Radiant energy – Photocells; circuits and apparatus – Photocell controls its own optical systems
Reexamination Certificate
2006-12-19
2006-12-19
Luu, Thanh X. (Department: 2878)
Radiant energy
Photocells; circuits and apparatus
Photocell controls its own optical systems
C250S203600
Reexamination Certificate
active
07151245
ABSTRACT:
A system and method are provided for controlling an optical imaging system capable of providing an image of a target. The system includes a reflector, an optical amplifier and a tracking device. The reflector is capable of reflecting light representative of the image provided by the optical imaging system. In addition, the reflector is capable of being adjusted in at least one direction based upon movement of the image provided by the optical imaging system. The optical amplifier is capable of amplifying an intensity of the light reflected by the reflector with a variable gain based upon the intensity of the reflected light. And the tracking device is capable of receiving the light from the optical amplifier. As such, the reflector can be driven to a position in at least one direction based upon an image of the target represented by the light received by the tracking device.
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Alston & Bird LLP
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Luu Thanh X.
The Boeing Company
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