公开(公告)号：WO2015085062A2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-11

申请号：PCT/US2014068556

申请日：2014-12-04

Applicant: KETRA INC ,  DONG FANGXU ,  PHILLIPS CRAIG T ,  KNAPP DAVID J ,  LOGAN DEREK EDWARD ,  MOLLNOW TOMAS J

Inventor： DONG FANGXU ,  PHILLIPS CRAIG T ,  KNAPP DAVID J ,  LOGAN DEREK EDWARD ,  MOLLNOW TOMAS J

IPC: F21V7/00

CPC classification number: F21V7/0083 ,  F21V7/048 ,  F21Y2103/10 ,  F21Y2113/17 ,  F21Y2115/10

Abstract: A linear multi-color LED illumination device that produces uniform color throughout the output light beam without using excessively large optics or optical losses is disclosed herein. Embodiments for improving color mixing in the linear illumination device include a shallow dome encapsulating a plurality of emission LEDs within an emitter module, a unique arrangement of a plurality of such emitter modules in a linear light form factor, and special reflectors designed to improve color mixing between the plurality of emitter modules. The illumination device further includes a light detector and optical feedback for maintaining precise and uniform color over time and/or with changes in temperature. The illumination device can include a rotational hinge allowing a power cable of the illumination device to enter and exit through a rotational axis of the hinge, but does not require special tools or an independent locking mechanism to secure in place.

Abstract translation: 这里公开了一种线性多色LED照明装置，其在整个输出光束上产生均匀的颜色，而不使用过大的光学或光学损耗。 用于改善线性照明装置中的颜色混合的实施例包括在发射器模块内封装多个发射LED的浅圆顶，以线性光形式因数的多个这种发射器模块的独特布置以及被设计成改善颜色混合的特殊反射器 在多个发射器模块之间。 照明设备还包括光检测器和光学反馈，用于随时间和/或随着温度的变化保持精确和均匀的颜色。 照明装置可以包括旋转铰链，该旋转铰链允许照明装置的电力电缆通过铰链的旋转轴线进入和离开，但不需要专用工具或独立锁定机构来固定就位。

公开(公告)号：WO2007044684A2

公开(公告)日：2007-04-19

申请号：PCT/US2006/039426

申请日：2006-10-05

Applicant: RAYTHEON COMPANY ,  MILLS, James, P. ,  GARRETT, David, G. ,  SUNNE, Wayne, L. ,  KNAPP, David, J. ,  BRUNTON, Daniel, W. ,  ANTHONY, David, G. ,  ANDERSON, Emmet, R. ,  HARRISON, Daniel, C. ,  SMITH, Frank, E., III ,  HICKS, Jim, R.

Inventor： MILLS, James, P. ,  GARRETT, David, G. ,  SUNNE, Wayne, L. ,  KNAPP, David, J. ,  BRUNTON, Daniel, W. ,  ANTHONY, David, G. ,  ANDERSON, Emmet, R. ,  HARRISON, Daniel, C. ,  SMITH, Frank, E., III ,  HICKS, Jim, R.

IPC: H01J5/02 ,  H01J40/14

CPC classification number: F41G7/224 ,  F41H13/0056 ,  G01S7/4818 ,  G01S7/495

Abstract: A control mechanism pins an optical fiber assembly on and off gimbal and between gimbals to route the assembly from an off-gimbal optical source across the gimbal axis/axes to an on-gimbal optical element so that the fiber assembly moves with the rotation of the gimbals. To accommodate a relatively large range of motion, the control mechanism is suitably configured to route the fiber assembly in a “U-shaped” loop with one end pinned off-gimbal in a stationary guide track and the other end pinned on-gimbal point in a rotating guide track so that the loose fiber assembly is constrained in the concentric tracks on and off gimbal. As the gimbal rotates, the loop seats onto one guiding track and peels off of the other guiding track while always maintaining its U-shape. To accommodate a relatively small range of motion in other gimbal configurations, the control mechanism is suitably configured to pin one end of the fiber assembly off-gimbal and pass the fiber assembly directly over the gimbal where it is pinned on the other side of the gimbal. In a multi-gimbal pointer, the fiber assembly preferably exhibits different mechanical stresses as it crosses the different gimbals.

Abstract translation: 控制机构将光纤组件插入和关闭万向节和万向节之间，以将组件从万向节光源穿过万向节轴/轴线到达万向节光学元件，使得光纤组件随着 万向节。 为了适应相对较大的运动范围，控制机构被适当地构造成将光纤组件以“U形”形环路路线固定在固定导轨中，而另一端固定在万向节上 旋转的导轨，使得松散的纤维集合体被限制在同步轨道上和/或从万向节关闭。 当万向架旋转时，环路将位于一个引导轨道上，并且始终保持其U形状，并从另一导轨上剥离。 为了适应其他万向架构中的相对较小的运动范围，控制机构适当地构造成将纤维组件的一端分离成万向节，并将光纤组件直接通过万向节，将其固定在万向节的另一侧 。 在多万向节指针中，纤维组件优选地在穿过不同的万向节时表现出不同的机械应力。

公开(公告)号：WO2006135401A3

公开(公告)日：2007-02-15

申请号：PCT/US2005030138

申请日：2005-08-24

Applicant: RAYTHEON CO ,  KNAPP DAVID J

Inventor： KNAPP DAVID J

IPC: G02B23/12 ,  G02B27/01

CPC classification number: G02B23/125

Abstract: A multi-focal night vision apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a receptor (28) for receiving light reflected off of and emitted from objects in an image field of the night vision apparatus and a set of optical elements for focusing the light onto the receptor. The optical elements include a field lens (36) having a first portion (44) for focusing far field objects and a second portion (46) for simultaneously focusing near field objects.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种多焦夜视装置。 该装置包括用于接收从夜视设备的图像场中的物体反射并从其发射的光的接收器（28）和用于将光聚焦到接​​收器上的一组光学元件。 光学元件包括具有用于聚焦远场物体的第一部分（44）和用于同时聚焦近场物体的第二部分（46）的场透镜（36）。

公开(公告)号：WO2006135401A2

公开(公告)日：2006-12-21

申请号：PCT/US2005/030138

申请日：2005-08-24

Applicant: RAYTHEON COMPANY ,  KNAPP, David, J.

Inventor： KNAPP, David, J.

IPC: G02B23/12 ,  G02B27/01

CPC classification number: G02B23/125

Abstract: A multi-focal night vision apparatus (10) is disclosed. The apparatus can include a receptor (28) for receiving light reflected off of and emitted from objects in an image field of the night vision apparatus and a set of optical elements (34) for focusing the light onto the receptor. The optical elements can include a field lens (36) having a first portion (44) for focusing far field objects and a second portion (46) for simultaneously focusing near field objects.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种多焦夜视装置（10）。 该设备可以包括用于接收从夜视设备的图像场中的物体反射并从其发射的光的接收器（28）和用于将光聚焦到接​​收器上的一组光学元件（34）。 光学元件可以包括具有用于聚焦远场物体的第一部分（44）和用于同时聚焦近场物体的第二部分（46）的场透镜（36）。

公开(公告)号：WO2015085062A3

公开(公告)日：2015-06-11

申请号：PCT/US2014/068556

申请日：2014-12-04

Applicant: KETRA, INC. ,  DONG, Fangxu ,  PHILLIPS, Craig, T. ,  KNAPP, David, J. ,  LOGAN, Derek, Edward ,  MOLLNOW, Tomas, J.

Inventor： DONG, Fangxu ,  PHILLIPS, Craig, T. ,  KNAPP, David, J. ,  LOGAN, Derek, Edward ,  MOLLNOW, Tomas, J.

IPC: F21V7/00 ,  F21V7/04 ,  F21Y101/02 ,  F21Y103/00 ,  F21Y113/00

Abstract: A linear multi-color LED illumination device that produces uniform color throughout the output light beam without using excessively large optics or optical losses is disclosed herein. Embodiments for improving color mixing in the linear illumination device include a shallow dome encapsulating a plurality of emission LEDs within an emitter module, a unique arrangement of a plurality of such emitter modules in a linear light form factor, and special reflectors designed to improve color mixing between the plurality of emitter modules. The illumination device further includes a light detector and optical feedback for maintaining precise and uniform color over time and/or with changes in temperature. The illumination device can include a rotational hinge allowing a power cable of the illumination device to enter and exit through a rotational axis of the hinge, but does not require special tools or an independent locking mechanism to secure in place.

公开(公告)号：WO2013126585A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-29

申请号：PCT/US2013/027157

申请日：2013-02-21

Applicant: KETRA, INC. ,  KNAPP, David J. ,  HO, Horace C.

Inventor： KNAPP, David J.

IPC: H04B10/116

CPC classification number: H04B10/116 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/93

Abstract: A system, remote control device and method are provided herein for communicating with and controlling various devices using visible light communication (VLC). According to one embodiment, a method is provided for extending a communication range of a visible light communication system comprising a remote control device and a plurality of controlled devices. Such a method may include, for example, transmitting a communication message from a remote control device to a first controlled device located within range of the remote control device, wherein the communication message is transmitted through free space using visible light, and extending the communication range of the visible light communication system to a second controlled device, which is located outside of the range of the remote control device, by using the first controlled device to retransmit the communication message through free space using visible light to the second controlled device.

Abstract translation: 本文提供了一种用于与使用可见光通信（VLC）通信和控制各种设备的系统，遥控设备和方法。 根据一个实施例，提供了一种用于扩展包括遥控装置和多个受控装置的可见光通信系统的通信范围的方法。 这样的方法可以包括例如将通信消息从远程控制设备发送到位于远程控制设备的范围内的第一受控设备，其中通信信息通过可见光通过可用空间传输，并且扩展通信范围 通过使用第一受控设备通过使用可见光的自由空间将通信消息重新发送到第二被控设备，位于远程控制设备的范围之外的可见光通信系统的第二受控设备。

公开(公告)号：WO2011008251A2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-20

申请号：PCT/US2010/001919

申请日：2010-07-07

Applicant: FIREFLY GREEN TECHNOLOGIES INC. ,  KNAPP, David J.

Inventor： KNAPP, David J.

IPC: H05B37/02

CPC classification number: H05B33/0854 ,  H05B37/0218 ,  H05B37/0272 ,  H05B37/0281 ,  Y02B20/42 ,  Y02B20/46 ,  Y02B20/48

Abstract: Intelligent illumination device are disclosed that use components in an LED light to perform one or more of a wide variety of desirable lighting functions for very low cost. The LEDs that produce light can be periodically turned off momentarily, for a duration that the human eye cannot perceive, in order for the light to receive commands optically. The optically transmitted commands can be sent to the light, for example, using a remove control device. The illumination device can use the LEDs that are currently off to receive the data and then configure the light accordingly, or to measure light. Such light can be ambient light for a photosensor function, or light from other LEDs in the illumination device to adjust the color mix.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种智能照明装置，其使用LED灯中的部件来以非常低的成本执行各种所需的照明功能中的一种或多种。 产生光的LED可以在人眼不能察觉的持续时间周期性地被关闭，以使光以光学方式接收命令。 光传输的命令可以被发送到光，例如，使用移除控制装置。 照明装置可以使用当前关闭的LED来接收数据，然后相应地配置光，或者测量光。 这种光可以是用于光传感器功能的环境光，或照明装置中来自其它LED的光，以调整颜色混合。

公开(公告)号：WO2010027459A2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-11

申请号：PCT/US2009/004953

申请日：2009-09-01

Applicant: FIREFLY GREEN TECHNOLOGIES INC. ,  KNAPP, David J.

Inventor： KNAPP, David J.

IPC: H04B10/28 ,  H04B10/02 ,  H04B5/02

CPC classification number: H04B10/1143 ,  H04B10/807

Abstract: Exemplary optical communication devices are described which, in certain embodiments, derive power optically from and communicate optically to a reading device. The communication devices may also receive data from modulated light from the reading device to achieve a bi-directional optical communication link between the self-powered optical communication device and the reading device. In some embodiments, the communication device is powered by ambient light, such as sunlight, captures data from a sensor, and communicates the stored data some time later to a reading device. In some embodiments, the communication device is powered locally and communicates through air, optical fiber, or other medium with another communication device.

Abstract translation: 描述了示例性光通信装置，其在某些实施例中从光学上从读取装置获取光学功率并且与读取装置光学通信。 通信设备还可以从来自读取设备的调制光接收数据，以实现自供电光通信设备与读取设备之间的双向光通信链路。 在一些实施例中，通信设备由环境光（例如太阳光）供电，从传感器捕获数据，并且将存储的数据稍后传送给读取设备。 在一些实施例中，通信设备本地供电并通过空气，光纤或其他介质与另一通信设备通信。

公开(公告)号：WO2007044684A3

公开(公告)日：2008-12-11

申请号：PCT/US2006039426

申请日：2006-10-05

Applicant: RAYTHEON CO ,  MILLS JAMES P ,  GARRETT DAVID G ,  SUNNE WAYNE L ,  KNAPP DAVID J ,  BRUNTON DANIEL W ,  ANTHONY DAVID G ,  ANDERSON EMMET R ,  HARRISON DANIEL C ,  SMITH FRANK E III ,  HICKS JIM R

Inventor： MILLS JAMES P ,  GARRETT DAVID G ,  SUNNE WAYNE L ,  KNAPP DAVID J ,  BRUNTON DANIEL W ,  ANTHONY DAVID G ,  ANDERSON EMMET R ,  HARRISON DANIEL C ,  SMITH FRANK E III ,  HICKS JIM R

IPC: G01D13/22

CPC classification number: F41G7/224 ,  F41H13/0056 ,  G01S7/4818 ,  G01S7/495

Abstract: A control mechanism pins an optical fiber assembly on and off gimbal and between gimbals to route the assembly from an off-gimbal optical source across the gimbal axis/axes to an on-gimbal optical element so that the fiber assembly moves with the rotation of the gimbals. To accommodate a relatively large range of motion, the control mechanism is suitably configured to route the fiber assembly in a "U-shaped" loop with one end pinned off-gimbal in a stationary guide track and the other end pinned on-gimbal point in a rotating guide track so that the loose fiber assembly is constrained in the concentric tracks on and off gimbal. As the gimbal rotates, the loop seats onto one guiding track and peels off of the other guiding track while always maintaining its U-shape. To accommodate a relatively small range of motion in other gimbal configurations, the control mechanism is suitably configured to pin one end of the fiber assembly off-gimbal and pass the fiber assembly directly over the gimbal where it is pinned on the other side of the gimbal. In a multi-gimbal pointer, the fiber assembly preferably exhibits different mechanical stresses as it crosses the different gimbals.

Abstract translation: 控制机构将光纤组件插入和关闭万向节和万向节之间，以将组件从万向节光源穿过万向节轴/轴线传送到万向节光学元件，使得光纤组件随着 万向节。 为了适应相对较大的运动范围，控制机构适当地构造成将光纤组件以“U形”形环路路线固定在一个固定导轨中，另一端固定在万向节点上 旋转的导轨，使得松散的纤维集合体被限制在同步轨道上，并且关闭万向节。 当万向节旋转时，环路将位于一个引导轨道上，并且始终保持其U形状，并从另一导轨上剥离。 为了适应其他万向架构中的相对较小的运动范围，控制机构适当地构造成将纤维组件的一端分离成万向节，并将纤维组件直接通过万向节，其中它被固定在万向节的另一侧 。 在多万向节指针中，纤维组件优选地在穿过不同的万向节时表现出不同的机械应力。

公开(公告)号：WO2013009537A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-17

申请号：PCT/US2012/045392

申请日：2012-07-03

Applicant: KETRA, INC. ,  KNAPP, David, J.

Inventor： KNAPP, David, J.

IPC: H05B33/08

CPC classification number: H05B33/0869

Abstract: An illumination device is provided having one or more illumination LEDs configured to provide illumination for the device. Along with the illumination LED is a reference LED. The illumination LED provide illumination during normal operation of the device, whereas the reference LED provides a reference illumination, but does not provide illumination during normal operation. A light detector can detect light from the illumination LED and the reference LED, and control circuitry can be used to compare light detected from the reference LED and the illumination LED to adjust a brightness for the device. The light detector can comprise a photo-detector or can comprise an LED, such as one of the illumination LEDs if more than one illumination LED is utilized. A method is also provided for controlling brightness of an illumination device.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种照明装置，其具有被配置为为装置提供照明的一个或多个照明LED。 随着照明LED是一个参考LED。 照明LED在设备的正常操作期间提供照明，而参考LED提供参考照明，但在正常操作期间不提供照明。 光检测器可以检测来自照明LED和参考LED的光，并且可以使用控制电路来比较从参考LED和照明LED检测到的光，以调整器件的亮度。 如果使用多于一个的照明LED，则光检测器可以包括光检测器或者可以包括LED，诸如照明LED中的一个。 还提供了一种用于控制照明装置的亮度的方法。