Optical waveguides – Optical waveguide sensor – Including physical deformation or movement of waveguide
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-04
2006-07-04
Palmer, Phan (Department: 2874)
Optical waveguides
Optical waveguide sensor
Including physical deformation or movement of waveguide
C385S012000, C385S016000, C345S173000, C362S488000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07072533
ABSTRACT:
The optical control having an optical source that uses a transmission medium to deliver energy to an optical detector. Upon physical contact with the transmission medium changes in the internal reflection of the transmission medium occur and reduce the amount of energy being delivered to the detector. The change in internal reflection causes a change in the state of the optical control.
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Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione
Palmer Phan
Visteon Global Technologies Inc.
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