公开(公告)号：WO2005070054A3

公开(公告)日：2005-08-04

申请号：PCT/US2005/000344

申请日：2005-01-06

Applicant: NEPTEC OPTICAL SOLUTIONS, INC. ,  TEKIPPE, Vincent J. ,  CARBERRY, John ,  GUYNN, Roy ,  SMITH, Michael

Inventor： TEKIPPE, Vincent J. ,  CARBERRY, John ,  GUYNN, Roy ,  SMITH, Michael

IPC: G02B6/26

Abstract: An apparatus for switching optical signals. An optical bench includes a plurality of through-openings for receiving a plurality of collimators and a plurality of actuators. The actuators include a mirror for redirecting an optical signal from one collimator to another. The collimators and actuators are secured to the optical 5 bench by an adhesive system that includes opposing longitudinal slots containing adhesive securing the collimators and actuators to the optical bench.

公开(公告)号：WO2003073144A1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-04

申请号：PCT/US2003/001039

申请日：2003-01-14

Applicant: NEPTEC OPTICAL SOLUTIONS, INC. ,  CARBERRY, John ,  SMITH, Michael, L. ,  RACINSKAS, Richard

Inventor： CARBERRY, John ,  SMITH, Michael, L. ,  RACINSKAS, Richard

IPC: G02B6/26

CPC classification number: H04J14/029 ,  H04B10/032 ,  H04J14/0279 ,  H04J14/0294

Abstract: A network healing smart fiber optic switch for fast, automatic switching between multiple paths of an optical transmission line with minimal disruption. The network healing smart fiber optic switch feeds multiple fiber optic inputs to a splitter (402). One of the outputs of the splitter goes to an optical switch (406), which selects the signal to send to the output based on a control signal from an analog selection circuit. Other outputs of the splitter go to the analog selection circuit (412, 414, 422, 424, 426), which outputs a control signal to the optical switch. The analog selection circuit compares the primary optical signal to a selected setpoint (416) to determine the signal's validity. The analog selection circuit routes a secondary, optical signal upon failure of the primary optical signal. After the primary signal is restored and valid for a specified period, the analog selection circuit deselects the secondary optical signal and routes the primary optical signal.

Abstract translation: 一种网络治疗智能光纤交换机，用于在光传输线路的多条路径之间快速，自动切换，最少的中断。 网络治疗智能光纤交换机将多个光纤输入馈送到分路器（402）。 分路器的输出之一进入光开关（406），其根据来自模拟选择电路的控制信号选择发送到输出的信号。 分路器的其他输出端到模拟选择电路（412,414,422,424,426），其向光开关输出控制信号。 模拟选择电路将主光信号与选定的设定点（416）进行比较，以确定信号的有效性。 模拟选择电路在主光信号故障时路由辅助光信号。 在主信号恢复并在指定时间段内有效之后，模拟选择电路取消选择辅助光信号并路由主光信号。

公开(公告)号：WO2007146753A3

公开(公告)日：2008-07-24

申请号：PCT/US2007070653

申请日：2007-06-07

Applicant: NEPTEC OPTICAL SOLUTIONS INC ,  CLAPS RICARDO ,  SMITH BRADLEY A

Inventor： CLAPS RICARDO ,  SMITH BRADLEY A

IPC: G01J3/44 ,  G01N21/65

CPC classification number: G01J3/44 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0227 ,  G01J3/1895 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G01J3/2889 ,  G01J3/32 ,  G01J2003/123 ,  G01N21/65

Abstract: A new architecture for implementing a time-resolved Raman spectrometer is 2-3 orders of magnitude faster than current systems. The system additionally is compact, environmentally rugged, low cost and can detect multiple components of a sample simultaneously. In one embodiment, the invention employs a rotating optical switch to time multiplex an input signal through multiple bandpass filters and into a single optical detector which is electrically activated only when the filtered input light pulse is about to impact it. The combination of time-multiplexing the input signal through multiple optical filters and time-sequencing the optical detector enables the device to detect and analyze 2-3 orders of magnitude faster than current designs, processing spectra within milliseconds instead of seconds. The system can process multiple material samples (25+) simultaneously, instead of sequentially, and its mechanical ruggedness and simplicity enables using the system in harsh physical environments when traditional spectrometers can not be used reliably.

Abstract translation: 实现时间分辨拉曼光谱仪的新架构比现有系统快2-3个数量级。 该系统还具有结构紧凑，环境坚固，成本低，可同时检测样品的多个成分。 在一个实施例中，本发明采用旋转光学开关来将输入信号经过多个带通滤波器进行时间复用，并进入单个光学检测器，只有当滤波的输入光脉冲即将影响时才能电激活。 通过多个光学滤波器对输入信号进行时间复用和对光学检测器进行时间排序的组合使得器件能够比目前的设计更快地检测和分析2-3个数量级，在几毫秒而不是几秒内处理光谱。 该系统可以同时处理多个材料样品（25+），而不是依次加工，并且其机械坚固性和简单性使得在传统光谱仪不能可靠地使用恶劣的物理环境中使用该系统。

公开(公告)号：WO2007146753A2

公开(公告)日：2007-12-21

申请号：PCT/US2007/070653

申请日：2007-06-07

Applicant: NEPTEC OPTICAL SOLUTIONS, INC. ,  CLAPS, Ricardo ,  SMITH, Bradley, A.

Inventor： CLAPS, Ricardo ,  SMITH, Bradley, A.

IPC: G01J3/44 ,  G01N21/65

CPC classification number: G01J3/44 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0227 ,  G01J3/1895 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G01J3/2889 ,  G01J3/32 ,  G01J2003/123 ,  G01N21/65

Abstract: A new architecture for implementing a time-resolved Raman spectrometer is 2-3 orders of magnitude faster than current systems. The system additionally is compact, environmentally rugged, low cost and can detect multiple components of a sample simultaneously. In one embodiment, the invention employs a rotating optical switch to time multiplex an input signal through multiple bandpass filters and into a single optical detector which is electrically activated only when the filtered input light pulse is about to impact it. The combination of time-multiplexing the input signal through multiple optical filters and time-sequencing the optical detector enables the device to detect and analyze 2-3 orders of magnitude faster than current designs, processing spectra within milliseconds instead of seconds. The system can process multiple material samples (25+) simultaneously, instead of sequentially, and its mechanical ruggedness and simplicity enables using the system in harsh physical environments when traditional spectrometers can not be used reliably.

Abstract translation: 实现时间分辨拉曼光谱仪的新架构比现有系统快2-3个数量级。 该系统还具有结构紧凑，环境坚固，成本低，可同时检测样品的多个成分。 在一个实施例中，本发明采用旋转光学开关来将输入信号经过多个带通滤波器进行时间复用，并进入单个光学检测器，只有当滤波的输入光脉冲即将影响时才能电激活。 通过多个光学滤波器对输入信号进行时间复用和对光学检测器进行时间排序的组合使得器件能够比目前的设计更快地检测和分析2-3个数量级，在几毫秒而不是几秒内处理光谱。 该系统可以同时处理多个材料样品（25+），而不是依次加工，并且其机械坚固性和简单性使得在传统光谱仪不能可靠地使用恶劣的物理环境中使用该系统。

公开(公告)号：WO2004068192A2

公开(公告)日：2004-08-12

申请号：PCT/US2004/000520

申请日：2004-01-09

Applicant: NEPTEC OPTICAL SOLUTIONS INC. ,  SMITH, Michael, L. ,  CARBERRY, John ,  GUYNN, Roy

Inventor： SMITH, Michael, L. ,  CARBERRY, John ,  GUYNN, Roy

IPC: G02B

CPC classification number: G02B6/3572 ,  G02B6/3512 ,  G02B6/3514 ,  G02B6/353 ,  G02B6/3532 ,  G02B6/358 ,  G02B6/3582

Abstract: An optical switch actuator (10) moving an optical element (132) into or out of an optical pathway. The optical element (132) is coupled to a movable shuttle (112) and driven by a motor between two rest positions. The motor includes two stationary coils (214, 224) and a magnet (318). The shuttle (112) is magnetically latched in the rest positions. The optical element's position at the extended rest position is controlled with a stop that contacts the shuttle (112) to provide accuracy and precision about multiple axes. The material used to construct the actuator's components aids in repeatedly positioning the optical element (132) with precision.

Abstract translation: 光学开关致动器（10）将光学元件（132）移入或移出光学路径。 光学元件（132）联接到可移动的梭子（112）并且由马达在两个静止位置之间驱动。 电动机包括两个固定线圈（214,224）和一个磁体（318）。 梭子（112）被磁性锁定在休息位置。 在延伸的静止位置处的光学元件的位置通过接触梭子（112）的止挡来控制，以提供关于多个轴线的精度和精度。 用于构造致动器部件的材料有助于精确地重复地定位光学元件（132）。

公开(公告)号：WO2004015458A3

公开(公告)日：2004-02-19

申请号：PCT/US2003/025351

申请日：2003-08-12

Applicant: NEPTEC OPTICAL SOLUTIONS, INC. ,  CARBERRY, John ,  SMITH, Michael, L. ,  GUYNN, Roy

Inventor： CARBERRY, John ,  SMITH, Michael, L. ,  GUYNN, Roy

IPC: G02B26/00

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for switching a single optical signal to any one of several outputs. An input collimator (202) transmits an optical signal (402) that is reflected from two mirrors (112, 114) on an optical bench (102) into an output collimator (212). Between the two mirrors (112, 114) is an actuator (232) that interrupts the optical signal (404) and reflects another signal (602) from an end collimator (312) into one mirror (116) and the output collimator (212). The alignment of the collimators (202, 212) and actuators (232) relative to the optical bench (102) is achieved by actively aligning the elements, which includes monitoring an optical signal passing through the collimator and using the signal as feedback for positioning control.

公开(公告)号：WO2004015458A2

公开(公告)日：2004-02-19

申请号：PCT/US0325351

申请日：2003-08-12

Applicant: NEPTEC OPTICAL SOLUTIONS INC ,  CARBERRY JOHN ,  SMITH MICHAEL L ,  GUYNN ROY

Inventor： CARBERRY JOHN ,  SMITH MICHAEL L ,  GUYNN ROY

IPC: G02B6/35 ,  G02B

CPC classification number: G02B6/3586 ,  G02B6/3514 ,  G02B6/3548 ,  G02B6/3582

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for switching a single optical signal to any one of several outputs. An input collimator (202) transmits an optical signal (402) that is reflected from two mirrors (112, 114) on an optical bench (102) into an output collimator (212). Between the two mirrors (112, 114) is an actuator (232) that interrupts the optical signal (404) and reflects another signal (602) from an end collimator (312) into one mirror (116) and the output collimator (212). The alignment of the collimators (202, 212) and actuators (232) relative to the optical bench (102) is achieved by actively aligning the elements, which includes monitoring an optical signal passing through the collimator and using the signal as feedback for positioning control.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将单个光信号切换到多个输出中的任何一个的装置（10）。 输入准直器（202）将从光学平台（102）上的两个反射镜（112,114）反射的光信号（402）发射到输出准直器（212）中。 在两个反射镜（112,114）之间是致动器（232），其中断光信号（404）并将另一个信号（602）从端准直仪（312）反射到一个反射镜（116）和输出准直器（212） 。 准直器（202,212）和致动器（232）相对于光台（102）的对准通过主动对准元件来实现，该元件包括监视通过准直仪的光信号，并使用该信号作为用于定位控制的反馈 。

公开(公告)号：WO2009002875A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-31

申请号：PCT/US2008/067767

申请日：2008-06-20

Applicant: NEPTEC OPTICAL SOLUTIONS, INC. ,  CLAPS, Ricardo

Inventor： CLAPS, Ricardo

IPC: G01J3/28

CPC classification number: A61B5/1455 ,  A61B5/14532 ,  A61B5/14546 ,  G01N21/359

Abstract: An optical system employs filtered broad band light for determining the specific components in a material sample. The system forms an r by n matrix C representing r principal components of the measurement to be analyzed at n different frequencies. Each sample contains a known quantity of the different materials in the sample being analyzed where r represents the number of different analytes or components in the sample. The system measures m different samples at n different frequencies, said m samples containing unknown quantities of the material, where "m" is a selected integer representing the number of samples. Using the measured results from the m samples the system forms an n by m matrix P, where P = C.R, and where R is an m by r matrix representing r unknown values of the r principal components which are being measured in the m material samples. The system then solves the equation P = C.R for R by inverting C in the equation. This gives the value of each of the r principal components in the sample.

Abstract translation: 光学系统使用过滤的宽带光来确定材料样品中的特定组分。 该系统形成r个n矩阵C，表示将在n个不同频率下分析的测量的主要分量。 每个样品包含已分析样品中不同材料的数量，其中r表示样品中不同分析物或组分的数量。 该系统测量n个不同频率的不同样本，所述m个样本包含未知量的材料，其中“m”是表示样本数量的选定整数。 使用来自m个样本的测量结果，系统由m个矩阵P形成n，其中P = CR，并且其中R是表示在m个材料样品中测量的r个主成分的r个未知值的m乘以r矩阵 。 然后，系统通过在等式中反转C求解R的公式P = C.R。 这给出了样本中每个主要成分的值。

公开(公告)号：WO2008064175A3

公开(公告)日：2008-05-29

申请号：PCT/US2007/085132

申请日：2007-11-19

Applicant: NEPTEC OPTICAL SOLUTIONS, INC ,  CLAPS, Ricardo ,  SMITH, Bradley A.

Inventor： CLAPS, Ricardo ,  SMITH, Bradley A.

IPC: G01J3/00

Abstract: A time-resolved, fluorescence spectrometer makes use of a RadiaLight® optical switch and no dispersive optical elements (DOE) like gratings. The structure is unique in its compactness and simplicity of operation. In one embodiment, the spectrometer makes use of only one photo-detector and an efficient linear regression algorithm. The structure offers a time resolution, for multiple species measurements, of less than 1 s. The structure can also be used to perform fluorescence correlation spectroscopy and fluorescence cross-correlation spectroscopy.

公开(公告)号：WO2005070054A2

公开(公告)日：2005-08-04

申请号：PCT/US2005000344

申请日：2005-01-06

Applicant: NEPTEC OPTICAL SOLUTIONS INC ,  TEKIPPE VINCENT J ,  CARBERRY JOHN ,  GUYNN ROY ,  SMITH MICHAEL

Inventor： TEKIPPE VINCENT J ,  CARBERRY JOHN ,  GUYNN ROY ,  SMITH MICHAEL

IPC: G02B6/26 ,  G02B6/35

CPC classification number: G02B6/3582 ,  G02B6/3514 ,  G02B6/3548 ,  G02B6/355 ,  G02B6/3562 ,  G02B6/3586

Abstract: An apparatus for switching optical signals. An optical bench includes a plurality of through-openings for receiving a plurality of collimators and a plurality of actuators. The actuators include a mirror for redirecting an optical signal from one collimator to another. The collimators and actuators are secured to the optical 5 bench by an adhesive system that includes opposing longitudinal slots containing adhesive securing the collimators and actuators to the optical bench.

Abstract translation: 一种用于切换光信号的设备。 光学工作台包括用于接收多个准直器和多个致动器的多个通孔。 致动器包括一个镜子，用于将光信号从一个准直器重定向到另一个准直器。 准直器和执行器通过粘合剂系统固定在光学平台上，粘合剂系统包括相对的纵向槽，其中含有将准直器和执行器固定到光具座的粘合剂。