公开(公告)号：US4251146A

公开(公告)日：1981-02-17

申请号：US7043

申请日：1979-01-29

Applicant: William T. Plummer

Inventor： William T. Plummer

IPC: G03B17/20 ,  G03B7/08 ,  G03B19/12

CPC classification number: G03B17/20 ,  G03B2217/005

Abstract: Photographic indicator apparatus is provided for use in a folding type camera with a collapsible viewing device to provide a signal which is visible through an eyelens of the camera viewing device and which indicates that available scene light is below a threshold value which requires the use of an artificial light source to provide supplemental illumination of the scene or which will cause blurred pictures if the camera is hand held and no artificial light source is used. The low available scene light signal originates from an LED which is made visible through the eyelens by a specially configured prismatic optical element that defines a deviated optical path between the eyelens and the LED.

Abstract translation: 提供照相指示装置用于具有可折叠观察装置的折叠式照相机，以提供通过照相机观察装置的眼睛可见的信号，并且其指示可用场景光低于需要使用 人造光源提供场景的补充照明，或者如果相机是手持的并且不使用人造光源，则会引起模糊的图像。 低可用场景光信号源于通过眼睛通过特殊配置的棱镜光学元件可见的LED，其限定了眼睛和LED之间的偏斜光路。

公开(公告)号：US4102581A

公开(公告)日：1978-07-25

申请号：US782993

申请日：1977-03-30

Applicant: William T. Plummer

Inventor： William T. Plummer

IPC: G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/42 ,  H01J3/14

CPC classification number: G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/0411 ,  G01J1/0477 ,  G01J1/0266

Abstract: A unicell photometer of the photoelectric type having a single tilted plano-convex lens with a series of spaced prisms integrated with the plano surface to provide the photometer with different horizontal and vertical specific acceptance angles while simultaneously aiming the field of view of the photometer below the horizontal plane.

Abstract translation: 光电型单色光度计具有单个倾斜的平凸透镜，其具有与平面一体化的一系列隔开的棱镜，以提供具有不同水平和垂直特定接受角度的光度计，同时将光度计的视场瞄准在 水平面。

公开(公告)号：US4021825A

公开(公告)日：1977-05-03

申请号：US577915

申请日：1975-05-15

Applicant: John J. McCann ,  Mary A. McCann ,  William T. Plummer ,  Myron A. Seiden ,  Vivian K. Walworth

Inventor： John J. McCann ,  Mary A. McCann ,  William T. Plummer ,  Myron A. Seiden ,  Vivian K. Walworth

IPC: G02B21/36 ,  G03B17/48

CPC classification number: G03B17/48 ,  G02B21/362

Abstract: An adapter for operatively coupling a reflex camera having a preprogrammed automatic cycle of operation to an optical instrument such as a microscope or telescope. The adapter includes mechanisms which permit the operator to selectively modify the preprogrammed cycle of operation for the purpose of making extended time exposures or allowing vibrations induced by the movement of a camera reflex member to subside prior to initiating film exposure.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将具有预编程的自动循环操作的反射相机操作地耦合到诸如显微镜或望远镜的光学仪器的适配器。 适配器包括允许操作者选择性地修改预编程的操作周期以使得延长的时间曝光或允许在启动胶片曝光之前相机反射构件的移动引起的振动的振动的机构。

公开(公告)号：US3971052A

公开(公告)日：1976-07-20

申请号：US569763

申请日：1975-04-21

Applicant: William T. Plummer

Inventor： William T. Plummer

IPC: G03B13/06

CPC classification number: G03B13/06

Abstract: A compact Galilean viewfinder, having an objective comprising a plano-convex negative de-centered front element, with its optical axis below the central axis of the finder, and an eye lens comprising a plano-convex rear element of positive power that is de-centered with its optical axis below the central axis of the finder, in which the eye lens is tilted to reduce astigmatism and bent to reduce coma.

Abstract translation: 一种紧凑的伽利略取景器，其具有包括平凸阴性负离心前元件的目标，其光轴位于取景器的中心轴线下方，以及眼透镜，其包括正功率的平凸后元件， 以其光轴为中心，位于取景器的中心轴线下方，其中眼镜片倾斜以减少散光并弯曲以减少昏迷。

公开(公告)号：US20160034772A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-04

申请号：US14775705

申请日：2014-03-13

Applicant: Ellis I. BETENSKY ,  William T. PLUMMER ,  Richard N. YOUNGSWORTH

Inventor： Ellis I. Betensky ,  William T. Plummer ,  Richard N. Youngworth

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/232

CPC classification number: G06K9/00892 ,  G06K9/0004 ,  G06K9/00046 ,  G06K9/00087 ,  H04N5/2256 ,  H04N5/23229

Abstract: A compact and inexpensive method and apparatus for illuminating and acquiring a digital image of a biometric feature such as a fingerprint, palm print, footprint, or some subset or multiple of such features. A source of illumination (11) is introduced into an exposed edge of a transparent optical window (13) that is essentially smooth and generally flat with spaced apart surfaces. The illumination propagates between the surfaces of a flat or slightly curved transparent window (13) via total internal reflection (15) to obliquely illuminate a biometric feature (12) when in contact with the window (13). A digital camera (17) views the obliquely illuminated biometric feature (12) to record an image of it which can then be compared with registered images for matching and control purposes.

Abstract translation: 一种用于照明和获取生物特征如数字图像的紧凑而廉价的方法和装置，例如指纹，掌纹，足迹或这些特征的一些子集或多个。 将照明源（11）引入透明光学窗（13）的露出边缘，该透明光学窗口基本上平滑并且具有间隔开的表面大致平坦。 当与窗口（13）接触时，照明通过全内反射（15）在平坦或略微弯曲的透明窗（13）的表面之间传播，以倾斜地照射生物特征（12）。 数字照相机（17）观看倾斜照亮的生物特征（12）以记录其图像，然后可将其与已登记的图像进行比较以进行匹配和控制。

公开(公告)号：US6122115A

公开(公告)日：2000-09-19

申请号：US196503

申请日：1998-11-20

Applicant: William T. Plummer ,  Jeffrey W. Roblee ,  Douglas S. Goodman

Inventor： William T. Plummer ,  Jeffrey W. Roblee ,  Douglas S. Goodman

IPC: B41J2/44 ,  B41J2/45 ,  G02B7/02 ,  H04N1/024

CPC classification number: B41J2/451 ,  B41J2/44 ,  B41J2/442 ,  G02B7/02 ,  G02B7/026 ,  H04N1/024 ,  H04N2201/02406

Abstract: An optical component mounting device and method is disclosed where the optical components are disposed within a thin-walled tube and the tube is configured to produce an interference fit within the cylindrical opening of a mounting sleeve. The optical components are secured to the tube such that their optical axes coincide with the tube longitudinal axis. Mating of the optical mounting assembly to external reference surfaces precisely locates and aligns the optical axes with respect to an external reference axis. The optical mounting assembly provides at least two degrees of freedom to the optical components for facilitating alignment.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种光学部件安装装置和方法，其中光学部件设置在薄壁管内，并且该管被配置为在安装套筒的圆柱形开口内产生过盈配合。 光学部件被固定到管，使得其光轴与管纵向轴线重合。 将光学安装组件与外部参考表面的配合精确地定位并使光轴相对于外部参考轴对准。 光学安装组件为光学部件提供至少两个自由度以便于对准。

公开(公告)号：US5260828A

公开(公告)日：1993-11-09

申请号：US858522

申请日：1992-03-27

Applicant: Carmina Londono ,  William T. Plummer

Inventor： Carmina Londono ,  William T. Plummer

IPC: G02B3/00 ,  G02B5/18 ,  G02B27/00 ,  G02B3/02 ,  G02B27/44

CPC classification number: G02B27/0025 ,  G02B5/1876 ,  G02B5/1895

Abstract: A lens composed of a single material and having at least one refractive surface on one face and a kinoform on the other face. The purely refractive between the surfaces varies dimensionally and in refractive index in response to temperature changes and thereby changes a characteristic, such as back focal length, of the lens while the kinoform varies differently in response to the same temperature changes. The kinoform power is sufficient to vary the temperature induced characteristic changes of the lens in an opposing sense at a given wavelength and in an amount sufficient to athermalize the optical device. In one embodiment the kinoform power compensates for the combined temperature-induced effects upon the refractive portion and any mount that supports the lens.

Abstract translation: 由单一材料组成的透镜，并且在一个面上具有至少一个折射表面，另一面上具有kinoform。 表面之间的纯折射随温度变化而在尺寸上和折射率之间变化，从而改变透镜的特性，例如后焦距，同时kinoform响应于相同的温度变化而变化不同。 kinoform功率足以在给定的波长和足以使光学装置进行高温化的量的量下改变透镜在相反意义上的温度感应特性变化。 在一个实施例中，kinoform功率补偿了对折射部分和支撑透镜的任何支架的组合的温度感应效应。

公开(公告)号：US4814118A

公开(公告)日：1989-03-21

申请号：US104506

申请日：1987-10-05

Applicant: William T. Plummer ,  Robert J. Boyea

Inventor： William T. Plummer ,  Robert J. Boyea

IPC: G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/38 ,  B29D11/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/3817 ,  G02B6/3874 ,  G02B6/3821 ,  G02B6/3869 ,  G02B6/3887 ,  G02B6/3894 ,  Y10S425/808

Abstract: The structure of a miniature component for use in connecting optical fibers along with methods for fabricating the component. A small scale tube having precision surfaces inside and out has formed directly in it a converging, preferably plastic, lens capable of imaging a fiber end properly located into assimilarly situated fiber in another like facing component. The outside precision surfaces of the tube serve as references for precision alignment of the component while its inside precision surfaces aid in formation of the lens.

Abstract translation: 用于连接光纤的微型部件的结构以及用于制造部件的方法。 内部和外部具有精密表面的小型管直接在其中形成会聚的，优选塑料的透镜，其能够将纤维末端成像成适当地位于相同位置的纤维中的另一个类似的相对的部件中。 管的外部精密表面用作用于精密对准部件的参考，而其内部精密表面有助于形成透镜。

公开(公告)号：US4786964A

公开(公告)日：1988-11-22

申请号：US9934

申请日：1987-02-02

Applicant: William T. Plummer ,  Hugh R. MacKenzie

Inventor： William T. Plummer ,  Hugh R. MacKenzie

IPC: G02B5/20 ,  H04N1/04 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N9/04 ,  H04N9/077 ,  G03F3/08 ,  H04N5/335

CPC classification number: H04N5/2254 ,  H04N9/045

Abstract: Apparatus for improving the quality of an electronic image generated by a charge coupled device (CCD) array that senses scene images through a colored optical filter. The apparatus includes a prism or prismatic filter movable into and out of the path of image-containing light rays impinging on the color filter overlying the CCD array that alternately shifts the scene image between color filters of the CCD array that absorb particular scene image colors and those that transmit these colors to their associated CCDs while in the case of the prismatic filter absorbing the dominant scene color generated by the colored optical filter. Scene image signals generated by a CCD array in this manner are processed such that their spatial relationship with respect to the sensed scene image is precisely monitored and electronically counter-shifted for subsequent scene image reconstruction. By shifting the scene image between individual CCDs having different color optical filters, most of the CCDs in the CCD array can generate image signals for two different scene colors or scene color combinations and thereby improve the image resolving capabilities and/or the color balance of electronic images generated by the CCD array.

公开(公告)号：US4707063A

公开(公告)日：1987-11-17

申请号：US804522

申请日：1985-12-04

Applicant: William T. Plummer

Inventor： William T. Plummer

IPC: G02B6/28 ,  G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/38 ,  G02B6/36 ,  H04B9/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/2817 ,  G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/322 ,  G02B6/381

Abstract: An imaging component of unitary construction, molded of a transparent optical plastic, and adapted for use with a companion, preferably similar, component to optically couple optical fibers with one another. The component includes a lens surface arranged about an optical axis therethrough, a reference surface for facilitating mounting and positioning the component, and structure for facilitating receiving and positioning the end of an optical fiber at a fixed distance along the optical axis and behind the focus of the lens surface. The optical structure of the component is such that, when used with another axially spaced by a fixed distance and operating at finite conjugates as a pair, the optical fiber end in each is exactly imaged onto or within the entrance pupil of the other. This permits the axial separation between the two components to be substantially greater than the focal length of their lens surfaces so that, among other things, other components such beam-splitters can be introduced between the pair to perform multiplexing functions.

Abstract translation: 一种单一构造的成像部件，由透明光学塑料模制而成，并且适用于配套，优选类似的部件，以将光纤彼此光学耦合。 该组件包括围绕其穿过的光轴布置的透镜表面，用于便于安装和定位部件的参考表面，以及用于便于将光纤的端部沿着光轴定位在固定距离并且位于光轴后方的结构 透镜表面。 组件的光学结构使得当与另一个轴向隔开固定距离并以有限共轭作为一对操作时，每个光纤端部精确地成像在另一个的入射光瞳上或其中。 这允许两个部件之间的轴向分离基本上大于其透镜表面的焦距，使得除其他之外，可以在该对之间引入诸如分束器之类的其他部件以执行复用功能。