Patents by Inventor Gabe AMPARAN

Gabe AMPARAN 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).

  • Systems and methods for arrayed image switching
    Patent number: 12631754
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system for forming a segmented optical imaging array for receiving an incoming optical signal. The system makes use of an arrayed image switch (AIS) having a plurality of independently tiltable reflecting elements each forming at least one of a respective image channel or a portion of a respective image channel, and each configured to receive at least a portion of the incoming optical signal. Each of the elements is responsive to electrical element pointing commands, and each is positionable at more than two different angles for receiving and reflecting at least a respective portion of the incoming optical signal as a respective output therefrom, either along an optical output path or at least partially away from the optical output path. An electronic controller generates the electrical element pointing commands for each one of the elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2026
    Assignees: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC, Bright Silicon Technologies, Inc., Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Robert Matthew Panas, Robert S. McHenry, Gerald P. Uyeno, Joe Laveigne, Gabe Amparan
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ARRAYED IMAGE SWITCHING
    Publication number: 20230341555
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system for forming a segmented optical imaging array for receiving an incoming optical signal. The system makes use of an arrayed image switch (AIS) having a plurality of independently tiltable reflecting elements each forming at least one of a respective image channel or a portion of a respective image channel, and each configured to receive at least a portion of the incoming optical signal. Each of the elements is responsive to electrical element pointing commands, and each is positionable at more than two different angles for receiving and reflecting at least a respective portion of the incoming optical signal as a respective output therefrom, either along an optical output path or at least partially away from the optical output path. An electronic controller generates the electrical element pointing commands for each one of the elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2022
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Robert Matthew PANAS, Robert S. MCHENRY, Gerald P. UYENO, Joe LAVEIGNE, Gabe AMPARAN