公开(公告)号：US07106512B2

公开(公告)日：2006-09-12

申请号：US11255502

申请日：2005-10-21

Applicant: Rene Helbing ,  Charles D. Hoke ,  Ken Nishimura

Inventor： Rene Helbing ,  Charles D. Hoke ,  Ken Nishimura

IPC: G02B5/18 ,  G02B27/44

CPC classification number: G02F1/31 ,  H04Q11/0005 ,  H04Q2011/0026 ,  H04Q2011/0035

Abstract: A wavelength selective switching device and method for selectively transmitting optical signals based on wavelength utilizes diffraction to spatially separate the optical signals of different wavelengths such that the optical signal of a selected wavelength can be selectively transmitted. The wavelength selective switching device selectively rotates the polarization components of the optical signals such that the polarization states of the polarization components are the same in both incoming and outgoing directions at the diffraction grating. Thus, a diffraction grating with a high grating line frequency (e.g. greater than 900 grating lines per mm for signals in the 1550 nm wavelength range) can be used for diffracting the polarization components of the optical signals in both the incoming and outgoing directions.

Abstract translation: 用于基于波长选择性地发射光信号的波长选择性开关装置和方法利用衍射来空间分离不同波长的光信号，使得可以选择性地发射所选波长的光信号。 波长选择开关器件选择性地旋转光信号的偏振分量，使得偏振分量的偏振状态在衍射光栅的入射方向和出射方向都相同。 因此，可以使用具有高光栅线频率（例如，对于1550nm波长范围内的信号来说，每毫米大于900个光栅线数）的衍射光栅来衍射光信号在入射和出射方向上的偏振分量。

公开(公告)号：US20060132786A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-22

申请号：US11013373

申请日：2004-12-17

Applicant: Rene Helbing

Inventor： Rene Helbing

IPC: G01N21/47

CPC classification number: G01N21/77 ,  A61B5/14532 ,  A61B5/14546 ,  A61B5/1455 ,  A61B2562/0295 ,  G01N2201/0628

Abstract: A sensor, such as a lateral flow sensor, which includes a chemical layer and a detector on a flexible substrate. An optical signal is produced in response to an analyte placed on the chemical layer. The detector detects the signal, to thereby detect the presence, absence or concentration of the analyte. The detector is on the substrate. The chemical layer and the substrate are laminated together, to thereby form an integrated sensor. The sensor can include a light source. The light source can be on the substrate, or on an opposite side of the chemical layer than the detector.

Abstract translation: 传感器，例如横向流量传感器，其包括柔性基板上的化学层和检测器。 响应于放置在化学层上的分析物产生光信号。 检测器检测信号，从而检测分析物的存在，不存在或浓度。 检测器位于基板上。 将化学层和基板层叠在一起，从而形成集成的传感器。 传感器可以包括光源。 光源可以在基板上，或者在化学层的与检测器相反的一侧。

公开(公告)号：US07042604B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-09

申请号：US10791201

申请日：2004-03-02

Applicant: Thomas L. Mikes ,  Kenneth R. Wildnauer ,  Rene Helbing

Inventor： Thomas L. Mikes ,  Kenneth R. Wildnauer ,  Rene Helbing

IPC: G02B5/32

CPC classification number: G02B6/2931 ,  G02B6/12007 ,  G02B6/2706 ,  G02B6/29308

Abstract: Systems and methods for making a self-aligning optical system are provided, Briefly described, in architecture, one such system for making an optical system, among others, can be implemented as follows. The system includes a grating substrate supporting a holographically-formed diffraction grating and an array mount for defining relative locations of point sources of light. The array mount contains recording points that define locations of point sources of recording light used to illuminate the grating substrate during fabrication of the holographically-formed diffraction grating and use points that define locations of light apertures used in operation of the holographically-formed diffraction grating. Other systems and methods are also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于制造自对准光学系统的系统和方法。在架构中，简单地描述了一种用于制造光学系统的系统，其可以如下实现。 该系统包括支撑全息形成的衍射光栅的光栅基板和用于限定点光源的相对位置的阵列安装座。 阵列安装件包含记录点，该记录点定义在全息形成的衍射光栅的制造期间用于照明光栅基板的记录光的点源的位置，以及限定在全息形成的衍射光栅操作中使用的光孔的位置的使用点。 还提供了其他系统和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20060077552A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-13

申请号：US11255502

申请日：2005-10-20

Applicant: Rene Helbing ,  Charles Hoke ,  Ken Nishimura

Inventor： Rene Helbing ,  Charles Hoke ,  Ken Nishimura

IPC: G02B5/18 ,  G02B27/44

CPC classification number: G02F1/31 ,  H04Q11/0005 ,  H04Q2011/0026 ,  H04Q2011/0035

Abstract: A wavelength selective switching device and method for selectively transmitting optical signals based on wavelength utilizes diffraction to spatially separate the optical signals of different wavelengths such that the optical signal of a selected wavelength can be selectively transmitted. The wavelength selective switching device selectively rotates the polarization components of the optical signals such that the polarization states of the polarization components are the same in both incoming and outgoing directions at the diffraction grating. Thus, a diffraction grating with a high grating line frequency (e.g. greater than 900 grating lines per mm for signals in the 1550 nm wavelength range) can be used for diffracting the polarization components of the optical signals in both the incoming and outgoing directions.

公开(公告)号：US20050195454A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-08

申请号：US10791201

申请日：2004-03-02

Applicant: Thomas Mikes ,  Kenneth Wildnauer ,  Rene Helbing

Inventor： Thomas Mikes ,  Kenneth Wildnauer ,  Rene Helbing

IPC: G02B6/34 ,  G03H1/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/2931 ,  G02B6/12007 ,  G02B6/2706 ,  G02B6/29308

Abstract: Systems and methods for making a self-aligning optical system are provided, Briefly described, in architecture, one such system for making an optical system, among others, can be implemented as follows. The system comprises a grating substrate supporting a holographically-formed diffraction grating and an array mount for defining relative locations of point sources of light. The array mount comprises recording points that define locations of point sources of recording light used to illuminate the grating substrate during fabrication of the holographically-formed diffraction grating and use points that define locations of light apertures used in operation of the holographically-formed diffraction grating. Other systems and methods are also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于制造自对准光学系统的系统和方法。在架构中，简单地描述了一种用于制造光学系统的系统，其可以如下实现。 该系统包括支撑全息形成的衍射光栅的光栅基板和用于限定点光源的相对位置的阵列安装座。 阵列安装件包括记录点，该记录点定义了在全息形成的衍射光栅的制造期间用于照亮光栅基板的记录光的点源的位置，以及限定在全息形成的衍射光栅操作中使用的光孔的位置的使用点。 还提供了其他系统和方法。

公开(公告)号：US06690854B2

公开(公告)日：2004-02-10

申请号：US10098244

申请日：2002-03-15

Applicant: Rene Helbing

Inventor： Rene Helbing

IPC: G02B628

CPC classification number: G02B6/12007 ,  G02B6/272 ,  G02B6/2726 ,  G02B6/2786 ,  G02B6/29302 ,  G02B6/29311 ,  G02F1/0136 ,  G02F1/093 ,  G02F1/1326 ,  G02F1/31 ,  G02F2201/17 ,  G02F2203/585

Abstract: An optical wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) device comprising optical components that are integrated together to provide an optical WDM that does not require circulators, that has simplified alignment and that is relatively low in cost. The WDM device comprises an integrated port separator, a dispersive element and a reflector. The integrated port separator comprises various optical components, that spatially separate the polarization components of a light beam input through an input port of the integrated port separator. The spatially separated polarization components are output from the integrated port separator and impinge on the dispersive element, which spatially separates the wavelengths associated with the polarization components impinging thereon. The spatially separated wavelengths then impinge on the reflective element and are reflected with angles of polarization that depend on the state of the reflective element. The reflected polarization components maintain their respective wavelengths when they are reflected. However, when they are reflected, they are directed along a path through the integrated port separator that depends on the angles of polarization of the reflected polarization components, which depends on the state of the reflective element.

Abstract translation: 光波分复用（WDM）装置包括集成在一起的光学部件，以提供不需要循环器的光学WDM，其具有简化的对准并且成本相对较低。 WDM设备包括集成端口分离器，分散元件和反射器。 集成端口分离器包括各种光学部件，其在空间上分离通过集成端口分离器的输入端口输入的光束的偏振分量。 空间分离的偏振分量从集成端口分离器输出并撞击在色散元件上，空间分离与其上撞击的偏振分量相关联的波长。 空间上分离的波长然后撞击在反射元件上，并且以取决于反射元件的状态的偏振角反射。 反射的偏振分量在它们被反射时保持其各自的波长。 然而，当它们被反射时，它们沿着通过集成端口分离器的路径被引导，其依赖于反射偏振分量的偏振角，其取决于反射元件的状态。