Patents by Inventor Robin W. Tsen

Robin W. Tsen 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).

  • Publication number: 20220299866
    Abstract: A method of recording multiple holograms into a holographic recording medium includes exposing the medium to a first light to cause changes in a first refractive index of at least a portion of a first layer of the medium to write a first hologram in the first layer without changing a second refractive index of a second layer of the recording medium. The method also includes exposing the medium to a second light to cause changes in a second refractive index of at least a portion of the second layer to write a second hologram in the second layer. The first layer may include a first photo-polymerizable composition polymerizable by the first light, and the second layer may include a second photo-polymerizable composition polymerizable by the second light and not polymerizable by the first light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2020
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Robin W. Tsen, Yuandong Ma
  • Patent number: 11188027
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for side lobe control in holograms are described. The magnitude of the side lobes of a hologram depends on the distribution of refractive index modulation (?n), therefore control of side lobe magnitude may be achieved by controlling the distribution of ?n. The distribution of ?n may be controlled by replicating a hologram from a master with two reference beams, where the wavelength and angle of each reference beam, the playback angle of the master hologram, and the thickness of the master hologram, the copy holographic recording medium (HRM), and the recording substrate are carefully chosen to achieve a pattern of meta-interference within the HRM that matches the desired distribution of ?n.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventor: Robin W. Tsen
  • Publication number: 20210356909
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for side lobe control in holograms are described. The magnitude of the side lobes of a hologram depends on the distribution of refractive index modulation (?n), therefore control of side lobe magnitude may be achieved by controlling the distribution of ?n. The distribution of ?n may be controlled by replicating a hologram from a master with two reference beams, where the wavelength and angle of each reference beam, the playback angle of the master hologram, and the thickness of the master hologram, the copy holographic recording medium (HRM), and the recording substrate are carefully chosen to achieve a pattern of meta-interference within the HRM that matches the desired distribution of ?n.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventor: Robin W. Tsen
  • Patent number: 10955670
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens are described. A method of embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens includes applying a protective layer to a diffractive element, applying an interface layer to the protective layer, and applying a lens layer to the interface layer. The interface layer and the lens layer are each comprised of a resin material that hardens when cured. The interface layer is of a shape and thickness that adheres well to the protective layer after the interface layer is cured. The lens layer is of a shape and thickness that achieves the desired component shape of the lens after the lens layer is cured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: Nils Johan Fransson, Eric J. Caliston, Arnett Weber, Michael A. T. Fowler, Robin W. Tsen, Darren Ihmels
  • Patent number: 10955669
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens are described. A method of embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens includes applying a protective layer to a diffractive element, applying an interface layer to the protective layer, and applying a lens layer to the interface layer. The interface layer and the lens layer are each comprised of a resin material that hardens when cured. The interface layer is of a shape and thickness that adheres well to the protective layer after the interface layer is cured. The lens layer is of a shape and thickness that achieves the desired component shape of the lens after the lens layer is cured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: Nils Johan Fransson, Eric J. Caliston, Arnett Weber, Michael A. T. Fowler, Robin W. Tsen, Darren Ihmels
  • Patent number: 10678058
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens are described. A method of embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens includes applying a protective layer to a diffractive element, applying an interface layer to the protective layer, and applying a lens layer to the interface layer. The interface layer and the lens layer are each comprised of a resin material that hardens when cured. The interface layer is of a shape and thickness that adheres well to the protective layer after the interface layer is cured. The lens layer is of a shape and thickness that achieves the desired component shape of the lens after the lens layer is cured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: North Inc.
    Inventors: Nils Johan Fransson, Eric J. Caliston, Arnett Weber, Michael A. T. Fowler, Robin W. Tsen, Darren Ihmels
  • Publication number: 20190250562
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for side lobe control in holograms are described. The magnitude of the side lobes of a hologram depends on the distribution of refractive index modulation (?n), therefore control of side lobe magnitude may be achieved by controlling the distribution of ?n. The distribution of ?n may be controlled by replicating a hologram from a master with two reference beams, where the wavelength and angle of each reference beam, the playback angle of the master hologram, and the thickness of the master hologram, the copy holographic recording medium (HRM), and the recording substrate are carefully chosen to achieve a pattern of meta-interference within the HRM that matches the desired distribution of ?n.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventor: Robin W. Tsen
  • Publication number: 20190250561
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for side lobe control in holograms are described. The magnitude of the side lobes of a hologram depends on the distribution of refractive index modulation (?n), therefore control of side lobe magnitude may be achieved by controlling the distribution of ?n. The distribution of ?n may be controlled by replicating a hologram from a master with two reference beams, where the wavelength and angle of each reference beam, the playback angle of the master hologram, and the thickness of the master hologram, the copy holographic recording medium (HRM), and the recording substrate are carefully chosen to achieve a pattern of meta-interference within the HRM that matches the desired distribution of ?n.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventor: Robin W. Tsen
  • Publication number: 20190250563
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for side lobe control in holograms are described. The magnitude of the side lobes of a hologram depends on the distribution of refractive index modulation (?n), therefore control of side lobe magnitude may be achieved by controlling the distribution of ?n. The distribution of ?n may be controlled by replicating a hologram from a master with two reference beams, where the wavelength and angle of each reference beam, the playback angle of the master hologram, and the thickness of the master hologram, the copy holographic recording medium (HRM), and the recording substrate are carefully chosen to achieve a pattern of meta-interference within the HRM that matches the desired distribution of ?n.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventor: Robin W. Tsen
  • Publication number: 20190025596
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens are described. A method of embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens includes applying a protective layer to a diffractive element, applying an interface layer to the protective layer, and applying a lens layer to the interface layer. The interface layer and the lens layer are each comprised of a resin material that hardens when cured. The interface layer is of a shape and thickness that adheres well to the protective layer after the interface layer is cured. The lens layer is of a shape and thickness that achieves the desired component shape of the lens after the lens layer is cured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Nils Johan Fransson, Eric J. Caliston, Arnett Weber, Michael A. T. Fowler, Robin W. Tsen, Darren Ihmels
  • Publication number: 20190025930
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens are described. A method of embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens includes applying a protective layer to a diffractive element, applying an interface layer to the protective layer, and applying a lens layer to the interface layer. The interface layer and the lens layer are each comprised of a resin material that hardens when cured. The interface layer is of a shape and thickness that adheres well to the protective layer after the interface layer is cured. The lens layer is of a shape and thickness that achieves the desired component shape of the lens after the lens layer is cured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Nils Johan Fransson, Eric J. Caliston, Arnett Weber, Michael A. T. Fowler, Robin W. Tsen, Darren Ihmels
  • Publication number: 20190025929
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens are described. A method of embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens includes applying a protective layer to a diffractive element, applying an interface layer to the protective layer, and applying a lens layer to the interface layer. The interface layer and the lens layer are each comprised of a resin material that hardens when cured. The interface layer is of a shape and thickness that adheres well to the protective layer after the interface layer is cured. The lens layer is of a shape and thickness that achieves the desired component shape of the lens after the lens layer is cured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Nils Johan Fransson, Eric J. Caliston, Arnett Weber, Michael A. T. Fowler, Robin W. Tsen, Darren Ihmels
  • Publication number: 20190025592
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens are described. A method of embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens includes applying a protective layer to a diffractive element, applying an interface layer to the protective layer, and applying a lens layer to the interface layer. The interface layer and the lens layer are each comprised of a resin material that hardens when cured. The interface layer is of a shape and thickness that adheres well to the protective layer after the interface layer is cured. The lens layer is of a shape and thickness that achieves the desired component shape of the lens after the lens layer is cured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Nils Johan Fransson, Eric J. Caliston, Arnett Weber, Michael A. T. Fowler, Robin W. Tsen, Darren Ihmels
  • Publication number: 20190025597
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens are described. A method of embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens includes applying a protective layer to a diffractive element, applying an interface layer to the protective layer, and applying a lens layer to the interface layer. The interface layer and the lens layer are each comprised of a resin material that hardens when cured. The interface layer is of a shape and thickness that adheres well to the protective layer after the interface layer is cured. The lens layer is of a shape and thickness that achieves the desired component shape of the lens after the lens layer is cured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Nils Johan Fransson, Eric J. Caliston, Arnett Weber, Michael A. T. Fowler, Robin W. Tsen, Darren Ihmels
  • Publication number: 20190025593
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens are described. A method of embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens includes applying a protective layer to a diffractive element, applying an interface layer to the protective layer, and applying a lens layer to the interface layer. The interface layer and the lens layer are each comprised of a resin material that hardens when cured. The interface layer is of a shape and thickness that adheres well to the protective layer after the interface layer is cured. The lens layer is of a shape and thickness that achieves the desired component shape of the lens after the lens layer is cured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Nils Johan Fransson, Eric J. Caliston, Arnett Weber, Michael A. T. Fowler, Robin W. Tsen, Darren Ihmels