Waymo llc (20240192364). Laser Protection Methods simplified abstract
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Laser Protection Methods
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Augusto Tazzoli of San Jose CA (US)
Laser Protection Methods - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240192364 titled 'Laser Protection Methods
The patent application relates to laser protection methods, specifically a system that includes a light emitter device, a logic block, and a laser driver circuit.
- The system is designed to emit light pulses when a predetermined trigger combination is detected.
- The logic block accepts indicator inputs and provides an output signal to the laser driver circuit.
- The laser driver circuit, with at least one switch and a logical gate, controls the flow of drive current to the light emitter device.
- The drive current causes the light emitter device to emit light pulses for protection against lasers.
Potential Applications:
- Laser safety equipment for industrial settings
- Military applications for laser defense systems
- Medical devices for laser surgery procedures
Problems Solved:
- Protecting against harmful laser exposure
- Ensuring safety in environments with laser equipment
Benefits:
- Enhanced safety measures against laser hazards
- Efficient and reliable laser protection system
Commercial Applications:
- Laser safety equipment for industrial workplaces
- Defense systems for military applications
- Medical devices for laser surgeries
Prior Art: Prior art related to laser protection methods can be found in patents and research papers on laser safety systems and devices.
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research in laser technology and safety systems may provide new insights and advancements in laser protection methods.
Questions about Laser Protection Methods: 1. How does the system detect the predetermined trigger combination for emitting light pulses? 2. What are the key components of the laser driver circuit and their functions in the system?
Original Abstract Submitted
example embodiments relate to laser protection methods. an example embodiment includes a system. the system includes at least one light emitter device and a logic block configured to accept a plurality of indicator inputs and to provide an output signal. the system additionally includes a laser driver circuit electrically coupled to the at least one light emitter device. the laser driver circuit includes at least one switch and a logical gate configured to accept a first input and a second input. the output signal is coupled to the second input. the laser driver circuit is configured to cause a drive current to flow through the at least one switch when the first input and the second input correspond to a predetermined trigger combination. the drive current causes the at least one light emitter device to emit at least one light pulse.
