Patents Assigned to BAE Systems Information
  • Patent number: 12123951
    Abstract: A system and method is provided to characterize optical properties (Scattering, attenuation, de-polarization) of a light-transmitting medium and local environment, by determining a scattering rate of light through a medium, wherein determining the scattering rate of light through the medium is accomplished by utilizing polarized light transmitted from an optical source. The system and method performs a function based on the characterized optical properties of the medium, wherein the function is one of, for example: detection of objects embedded in the medium, object ranging through the medium, or deblurring of images acquired through the medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. DeWeert, Eric M. Louchard, Reid A. Noguchi, Gary Sawai, Dugan C. Yoon
  • Patent number: 12123941
    Abstract: Techniques are provided for an Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) transponder. A system implementing the techniques according to an embodiment includes an antenna array configured to operate in an omnidirectional mode and a steered directional mode. The system also includes a receiver configured to receive signals provided through the antenna array while operating in the omnidirectional mode and a detector configured to detect an IFF interrogation message in the received signals. The system further includes an angle of arrival (AOA) estimator configured to operate the antenna array in the steered directional mode to estimate an AOA of the IFF interrogation message. The system further includes a transmitter configured to operate the antenna array in the steered directional mode to transmit an IFF response message in the estimated AOA direction. The transmit power of the IFF response message may be based on, for example, the steering gain of the antenna array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventors: Robert F. Saracino, John M. Cosenza, Richard J. Lavery
  • Patent number: 12115584
    Abstract: A 3D-printed reflective optic providing very high specific stiffness through the utilization of a hollow shelled design, with closed back, filled with high-stiffness internal volumetric space-filling open-cell lattice structures. Structurally-integrated sacrificial structures are included for the purposes of reduction or elimination of tooling during post-processing operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Polizotti, Craig J. Paggi, Michael J. Shaw
  • Publication number: 20240340038
    Abstract: High power monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) differential single pole double throw switches utilizing a series of transistors formed by a gallium nitride (GaN) foundry process. The differential switches of the present disclosure allow for larger power handling capability and wideband operation while further providing differential amplitude and phase matching.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2023
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Applicant: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventor: John Bucceri
  • Publication number: 20240329597
    Abstract: An optical detection system uses high-resolution holographic filters for target detection within a very-large field of view image acquired with a reflector. The holographic filter acts as an optical computer, mixing phase and amplitude information of known targets with light from the scene, automatically enhancing portions of the image that match threat objects or other object of interest. A lens forming a Fourier transform of the entire scene is used, and within that transform, the holographic information of a target or multiple targets is added. By acting as an inverse optical transfer function, the hologram gathers the target information to single point, and removes non-target background. Amplification is done by using a laser-illuminated hologram to create a phase-amplitude filter in a photorefractive material at the transform plane. By mixing the hologram and the scene at the transform plane, the matching is enhanced regardless of target location in the scene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2023
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Applicant: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. DeWeert, Reid A. Noguchi, Somit S. Mathur
  • Patent number: 12104881
    Abstract: A soft-kill countermeasure system utilizing a confirmation device, which may be radar, to enhance existing countermeasures, and enable new countermeasures to be utilized to combat the ever evolving and increasing sophistication of threats. The threat defeat confirmation may allow for rapid or immediate redirection of the countermeasure system to address additional simultaneous threats. The confirmation device can be mounted on a gimbal head or above a gimbal to take advantage of slewing movement to direct the confirmation signal towards the threat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew F. Kepler, Will R. Grigsby, Eric C. Hoenes, Somit S. Mathur
  • Patent number: 12107615
    Abstract: A transceiver unit includes an enclosure, a first input port, a second input port, a first output port, and a second output port. A radio frequency (RF) pass-through path is within the enclosure between the first input port and the first output port and includes a gain module. The RF pass-through path is configured to receive a first RF signal at the first input port and to transmit a second RF signal at the first output port. The gain module is configured to amplify the first RF signal to produce the second RF signal. The transceiver unit further includes a transceiver path within the enclosure between the second input port and the second output port, the transceiver path including a signal processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventors: Tyler M. Hayslett, Christopher Alix, Nathan Alix, Timothy Del Signore, Eric G. Schneider, Christopher A. Straw, Michael A. Young
  • Patent number: 12105071
    Abstract: The system and method for a multi-element, ultra-low SWaP chemical concentrator incorporating Applicant's own open cell foamed adsorbent material which allows high volume sampling (e.g., liters per minute) to achieve low detection limits (ppt) using high-volume, low-pressure air sources (i.e. fans or blowers) rather than pumps. The device delivers the sample directly to an analyzer without the need for a typical intermediate cryogenic trapping step. In one example, a rotary style concentrator comprises four individual foam elements. Each element can be individually heated to desorb analytes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventors: Edward M. Kolvek, Pierre-Alain S. Auroux, Don A. Harris
  • Patent number: 12104889
    Abstract: Techniques and architecture are disclosed for a wireless fuze setter interface, comprising an electronics subsystem comprising a plurality of ports and a plurality of output interfaces having a common interface with the plurality of ports on the electronics subsystem. The plurality of output interfaces comprises an electrical energy transfer zone configured to provide electrical energy to the fuze, and a high speed data communications zone configured to transfer fuze setting data to the fuze. The wireless fuze setter interface provides fuze setting capability without the need for rotational or other physical alignment between the fuze and the fuze setter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventor: Francis M. Feda
  • Patent number: 12105062
    Abstract: A system and method for utilizing a carbide-derived carbon (CDC) fiber in solid-phase micro extraction. Optically pumping the carbide-derived carbon (CDC) fiber, as compared to using thermal desorption, enhances performance of the system. CDC provides for a broad based sorbent that is insensitive to high humidity. Optical pumping may be done axially or radially on a modified gas chromatography needle. In some cases, staged, or pulsed, optical pumping is used to drive off solvent or other lower boiling compounds first and then the desorption of the remaining analytes is cleaner and the instrumentation is less likely to be overloaded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Bowers, II, Don A. Harris, Tadd C. Kippeny
  • Publication number: 20240319482
    Abstract: A mid-wave infrared (MWIR) lens assembly that may include a first set of optical elements, wherein each optical element of the first set of optical elements is a positive optical power. MWIR lens assembly may also include a second set of optical elements, wherein each optical element of the second set of optical elements is a negative optical power. MWIR lens assembly may also include that at least one optical element of the first set of optical elements is formed of a first optical glass material, at least another optical element of the first set of optical elements is formed of a second optical glass material, and at least one optical element of the second set of optical elements is formed of a third optical glass material wherein the second optical glass material is different than the first optical glass material and the third optical glass material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2022
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Applicant: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventors: Mark L. Oskotsky, Michael J. Russo, JR., Daniel Engheben
  • Patent number: 12091144
    Abstract: The system and method of retractable solar arrays for underwater vehicles. In some cases, the retractable solar arrays for underwater vehicles contain anti-biofouling mechanisms. The retractable solar arrays may extend in a linear or a fan-like manner. In some cases, the solar array may be wrapped around the outside of the underwater vehicle or within a cylindrical housing. In some cases the solar array is a single flexible member with a series of connected panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew F. Kepler, Jerrod S. Allen, John C. Cobb, III, Jeffrey Smith
  • Patent number: 12084791
    Abstract: A method of making GaP window slabs having largest dimensions of greater than 4 inches and GaAs IR window slabs having largest dimensions of greater than 8 inches, includes slicing and dicing at least one smaller GaAs or GaP single crystal boule, which can be a commercial boule, to form a plurality of rectangular slabs. The slabs are ground to have precisely perpendicular edges, which are polished to be ultra-flat and ultra-smooth, for example to a flatness of at least ?/10, and a roughness Ra of less than 10 nanometers. The slab edges are then aligned and fused via optical-contacting/bonding to create a large GaAs or GaP slab having negligible bond interface losses. A conductive, doped GaAs or GaP layer can be applied to the window for EMI shielding in a subsequent vacuum deposition step, followed by applying anti-reflection (AR) coatings to one or both of the slab faces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventors: Peter G. Schunemann, Kevin T. Zawilski
  • Patent number: 12080344
    Abstract: A multi-bit, asynchronous e-fuse macro, the macro comprising: the following inputs: an input output enable, a power on reset, a write address, an input write enable, a ground clamp enable, and a write clock; a plurality of e-fuse bits; a supply voltage configured to allow programming at least one of the e-fuse bits; at least one fuse output; and self-timing and control circuitry configured to perform signaling, wherein each of the inputs is in electrical communication with said e-fuse macro.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventor: Jason F. Ross
  • Patent number: 12078817
    Abstract: A laser transmission assembly for shearography and related systems utilizing transmissive geometric phase plate pairs in place of Risley prism pairs or movable mirrors therein. Transmissive geometric phase plates provide for a system that is more compact than systems utilizing mirrors or Risley prism pairs while maintaining or improving the adjustability of the system and further offering beamshaping to provide desired illumination patterns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob D. Garan, Michael J. DeWeert
  • Patent number: 12076133
    Abstract: Techniques for reducing a likelihood of detection of an imaging system by another imaging system are provided. For example, a mechanism may be used to interrupt an optical path between pulse biased thermal sensors and an aperture of the system when the pulsed biased thermal sensors are pulse biased. For example, emissions may be directed to a beam dump. Other techniques may include a mechanism for linearly moving the thermal sensor array or rotating a mirror.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Jew, Michael A. Costolo, Adam O. Powers
  • Publication number: 20240280622
    Abstract: A system for enhancing a coupling laser beam to create a larger beam radius thus increasing sensitivity inside the system. The system includes a coupling laser source to emit a coupling laser defining a first power level. The system also includes a resonant optical cavity that is optically aligned with the coupling laser source and the probe laser source. The resonant optical cavity enhances the coupling laser to a second power level that is greater than the first power level inside of the resonant optical cavity. The power increase of the coupling level also increases the sensitivity of the atomic receiver system by increasing the diameter of the coupling laser inside of the resonant optical cavity. The system also includes at least one photodetector positioned outside of and optically aligned with the resonant optical cavity for monitoring a resonance condition of the coupling laser circulating within the resonant optical cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2023
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Applicant: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventors: Zakary N. Burkley, Craig C. Price
  • Publication number: 20240278914
    Abstract: A chaff dispensing system that is provided on an aircraft and includes a container, a dispensing assembly, a controller, and a volume of chaff material. The container has a first end, a second end, and a chamber that extends between the first and second ends, and the second end defines an ejection port. The dispensing assembly is operably engaged to the container. The controller is electrically connected to the dispensing assembly. The volume of chaff material is disposed inside the chamber of the container. The volume of chaff material is dispensed by the dispensing assembly operably through the controller in metered volumes of chaff material. In addition, a first volume of chaff material may be metered at a first time and a second volume chaff material may be metered at a second time in which the second volume of chaff material is different than the first volume of chaff material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2024
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Applicant: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventors: Danny L. Plemons, Mark J. Dube
  • Publication number: 20240275340
    Abstract: A power amplifier has multiple stages, wherein one stage includes nonuniform distributed power amplifier circuitry and an electrically subsequent stage includes reactively match power amplifier circuitry. There is a non 50 Ohm intermediate impedance between the distributed and reactively matched stages. The ratio of periphery between the subsequent reactively matched stage and the prior distributed stage being less than or equal to 2:1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2023
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Applicant: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Litchfield, Bernard J. Schmanski, Qin Shen-Schultz
  • Publication number: 20240255273
    Abstract: A method of producing a pair of simultaneous artificial specklegram images. The method includes steps of: reflecting a target illumination beam off of a target surface via a transmitter optical component of a shearography system; directing a first reference beam from the transmitter optical component to a receiving optical component of the shearography system; directing a second reference beam from the transmitter optical component to the receiving optical component; receiving a reflected beam from the target surface with the receiving optical component; interfering the reflected beam with the first reference beam and the second reference beam; communicating a first data set relating to the pair of simultaneous artificial specklegram images from the receiving optical component to a processor; and processing the first data set to generate the pair of simultaneous artificial specklegram images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2024
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Applicant: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew N. Acker