公开(公告)号：US08526671B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-03

申请号：US12073679

申请日：2008-03-07

Applicant: Michael Warren ,  Max Amon ,  Robert F. Sandh, Jr.

Inventor： Michael Warren ,  Max Amon ,  Robert F. Sandh, Jr.

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06K9/46 ,  G06K9/66 ,  G01C3/08 ,  G01J3/30 ,  G01J1/42 ,  H01L25/00

CPC classification number: F41J5/02 ,  G01S3/784

Abstract: The systems and methods disclosed herein address issues of cost and weight that prevent other threat detection systems intended to detect and identify locations of incoming munitions fire such as RPGs, anti-tank missiles, and other such weapons, from being used more broadly. Systems and methods disclosed herein relate, in part, to a portable, optical sensor that has a 360-degree horizontal field of view and a selectable vertical field of view that can cover up to 90 degrees. Variations of systems and methods discussed herein are meant for use and transport by an individual or group of individuals, and do not require significant support electronics or power supplies in excess of a typical car-battery in size and weight. Other embodiments may be vehicle mounted, or may be further enhanced to work with other detection or response systems.

Abstract translation: 这里公开的系统和方法解决了成本和重量的问题，防止其他威胁检测系统用于检测和识别诸如RPG，反坦克导弹和其他此类武器的进入弹药火的位置被更广泛地使用。 本文公开的系统和方法部分地涉及具有360度水平视野的可移动的光学传感器和可以覆盖高达90度的可选择的垂直视场。 本文所讨论的系统和方法的变化意图用于个人或个人群体的使用和运输，并且不需要在尺寸和重量上超过典型的汽车电池的显着支持电子装置或电力供应。 其他实施例可以是车载的，或者可以被进一步增强以与其他检测或响应系统一起工作。

公开(公告)号：US07010202B1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-07

申请号：US10664394

申请日：2003-09-16

Applicant: Amy G. Graham ,  Max Amon ,  Richard A. Leblanc

Inventor： Amy G. Graham ,  Max Amon ,  Richard A. Leblanc

IPC: G02B6/42 ,  G02B3/00

CPC classification number: G02B13/18 ,  G02B6/06 ,  G02B13/12 ,  G02B13/22

Abstract: A variable field of view optical system and method comprising providing a forward curved optical element, providing a rearward optical element comprising an axially gradient index material, providing a curved focal surface, and conveying an image on the curved focal surface to a flat detector surface.

Abstract translation: 一种可变视场光学系统和方法，包括提供前向弯曲光学元件，提供包括轴向梯度折射率材料的后向光学元件，提供弯曲的焦点表面，以及将弯曲的焦点表面上的图像传送到平坦的检测器表面。

公开(公告)号：US20050001168A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-06

申请号：US09988671

申请日：2001-11-20

Applicant: Max Amon ,  Richard LeBlanc ,  James Hand

Inventor： Max Amon ,  Richard LeBlanc ,  James Hand

IPC: G02B23/12 ,  G01J5/02

CPC classification number: G02B23/12 ,  F41G3/145 ,  F41G7/226 ,  F41G7/2293 ,  G01J5/0806 ,  G01J5/0846 ,  G01J5/089 ,  G01J5/0896 ,  G01J2005/0077 ,  G01S7/481 ,  G01S17/023 ,  G02B17/0808 ,  G02B17/0852 ,  G02B17/0896

Abstract: A Midwave FLIR imaging optical apparatus has both a narrow and wide field of view. The imaging optical apparatus has a See Spot mode of operation, where a laser designator spot image is superimposed on the FLIR image in the narrow field of view. A laser rangefinder receiver path is also provided. A shared aperture collects incident radiation, which after manipulation by a plurality of optically significant surfaces, projects radiation to a detector. The imaging optical system is lightweight and compact and efficiently transmits FLIR energy and a narrow band of laser energy so that a signal due to a source outside the pass bands of interest (including solar energy) will not adversely effect operation of the imaging optical apparatus.

Abstract translation: 中波FLIR成像光学装置具有窄的和宽的视场。 成像光学装置具有See Spot操作模式，其中激光指示器斑点图像以窄视场叠加在FLIR图像上。 还提供了激光测距仪接收器路径。 共享孔收集入射辐射，其在多个光学有意义的表面操纵之后将辐射投射到检测器。 成像光学系统重量轻且紧凑且有效地传输FLIR能量和窄带激光能量，使得由于感兴趣的通过频带外的源（包括太阳能）引起的信号不会对成像光学设备的操作产生不利影响。

公开(公告)号：US6116740A

公开(公告)日：2000-09-12

申请号：US612194

申请日：1984-05-21

Applicant: Max Amon ,  Clifford J. Luty

Inventor： Max Amon ,  Clifford J. Luty

IPC: G02B5/22 ,  H01Q15/02 ,  G02B3/00

CPC classification number: G02B5/22 ,  H01Q15/02

Abstract: A window for utilization in the receiving of intelligence from a modulated beam of collimated light, with the window being configured to restrict the field of view of the optical system used therewith, and employing the phenomenon of total internal reflection. Such a window may be used to reject the entry of unwanted radiation, such as noise, and comprises first and second generally triangularly shaped wedges of optical material. The entry face of the first wedge is generally perpendicular to a base plane, and its rear face is disposed at an acute angle to the entry face. The entry face of the second wedge is disposed at the same angle to the base plane as the rear face of the first wedge, and the two wedges are separated by a small air gap. Preferably, the rear face of the first wedge is contoured to reject incoming radiation from a direction below the base plane, with comparable contouring of the closely adjacent faces of the first and second wedges serving to permit the entry of intelligence in the form of skew rays, thus to substantially increase the directions in which desired radiation may be admitted to the optical system.

Abstract translation: 一种用于从调制的准直光束接收智能的窗口，其中窗口被配置为限制与其一起使用的光学系统的视场，并且采用全内反射现象。 这种窗口可以用于拒绝诸如噪声的不期望的辐射的进入，并且包括光学材料的第一和第二大致三角形的楔形。 第一楔形物的进入面通常垂直于基面，并且其后表面与入射面成锐角地设置。 第二楔形物的入射面以与第一楔形物的后表面相对的基面设置成相同的角度，并且两个楔形物被小的气隙隔开。 优选地，第一楔形物的后表面被轮廓化以阻止从基础平面下方的入射辐射，其中第一和第二楔形物的紧密相邻表面具有可比较的轮廓，用于允许以偏斜线形式进入智能 ，从而基本上增加了期望的辐射可以被允许进入光学系统的方向。

公开(公告)号：US5197691A

公开(公告)日：1993-03-30

申请号：US532885

申请日：1983-09-16

Applicant: Max Amon ,  Nicholas B. Saccketti

Inventor： Max Amon ,  Nicholas B. Saccketti

IPC: F41G3/16 ,  F41G3/32 ,  F41G7/26 ,  F41G7/30

CPC classification number: F41G7/303 ,  F41G3/165 ,  F41G3/326 ,  F41G7/26 ,  F41G7/263

Abstract: An optical arrangement for use in boresighting a plurality of optical paths utilized in a missile beam guidance system, to the target trackers used therewith. A boresight module optical bed supports a plurality of retro-reflective optical assemblies in a closely spaced array, and nearby is a rotational optical assembly in which is mounted an integrated laser system for providing beam guidance to a missile. The rotational optical assembly also contains a plurality of target trackers, and in a first operational mode, the laser of the rotational assembly is successively utilized in conjunction with the retro-reflective optical assemblies in order to accurately and conveniently boresight the trackers. Thereafter, the trackers are used in the acquisition and tracking of a target, and the laser is utilized for guiding the missile to intercept the target.

Abstract translation: 一种光学装置，用于将导弹束引导系统中使用的多个光学路径瞄准到与其一起使用的目标跟踪器。 视轴模块光学床以紧密间隔的阵列支撑多个后向反射光学组件，并且附近是旋转光学组件，其中安装有用于向导弹提供射束引导的集成激光系统。 旋转光学组件还包含多个目标跟踪器，并且在第一操作模式中，旋转组件的激光器与后向反射光学组件连续地被使用，以便精确地且方便地瞄准跟踪器。 此后，跟踪器被用于目标的获取和跟踪，并且激光被用于引导导弹拦截目标。