Meta platforms technologies, llc (20240353532). SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPTICAL TRACKING simplified abstract

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPTICAL TRACKING

Organization Name

meta platforms technologies, llc

Inventor(s)

John Ho of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Jiang Zhu of Cupertino CA (US)

Boon Shiu of Palo Alto CA (US)

Paurakh Rajbhandary of San Jose CA (US)

Yuge Huang of Painted Post NY (US)

Lu Lu of Kirkland WA (US)

Junren Wang of Redmond WA (US)

Mengfei Wang of Woodinville WA (US)

Xiayu Feng of Kirkland WA (US)

Zhexin Zhao of Redmond WA (US)

Steven Alexander-Boyd Hickman of Seattle WA (US)

Tingling Rao of Bellevue WA (US)

Kimberly Kay Childress of Duvall WA (US)

Amir Shariffar of Redmond WA (US)

Sadegh Aghaei of Worcester MA (US)

Zhaoyu Nie of Redmond WA (US)

Prathmesh Deshmukh of Redmond WA (US)

Zhaocheng Liu of Redmond WA (US)

Raymond Smith, Ii of Spartanburg SC (US)

Andrew John Ouderkirk of Kirkland WA (US)

Sawyer Miller of Bellevue WA (US)

Hsien-Hui Cheng of Woodinville WA (US)

Xuan Wang of Kirkland WA (US)

Ali Altaqui of Raleigh NC (US)

Zhuoliang Ni of Kenmore WA (US)

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPTICAL TRACKING - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240353532 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPTICAL TRACKING

Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes methods for radar signal analysis, forming 3D liquid crystal polarization holograms, characterizing diffractive waveguides, patterning organic solid crystals, and determining crystallographic and optical parameters of optical materials.

• Causing a radar component to emit radar signals and analyze return signals
• Forming 3D liquid crystal polarization holograms
• Characterizing diffractive waveguides by directing light onto a structure and measuring diffracted light
• Patterning organic solid crystals
• Directing input light to determine crystallographic and optical parameters of optical materials

Potential Applications: - Radar signal analysis for improved detection and tracking - 3D holographic displays for entertainment and advertising - Characterization of waveguides for optical communication systems - Patterning organic crystals for electronic and photonic devices - Determining optical parameters for material science and research

Problems Solved: - Enhancing radar signal processing capabilities - Creating advanced optical elements for various applications - Improving the design and performance of diffractive waveguides - Facilitating the fabrication of organic solid crystals - Accurately determining crystallographic and optical properties of materials

Benefits: - Increased accuracy and efficiency in radar signal analysis - Enhanced visual experiences with 3D holographic displays - Optimized performance of optical communication systems - Advanced materials fabrication techniques - Precise characterization of optical materials for research and development

Commercial Applications: The technology described in the patent application has potential commercial applications in industries such as defense, entertainment, telecommunications, electronics, and materials science. Companies could leverage these methods for radar systems, display technologies, optical communication networks, device manufacturing, and material analysis.

Questions about the Technology: 1. How can the methods for radar signal analysis be further optimized for real-time applications? 2. What are the potential advancements in 3D holographic displays using liquid crystal polarization holograms?

Original Abstract Submitted

a computer-implemented method may include (1) causing a radar component to emit one or more radar signals and (2) causing the radar component to analyze one or more return signals. also disclosed is a method for forming a 3d liquid crystal polarization hologram optical element and a method for characterizing diffractive waveguides includes directing light onto a structure and measuring the diffracted light to capture at least one image of the structure. lastly, disclosed is a method of pattering organic solid crystals and a method directing a beam of input light to a surface of an optical material to determine crystallographic and optical parameters of the optical material. various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.