Method for in situ measurement of the optical offset of an...

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2006-09-12

2006-09-12

Cozart, Jermie E. (Department: 3726)

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

With testing or indicating

C029S407050, C029S407090, C029S407100, C029S464000, C029S559000, C385S093000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07103953

ABSTRACT:
Embodiments of the invention generally provide an in situ method for assembling and measuring optical characteristics of an optical component. The method generally includes pressing an optical source or lens into an optical housing while simultaneously measuring the optical output of the device. The measured optical output is used to determine and control when the optical source or lens is pressed to an optical position within optical housing. Once the source or lens is pressed into the optical housing, the method includes measuring the optical offset and/or pointing angle of the assembled component in the same apparatus that assembled the component. The measured optical offset and/or pointing angle information is used to determine how to mechanically alter the optical housing to correct or compensate for the optical offset and pointing angle.

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