Optical waveguides – Optical fiber bundle – Transition between geometric shapes
Patent
1995-03-27
1997-01-14
Lee, John D.
Optical waveguides
Optical fiber bundle
Transition between geometric shapes
385901, 385127, 2502271, G02B 604
Patent
active
055948286
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for producing data signals relating to light reflected by an illuminated object may include a fiber optic bundle having a plurality of optic fibers, each of the optic fibers having a light input end and a light output end. The light input ends of the optic fibers are substantially coplanar and are arranged adjacent one another in a generally linear configuration so that they define a line. The light output ends of the optic fibers are also substantially coplanar, but are arranged adjacent one another in a generally rectangular configuration so that they define a rectangle. Detector apparatus operatively connected to the light output ends of the optic fibers produces data signals that correspond to light received from the light output ends of the optic fibers.
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Bonomo Paul
Nielsen Kenneth R.
Pien Gene
Hewlett--Packard Company
Lee John D.
Palmer Phan T. H.
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