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7622698 Detection head  
A reflective sensor is disclosed which prevents divergent light from a light source from being totally reflected by an interface between the package and the outside thereof and entering a...
7603737 Passenger boarding bridge alignment system and method therefor  
In a method for aligning an aircraft-engaging end of a passenger boarding bridge with a doorway of an aircraft, a first sensor disposed aboard the aircraft is used for sensing first information...
7598484 Photoelectric sensor for securing the safety of a work area  
A photoelectric sensor according to the present invention, performs a determination as to whether or not an object is present in a predetermined detection area and provides (1) a enable signal to...
7595477 Anti- reflective device having an anti-reflection surface formed of silicon spikes with nano-tips  
Described is a device having an anti-reflection surface. The device comprises a silicon substrate with a plurality of silicon spikes formed on the substrate. A first metallic layer is formed on the...
7581480 Distributed ground-based threat detection system  
A distributed ground sensor threat detection system, which is an automated missile warning system designed to provide reliable, timely and accurate missile location information of shoulder-launched...
7572335 Crystallization apparatus and crystallization method  
A crystallization apparatus includes an illumination system which illuminates a phase-shift mask and an image-forming optical system arranged in an optical path between the phase-shift mask and a...
7565858 Distributed ground-based threat detection system  
A distributed ground sensor threat detection system, which is an automated missile warning system designed to provide reliable, timely and accurate missile location information of shoulder-launched...
7530234 Method for air-conditioning a vehicle interior dependent on incident sunshine  
A method for the air conditioning of a vehicle interior as a function of incident solar radiation. In a vehicle with, for example, a four-zone air conditioning system, the incident solar radiation...
7525114 Multiple axis multipoint non-contact measurement system  
Apparatus for optically measuring a remote object comprises at least one source for projecting a plurality of discrete zones of electromagnetic radiation (for example laser spots) along a...
7504611 Moving object detecting photointerrupter and electronic device using the same  
A moving object detecting photointerrupter includes one light emitting element for emitting light, at least two light receiving elements for receiving and detecting light emitted from the light...
7495201 Charge multiplexed array of solid-state photosensitive detectors  
A charge multiplexed position sensing apparatus and method for measuring an incident radiation with the aid of an array of solid-state photosensitive detectors such as an array of avalanche...
7432490 Method and apparatus for detecting an object in a motor vehicle environment  
A method for detecting an object in a motor vehicle environment uses a detection means which scans the environment at predetermined angular increments φi+−φi (i=1,2, . . ., N). When sensing a...
7427732 Method for targeting a source of an incoming laser  
A system and method for laser source detection. An exemplary embodiment of the system includes a first array of lenses, a second array of opto devices (including light sources and light detectors),...
7415212 Data communication system, data transmitter and data receiver  
A transmitter formed of two or more light-emitting sections such as LEDs, which are physically arranged in a predetermined manner, is disposed in the real world object, and each light-emitting...
7397019 Light sensor module, focused light sensor array, and an air vehicle so equipped  
A light-sensing module and arrays of two or more light-sensing modules are described. Each light-sensing module comprises a mounting support structure that may include an air vehicle guidance...
7378628 Photo radiation intensity sensor and method thereof  
The present invention relates to a photo radiation intensity sensor ( 1 ) comprising a housing ( 2 ) having a lens ( 4 ), and a printed circuit board ( 7 ) placed in such way in the housing ( 2 )...
7312461 Laparoscopic tumor therapy using high energy electron irradiation  
A laparoscopic tumor therapy method and an articulated electron beam transport system are provided for use with a high power, long focus electron source for tumor therapy. The high power, long...
7297913 Module for a laser measuring device  
In a compact laser measuring device with a high level of transmission power the problem arises of the laser detector being dazzled by unwanted stray light. To resolve that problem there is...
7295298 Detection method and a detection apparatus  
The invention relates to a method for optically sensing the surrounding area of a vehicle using at least one optoelectronic emitting/receiving device that is mounted on the vehicle. According to...
7268893 Optical projection system  
There is provided an optical projection system for projecting an image onto an object that is being manufactured and/or inspected. The system includes an image-projecting device, a target-locating...
7242789 Moving-body detecting image sensor  
Two photodetectors output electric signals based on the detection of light at light receiving sections mutually spaced apart. The output signal of one of the photodetectors is delayed and a first...
7238933 Light detecting apparatus  
A light detecting apparatus has a two-axis deflector such as a two-axis mirror capable of controlling the deflection of a light beam. The apparatus realizes a sure and speedy light beam search...
7230223 Sensing system for ascertaining currency content of ATM  
A sensing arrangement ( 12 ) is described. The arrangement comprises: a moveable object ( 80 ) including a plurality of marker portions ( 112 ) disposed in a calibrated configuration, each marker...
7214917 Rotating position measuring instrument  
A position measuring instrument according to the present invention comprises a turning unit and a fixed unit, irradiates a target to be measured with measuring light to determine a distance, a...
7202459 Active electro-optical device for detecting obstacles, in particular for autonomous navigation  
An electro-optical system capable of being embarked aboard mobile ground or flying units, to determine the optical flow generated by obstacles in relative motion with respect to the mobile unit....
7196301 System for detecting incoming light from a remote laser source  
A system and method for laser source detection. An exemplary embodiment of the system includes a first array of lenses, a second array of opto devices (including light sources and light detectors),...
7161686 Sensor for determining the angular position of a radiating point source in two dimensions and method of operation  
A sensor for determining the angular position of a radiating point source in two dimensions includes a mask encoded in two skewed directions with waveforms consisting of several frequencies in...
7161131 Multiple wavelength quadrant detection  
A quadrant detector includes a holographic optical element and a plurality of detector elements. The holographic optical element is designated to have four quadrants, each of which directs...
7154112 Distance measurement sensor  
A measurement sensor comprising a PSD ( 30 ) as an optoelectronic receiver, a transmitter ( 10, 12 ) for generating spots ( 22, 26 ), optics ( 14, 32 ) for reproducing the spots ( 22′, 26 ′) on...
7126105 Technique for lensless optical positioning with a plurality of light collectors  
Systems and methods for determining a position of an object are provided by the present invention. Light is captured by at least one collector. Each collector has a first opening through which...
7119316 Strobe light and laser beam detection for laser receiver  
A device and method detect a moving, relatively thin beam of laser light, and distinguishing between illumination of photodetectors by the beam, and illumination of the photodetectors by an...
7115852 Photodetection device for rotary laser system  
A photodetection device for a rotary laser system for projecting at least two fan-shaped beams tilted at a known angle with respect to a horizontal plane and having a known spreading angle,...
7105791 Orbital debris detection and tracking system utilizing sun or moon occlusion  
A system for using an image of the Sun for detecting objects traveling through Earth's atmosphere is disclosed. The system includes a receiver for collecting incident sunlight (solar energy) and a...
7093314 Beacon docking system with visual guidance display  
A system for aligning one end of a passenger loading bridge to an aircraft having a doorway is provided. A transmitter is disposed within a space of a side-wall of an aircraft, the side-wall...
7081606 Position measuring system  
A position measuring system, comprising a rotary laser system having a projection optical system provided at a known point and for projecting a laser beam with a spreading angle in an up-to-bottom...
7075097 Optical path array and angular filter for translation and orientation sensing  
A position sensor using a novel optical path array (OPA) element, an angle-selective spatial filter, and an imaging array is capable of measuring the translation and orientation relative to a...
7075048 Omni-directional radiation source and object locator  
A method for determining azimuth and elevation angles of a radiation source or other physical objects located anywhere within an cylindrical field of view makes use of an omni-directional imaging...
7022963 Laser receiver  
A laser receiver for detecting the position of incidence of a beam of laser light thereon includes a first photodetector and a second photodetector aligned in series with each other and spaced...
7022966 System and method of light spot position and color detection  
A position and color detection sensor (for detecting a position of a light spot in a light distribution that can include stray light components, e.g. from other lasers, ambient lighting etc.)...
7022962 Position determining apparatus  
The present invention provides a position determining apparatus that has a simplified configuration adapted to produce a horizontal reference plane and an inclined reference plane simultaneously. A...
7012236 Sensor in a transceiver device for cooperation with an optical fiber  
A receiving device for cooperation with an optical fiber is provided with a sensor ( 3 ). The sensor ( 3 ) comprises two or more distinct sensor elements ( 4 a , . . . , 4 d ) delivering an output...
7008802 Method and apparatus to correct water drift  
A method and apparatus is provided for determining workpiece drift from its nominal or intended position. The apparatus includes two proportionate sensors, each of which gives an output reading...
7010401 System for guiding a vehicle to a position  
A system provides guidance to a vehicle on an approach to a position. A guidance transmitter stationed at the position includes light sources arranged in an array and a controller coupled to the...
6987256 Polarized semi-active laser last pulse logic seeker using a staring focal plane array  
An improvement in a semi-active laser last pulse logic missile seeker is disclosed and claimed. In one embodiment, the improvement includes a first polarizer disposed in the detection field of view...
6960750 Optical positioning system and method, transceiver, and reflector  
An optical system and method for positioning a first object with respect to a second object, such as a refueling aircraft and an unmanned air vehicle are provided with the system, including a...
6952003 Very high speed photodetector system using a PIN photodiode array for position sensing  
An apparatus for detecting a centroid of a spot produced by electromagnetic radiation, e.g., optic radiation, using an array of PIN photodiodes serving as photodetectors and being organized in...
6844537 Method and device for measuring the velocity of a moving surface  
The invention includes a device for measuring the velocity of a target that includes an array of vertical cavity surface emitting lasers having an energy output, a first lens configured to capture...
6806848 Display apparatus for vehicle  
A display unit is disposed in front of a driver's seat in a front central region of a passenger compartment of a vehicle. A sensor senses a condition, such as a driver's eye position, an outside...
6781106 Solar sensor for providing constant total sensor output  
A solar sensor comprises a housing, a pair of optical devices, an optical lens and a lens member. The optical devices are disposed in the right side and the left side on the top side of the...
6777658 Optical tracking system, feed-forward augmentation assembly and method for controlling an optical imaging system with reduced residual jitter  
A system is provided for controlling an optical imaging system, such as a telescope, capable of providing an image of a target. The system includes a closed-loop optical tracking system comprising...
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