Optical: systems and elements – Single channel simultaneously to or from plural channels
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-20
2007-11-20
Harrington, Alicia M (Department: 2873)
Optical: systems and elements
Single channel simultaneously to or from plural channels
C359S298000, C359S320000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10021185
ABSTRACT:
In one aspect the system serves as a transmitter and comprises an optics system; a plurality of source elements positioned on the focal plane; and, a small angle beam steerer. The plurality of source elements are each capable of providing a point source of radiation to the optics system. The optics system provides a collimated output. The small angle beam steerer receives the collimated output and redirects the collimated output through a small angular deviation. The redirected output is thus transmitted in a desired direction without a need for mechanical gimbals and is capable of covering a large angular range with respect to the optical axis of the optics system. The system can also be implemented as a receiver.
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Carte Norman E.
Harrington Alicia M
MacPherson Kwok & Chen & Heid LLP
The Boeing Company
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