Abstract: Message character image projection control means for establishing conditions which simulate the eye glass or contact lens needs of an individual utilizing acousto-optic light refracting principles wherein a pair of acousto-optic cells, positioned in the line of sight of an observer, are controlled in a manner necessary to permit a viewing of the characters with a desired degree of sharpness and clarity.

Abstract: Message character image projection control system utilizing a matrix array of individually shaped light forming window means, a source of light for illuminating the array of windows and acousto-optic light reflector means for controlling an optical path relationship between individual window means in the matrix and a common optical axis of the system.

Abstract: The invention relates to optical systems incorporating means for dissecting a formation of light stemming from illuminated subject matter at one location within a telecommunications system and thereupon establishing a series of elemental light spot information for transmission to a second location for use in a reconstructing of an image of the initially illuminated subject matter.

Abstract: The invention relates to high speed means of selecting graphic symbols from an illuminated array of such symbols, whereby a series of individual images thereof will be established along a common optical axis of a recording apparatus and thereupon directed toward a predetermined line position across the surface of a light responsive display medium. More particularly, the invention includes the use of light from a laser source of radiant energy for illuminating the array of symbols and acousto-optic laserbeam deflector means utilized in a manner whereby images of the illuminated symbols are selected for viewing along the optical axis in response to voltages connected to the deflector means. Following each symbol selection a predetermined area of the display medium will be exposed to the image of the symbol under the control of secondary laserbeam reflector means.

Abstract: Message character image projection control system, utilizing a matrix array of individually shaped light forming windows and a corresponding array of individual electrically responsive light emitting elements in combination with acousto-optic light reflector means for controlling the optical path relationship between illuminated windows in the matrix and a common optical axis of the system, and additional optics for projecting images of the message character toward a light responsive record medium.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved optical system for selecting and presenting individual graphic symbols from an illuminated array of such symbols and establishing individual line positions thereof in high speed photocomposing machine applications. A laser source of radiant energy is utilized for illuminating symbols of the array and acousto-optic light reflector means in combination with image projection optics are included in the process of exposing a record medium to light images of graphic symbols and controlling the positions thereof in a line across the medium.

Abstract: A light optic data handling system for providing changes in the cross sectional dimension of a substantially collimated monochromatic beam of light by allowing the beam to be directed repeatedly, at Brewster's angle, toward and incident upon a common air/light conducting material interface so as to provide said changes utilizing a minimum of bulk material and space while achieving a very high degree of efficiency in the transmission of light through the system.

Abstract: Optical system for providing changes in a cross sectional dimension of a substantially collimated monochromatic beam of light by allowing the beam to be directed repeatedly, at Brewster's angle, toward and incident upon a common air/light conducting material interface so as to provide said changes utilizing a minimum of bulk material and space while achieving a very high degree of efficiency in the transmission of light through the system.

Abstract: The invention relates to graphic symbol display means, and more particularly to a high speed system for presenting images of individual letters, numerals, etc., along a common optical axis of the system which have been selected from an illuminated matrix array of such symbols. The system is directed toward use in electronic computer output controlled printers or photocomposing machines.

Abstract: The system herein includes light optic means for generating and displaying a plurality of individual message characters simultaneously with the establishing of said characters at predetermined positions across the surface of a record medium as opposed to the more well known acousto-optic or movable mirror light beam scanning devices or systems.

Abstract: The system herein includes the use of a laser source of radiant energy and an acousto-optic light reflector and associated lens for controlling the output position of light from the source along a scan-line of the output surface of the system. But intermediate the reflector and output surface additional light reflection control means are utilized for effecting a compacting of an otherwise space consuming array of optical components.

Abstract: An optical system for providing changes in the cross sectional dimensions of a substantially collimated monochromatic beam of light directed along an input path of the system in relation to the dimensions thereof along the output path of the system. For example, either increasing or decreasing the beam diameter of a laser source of radiant energy is representative of an area of usefulness.

Abstract: Light optic data handling system herein includes optical switch means adaptable to miniaturized thin film and integrated optic requirements in lightwave communications.

Abstract: The system herein includes an array of light beam reflecting surfaces and reflection control means for effecting changes in the position of a light beam along the scan-line output surface of the system with a much higher degree of sensitivity than is possible with the more well known line scan light beam deflection systems. This is accomplished primarily by allowing the reflection control means of the system to utilize scan angle magnifying means which are an inherent characteristic of the system in combination with repeated use of beam reflection control means therein.

Abstract: The system herein includes light optic means which functions as a light beam distributor in making available one or more of a plurality of input beams at any of a plurality of differently positioned output paths of the system as opposed to the more well known line scan beam deflection systems. The input source of light may be from one or more sources of radiant energy, each providing a different color of light, whereupon such energy is combined and directed along a common output path. Also, the system herein includes such optic means for converting a given cross sectional dimension of the one or more beams admitted thereto to a unitary, relatively smaller cross section, beam of radiant energy.

Abstract: The system herein includes a unique array of light beam reflecting surfaces and reflection control means for effecting changes in the position of a light beam along the scan-line output surface of the system with a much higher degree of sensitivity than is possible with more well known line scan light beam deflection systems. This is accomplished primarily by allowing the reflection control means within the array of reflecting surfaces to be utilized repeatedly in effecting a given change in the position of a light beam at any given time.

Abstract: The system herein includes light optic means which functions as light beam distributor in making available, almost instantly, one or more of a plurality of input light beams at any of a plurality of differently positioned output paths of the system as opposed to the more well known line scan beam deflection systems. The input beams may be from individual laser sources of radiant energy, each providing a different color of light, whereupon light from these sources may be combined and directed along a common output path.

Abstract: The system herein includes light optic means which function as a light beam distributor in making available, almost instantly, an information bearing beam of light at any of a plurality of differently positioned output paths of the system as opposed to the conventional or more well known line scan beam deflection systems.

Abstract: The system herein includes light optic means which functions as a light beam distributor in making available, almost instantly, an information bearing beam of light along any one of a plurality of differently positioned output paths stemming from the system as opposed to the conventional or more well known line scan beam deflection systems.

Abstract: The invention includes light optic means for making available a series of arrays of information bearing light beams from a conventional light beam deflector at a series of secondary display positions on a light responsive medium so as to extend the resolution and beam deflection capabilities many times beyond the practical limits of the conventional light beam deflector.