Planar polymer light guide methods and apparatus

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1988-08-15

1993-03-16

Lee, John D.

Optical waveguides

Planar optical waveguide

Thin film optical waveguide

385 12, 385 24, G02B 610

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051951622

ABSTRACT:
The invention introduces the concept of very low cost, fully integrated, large scale planar polymer light guide networks. These networks are intended primarily for automotive applications, including data communication, multiplex, sensor, switch and display networks. However, the concept is also applicable in other areas where the length of the network does not exceed a few meters. The basic idea is to `cut` a thin sheet of clear plastic (polymethylmetacrylate polycarbonate, or polystyrene) into a whole network consisting of optical links, couplers, sensors, etc. . . . In addition to being low cost, planar polymer light guide networks extend the one dimensional geometry of fiber optics into two dimensions, adding tremendous design capability and versatility.

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