Patents by Inventor Nicholas James New

Nicholas James New has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • HASHING METHODS AND SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20230076393
    Abstract: A hashing method comprises the steps of converting an input message into a binary input matrix with columns and rows; applying a Fourier Transform (FT) to obtain a multiplication; wherein said FT is an optical FT; and applying a summation across the rows.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Edward COTTLE, Nicholas James NEW
  • Optical processing systems
    Patent number: 11062101
    Abstract: A method to incorporate multiple independent optical correlators into one system. By “independent optical correlator,” we mean an optical correlator comprising of an input SLM, filter SLM, and camera, combined with appropriate coherent illumination and Fourier transforming lenses. By “one system” we mean a single optical system which utilises the elements of each of the independent correlators multiple times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Optalysys Limited
    Inventors: Nicholas James New, Robert James Todd
  • OPTICAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20200097691
    Abstract: A method to incorporate multiple independent optical correlators into one system. By “independent optical correlator,” we mean an optical correlator comprising of an input SLM, filter SLM, and camera, combined with appropriate coherent illumination and Fourier transforming lenses. By “one system” we mean a single optical system which utilises the elements of each of the independent correlators multiple times.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2018
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventors: Nicholas James NEW, Robert James TODD
  • Alignment method
    Patent number: 10409084
    Abstract: A method for assessing the relative alignment of a first and second diffractive element. The method includes illuminating the first diffractive element to form a first diffraction pattern in the far field and illuminating the second diffractive element to form a second diffraction pattern in the far field. The method further comprises determining a positional and/or rotational relationship between the first diffraction pattern and the second diffraction pattern in the far field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Optalysys Ltd.
    Inventors: Nicholas James New, Robert Todd
  • Reconfigurable optical processing system
    Patent number: 10289151
    Abstract: An optical processing system comprises an optical input; one or more spatial light modulator arrays; and a detector array; wherein at least of said spatial light modulator arrays incorporates a plurality of data elements focusing elements; said data elements and/or said focussing elements having multiple degrees of freedom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: OPTALYSYS LTC.
    Inventor: Nicholas James New
  • ALIGNMENT METHOD
    Publication number: 20170299882
    Abstract: A method for assessing the relative alignment of a first and second diffractive element. The method includes illuminating the first diffractive element to form a first diffraction pattern in the far field and illuminating the second diffractive element to form a second diffraction pattern in the far field. The method further comprises determining a positional and/or rotational relationship between the first diffraction pattern and the second diffraction pattern in the far field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: NICHOLAS JAMES NEW, ROBERT TODD
  • Reconfigurable optical processing system
    Patent number: 9594394
    Abstract: An optical processing system comprises an optical input; one or more spatial light modulator arrays; and a detector array; wherein at least of said spatial light modulator arrays incorporates a plurality of data elements focusing elements; said data elements and/or said focussing elements having multiple degrees of freedom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: OPTALYSYS LTD.
    Inventor: Nicholas James New
  • RECONFIGURABLE OPTICAL PROCESSING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20170045909
    Abstract: An optical processing system comprises an optical input; one or more spatial light modulator arrays; and a detector array; wherein at least of said spatial light modulator arrays incorporates a plurality of data elements focusing elements; said data elements and/or said focussing elements having multiple degrees of freedom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventor: Nicholas James NEW
  • RECONFIGURABLE OPTICAL PROCESSING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20150301554
    Abstract: An optical processing system comprises an optical input; one or more spatial light modulator arrays; and a detector array; wherein at least of said spatial light modulator arrays incorporates a plurality of data elements focusing elements; said data elements and/or said focussing elements having multiple degrees of freedom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2013
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventor: Nicholas James NEW
  • Optical processing
    Patent number: 8610839
    Abstract: An optical processing system is described that allows rapid evaluation of derivatives and partial derivatives by means of optical Fourier transformation. In embodiments, separate filtering steps are used to provide phase and amplitude changes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Optalysis Ltd.
    Inventors: Nicholas James New, Andrew John Lowe, Timothy David Wilkinson, John Robert Brocklehurst
  • Optical correlator
    Patent number: 7747102
    Abstract: An optical correlator includes an image production device and an image capture device disposed in a common plane. An optical device such as a lens or mirror provides a Fourier transform of image information from the image production device onto the image capture device. An advantage of embodiments of the invention is its small size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Cambridge Correlators Limited
    Inventors: Nicholas James New, Timothy David Wilkinson
  • OPTICAL PROCESSING
    Publication number: 20100085496
    Abstract: An optical processing system is described that allows rapid evaluation of derivatives and partial derivatives by means of optical Fourier transformation. In embodiments, separate filtering steps are used to provide phase and amplitude changes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2008
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicant: Cambridge Correlators Ltd
    Inventors: Nicholas James New, Andrew John Lowe, Timothy David Wilkinson, John Robert Brocklehurst