/29311 ,  G02B6/29383 ,  G02B6/356 ,  G02B6/3588 ,  G02B6/3594 ,  G02B6/4215 ,  G02B26/0833 ,  G02B27/095

Abstract: The effects of diffraction on the pass band may be reduced by appropriate modification of the edges of the micromirrors, by modification of the input and/or output ports to allow for attenuation by rotation of the micromirror about the switching axis, by using rotation of the micromirror about both the attenuation axis and the switching axis to achieve the desired level of attenuation, by inserting an aperture at a focal plane or external to the device to reduce the magnitude of the micromirror edge diffraction transmitted to any or all output ports, or by appropriate filtering of angular frequencies with a diffraction grating used to separate a multi-channel optical signal into constituent spectral beams. Peak coupling can be attained by dithering the micromirror about an axis tangent to a contour of constant attenuation using simultaneous rotation about the switching and attenuation axes.

Abstract translation: 衍射对通带的影响可以通过适当地修改微镜的边缘来减少，通过改变输入端口和/或输出端口以允许微镜绕开关轴旋转而衰减，通过使用 关于衰减轴和切换轴两者的微镜，通过在焦平面处或设于外部插入孔径以减小传输到任何或所有输出端口的微镜边缘衍射的幅度，或者通过 用用于将多通道光信号分离成组成光束的衍射光栅适当滤波角频率。 通过使用围绕开关和衰减轴的同时旋转，可以使微镜围绕与恒定衰减轮廓相切的轴线抖动微镜来实现峰值耦合。

公开(公告)号：WO2007109424A3

公开(公告)日：2009-03-05

申请号：PCT/US2007063496

申请日：2007-03-07

Applicant: DAVIS JOSEPH E

Inventor： DAVIS JOSEPH E

IPC: A21B1/22

CPC classification number: A47K11/02 ,  Y02A50/454

Abstract: An apparatus is provided that includes an enclosure with an aperture which is adapted for being placed in communication with an anus for the purpose of directing fecal matter into the enclosure. In one embodiment, the enclosure may include a polyethylene material with a thickness of less than 50 microns. In another embodiment, the enclosure may include an air hole formed therein for remaining open to allow air to escape therefrom upon the receipt of the fecal matter into the enclosure. In still yet another embodiment, the aperture may be circular and the enclosure may include a flexibility sufficient to allow the enclosure to be placed on an intended wearer in any orientation about an axis defined by the aperture.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种装置，其包括具有孔的外壳，所述孔适于与肛门连通以将粪便引导到外壳中。 在一个实施例中，外壳可以包括厚度小于50微米的聚乙烯材料。 在另一个实施例中，外壳可以包括形成在其中的气孔，用于保持打开，以便在将粪便物质接收到外壳中时允许空气从其中逸出。 在另一个实施例中，孔可以是圆形的，并且外壳可以包括足够的灵活性，以允许围绕由孔限定的轴线以任何方向将外壳放置在预期的使用者身上。

公开(公告)号：WO2007078415A3

公开(公告)日：2007-07-12

申请号：PCT/US2006/043169

申请日：2006-11-06

Applicant: CAPELLA PHOTONICS ,  DAVIS, Joseph, E. ,  TREMAINE, Brian, P.

Inventor： DAVIS, Joseph, E. ,  TREMAINE, Brian, P.

IPC: G02B6/26 ,  G02B6/28 ,  G02B6/30 ,  G02B6/42 ,  G02B26/00

Abstract: Effects of diffraction of a spectral beam from an edge of the micromirrors are reduced in order to optimize the passband in a wavelength selective switch. The effects of diffraction on the pass band may be reduced by using rotation of the micromirror about both the attenuation axis and the switching axis to achieve the desired level of attenuation. Peak coupling can be attained by dithering the micromirror about a dither axis that is tangent to a contour of constant attenuation using simultaneous rotation about the switching and attenuation axes. A power level of a spectral channel may be attenuated by rotating the channel micromirror with respect to an effective attenuation axis that is non-orthogonal to the dither axis through a combination of rotations about the switching axis and the attenuation axis.

公开(公告)号：WO2006110297A2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-19

申请号：PCT/US2006010875

申请日：2006-03-24

Applicant: CAPELLA PHOTONICS INC ,  DAVIS JOSEPH E ,  GARRETT MARK H ,  TREMAINE BRIAN ,  DARLING MICHAEL

Inventor： DAVIS JOSEPH E ,  GARRETT MARK H ,  TREMAINE BRIAN ,  DARLING MICHAEL

IPC: G02B6/26

CPC classification number: G02B6/356 ,  G02B6/2706 ,  G02B6/29311 ,  G02B6/29313 ,  G02B6/29383 ,  G02B6/29395 ,  G02B6/3512 ,  G02B6/3588 ,  G02B6/3594

Abstract: A wavelength selective switch architecture for ROADMs for switching the spectral channels of a multi-channel, multi-wavelength optical signal between input and output ports employs a biaxial MEMS port mirror array for optimal coupling efficiency and ITU grid alignment, an anamorphic beam expander for expanding input optical signals to create an elongated beam profile, a diffraction grating for spatially separating the spectral channels, an anamorphic focusing lens system, an array of biaxial elongated channel MEMS micromirrors, a built-in Optical Channel Monitor, and an electronic feedback control system. The bi-axial channel micromirrors are rotatable about one axis to switch spectral channels between ports, and are rotatable about an orthogonal axis to vary the coupling of the spectral channel to an output port and control attenuation of the spectral signal for complete blocking or for a predetermined power level. The architecture affords hitless switching, near notchless operation, ITU channel alignment, high passband, stability over a broad temperature range, and minimum insertion loss through the optimal optical coupling efficiency enabled by the feedback control system.

Abstract translation: 用于ROADM的波长选择开关架构，用于在输入和输出端口之间切换多通道多波长光信号的频谱通道采用双轴MEMS端口镜阵列，实现最佳耦合效率和ITU网格对齐，用于扩展的变形光束扩展器 输入光信号以产生细长的光束轮廓，用于空间分离光谱通道的衍射光栅，变形聚焦透镜系统，双轴细长通道MEMS微镜阵列，内置光通道监视器和电子反馈控制系统。 双轴通道微镜可以围绕一个轴线旋转以在端口之间切换频谱通道，并且可绕正交轴线旋转，以改变频谱通道与输出端口的耦合，并控制光谱信号的衰减以进行完全阻塞或针对 预定功率水平。 该架构通过反馈控制系统实现的最佳光耦合效率，提供无缝切换，接近无缺陷操作，ITU通道对准，高通带，宽温度范围内的稳定性和最小插入损耗。