公开(公告)号：US06700699B1

公开(公告)日：2004-03-02

申请号：US10319266

申请日：2002-12-13

Applicant: Lacy G. Cook

Inventor： Lacy G. Cook

IPC: G02B520

CPC classification number: G02B1/115

Abstract: A multi-layer anti-reflection coating for simultaneously coupling electromagnetic radiation of two different wavelengths, &lgr;1 and &lgr;2, where &lgr;1 is greater than &lgr;2, from a first region into a second region is provided. The first region has an index of refraction that is smaller than that of the second region. The anti-reflection coating comprises three layers: (a) a first layer and a third layer that are essentially invisible to &lgr;1 and serve to reduce Fresnel losses for &lgr;2 and (b) a second layer sandwiched between the first and third layers that serves to reduce Fresnel losses for &lgr;1. The thickness and the index of refraction are calculated for each layer.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种多层抗反射涂层，用于将λ1和λ2两个不同波长的电磁辐射从λ1​​大于λ2的第一区域耦合到第二区域。 第一区域的折射率小于第二区域的折射率。 抗反射涂层包括三层：（a）对λ1基本上不可见的第一层和第三层，用于减少λ2的菲涅尔损耗，和（b）夹在第一层和第三层之间的第二层，其用于 减少λ1的菲涅尔损失。 计算每层的厚度和折射率。

公开(公告)号：US6084727A

公开(公告)日：2000-07-04

申请号：US301059

申请日：1999-04-28

Applicant: Lacy G. Cook

Inventor： Lacy G. Cook

IPC: G02B15/10 ,  G02B17/06 ,  G02B5/08

CPC classification number: G02B17/0694 ,  G02B15/10

Abstract: An all-reflective field-switching optical imaging system includes an optical beam coincident with an optical axis and forming a nominal pupil, a pupil-reimaging mirror array spatially separated from the optical axis and having an incident beam with a first pupil the same size as the nominal pupil and an output beam with a second pupil, and a beam diverter mirror array controllably movable between a first position where the beam diverter mirror array does not intercept the optical axis and does not divert the optical beam, and a second position where the beam diverter mirror array intercepts the optical axis and diverts the optical beam. The beam diverter mirror array has a first beam diverter mirror positioned so as to direct the optical beam to the pupil-reimaging mirror array as its incident beam, when the first beam diverter mirror intercepts the optical axis, and a second beam diverter mirror positioned so as to receive the output beam from the pupil-reimaging mirror array and reflect the output beam so as to be coaxial with the optical axis and with the second pupil lying at the pupil plane so as to be concentric and coplanar with a location of the nominal pupil when the beam diverter mirror array is in the first position, when the second beam diverter mirror intercepts the optical axis.

Abstract translation: 全反射场切换光学成像系统包括与光轴重合并形成标称瞳孔的光束，瞳孔再成像镜阵列在空间上与光轴分离并且具有入射光束，第一瞳孔具有与 标称光瞳和具有第二光瞳的输出光束以及可在第一位置和第二位置之间移动的光束分流镜阵列，其中分束器反射镜阵列不拦截光轴并且不转动光束，第二位置 光束分流镜阵列拦截光轴并转向光束。 光束分流镜阵列具有第一光束分流镜，其定位成当第一光束分流镜拦截光轴时将光束引导到瞳孔再成像镜阵列作为其入射光束，并且第二光束分流镜被定位成 以接收来自瞳孔再成像镜阵列的输出光束并且反射输出光束以便与光轴同轴并且第二光瞳位于光瞳平面处以与标称的位置同心并且共面 当第二光束分流器镜子拦截光轴时，光束分流镜阵列处于第一位置时，光瞳。

公开(公告)号：US5763882A

公开(公告)日：1998-06-09

申请号：US751393

申请日：1996-11-18

Applicant: Stuart H. Klapper ,  Lacy G. Cook

Inventor： Stuart H. Klapper ,  Lacy G. Cook

IPC: F41G1/32 ,  F41G7/22 ,  G02B17/06 ,  H04N3/09 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/33 ,  G01J5/04 ,  G01J5/08

CPC classification number: G02B17/0657 ,  G02B17/0652 ,  H04N3/09 ,  H04N5/33

Abstract: A low cost infrared camera (1) for night vision. The camera (1) is disposed within a housing (2) having an infrared transmissive window (6) disposed at an input aperture (5) thereof. A compact optical arrangement (10) is disposed within the housing (2) to focus energy from the window (5) onto a focal plane array (20). A chopper disk (19) is positioned between the reflective optical arrangement (10) and the focal plane array (20) to establish a reference level for the array (20) and to facilitate a sequential readout thereof. A signal processing circuit (100) is included for processing the output of the array (20) for display on a standard video screen. Thus, the problems with uncooled detectors are overcome by use of a fast optical system in combination with an uncooled detector. The fast optical system provides a high signal level to the uncooled detector, thereby compensating for losses in collection of thermal radiation. Reflective optical systems can be manufactured inexpensively from plastic or aluminum and reduce the need for expensive infrared materials commonly used in military systems. The combination of the fast optics and uncooled detector provides a truly low cost thermal camera for night vision.

Abstract translation: 低成本的红外摄像机（1）用于夜视。 相机（1）设置在具有布置在其输入孔（5）处的红外透射窗口（6）的壳体（2）内。 紧凑的光学布置（10）设置在壳体（2）内以将来自窗（5）的能量聚焦到焦平面阵列（20）上。 斩波盘（19）定位在反射光学装置（10）和焦平面阵列（20）之间，以建立阵列（20）的基准电平，并便于其顺序读出。 包括信号处理电路（100），用于处理阵列（20）的输出以在标准视频屏幕上显示。 因此，通过使用快速光学系统与非冷却检测器结合来克服非制冷检测器的问题。 快速光学系统为未冷却的检测器提供高信号电平，由此补偿热辐射的收集损失。 反射光学系统可以廉价地从塑料或铝制造，并且减少对军用系统中通常使用的昂贵的红外材料的需要。 快速光学和非冷却检测器的组合为夜视提供了真正低成本的热像仪。

公开(公告)号：US5729016A

公开(公告)日：1998-03-17

申请号：US702999

申请日：1996-08-26

Applicant: Stuart H. Klapper ,  Howard Laitin ,  Alex L. Kormos ,  Lacy G. Cook ,  David M. Masarik ,  Paul R. Salvio

Inventor： Stuart H. Klapper ,  Howard Laitin ,  Alex L. Kormos ,  Lacy G. Cook ,  David M. Masarik ,  Paul R. Salvio

IPC: B60R1/00 ,  G02B23/12 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N3/02

CPC classification number: B60R1/00 ,  G02B23/12 ,  H04N7/183 ,  B60R2300/101 ,  B60R2300/106 ,  B60R2300/205 ,  B60R2300/30 ,  B60R2300/8053

Abstract: A low cost night vision system for use in connection with law enforcement vehicles, marine vessels, and other nonmilitary surface vehicles. The invention includes a night vision camera having an array of uncooled detectors. A mechanism is provided for adjusting the pointing angle of the night vision camera in response to scan control signals. Output signals from the uncooled detectors are further processed into a standard video format and displayed on a conventional display located, for example, within a vehicle or marine vessel.

Abstract translation: 与执法车辆，海运船只和其他非军事地面车辆有关的低成本夜视系统。 本发明包括具有非冷却检测器阵列的夜视摄像机。 提供了一种用于响应于扫描控制信号来调节夜视摄像机的指向角度的机构。 来自未经制造的检测器的输出信号被进一步处理成标准视频格式，并显示在例如位于车辆或船舶中的常规显示器上。

公开(公告)号：US5347391A

公开(公告)日：1994-09-13

申请号：US992398

申请日：1992-12-18

Applicant: Lacy G. Cook ,  Bryce A. Wheeler

Inventor： Lacy G. Cook ,  Bryce A. Wheeler

IPC: G02B13/04 ,  G02B13/14 ,  G02B17/04 ,  G02B17/08 ,  G02B27/64 ,  G02B26/08 ,  G02B13/06

CPC classification number: G02B27/642 ,  G02B13/04 ,  G02B13/14 ,  G02B17/045

Abstract: A refractive inverse telephoto optical system (10) has a first lens doublet (12), a Pechan prism assembly (14) and a second lens doublet (16). The Pechan prism assembly (14) is spaced between the front negative doublet (12) and the rear positive doublet (16). The Pechan prism assembly (14) may be rotated and, as rotation occurs, the associated linear detector array is rotated around within the optical field of view.

Abstract translation: 折射反相长焦光学系统（10）具有第一透镜双面（12），Pechan棱镜组件（14）和第二透镜双面（16）。 Pechan棱镜组件（14）在前负双面（12）和后正双面（16）间隔开。 Pechan棱镜组件（14）可以旋转，并且当旋转发生时，相关联的线性检测器阵列在光学视场内旋转。

公开(公告)号：US5331470A

公开(公告)日：1994-07-19

申请号：US989279

申请日：1992-12-11

Applicant: Lacy G. Cook

Inventor： Lacy G. Cook

IPC: G02B17/00 ,  G02B17/06 ,  G02B23/06

CPC classification number: G02B23/06 ,  G02B17/0657

Abstract: A wide angle large reflective unobscured system (10) has a primary (12), secondary (14), tertiary (18) and fold (16) mirror. The primary (12) and secondary (14) mirrors act as a non-reimaging afocal telescope of the Galilean type and relay a virtual entrance pupil to the fold mirror (16) which is positioned at the system aperture stop. The fold mirror (16) directs the energy to the tertiary mirror (18) which acts to direct and focus the energy at a viewing plane. The resulting telescope provides a wide two dimensional field of view which can exceed 20.degree..times.40.degree., and operates at optical speeds about F/1.0.

Abstract translation: 广角大反射视野系统（10）具有初级（12），次级（14），高（18）和折叠（16）镜。 主（12）和次（14）镜作为伽利略式的非重影无焦望远镜，并将虚拟入射光瞳中继到位于系统孔径光阑处的折叠镜（16）。 折叠镜（16）将能量引导到第三反射镜（18），其用于将能量引导并聚焦在观察平面。 所得到的望远镜提供了可以超过20°x40°的宽二维视场，并以约1/10的光速运行。

公开(公告)号：US5229880A

公开(公告)日：1993-07-20

申请号：US848632

申请日：1992-03-09

Applicant: Harvey M. Spencer ,  Lacy G. Cook

Inventor： Harvey M. Spencer ,  Lacy G. Cook

IPC: G02B13/02 ,  G02B5/18 ,  G02B13/14 ,  G02B15/02 ,  G02B17/02 ,  G02B17/08 ,  G02B23/00 ,  G02B23/12 ,  G02B27/00

CPC classification number: G02B27/0037 ,  G02B15/02 ,  G02B17/02 ,  G02B23/12 ,  G02B27/4211 ,  G02B27/4277 ,  G02B5/1876 ,  G02B5/1895

Abstract: An infrared refractive reimaging afocal telescope (10) has an objective lens group (12), an eyepiece lens group (14), and a switching lens group (16). The system (10) provides a plurality of magnification modes in a compact arrangement. The system (10) utilizes lenses (40, 42, 44, 46) with diffractive surfaces to provide for magnification changes and chromatic aberration correction. The system provides for excellent image quality in all modes using a minimum number of lens elements.

公开(公告)号：US5078502A

公开(公告)日：1992-01-07

申请号：US563124

申请日：1990-08-06

Applicant: Lacy G. Cook

Inventor： Lacy G. Cook

IPC: G02B17/06 ,  G02B27/64

CPC classification number: G02B17/0657 ,  G02B17/0615 ,  G02B27/642

Abstract: The present optical system provides an all-reflective afocal reimaging system. A reflective system receives, by means of an entrance aperture, and reflects radiation or light through the system such that the radiation or light is imaged and recollimated as it is reflected through the system. The radiation or light exits at an exit aperture which is an image of the entrance aperture. High quality images of both the collimated scene and reimaged aperture are formed by the optical system. Embodiments are shown by which the optical system can be used as an optical derotation device by the inclusion of two planar mirrors located near the entrance and exit apertures.

Abstract translation: 本光学系统提供全反射无焦重建成像系统。 反射系统通过入射孔接收并且通过系统反射辐射或光，使得辐射或光在被反射通过系统时被成像和再记录。 辐射或光从作为入射孔的图像的出射孔射出。 通过光学系统形成准直场景和再成像孔径的高品质图像。 示出了通过包括位于入口和出口孔附近的两个平面镜将光学系统用作光学旋转装置的实施例。

公开(公告)号：US4834537A

公开(公告)日：1989-05-30

申请号：US136681

申请日：1987-12-22

Applicant: Gerard L. Rafanelli ,  Lacy G. Cook

Inventor： Gerard L. Rafanelli ,  Lacy G. Cook

IPC: G01J3/45 ,  G01S3/784

CPC classification number: G01J3/45 ,  G01S3/784

Abstract: An interferometric spectrometer (20) for determining two-dimensional positional and spectral information of two-dimensional light sources (26) is disclosed. The spectrometer (20) includes a mechanism (28) for splitting a beam source (24) into two beam components (30) and (32). A mechanism (34) and (36) for focusing and centering the pair of beam components (30) and (32) is positioned in the line of projection of the beam components (30) and (32). A mechanism (38) and (40) for reflecting the pair of beam components (30) and (32) is positioned in the line of projection of the two beam components (30) and (32). A detector mechanism (42) for detecting the beam components (30) and (32) is positioned in the line of projection of the two beam components (30) and (32). A mechanism (44) for determining spatial and spectral information of the source (26) is associated with the detector mechanism (42 ). Also disclosed is a method of determining spatial and spectral information of a light source utilizing the spectrometer.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于确定二维光源（26）的二维位置和光谱信息的干涉光谱仪（20）。 光谱仪（20）包括用于将光束源（24）分成两个光束分量（30）和（32）的机构（28）。 用于聚焦和对中所述一对光束部件（30）和（32）的机构（34）和（36）位于所述光束部件（30）和（32）的投影线中。 用于反射一对光束分量（30）和（32）的机构（38）和（40）位于两个光束分量（30）和（32）的投影线中。 用于检测光束分量（30）和（32）的检测器机构（42）位于两个光束分量（30）和（32）的投影线中。 用于确定源（26）的空间和光谱信息的机构（44）与检测器机构（42）相关联。 还公开了一种利用光谱仪确定光源的空间和光谱信息的方法。

公开(公告)号：US4265510A

公开(公告)日：1981-05-05

申请号：US39530

申请日：1979-05-16

Applicant: Lacy G. Cook

Inventor： Lacy G. Cook

IPC: G02B17/06 ,  G02B17/00

CPC classification number: G02B23/06 ,  G02B17/0642

Abstract: Primary mirror 12, secondary mirror 14 and tertiary mirror 16 form an anastigmatic relayed image forming optical system which is off-axis and decentered in both aperture and field angle. The secondary and tertiary mirrors are tilted and decenter relative to the optical axis of the primary mirror to enhance image quality. Additional advantages include compact packaging, easy accessibility to all components, and improved shielding of unwanted out-of-field radiation.

Abstract translation: 主镜12，次镜14和副镜16形成了一个非正交的中继图像形成光学系统，该光学系统在孔径和场角方面都是离轴偏心的。 二次和三次反射镜相对于主镜的光轴倾斜和分解，以增强图像质量。 其他优点包括紧凑型封装，易于访问所有组件，并改善对不需要的场外辐射的屏蔽。