View source for 17956383. Compact Optical System For A VCSEL Based Laser Aim Pattern Generator simplified abstract (ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION)

=Compact Optical System For A VCSEL Based Laser Aim Pattern Generator=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION|ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION]]


[[Category:ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Matthew D. Blasczak of Shirley NY (US)|Matthew D. Blasczak of Shirley NY (US)]][[Category:Matthew D. Blasczak of Shirley NY (US)]]

[[:Category:Chinh Tan of East Setauket NY (US)|Chinh Tan of East Setauket NY (US)]][[Category:Chinh Tan of East Setauket NY (US)]]

==Compact Optical System For A VCSEL Based Laser Aim Pattern Generator - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17956383 titled 'Compact Optical System For A VCSEL Based Laser Aim Pattern Generator

==Simplified Explanation==

The patent application describes an optical pattern generating system that utilizes a vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser to provide an aiming pattern in a field of view. The system includes an optical substrate with flat optical elements that collimate and diffract light to form the desired optical pattern.

* Vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) used as the light source
* Optical substrate with flat optical elements for collimation and diffraction of light
* Formation of an optical pattern in the field of view
* Defined thickness between the flat optical elements on the substrate

== Potential Applications ==
The technology can be applied in various fields such as:
* Laser aiming systems
* Optical communication
* 3D scanning and imaging

== Problems Solved ==
The system addresses the following issues:
* Precise aiming and targeting in a field of view
* Efficient collimation and diffraction of light
* Compact and lightweight design for portable applications

== Benefits ==
The benefits of this technology include:
* Improved accuracy in aiming and targeting
* Enhanced efficiency in light manipulation
* Compact and portable design for easy integration

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
The technology can be commercially utilized in:
* Military and defense for targeting systems
* Automotive industry for advanced driver assistance systems
* Medical field for laser surgery and diagnostics

== Possible Prior Art ==
One possible prior art for this technology could be the use of diffractive optical elements in laser systems for generating specific patterns in a field of view.

=== Unanswered Questions ===

==== How does the system handle variations in ambient light conditions? ====
The patent application does not provide information on how the system adjusts to changes in ambient light conditions to maintain the accuracy of the aiming pattern.

==== What is the maximum field of view that can be achieved with this system? ====
The patent application does not specify the limitations or capabilities of the system in terms of the field of view that can be covered.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

An optical pattern generating system for providing an aiming pattern in a field of view (FOV). The optical pattern generating system includes a light source configured to provide light along an optical axis, the light source including a vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser. The system further includes an optical substrate disposed along the optical axis configured to receive the light from the light source, the optical substrate having a first surface having a first flat optical element thereon, the first flat optical element being an element that collimates the light, a second surface having a second flat optical element thereon, the second flat optical element configured to diffract the light to form an optical pattern, and a thickness defined by the distance between the first surface and second surface.



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