Abstract: For see-through AR displays, the current state of art uses geometric correction to lower the display location error, however this is far from an ideal solution and requires knowing range or pose of the devices. A dual-function optic for eye display & camera is disclosed, wherein a sensor camera imaging optics pipeline with a virtual projection point at an eye's retina reduces parallax errors to zero.

Abstract: A low-cost objective lens design uses only ZnS optical material, suitable for use with an uncooled infrared bolometer having a curved focal plane. Its objective lens field of view is at least ±20.0° over a 1280×720 pixel array with 0.0012 mm pitch. Lens chromatic aberrations are corrected over at least the 8-11 micron infrared wavelength band. The objective lens operates at a relatively fast F #/1.0 which is common in the art for bolometer applications.

Abstract: For see-through AR displays, the current state of art uses geometric correction to lower the display location error, however this is far from an ideal solution and requires knowing range or pose of the devices. A dual-function optic for eye display & camera is disclosed, wherein a sensor camera imaging optics pipeline with a virtual projection point at an eye's retina reduces parallax errors to zero.

Abstract: For see-through AR displays, the current state of art uses geometric correction to lower the display location error, however this is far from an ideal solution and requires knowing range or pose of the devices. A dual-function optic for near-to-eye display & camera is disclosed, wherein a sensor camera imaging optics pipeline with a virtual projection point at an eye's retina reduces parallax errors to zero.

Abstract: For see-through AR displays, the current state of art uses geometric correction to lower the display location error, however this is far from an ideal solution and requires knowing range or pose of the devices. A dual-function optic for near-to-eye display & camera is disclosed, wherein a sensor camera imaging optics pipeline with a virtual projection point at an eye's retina reduces parallax errors to zero.

Abstract: A low magnification mode of operation of a multiple field of view optical system is based on off-axis reflective afocal assemblies with a common optical exit pupil and having a common mechanical axis of rotation which provides both field of view switching and image de-roll functions. A reflective afocal switching assembly permits variable fields of view while at the same time providing a common axis and mechanism to achieve an optical de-roll of the image. This complex arrangement provides a relatively large change in magnification for an all-reflective optical system than can image over 0.4-12.0 micron spectrum.

Abstract: The current invention describes a compact objective lens with enhanced distortion for near-infrared imaging, comprising a positively powered, aspheric, and meniscus first lens element; a negatively powered, aspheric, and meniscus second lens element; a positively powered, aspheric, and biconvex third lens element; a negatively powered, aspheric, and meniscus fourth lens element; a negatively powered, aspheric, and meniscus field corrector element; and a detector assembly comprising a window and a detector plane where the light rays come to focus.

Abstract: A low magnification mode of operation of a multiple field of view optical system is based on off-axis reflective afocal assemblies with a common optical exit pupil and having a common mechanical axis of rotation which provides both field of view switching and image de-roll functions. A reflective afocal switching assembly permits variable fields of view while at the same time providing a common axis and mechanism to achieve an optical de-roll of the image. This complex arrangement provides a relatively large change in magnification for an all-reflective optical system than can image over 0.4-12.0 micron spectrum.

Abstract: A reflective afocal switching assembly permits variable fields of view while at the same time providing a common axis and mechanism to achieve an optical de-roll of the image. This complex arrangement provides a relatively large change in magnification for an all-reflective optical system than can image over 0.4-12.0 micron spectrum.

Abstract: The current invention describes an objective lens assembly and its optical function somewhat based on commercial cell phone camera lens forms, but adapted and optimized as a compact objective lens for use in near-infrared night imaging applications. An exemplary compact objective lens for near-infrared imaging comprises a first lens element which is bi-convex, aspheric, and has positive optical power; a second lens element which is of a general meniscus shape to provide a net negative optical power; a third element which is generally bi-convex with aspheres to provide positive optical power; a positive powered fourth optical element bi-convex in general form with aspheric curvatures; a negative field corrector lens which is generally of meniscus shape with strong, high order aspheric curvatures; and a windowed detector assembly where an image is focused.

Abstract: The current invention describes a compact objective lens with enhanced distortion for near-infrared imaging, comprising a positively powered, aspheric, and meniscus first lens element; a negatively powered, aspheric, and meniscus second lens element; a positively powered, aspheric, and biconvex third lens element; a negatively powered, aspheric, and meniscus fourth lens element; a negatively powered, aspheric, and meniscus field corrector element; and a detector assembly comprising a window and a detector plane where the light rays come to focus.

Abstract: The current invention describes an objective lens assembly and its optical function somewhat based on commercial cell phone camera lens forms, but adapted and optimized as a compact objective lens for use in near-infrared night imaging applications. An exemplary compact objective lens for near-infrared imaging comprises a first lens element which is bi-convex, aspheric, and has positive optical power; a second lens element which is of a general meniscus shape to provide a net negative optical power; a third element which is generally bi-convex with aspheres to provide positive optical power; a positive powered fourth optical element bi-convex in general form with aspheric curvatures; a negative field corrector lens which is generally of meniscus shape with strong, high order aspheric curvatures; and a windowed detector assembly where an image is focused.

Abstract: A reflective afocal switching assembly permits variable fields of view while at the same time providing a common axis and mechanism to achieve an optical de-roll of the image. This complex arrangement provides a relatively large change in magnification for an all-reflective optical system than can image over 0.4-12.0 micron spectrum.

Abstract: A novel optical design form for a biocular lens arrangement having a large format focal plane and large eye relief zone is disclosed. Key aspects of a large format biocular lens arrangement are: Lightweight plastic design for all but outermost lens, where more durable glass is desired; a large front aperture for comfortable eye motion; improved eye channel overlapping field of view with minimal distortion; and full color resolution.

Abstract: A reflective afocal switching assembly permits variable fields of view while at the same time providing a common axis and mechanism to achieve an optical de-roll of the image. This complex arrangement provides a relatively large change in magnification for an all-reflective optical system than can image over 0.4-12.0 micron spectrum.

Abstract: Various embodiments of aircraft brake assembly structures are provided for achieving noise reduction during braking activity. In certain embodiments of the invention, the actual application of force to the pressure plate is regulated such that a different number of actuator pistons are used during low-energy stops than during high-energy stops. In other embodiments of the invention, the pressure plate or endplate is augmented as to surface area in some instances and as to a taper angle in others, again to achieve a desired increase in effective pressure application during low-energy stops. In other embodiments of the invention, the stator and/or rotor disks are characterized by slots to break up the propagation of noise waves.

Abstract: Various embodiments of aircraft brake assembly structures are provided for achieving noise reduction during braking activity. In certain embodiments of the invention, the actual application of force to the pressure plate is regulated such that a different number of actuator pistons are used during low-energy stops than during high-energy stops. In other embodiments of the invention, the pressure plate or endplate is augmented as to surface area in some instances and as to a taper angle in others, again to achieve a desired increase in effective pressure application during low-energy stops. In other embodiments of the invention, the stator and/or rotor disks are characterized by slots to break up the propagation of noise waves.

Abstract: A reflective afocal switching assembly permits variable fields of view while at the same time providing a common axis and mechanism to achieve an optical de-roll of the image. This complex arrangement provides a relatively large change in magnification for an all-reflective optical system than can image over 0.4-12.0 micron spectrum.

Abstract: A novel optical design form for a biocular lens arrangement having a large format focal plane and large eye relief zone is disclosed. Key aspects of a large format biocular lens arrangement are: Lightweight plastic design for all but outermost lens, where more durable glass is desired; a large front aperture for comfortable eye motion; improved eye channel overlapping field of view with minimal distortion; and full color resolution.

Abstract: A multiple field of view dual band optical device with integrated calibration source is disclosed. Such an optical device is modular, and has a rotating electro-mechanical “tumbler” which houses two orthogonal Galilean afocal optical assemblies as well as at least one uniform temperature source. This modular device is intended to be inserted in front of a camera system which already has an imager optical assembly mated to a detector focal plane array. The disclosed modular device thus serves the purpose of providing to an existing dual-band camera imager up to four new optical fields of view as well as an integral calibration source, all of which can be electro-mechanically selected for viewing by a host camera imager.