Abstract:
A molded glass reflector member for a lamp unit employing a tungsten halogen lamp as the light source is disclosed having a recessed opening at its base end and which further provides an engagement surface for mounting said lamp unit. Specifically, said improved lamp unit includes a molded glass reflector member terminating at its base end in an elongated hollow cavity protruding from the rear side of said reflector member, said cavity having a recessed opening of smaller size at the rearmost end which also provides a recessed engagement surface for mounting said lamp, and a tungsten halogen lamp secured in said hollow cavity so that its light source is positioned at the focal point of said reflector member and the lamp inleads project through said recessed opening. In a preferred embodiment, said recessed opening is formed by spaced apart shoulders extending from the inner walls of the protruding hollow cavity.
Abstract:
A device and method for measuring a precise angular position of an element rotatable (13) relative to a base (14). The device includes a rotating disk (16) having a first track (18) and a second track (20), each track being made up of alternating lines of high and low transparency. The rotating disk is rotated continuously about the axis of rotation of the element. Aligned opposite the first track and parallel to the rotating disk is an optical grid (22) fixed relative to the base, having alternation lines of high and low transparency. A measuring disk (24) attached to the element is aligned coaxially with the rotating disk. The device also features two photoelectric sensors (28 and 30) and which generate signals corresponding to variations in measured optical transmissivity. One photoelectric sensor generates a reference signal (56) corresponding to variations in optical transmissivity through a combination of the first track and the optical grid. The other photoelectric sensor generates a measuring signal (58) corresponding to variations in optical transmissivity through a combination of the second track and the track of the measuring disk. These signals are then processed by a processor to calculate information relating to the precise angular position of the element relative to base.
Abstract:
A motion monitor which produces audible sound representative of motions of a subject or object being monitored, including a carrier (21), an optical fiber (18) carried by the carrier, a laser source (14) for injecting a laser beam in the optical fiber to produce a speckle light pattern at the output of the optical fiber, a photodetector (16) for producing an output signal representative of modal noise developed in the optical fiber due to physical movement of the fiber, an amplifier (42) for amplifying the output of the photodetector, and a loudspeaker (46) which converts the amplified signals to audible sound representative of the modal noise at the fiber output. Optionally, the signals produced by the photodetector are shifted to a higher frequency range, e.g., the 500-700 Hz range, thereby to enable use of conventional inexpensive electronics and efficient loudspeakers. In one embodiment involving monitoring of a person, the frequency shifted output of the photodetector is transmitted to a remote location for remote monitoring of movements of the person. In another embodiment, the loudspeaker is mounted on the carrier and produces sound mimicking movement of the subject or object to which the carrier is attached.
Abstract:
A detector system for sensing the progress of an ISV process along an expected path comprises multiple sensors (64, 52). The sensors relay electrical signals representative of temperatures in their vicinity to a signal processor (54) which in turn generates an encoded signal which identifies the particular sensor and whether the ISV process has reached the sensor's input port. A transmitter (59) provided with a self-contained power supply (48) and a switch (88) propagates the encoded signal. The signal processor and the transmitter are below ground at a location beyond the expected ending location of the ISV process. A signal receiver (82) and a decoder (84) are located above ground for receiving the encoded signal popagated by the transmitter, decoding the encoded signal and providing a human-perceptible indication of the progress of the ISV process.
Abstract:
A lamp (600) for producing a spectral light distribution which is substantially identical in uniformity to the spectral light distribution of a desired daylight throughout the entire visible light spectrum from about 380 to about 780 nanometers. The lamp (600) contains a lamp envelope (604) comprised of an exterior surface, a light-producing element (602) substantially centrally disposed within said lamp envelope (604), and a coating (620) on said exterior surface of said lamp envelope (604).
Abstract:
A fiber optic signal collection system and method for position sensing or sensing other parameters indicated by light distinctive patterns (13, 17). The system is particularly suitable for use in aircraft flight control. The system includes a set of fiber optic fibers (11, 19, 21) with first and second ends. The first ends (13) are disposed adjacent a light distinctive pattern indicating a particular pattern such as a relative position. A portion of the second ends are positioned adjacent a light source (27, 29, 31, 33) and a portion of the second ends are disposed adjacent a light sensing electrical device (25) such that light from the light source can be conveyed through the fibers, reflected from the light distinctive pattern, and conveyed through the fibers to the light sensing electrical device in order to detect the pattern in the electrical device.
Abstract:
Apparatus and methods for introducing ion source material (400) into an ion source. A vaporizer unit (200) which is removable from the system is prepared for insertion into the ion implant equipment outside the system. It is cleaned, a new vial (400) of ion source material is introduced and it may be preheated to degas it or to prepare it for use in the system. The vaporizer unit which is currently in use is removed, to be cleaned and recharged, and the previously prepared vaporizer unit is inserted, sealed in place and the vacuum established. The ion implant system is, then, ready to resume operation with minimal down time. The vaporizer unit comprises a vaporizer block (200) of hight heat conductive material such as copper which includes three cavities or wells. One cavity contains a heater, one a gas flow path for heating (240) and/or cooling (230), and one contains a sealed vial of semiconductor dopant. Wells (222) for temperature sensors are also provided, as are means (310) for breaking or puncturing the vial once the ion implant system is ready for operation. The evaporator block is mounted, when in use, in the vacuum chamber of the ion implant device, and is connected through gas-tight seals with a face plate (100) which forms a seal closing the vacuum chamber and supporting the vaporizer block. An external operator (148) is provided for transmitting movement into the system for breaking the vial at the desired time.
Abstract:
A high resolution light pen is disclosed for use with graphic displays and more particularly, a light pen (10) having a collimation tube (22) slidably mounted within a housing (20). The collimation tube includes an axially extending channel (38) having a non-reflective surface. A photodetector (30) is fixably mounted within the housing aligned with the channel. A lens (42) is mounted adjacent the front end of the channel and has a focal length equal to the spacing between the lens and an aligned pixel (P2) of the video screen. By this arrangement, all light rays emanating from an aligned pixel and passing through the lens are refracted axially along the channel and directed to the photodetector thereby maximizing the input thereto. The light pen further includes a discrimination circuit which generates an interrupt signals for reading an address counter. The discrimination circuit generates an interrupt signal when the signal from the photodetector is valid. The interrupt signal is generated at a time which is substantially independent of the amplitude and slope of the signals thereby reducing the effects ofjitter.
Abstract:
An apparatus (10) senses the crushing rate of a vehicle body portion, such as a vehicle door (12), during a collision. The apparatus comprises a first optical transmitter (22) which provides a first light beam. A first optical receiver (24) is spaced apart from the first optical transmitter along the vehicle body portion, and receives the first light beam from the first optical transmitter. A second optical transmitter (32) is spaced apart from the first optical transmitter and the first optical receiver, and provides a second light beam. A second optical receiver (34) is spaced apart from the second optical transmitter along the vehicle body portion, and receives the second light beam from the second optical transmitter. A controler (50) is responsive to interruption of the first and second light beams at different times to provide a signal (57) indicative of the crushing rate of the vehicle body portion.
Abstract:
An optical distribution system (36) incorporating improved absorbance-based optical fiber sensor (37) incorporating fiber optical couplers (C1, C2), thereby eliminating fiber optic connectors in the system to provide improved efficiency and improved output in the system, the system further incorporating specific thermal stabilizing mechanisms (76) to improve the stability of the system and a specific construction for the photodiode assembly (32) to minimize internal reflection therein.