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公开(公告)号:US10571703B2
公开(公告)日:2020-02-25
申请号:US16216925
申请日:2018-12-11
Applicant: North Inc.
Inventor: Jörg Pierer , Rony Jose James , Stefan Mohrdiek , Douglas R. Dykaar
IPC: G02B27/01 , G02B27/14 , G02B27/18 , G03B21/20 , G03B21/00 , G02B6/12 , G02B6/124 , H01S5/022 , H01S5/40 , G02B6/13 , G02B27/10 , G03B33/12 , H04N9/31 , G02B6/42 , G02B27/42
Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods of manufacturing optical engines and laser projectors that are well-suited for use in wearable heads-up displays (WHUDs) are described. Generally, the optical engines of the present disclosure integrate a plurality of laser diodes (e.g., 3 laser diodes, 4 laser diodes) within a single, hermetically or partially hermetically sealed, encapsulated package. Photonic integrated circuits having grating couplers thereon may be used to wavelength multiplex beams of light emitted by the plurality of laser diodes into a coaxially superimposed aggregate beam. Such optical engines may have various advantages over existing designs including, for example, smaller volumes, better manufacturability, faster modulation speed, etc. WHUDs that employ such optical engines and laser projectors are also described.
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公开(公告)号:US20190196208A1
公开(公告)日:2019-06-27
申请号:US16216918
申请日:2018-12-11
Applicant: North Inc.
Inventor: Jörg Pierer , Rony Jose James , Stefan Mohrdiek , Douglas R. Dykaar
CPC classification number: G02B27/0172 , G02B6/12004 , G02B6/124 , G02B6/13 , G02B6/42 , G02B6/4214 , G02B27/0101 , G02B27/0176 , G02B27/1086 , G02B27/141 , G02B27/18 , G02B27/4205 , G02B2006/12107 , G02B2006/12147 , G02B2006/12164 , G02B2027/011 , G02B2027/0114 , G02B2027/0116 , G02B2027/0134 , G02B2027/014 , G02B2027/015 , G02B2027/0178 , G03B21/008 , G03B21/2033 , G03B21/2066 , G03B33/12 , H01S5/02208 , H01S5/02224 , H01S5/02248 , H01S5/0226 , H01S5/02272 , H01S5/02288 , H01S5/02292 , H01S5/02296 , H01S5/4012 , H01S5/4093 , H04N9/3129 , H04N9/3161
Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods of manufacturing optical engines and laser projectors that are well-suited for use in wearable heads-up displays (WHUDs) are described. Generally, the optical engines of the present disclosure integrate a plurality of laser diodes (e.g., 3 laser diodes, 4 laser diodes) within a single, hermetically or partially hermetically sealed, encapsulated package. Photonic integrated circuits having grating couplers thereon may be used to wavelength multiplex beams of light emitted by the plurality of laser diodes into a coaxially superimposed aggregate beam. Such optical engines may have various advantages over existing designs including, for example, smaller volumes, better manufacturability, faster modulation speed, etc. WHUDs that employ such optical engines and laser projectors are also described.
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公开(公告)号:US20190179151A1
公开(公告)日:2019-06-13
申请号:US16216925
申请日:2018-12-11
Applicant: North Inc.
Inventor: Jörg Pierer , Rony Jose James , Stefan Mohrdiek , Douglas R. Dykaar
Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods of manufacturing optical engines and laser projectors that are well-suited for use in wearable heads-up displays (WHUDs) are described. Generally, the optical engines of the present disclosure integrate a plurality of laser diodes (e.g., 3 laser diodes, 4 laser diodes) within a single, hermetically or partially hermetically sealed, encapsulated package. Photonic integrated circuits having grating couplers thereon may be used to wavelength multiplex beams of light emitted by the plurality of laser diodes into a coaxially superimposed aggregate beam. Such optical engines may have various advantages over existing designs including, for example, smaller volumes, better manufacturability, faster modulation speed, etc. WHUDs that employ such optical engines and laser projectors are also described.
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公开(公告)号:US20190121136A1
公开(公告)日:2019-04-25
申请号:US16168699
申请日:2018-10-23
Applicant: NORTH INC.
Inventor: Jörg Pierer , Rony Jose James , Stefan Mohrdiek , Douglas Raymond Dykaar
Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for optical engines and laser projectors that are well-suited for use in wearable heads-up displays (WHUDs) are described. Generally, the optical engines of the present disclosure integrate a plurality of laser diodes (e.g., 3 laser diodes, 4 laser diodes) within a single, hermetically sealed, encapsulated package. Such optical engines may have various advantages over existing designs including, for example, smaller volumes, better manufacturability, faster modulation speed, etc. WHUDs that employ such optical engines and laser projectors are also described.
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公开(公告)号:US20190229495A1
公开(公告)日:2019-07-25
申请号:US16254912
申请日:2019-01-23
Applicant: North Inc.
Inventor: Jörg Pierer , Rony Jose James , Stefan Mohrdiek , Douglas R. Dykaar , John Domm
Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for providing optical engines and laser projectors that are well-suited for use in wearable heads-up displays (WHUDs) are described. The optical engines of the present disclosure may integrate a plurality of laser diodes (e.g., 3 laser diodes, 4 laser diodes) within a single, hermetically or partially hermetically sealed, encapsulated package. Wavelength stabilization for the laser diodes is achieved by controlling the temperature of the lasers to always be in a particular range of operating specifications which provides wavelength stabilization that meets particular performance criteria. The lasers themselves may be used for temperature control by selectively switching them on to maintain their temperature within a specified range. Alternatively, compact resistive heaters may be positioned proximate the laser diodes to control the temperature of the laser diodes during operation. WHUDs that employ such optical engines and laser projectors are also described. Additionally, optical systems for collimating and shifting light beams are described.
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公开(公告)号:US20190219825A1
公开(公告)日:2019-07-18
申请号:US16231284
申请日:2018-12-21
Applicant: NORTH INC.
Inventor: Jörg Pierer , Rony Jose James , Stefan Mohrdiek , Martin Joseph Kiik , Syed Moez Haque , Douglas Raymond Dykaar
Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods of manufacturing optical engines and laser projectors that are well-suited for use in wearable heads-up displays (WHUDs) are described. Generally, the optical engines of the present disclosure integrate a plurality of laser diodes (e.g., 3 laser diodes, 4 laser diodes) within a single, hermetically or partially hermetically sealed, encapsulated package. Photonic integrated circuits having grating or edge couplers thereon may be used to wavelength multiplex beams of light emitted by the plurality of laser diodes into a coaxially superimposed aggregate beam. A waveguide medium having one or more directly written waveguides may couple light from laser diodes to a photonic integrated circuit, and may optionally hermetically or partially hermetically seal the laser diodes, eliminating the need for a separate seal. Such optical engines may have advantages over existing designs including, for example, smaller volumes, better manufacturability, faster modulation speed, etc. WHUDs that employ such optical engines and laser projectors are also described.
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公开(公告)号:US20190196205A1
公开(公告)日:2019-06-27
申请号:US16231326
申请日:2018-12-21
Applicant: NORTH INC.
Inventor: Jörg Pierer , Rony Jose James , Stefan Mohrdiek , Martin Joseph Kiik , Syed Moez Haque , Douglas Raymond Dykaar
CPC classification number: G02B27/0176 , G02B6/12004 , G02B6/124 , G02B27/0172 , G02B2006/12107 , G02B2006/12164 , G02B2027/0116 , G02B2027/015 , G02B2027/0178 , H01S5/02272 , H01S5/02288 , H01S5/02292 , H01S5/4093
Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods of manufacturing optical engines and laser projectors that are well-suited for use in wearable heads-up displays (WHUDs) are described. Generally, the optical engines of the present disclosure integrate a plurality of laser diodes (e.g., 3 laser diodes, 4 laser diodes) within a single, hermetically or partially hermetically sealed, encapsulated package. A grating waveguide combiner comprising a plurality of waveguides having grating couplers thereon may be used to combine beams of light emitted by the plurality of laser diodes into a coaxially superimposed aggregate beam. Such optical engines may have advantages over existing designs including, for example, smaller volumes, better manufacturability, faster modulation speed, etc. WHUDs that employ such optical engines and laser projectors are also described.
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公开(公告)号:US20190196200A1
公开(公告)日:2019-06-27
申请号:US16231019
申请日:2018-12-21
Applicant: NORTH INC.
Inventor: Jörg Pierer , Rony Jose James , Stefan Mohrdiek , Martin Joseph Kiik , Syed Moez Haque , Douglas R. Dykaar
CPC classification number: G02B27/0172 , G02B6/12004 , G02B6/124 , G02B27/4205 , G02B2006/12069 , G02B2006/12107 , G02B2006/12147 , G02B2006/12164 , G02B2027/011 , G02B2027/0116 , G02B2027/0178 , H01S5/02208 , H01S5/02248 , H01S5/02272 , H01S5/02288 , H01S5/02296 , H01S5/4012 , H01S5/4031 , H01S5/4093 , H01S5/423
Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods of manufacturing optical engines and laser projectors that are well-suited for use in wearable heads-up displays (WHUDs) are described. Generally, the optical engines of the present disclosure integrate a plurality of laser diodes (e.g., 3 laser diodes, 4 laser diodes) within a single, hermetically or partially hermetically sealed, encapsulated package. Photonic integrated circuits having grating or edge couplers thereon may be used to wavelength multiplex beams of light emitted by the plurality of laser diodes into a coaxially superimposed aggregate beam. A waveguide medium having one or more directly written waveguides may couple light from laser diodes to a photonic integrated circuit, and may optionally hermetically or partially hermetically seal the laser diodes, eliminating the need for a separate seal. Such optical engines may have advantages over existing designs including, for example, smaller volumes, better manufacturability, faster modulation speed, etc. WHUDs that employ such optical engines and laser projectors are also described.
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公开(公告)号:US20190171016A1
公开(公告)日:2019-06-06
申请号:US16201664
申请日:2018-11-27
Applicant: North Inc.
Inventor: Jörg Pierer , Rony Jose James , Stefan Mohrdiek , Douglas R. Dykaar , Martin Joseph Kiik , Syed Moez Haque
Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods of manufacturing optical engines and laser projectors that are well-suited for use in wearable heads-up displays (WHUDs) are described. Generally, the optical engines of the present disclosure integrate a plurality of laser diodes (e.g., 3 laser diodes, 4 laser diodes) within a single, hermetically or partially hermetically sealed, encapsulated package. Such optical engines may have various advantages over existing designs including, for example, smaller volumes, better manufacturability, faster modulation speed, etc. WHUDs that employ such optical engines and laser projectors are also described.
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公开(公告)号:US20200026080A1
公开(公告)日:2020-01-23
申请号:US16203278
申请日:2018-11-28
Applicant: North Inc.
Inventor: Jörg Pierer , Rony Jose James , Stefan Mohrdiek , Douglas R. Dykaar
Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods of manufacturing optical engines and laser projectors that are well-suited for use in wearable heads-up displays (WHUDs) are described. Generally, the optical engines of the present disclosure integrate a plurality of laser diodes (e.g., 3 laser diodes, 4 laser diodes) within a single, hermetically or partially hermetically sealed, encapsulated package. Photonic integrated circuits may be used to wavelength multiplex beams of light emitted by the plurality of laser diodes into a coaxially superimposed aggregate beam. Such optical engines may have various advantages over existing designs including, for example, smaller volumes, better manufacturability, faster modulation speed, etc. WHUDs that employ such optical engines and laser projectors are also described.
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