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1. 发明授权

US06647164B1 Gimbaled micro-mirror positionable by thermal actuators 失效
标题翻译：平衡微镜可通过热致动器定位
公开(公告)号：US06647164B1
公开(公告)日：2003-11-11
申请号：US09702646
申请日：2000-10-31
申请人： Billy L. Weaver , Mike E. Hamerly , Robert G. Smith
发明人： Billy L. Weaver , Mike E. Hamerly , Robert G. Smith
IPC分类号： G02B626
CPC分类号： G02B26/0866
摘要： A micro-mechanical device including a gimbaled micro-mirror position able by a one or more thermal actuators. The thermal actuators are not attached to the micro-mirror. Rather, the micro-mirror is retained to the substrate by one or more gimbals. The micrometer sized thermal actuators are capable of repeatable and rapid moving the micro-mirror out-of-plane to accurately and repeatably steer a beam of light.
摘要翻译：微机械装置包括由一个或多个热致动器能够实现的万向微镜位置。热致动器未连接到微镜。相反，微镜由一个或多个万向架保持在基底上。微米尺寸的热致动器能够重复并且快速地将微镜移到平面外以准确地并且重复地引导光束。

2. 发明授权

US06438954B1 Multi-directional thermal actuator 失效
标题翻译：多向导热器
公开(公告)号：US06438954B1
公开(公告)日：2002-08-27
申请号：US09845188
申请日：2001-04-27
申请人： Douglas P. Goetz , Mike E. Hamerly , Daniel B. Pendergrass , Robert G. Smith , Silva K. Theiss , Billy L. Weaver
发明人： Douglas P. Goetz , Mike E. Hamerly , Daniel B. Pendergrass , Robert G. Smith , Silva K. Theiss , Billy L. Weaver
IPC分类号： F01B2910
CPC分类号： B81B3/0021 , B81B2201/031 , B81B2203/0307 , B81B2203/051 , B81B2203/053 , H01G5/18 , H01G5/40 , H01H2061/008
摘要： A micrometer sized multi-directional thermal actuator capable of repeatable and rapid displacement in a substantially horizontal direction, a substantially vertical direction, and/or a combination thereof. The multi-directional thermal actuator constructed on a surface of a substrate includes three or more beams each cantilevered from one or more anchors at a first end to extend generally parallel to the surface of the substrate. A member mechanically and electrically couples the distal ends of the beams. Application of current to a circuit comprising combinations of any two or more of the beams displaces the member in one of three or more non-parallel radial directions, respectively.
摘要翻译：一种千分尺尺寸的多方向热致动器，其能够在基本上水平的方向，基本上垂直的方向上重复和快速地移动，和/或它们的组合。构造在基板的表面上的多向热致动器包括三个或更多个梁，每个梁在第一端处从一个或多个锚固件悬臂延伸，以大致平行于基板的表面延伸。机械和电气耦合梁的远端的部件。将电流施加到包括任何两个或更多个光束的组合的电路中，分别使构件在三个或更多个非平行的径向方向之一中移位。

3. 发明授权

US06531947B1 Direct acting vertical thermal actuator with controlled bending 失效
公开(公告)号：US06531947B1
公开(公告)日：2003-03-11
申请号：US09659798
申请日：2000-09-12
申请人： Billy L. Weaver , Douglas P. Goetz , Kathy L. Hagen , Mike E. Hamerly , Robert G. Smith , Silva K. Theiss
发明人： Billy L. Weaver , Douglas P. Goetz , Kathy L. Hagen , Mike E. Hamerly , Robert G. Smith , Silva K. Theiss
IPC分类号： H01H6104
CPC分类号： B81B3/0024 , B81B3/0037 , B81B2201/031 , B81B2201/045 , B81B2203/0109 , B81B2203/0118 , B81B2203/058 , B82Y15/00 , H01H2061/006 , H01H2061/008
摘要： A micrometer sized, single-stage, vertical thermal actuator with controlled bending capable of repeatable and rapid movement of a micrometer-sized optical device off the surface of a substrate. The vertical thermal actuator is constructed on a surface of a substrate. At least one hot arm has a first end anchored to the surface and a free end located above the surface. A cold arm has a first end anchored to the surface and a free end. The cold arm is located above the hot arm relative to the surface. The cold arm is adapted to provide controlled bending near the first end thereof. A member mechanically and electrically couples the free ends of the hot and cold arms such that the actuator bends generally at the flexure so that the member moves away from the substrate when current is applied to at least the hot arm.

4. 发明授权

US06483957B1 MEMS-based polarization mode dispersion compensator 失效
标题翻译：基于MEMS的偏振模色散补偿器
公开(公告)号：US06483957B1
公开(公告)日：2002-11-19
申请号：US09771765
申请日：2001-01-29
申请人： Mike E. Hamerly , Robert G. Smith , Terry L. Smith , Silva K. Theiss , Billy L. Weaver
发明人： Mike E. Hamerly , Robert G. Smith , Terry L. Smith , Silva K. Theiss , Billy L. Weaver
IPC分类号： G02B600
CPC分类号： H04B10/2569
摘要： A polarization mode separator separates the optical signal into a first polarized signal and a second differently polarized signal traveling along respective first and second paths. A first variable delay generator located along the first path is adapted to selectively provide a first propagation delay to the first polarized signal. The first variable delay generator includes at least two rotating micro-mirrors and one or more fixed mirrors constructed on a surface of a substrate. A controller is coupled to the first variable delay generator. The controller is adapted to monitor the polarization mode dispersion in the optical signal and to position the rotating micro-mirrors to direct the first polarized signal along one of the plurality of optical paths. A beam combiner combines the first and second signals to form an optical output signal substantially compensated for polarization mode dispersion.
摘要翻译：偏振模式分离器将光信号分离为沿着相应的第一和第二路径行进的第一偏振信号和第二不同偏振信号。沿着第一路径设置的第一可变延迟发生器适于选择性地向第一偏振信号提供第一传播延迟。第一可变延迟发生器包括至少两个旋转微镜和构造在衬底的表面上的一个或多个固定反射镜。控制器耦合到第一可变延迟发生器。控制器适于监测光信号中的偏振模色散，并使旋转的微镜定位以沿着多条光路中的一条光路引导第一偏振信号。光束组合器组合第一和第二信号以形成基本上补偿偏振模色散的光输出信号。

5. 发明授权

US06711318B2 Optical switch based on rotating vertical micro-mirror 失效
标题翻译：基于旋转垂直微镜的光开关
公开(公告)号：US06711318B2
公开(公告)日：2004-03-23
申请号：US09771757
申请日：2001-01-29
申请人： Mike E. Hamerly , Robert G. Smith , Silva K. Theiss , Billy L. Weaver
发明人： Mike E. Hamerly , Robert G. Smith , Silva K. Theiss , Billy L. Weaver
IPC分类号： G02B642
CPC分类号： G02B6/3564 , G02B6/32 , G02B6/3518 , G02B6/3546 , G02B6/3548 , G02B6/3576 , G02B6/358 , G02B26/0866
摘要： A MEMS-based device to steer and manipulate beams of light traveling in free-space in an optical switch. The optical switch is based on a rotating vertical micro-mirror constructed on a surface of a substrate. At least one input optical fiber is arranged to direct at least one optical signal through free-space along a first optical path parallel to the surface of the substrate. A plurality of output optical fibers are arranged to receive the optical signal traveling through free-space along other optical paths not co-linear with the first optical path. At least one substantially vertical, rotating micro-mirror assembly is constructed on the substrate. The assembly includes a rotating micro-mirror with a vertical centerline and an axis of rotation both perpendicular to the surface, but not co-linear. The rotating micro-mirror is rotatable between a first position not in the first optical path and at least a second position redirecting the optical signal to one of the output optical fibers.
摘要翻译：一种用于控制和操纵在光学开关中在自由空间中行进的光束的基于MEMS的装置。光学开关基于构造在基板的表面上的旋转垂直微反射镜。至少一个输入光纤布置成沿着平行于衬底的表面的第一光路引导至少一个光信号通过自由空间。多个输出光纤布置成接收沿着与第一光路不共线的其它光路传播自由空间的光信号。至少一个基本上垂直的，旋转的微反射镜组件被构造在衬底上。组件包括旋转的微反射镜，其垂直中心线和旋转轴线都垂直于表面而不是共线的。旋转微镜可在不在第一光路中的第一位置和至少第二位置之间旋转，该第二位置将光信号重定向到输出光纤之一。

6. 发明授权

US06708491B1 Direct acting vertical thermal actuator 失效
标题翻译：直动式垂直导热器
公开(公告)号：US06708491B1
公开(公告)日：2004-03-23
申请号：US09659572
申请日：2000-09-12
申请人： Billy L. Weaver , Douglas P. Goetz , Kathy L. Hagen , Mike E. Hamerly , Robert G. Smith , Silva K. Theiss
发明人： Billy L. Weaver , Douglas P. Goetz , Kathy L. Hagen , Mike E. Hamerly , Robert G. Smith , Silva K. Theiss
IPC分类号： F01B2910
CPC分类号： G02B6/358 , B81B3/0024 , B81B3/0037 , B81B2201/031 , B81B2201/045 , B81B2203/0109 , B81B2203/0118 , B81B2203/053 , B82Y15/00 , G02B6/352 , G02B6/3576 , H01G5/18 , H01H1/0036 , H01H61/04 , H01H2061/006 , H01H2061/008
摘要： A micrometer sized, single-stage, vertical thermal actuator capable of repeatable and rapid movement of a micrometer-sized optical device off the surface of a substrate. The vertical thermal actuator is constructed on a surface of a substrate. At least one hot arm has a first end anchored to the surface and a free end located above the surface. A cold arm has a first end anchored to the surface and a free end. The cold arm is located above the hot arm relative to the surface. A member mechanically and electrically couples the free ends of the hot and cold arms such that the member moves away from the substrate when current is applied to at least the hot arm. The hot arm can optionally include a grounding tab to minimize thermal expansion of the cold arm.
摘要翻译：微米尺寸的单级垂直热致动器，其能够将微米尺寸的光学器件重复并快速地移动离开衬底的表面。垂直热致动器构造在基板的表面上。至少一个热臂具有锚固在表面上的第一端和位于表面上方的自由端。冷臂具有锚固在表面上的第一端和自由端。冷臂相对于表面位于热臂上方。机构和电气耦合热臂和冷臂的自由端，使得当电流施加到至少热臂时，构件远离基板移动。热臂可以可选地包括接地片，以最小化冷臂的热膨胀。

7. 发明授权

US06483419B1 Combination horizontal and vertical thermal actuator 失效
标题翻译：组合水平和垂直热致动器
公开(公告)号：US06483419B1
公开(公告)日：2002-11-19
申请号：US09659282
申请日：2000-09-12
申请人： Billy L. Weaver , Douglas P. Goetz , Kathy L. Hagen , Mike E. Hamerly , Robert G. Smith , Silva K. Theiss
发明人： Billy L. Weaver , Douglas P. Goetz , Kathy L. Hagen , Mike E. Hamerly , Robert G. Smith , Silva K. Theiss
IPC分类号： H01H3752
CPC分类号： B81B3/0024 , B81B2201/031 , H01H1/0036 , H01H61/01 , H01H2001/0068 , H01H2061/006 , H01H2061/008
摘要： A micrometer sized, single-stage, horizontal and vertical thermal actuator capable of repeatable and rapid movement of a micrometer-sized optical device off the surface of a substrate. The horizontal and vertical thermal actuator is constructed on a surface of a substrate. At least one hot arm has a first end anchored to the surface and a free end located above the surface. A cold arm has a first end anchored to the surface and a free end. The cold arm is located above and laterally offset from the hot arm relative to the surface. The cold arm is adapted to provide controlled bending near the first end thereof. A member mechanically and electrically couples the free ends of the hot and cold arms such that the actuator exhibits horizontal and vertical displacement when current is applied to at least the hot arm.
摘要翻译：微米尺寸的单级，水平和垂直热致动器，其能够将微米尺寸的光学器件重复并快速地移动离开衬底的表面。水平和垂直热致动器构造在基板的表面上。至少一个热臂具有锚固在表面上的第一端和位于表面上方的自由端。冷臂具有锚固在表面上的第一端和自由端。冷臂位于热臂上方并相对于表面横向偏移。冷臂适于在其第一端附近提供受控的弯曲。机构和电气耦合热臂和冷臂的自由端，使得致动器在至少对热臂施加电流时呈现水平和垂直位移。

8. 发明授权

US06972559B2 Distance detection system 有权
标题翻译：距离检测系统
公开(公告)号：US06972559B2
公开(公告)日：2005-12-06
申请号：US10392417
申请日：2003-03-19
申请人： Steven R. Bartingale , Mike E. Hamerly , Jeff D. Haagenstad
发明人： Steven R. Bartingale , Mike E. Hamerly , Jeff D. Haagenstad
IPC分类号： G01B7/00 , G05D1/02 , G08G1/00 , G01B7/14
CPC分类号： G05D1/0263
摘要： A detection system determines the position of an object moving along a first direction. The system includes a magnetic field source generating a magnetic field signal and a magnetic field detection system coupled to the object. The detection system includes a source interface module with magnetic field sensors positioned a known distance apart along a second direction different from the first direction. Each sensor detects the magnetic field generated by the magnetic field source and generates a magnetic field signal. A processing module processes the magnetic field intensity signal produced by the source interface module. The processing module generates data for each sensor in the source interface module, which is made up of points representing peak magnetic field and sensor location along the second direction. The points are compared to determine the distance of the object from the magnetic field source along the second direction.
摘要翻译：检测系统确定沿着第一方向移动的对象的位置。该系统包括产生磁场信号的磁场源和耦合到该物体的磁场检测系统。检测系统包括源接口模块，其具有沿着不同于第一方向的第二方向定位成已知距离的磁场传感器。每个传感器检测由磁场源产生的磁场并产生磁场信号。处理模块处理由源接口模块产生的磁场强度信号。处理模块为源接口模块中的每个传感器生成数据，该数据由表示峰值磁场和沿着第二方向的传感器位置的点组成。比较点以确定物体沿着第二方向与磁场源的距离。

9. 发明授权

US06566868B2 Distance detection system 有权
公开(公告)号：US06566868B2
公开(公告)日：2003-05-20
申请号：US10213235
申请日：2002-08-06
申请人： Steven R. Bartingale , Mike E. Hamerly , Jeff D. Haagenstad
发明人： Steven R. Bartingale , Mike E. Hamerly , Jeff D. Haagenstad
IPC分类号： G01R714
CPC分类号： G05D1/0263
摘要： A detection system determines the position of an object moving along a first direction. The system includes a magnetic field source generating a magnetic field signal and a magnetic field detection system coupled to the object. The detection system includes a source interface module with magnetic field sensors positioned a known distance apart along a second direction different from the first direction. Each sensor detects the magnetic field generated by the magnetic field source and generates a magnetic field signal. A processing module processes the magnetic field intensity signal produced by the source interface module. The processing module generates data for each sensor in the source interface module, which is made up of points representing peak magnetic field and sensor location along the second direction. The points are compared to determine the distance of the object from the magnetic field source along the second direction.

10. 发明授权

US06437561B1 System for determining the position of an object with respect to a magnetic field sources 有权
标题翻译：用于确定物体相对于磁场源的位置的系统
公开(公告)号：US06437561B1
公开(公告)日：2002-08-20
申请号：US09441475
申请日：1999-11-17
申请人： Steven R. Bartingale , Mike E. Hamerly , Jeff D. Haagenstad
发明人： Steven R. Bartingale , Mike E. Hamerly , Jeff D. Haagenstad
IPC分类号： G01B714
CPC分类号： G05D1/0263
摘要： A detection system determines the position of an object moving along a first direction. The system includes a magnetic field source generating a magnetic field signal and a magnetic field detection system coupled to the object. The detection system includes a source interface module with magnetic field sensors positioned a known distance apart along a second direction different from the first direction. Each sensor detects the magnetic field generated by the magnetic field source and generates a magnetic field signal. A processing module processes the magnetic field intensity signal produced by the source interface module. The processing module generates data for each sensor in the source interface module, which is made up of points representing peak magnetic field and sensor location along the second direction. The points are compared to determine the distance of the object from the magnetic field source along the second direction.
摘要翻译：检测系统确定沿着第一方向移动的对象的位置。该系统包括产生磁场信号的磁场源和耦合到该物体的磁场检测系统。检测系统包括源接口模块，其具有沿着不同于第一方向的第二方向定位成已知距离的磁场传感器。每个传感器检测由磁场源产生的磁场并产生磁场信号。处理模块处理由源接口模块产生的磁场强度信号。处理模块为源接口模块中的每个传感器生成数据，该数据由表示峰值磁场和沿着第二方向的传感器位置的点组成。比较点以确定物体沿着第二方向与磁场源的距离。

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