18235590. Wavelength Mixing for Optical Systems simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
Contents
- 1 Wavelength Mixing for Optical Systems
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 Wavelength Mixing for Optical Systems - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
Wavelength Mixing for Optical Systems
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Xiaoyang Zhang of Singapore (SG)
Prashanth S. Holenarsipur of Fremont CA (US)
Yuta Kuboyama of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Wavelength Mixing for Optical Systems - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18235590 titled 'Wavelength Mixing for Optical Systems
Simplified Explanation
The optical system described in the patent application includes a housing with a cylindrical lens array, a first light source emitting a first wavelength of light, a second light source emitting a second wavelength of light, and a detector to receive redirected portions of the light.
- The housing contains a cylindrical lens array that alters and overlaps the fields of illumination from the first and second light sources.
- The first light source emits light of a first wavelength into a field of illumination, while the second light source emits light of a second wavelength into another field of illumination.
- The detector in the housing receives redirected portions of the first and second wavelengths of light after passing through the cylindrical lens array.
Potential Applications
The technology described in this patent application could be used in:
- Optical communication systems
- Spectroscopy devices
- Medical imaging equipment
Problems Solved
This technology helps to:
- Improve light detection efficiency
- Enhance the resolution of optical systems
- Increase the accuracy of spectroscopic measurements
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Enhanced performance of optical systems
- Improved accuracy in detecting and analyzing light
- Increased efficiency in various applications
Potential Commercial Applications
The potential commercial applications of this technology could be in:
- Scientific research institutions
- Medical imaging companies
- Telecommunications industry
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be:
- Optical systems with multiple light sources and detectors, but without the specific cylindrical lens array configuration described in this patent application.
Unanswered Questions
How does the cylindrical lens array alter the fields of illumination from the light sources?
The patent application does not provide detailed information on the specific mechanisms by which the cylindrical lens array modifies the fields of illumination.
What are the specific wavelengths of light emitted by the first and second light sources?
The patent application mentions the first and second wavelengths of light but does not specify the exact values or ranges of these wavelengths.
Original Abstract Submitted
An optical system includes a housing defining a cylindrical lens array. A first light source is located in the housing and positioned to emit a first wavelength of light into a first field of illumination impinging on the cylindrical lens array. A second light source is located in the housing and positioned to emit a second wavelength of light into a second field of illumination impinging on the cylindrical lens array. The cylindrical lens array alters the first field of illumination and the second field of illumination and increases an overlap between the first field of illumination and the second field of illumination. A detector is located in the housing and positioned to receive a first redirected portion of the first wavelength of light and a second redirected portion of the second wavelength of light.
