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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8189968 | Multimode interference coupler for use with slot photonic crystal waveguides The present invention provides an optical apparatus having a multimode interference coupler configured to optically couple a strip waveguide to a slot photonic crystal waveguide. The multimode interference coupler has a coupling efficiency to the slot photonic cryst... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8180186 | Optical switches and logic gates employing same An optical switch including a light passageway having a changeable cross-sectional area, an activation light responsive piezoelectric element associated with the light passageway, the activation light responsive piezoelectric element being operative to change its sh... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8165432 | Internal-reflection optical path changing member An optical path changing member is assembled at ends of optical fibers and placed to face a substrate including an optical input/output terminal having optical axes inclined with respect to optical axes of the ends. The optical path changing member is made of a tran... | 04/24/2012 |
| 7881568 | Signal interconnect incorporating multiple modular units An interconnect element incorporates a plurality of smaller, substantially identical, interconnect modules. Multiple identical elements can in turn be combined to form larger interconnect networks. Signal paths in the elements can be implemented with optical fibers ... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7844144 | Adaptive optical signal processing with multimode waveguides Optical signals are passed in an optical medium using an approach that facilitates the mitigation of interference. According to an example embodiment, a filtering-type approach is used with an optical signal conveyed in an optical fiber, such as a multimode fiber (M... | 11/30/2010 |
| RE41693 | Magnetic switching of charge separation lifetimes in artificial photosynthetic reaction centers Excitation of a triad artificial photosynthetic reaction center consisting of a porphyrin (P) convalently linked to a fullerene electron acceptor (C60) and a carotenoid secondary donor (C) leads to the formation of a long-lived C+-P-C60 | 09/14/2010 |
| RE41645 | Light triggered light switch A light switch is disclosed to turn on or off the light signal in a light channel by means of the response of piezoelectric material to the electric field of light in the light channel. The LIGHT TRIGGERED LIGHT SWITCH is a light switch that is actuated by light of ... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7724992 | Glass-based micropositioning systems and methods A method of forming a microbump for micropositioning an optical element comprises providing a base substrate, providing a first optical element to be supported by the base substrate, and providing an alignment element capable of locally expanding when locally heated... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7702192 | Systems and methods for driving MEMS display Systems and methods for driving a display of MEMS devices are disclosed. In one embodiment, a display device comprises an array of MEMS display elements, at least one test deflecting element, and a deflection sensing circuit connected to the test deflecting element,... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7570846 | High efficacy waveguide coupler An optical coupling apparatus for coupling a waveguide to a light source, when the light source emits light at a divergence angle that is larger than the critical angle of the waveguide. The optical coupler comprises a plurality of light-guides, preferably cut from ... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7567736 | Waveguide type wavelength domain optical switch A waveguide type wavelength domain optical switch includes an input/output port including at least three waveguide spectrometers stacked in thickness direction, a first lens for collecting light outputted from an input port of the input/output port in one axis direc... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7532786 | Light activated optical switch that includes a piezoelectric element with layers of piezoelectric material having different piezoelectric characteristics A light activated optical switch has a piezoelectric element that has at least two layers of piezoelectric material with each layer having different piezoelectric characteristics. The piezoelectric characteristics of the layers are selected to enhance the performanc... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7515782 | Two-channel, dual-mode, fiber optic rotary joint A two-channel fiber optic rotary joint of this invention can transmit simultaneously optic signals along two optic passes through a single mechanical rotational interface. The first channel of light path consists of a pair of fibers, co-axially fixed in 2 holders re... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7509002 | Adaptive optical signal processing with multimode waveguides Optical signals are passed in an optical medium using an approach that facilitates the mitigation of interference. According to an example embodiment, a filtering-type approach is used with an optical signal conveyed in an optical fiber, such as a multimode fiber (M... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7499607 | Light triggered bending element light switch A LIGHT TRIGGERED BENDING ELEMENT LIGHT SWITCH will be used to turn on or off the light signal in one of two adjacent fiber optic channels by the action of the electric field of the light passing through the channels. LIGHT TRIGGERED BENDING ELEMENT LIGHT SWITCH can... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7486848 | Layered bending element light switch A LAYERED BENDING ELEMENT LIGHT SWITCH will be used to turn on or off the light signal in one of two adjacent fiber optic channels by the action of the electric field of the light passing through the channels. LAYERED BENDING ELEMENT LIGHT SWITCH can be made adjacen... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7469079 | Broadband wavelength multiplexing and demultiplexing filter and optical splitter with optical signal multiplexing and demultiplexing function Two Mach-Zehnder optical interferometer circuits 13a and 13b are accurately point-symmetrically connected to each other to form a first point-symmetrically connected optical interferometer circuit 5 constituting a light input side ... | 12/23/2008 |
| 7450795 | Signal interconnect incorporating multiple modular units An interconnect element incorporates a plurality of smaller, substantially identical, interconnect modules. Multiple identical elements can in turn be combined to form larger interconnect networks. Signal paths in the elements can be implemented with optical fibers ... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7441965 | Connector A connector is disclosed that includes a housing and a module assembly disposed inside the housing. The module assembly includes a semiconductor element, a light receiving element, a light emitting element, a positioning plate in which a positioning hole is formed, ... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7444059 | Device and method for generating feedback signal A method for generating feedback signal in a device includes steps of receiving user input, and setting resolution of the device and media types of the television signals according to the user input; tuning a channel according to the user input to receive channel si... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7440646 | Array optical subassembly for array optical active component An array optical subassembly has a substrate, at least one optical active component, a driver IC, a circuit board and a cover covering the foregoing elements. The substrate has two opposite surfaces, wherein one surface is formed by a lens array and the other surfac... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7440659 | Depth-resolved reflectance instrument and method for its use A reflectance instrument illuminates the surface of tissue with light of a selected wavelength and light emanating from the tissue due to reflectance is collected. The angle of illumination of tissue surface and/or collection of reflections is changed to probe at va... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7438480 | Optical module, optical transceiver, and optical joint sleeve An optical module 1 comprises a first optical element F1, a first light receiving subassembly PD1, a second optical element F2, a second light receiving subassembly PD2, a light emitting subassembly LD3 for generating light,... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7437031 | Optical devices with multiple wafers containing planar optical waveguides A method for fabricating an optical device wherein the device comprises a first substrate wafer with at least one buried optical waveguide on an approximately flat planar surface of the substrate and a second substrate wafer with at least a second buried optical wav... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7437083 | Wavelength converter A wavelength converter for binary optical signals includes an interferometer structure (110) for generating an output signal by modulating a received local signal (LS) according to the modulation of a fUrther received first input signal (IS 1). When su... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7433572 | Optical bypass method and architecture This invention pertains to optical fiber transmission networks, and is particularly relevant to transmission of high volume of data and voice traffic among different locations. In particular, the improvement teaches improvements to an optical transport system to all... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7430347 | Methods, systems, and apparatuses for optically generating time delays in signals Methods, systems, and apparatuses for producing time delays in optical signals are provided. The methods, systems, and apparatuses allow the time it takes for an individual light beam to travel an individual light path to be varied. In one example, the apparatuses h... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7428355 | Wavelength selective and level adjusting optical device An optical device enabling reducing device scale is constituted by M circulators (11a, 11b), (M being a natural number), a waveguide-type diffraction grating (12) including M first input/output waveguides (121a, 12... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7423564 | Optical signal processing device for A/D converter including optical encoders with nonlinear loop mirrors An optically sampling device optically samples an optical analog signal using a sampled signal having a predetermined sampling frequency, and outputs control light having a pulse train of an optically sampled optical analog signal. A signal generating device generat... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7424181 | Hitless switch for high-density integrated optics An optical device includes a first and a second splitting device. Each of the first and second splitting devices have respective first and second input ports, respective first and second output ports, and a respective transfer matrix. A first optical waveguide is op... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7424187 | Optical microresonator with resonant waveguide imparting polarization An optical microresonator is formed as a microcylinder and a resonant waveguide on the microcylinder and having a plurality of spaced resonant elements such as circumferential ridges for optically coupling light from an optical source waveguide onto the microcylinde... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7421166 | Laser spark distribution and ignition system A laser spark distribution and ignition system that reduces the high power optical requirements for use in a laser ignition and distribution system allowing for the use of optical fibers for delivering the low peak energy pumping pulses to a laser amplifier or laser... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7420666 | Measurement method by OTDR and terminal station apparatus In a method for performing OTDR measurement in an optical transmission system including a first terminal station and a second terminal station, OTDR signal light is transmitted from an OTDR provided in the first terminal station to the second terminal station, in wh... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7421156 | Methods to reduce polarization dependent loss in planar lightwave circuits Polarization dependent loss may be reduced by providing at least one dummy waveguide or at least one dummy metal structure. Polarization dependent loss may also be reduced by imposing a mechanical force on the OIC to exert mechanical stress thereby changing at least... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7418175 | Component feature cavity for optical fiber self-alignment Optical fiber interfaces, apparatuses including the optical fiber interfaces, and methods for manufacturing the optical fiber interfaces. Optical fiber interfaces comprise a cup piece and a base piece. The cup piece includes an open first end for receiving an optica... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7415173 | Position sensor A hinge position sensor comprises first and second members connected together to provide a hinge, and an optical fiber or wave-guide connected between the first and second members to provide a communication link between the first and second members. A laser or LED i... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7415174 | Dual optical channel monitor assembly and associated methods of manufacture and use An optical channel monitor assembly for simultaneously measuring the optical power levels of multiple series of dense wavelength division multiplexed channels or the like traveling on separate optical fibers in an optical communications system includes an arrayed wa... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7415175 | High bit rate optical communication over multimode fibers An optical communication system includes a transmitter that receives an input optical signal from an optical source and performs filtering so that an output signal from the transmitter includes a specific set of fiber modes that are allowed to pass for further proce... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7412136 | Super-resolution optical components and left-handed materials thereof Super-resolution optical components and left-handed materials thereof are provided. A left-handed material includes a substrate, a plurality of deformed split ring resonators (DSRR), and a plurality of metallic bars, wherein the DSRR and the metallic bars are dispos... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7412127 | Photonic crystal reflectors/filters and displacement sensing applications We introduce a mechanically tunable photonic crystal structure consisting of coupled photonic crystal slabs. Using both analytic theory, and first-principles finite-difference time-domain simulations, we demonstrate that the transmission and reflection coefficients ... | 08/12/2008 |
