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24-10-2017 дата публикации

Thermal marking systems and methods of control

Номер: US0009797682B2
Автор: Susan Houde-Walter, William Robert Houde-Walter, Daniel J. Balonek, Brian L. Olmsted, Michael Wade Allen, HOUDE-WALTER SUSAN, HOUDE-WALTER WILLIAM ROBERT, BALONEK DANIEL J, OLMSTED BRIAN L, ALLEN MICHAEL WADE, Houde-Walter Susan, Houde-Walter William Robert, Balonek Daniel J., Olmsted Brian L., Allen Michael Wade
Принадлежит: LaserMax, Inc., LASERMAX INC

A target marking system includes a light source configured to emit a beam of thermal radiation and to impinge the beam onto a target. The system also includes a detector configured to collect radiation passing from the target to the detector along a path. The radiation passing from the target in response to impingement of the beam onto the target. The system further includes an optics assembly disposed optically upstream of the detector along the path. The optics assembly includes at least one of an afocal power changer, a camera objective, a catadioptric lens, and a zoom system configured to condition the radiation passing from the target to the detector.

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Номер записи: 1
09-01-2018 дата публикации

Systems and methods for interaction with thermal detectors

Номер: US0009864050B2
Автор: Susan Houde-Walter, Christopher Gagliano, HOUDE-WALTER SUSAN, GAGLIANO CHRISTOPHER, Houde-Walter Susan, Gagliano Christopher
Принадлежит: Lasermax, Inc., LASERMAX INC, LaserMax, Inc.

A system for interacting with a thermal detector includes at least one unmanned aerial vehicle and a sensor mounted to the at least one unmanned aerial vehicle. The sensor is configured to determine the presence of a component of the thermal detector and to generate a signal indicative of the presence of the component. The system also includes a beam emitter mounted to the at least one unmanned vehicle and in communication with the sensor. The beam emitter includes a beam source configured to direct a beam of thermal radiation to the thermal detector in response to the signal from the sensor.

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Номер записи: 2
01-09-2016 дата публикации

MARKING SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20160255285A1
Автор: Daniel J. Balonek, Christopher A. Gagliano, Susan Houde-Walter, BALONEK DANIEL J, GAGLIANO CHRISTOPHER A, HOUDE-WALTER SUSAN, Balonek Daniel J., Gagliano Christopher A., Houde-Walter Susan
Принадлежит: LaserMax, Inc.

A system for use in identifying a user includes a portable emitter transported with the user. The emitter includes a quantum cascade laser configured to emit a thermal beam identifying a location of the user in response to a command, the thermal beam having a wavelength between approximately 2 μm and approximately 30 μm. 1. A target marking method , comprising:(a) forming a thermal designation on a target with an emitter mounted on a vehicle, the emitter including at least one quantum cascade laser forming the designation with a thermal beam having a wavelength between approximately 2 μm and approximately 30 μm;(b) viewing the designation with a thermal imager; and(c) taking action in response to the viewing.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the emitter is formed integrally with the vehicle.3. The method of claim 2 , further including providing power from a power source of the vehicle to the emitter.4. The method of claim 2 , further including providing coolant from a cooling system of the vehicle to the emitter.5. The method of claim 1 , further including viewing the designation on the target with the thermal imager after the emitter has been deactivated.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising varying a divergence of the thermal beam.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the designation is characterized by a predetermined temporal modulation pattern.8. The method of claim 1 , further including viewing the designation while the thermal imager is moving relative to the target.9. The method of claim 8 , further including viewing the designation while the emitter is moving relative to the target.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein viewing the designation includes viewing an image of the target with the thermal imager claim 1 , wherein the designation forms a portion of the image of the target and is distinguishable from the target in the image.11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the target is characterized by a temperature greater than approximately 96° Fahrenheit. ...

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Номер записи: 3
09-08-2016 дата публикации

Thermal marking systems and methods of control

Номер: US0009410768B2
Автор: Susan Houde-Walter, William Houde-Walter, Daniel J. Balonek, Brian L. Olmsted, Michael W. Allen, HOUDE-WALTER SUSAN, HOUDE-WALTER WILLIAM, BALONEK DANIEL J, OLMSTED BRIAN L, ALLEN MICHAEL W, Houde-Walter Susan, Houde-Walter William, Balonek Daniel J., Olmsted Brian L., Allen Michael W.
Принадлежит: LaserMax Inc, LASERMAX INC, LaserMax, Inc.

A target marking system includes a light source emitting a thermal beam and an optics assembly directing the thermal beam to impact a target, the target directing radiation to the optics assembly in response to the impact. The target marking system further includes a detector, and an optics assembly optically connected to the detector.

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Номер записи: 4
15-11-2016 дата публикации

Encoded signal detection and display

Номер: US0009494385B2
Автор: Susan Houde-Walter, HOUDE-WALTER SUSAN, Houde-Walter Susan
Принадлежит: LaserMax, Inc., HOUDE-WALTER SUSAN, LASERMAX INC, Houde-Walter Susan

A target marking system includes a light source emitting a thermal beam having a predetermined temporal modulation, and an optics assembly directing the thermal beam to impact a target, the target directing radiation to the optics assembly in response to the impact. A portion of the radiation having the predetermined temporal modulation. The target marking system further includes a detector configured to distinguish the portion of the radiation having the predetermined temporal modulation from a remainder of the radiation, the portion of the radiation passing to the director through the optics assembly. The system also includes a readout integrated circuit, the detector directing an input signal to the readout integrated circuit, and the readout integrated circuit producing a digitally enhanced output signal in response to receipt of the input signal.

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Номер записи: 5
22-12-2016 дата публикации

THERMAL MARKING SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF CONTROL

Номер: US20160370145A1
Автор: Susan Houde-Walter, William Robert Houde-Walter, Daniel J. Balonek, Brian L. Olmsted, Michael Wade Allen, HOUDE-WALTER SUSAN, HOUDE-WALTER WILLIAM ROBERT, BALONEK DANIEL J, OLMSTED BRIAN L, ALLEN MICHAEL WADE, Houde-Walter Susan, Houde-Walter William Robert, Balonek Daniel J., Olmsted Brian L., Allen Michael Wade
Принадлежит: Lasermax, Inc.

A target marking system includes a light source emitting a thermal beam and an optics assembly directing the thermal beam to impact a target, the target directing radiation to the optics assembly in response to the impact. The target marking system further includes a detector, and an optics assembly optically connected to the detector. 1. A target marking system , comprising:a plurality of light sources, each light source of the plurality of light sources configured to generate a respective beam of thermal radiation; andan optics assembly configured to form an emitted beam from the respective beams and to direct the emitted beam toward the target.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the light sources comprise quantum cascade lasers.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein each of the respective beams of thermal radiation have a different wavelength.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein each of the respective beams of thermal radiation have a different polarization.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the emitted beam comprises each of the respective beams of thermal radiation aligned collinearly.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the optics assembly comprises a wavelength beam combiner arranged optically downstream from a collimating lens and a mirror.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein emitted beam comprises each of the respective beams of thermal radiation arranged noncollinearly and overlapping upon impinging the target.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the optics assembly comprises a first polarization beam combiner optically downstream from a first collimating lens.9. The system of claim 8 , further comprising a second polarization beam combiner optically downstream from a second collimating lens; the first polarization beam combiner directing an output beam to the second polarization beam combiner.10. The system of claim 1 , wherein the optics assembly comprises a diffraction grating optically downstream from a plurality of collimating lens claim 1 , the diffraction ...

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Номер записи: 6
18-05-2017 дата публикации

INFRARED LASER SYSTEM

Номер: US20170141534A1
Автор: Susan Houde-Walter, Brian L. Olmsted, Jeffrey W. Mock, John A. Kowalczyk, JR., Jeffrey D. Tuller, HOUDE-WALTER SUSAN, OLMSTED BRIAN L, MOCK JEFFREY W, KOWALCZYK JR JOHN A, TULLER JEFFREY D, Houde-Walter Susan, Olmsted Brian L., Mock Jeffrey W., Kowalczyk, JR. John A., Tuller Jeffrey D.
Принадлежит: LaserMax, Inc.

Laser systems are provided with a semiconductor laser having an emission face, a drive circuit adapted to supply electric energy to the semiconductor laser to cause the semiconductor laser to emit a beam; a user input system adapted to sense a user input action; a controller adapted to control the drive circuit based upon the sensed user input action; a housing within which the laser is positioned and having an opening with a window through which the semiconductor laser can emit the beam. The semiconductor laser is positioned to emit the beam through the window and the emission face of the semiconductor laser is sized to cause a divergence in the beam to create a patterned emission with a predetermined shape without passing the beam through beam shaping optics.

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Номер записи: 7
20-09-2016 дата публикации

Thermal marking systems and methods of control

Номер: US0009448039B2
Автор: Susan Houde-Walter, Daniel Joseph Balonek, Michael Wade Allen, William R. Houde-Walter, Brian L. Olmsted, HOUDE-WALTER SUSAN, BALONEK DANIEL JOSEPH, ALLEN MICHAEL WADE, HOUDE-WALTER WILLIAM R, OLMSTED BRIAN L, Houde-Walter Susan, Balonek Daniel Joseph, Allen Michael Wade, Houde-Walter William R., Olmsted Brian L.
Принадлежит: LaserMax, Inc., LASERMAX INC

A target marking system includes a light source emitting a thermal beam and an optics assembly directing the thermal beam to impact a target, the target directing radiation to the optics assembly in response to the impact. The target marking system further includes a detector, and an optics assembly optically connected to the detector.

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Номер записи: 8
02-03-2017 дата публикации

ENCODED SIGNAL DETECTION AND DISPLAY

Номер: US20170059279A1
Автор: Susan Houde-Walter, HOUDE-WALTER SUSAN, Houde-Walter Susan
Принадлежит: LaserMax, Inc.

A method of controlling a target marking system includes emitting a beam with a beam source associated with a target marker. The method also includes sensing movement of the target marker, and modifying operation of the beam source based on the sensed movement. Such modification changes a characteristic of the emitted beam. 1. A method of controlling a target marking system , comprising:emitting a beam with a beam source associated with a target marker;sensing movement of the target marker; andmodifying operation of the beam source based on the sensed movement, wherein such modification changes a characteristic of the emitted beam.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein sensing movement of the target marker comprises sensing a linear movement including at least one of a horizontal component and a vertical component.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the emitted beam is collinear with a first axis in a plane comprising the first axis and a second axis orthogonal to the first axis claim 1 , and wherein a first component of the sensed movement is defined along the second axis.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein a second component of the sensed movement is defined along a third axis orthogonal to the plane.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the emitted beam is collinear with a first axis in a plane comprising the first axis and a second axis orthogonal to the first axis claim 1 , and wherein sensing movement of the target marker comprises sensing an angular movement about an axis orthogonal to the emitted beam.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein sensing the angular movement comprises sensing rotation about a third axis orthogonal to the plane.7. The method of claim 5 , wherein sensing the angular movement comprises sensing rotation about the second axis.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein modifying the operation of the beam source comprises increasing a pulse rate of the emitted beam.9. The method of claim 8 , further comprising increasing the pulse rate based on an angular ...

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Номер записи: 9
17-08-2017 дата публикации

THERMAL MARKING SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF CONTROL

Номер: US20170234650A1
Автор: Susan Houde-Walter, William Robert Houde-Walter, Daniel J. Balonek, Brian L. Olmsted, Michael Wade Allen, HOUDE-WALTER SUSAN, HOUDE-WALTER WILLIAM ROBERT, BALONEK DANIEL J, OLMSTED BRIAN L, ALLEN MICHAEL WADE, Houde-Walter Susan, Houde-Walter William Robert, Balonek Daniel J., Olmsted Brian L., Allen Michael Wade
Принадлежит: Lasermax, Inc.

A target marking system includes a light source configured to emit a beam of thermal radiation and to impinge the beam onto a target. The system also includes a detector configured to collect radiation passing from the target to the detector along a path. The radiation passing from the target in response to impingement of the beam onto the target. The system further includes an optics assembly disposed optically upstream of the detector along the path. The optics assembly includes at least one of an afocal power changer, a camera objective, a catadioptric lens, and a zoom system configured to condition the radiation passing from the target to the detector.

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Номер записи: 10
19-04-2012 дата публикации

Thermal marking systems and methods of control

Номер: US20120091347A1
Автор: Brian L. Olmsted, Daniel Joseph Balonek, Michael Wade Allen, Susan Houde-Walter, William R. Houde-Walter
Принадлежит: Lasermax Inc

A target marking system includes a light source emitting a thermal beam and an optics assembly directing the thermal beam to impact a target, the target directing radiation to the optics assembly in response to the impact. The target marking system further includes a detector, and an optics assembly optically connected to the detector.

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Номер записи: 11
17-05-2012 дата публикации

Thermal marking systems and methods of control

Номер: US20120119112A1
Автор: Brian L. Olmsted, Daniel Joseph Balonek, Michael Wade Allen, Susan Houde-Walter, William R. Houde-Walter
Принадлежит: Lasermax Inc

A target marking system includes a light source emitting a thermal beam and an optics assembly directing the thermal beam to impact a target, the target directing radiation to the optics assembly in response to the impact. The target marking system further includes a detector, and an optics assembly optically connected to the detector.

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Номер записи: 12
21-06-2012 дата публикации

Thermal marking systems and methods of control

Номер: US20120154598A1
Автор: Brian L. Olmsted, Daniel Joseph Balonek, Michael Wade Allen, Susan Houde-Walter, William R. Houde-Walter
Принадлежит: Lasermax Inc

A target marking system includes a light source configured to emit a beam of thermal radiation and to impinge the beam onto a target. The system also includes a detector configured to collect radiation passing from the target to the detector along a path. The radiation passing from the target in response to impingement of the beam onto the target. The system further includes an optics assembly disposed optically upstream of the detector along the path. The optics assembly includes at least one of an afocal power changer, a camera objective, a catadioptric lens, and a zoom system configured to condition the radiation passing from the target to the detector.

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Номер записи: 13
11-10-2012 дата публикации

Marking system and method

Номер: US20120256088A1
Автор: Christopher A. Gagliano, Daniel Joseph Balonek, Susan Houde-Walter
Принадлежит: Lasermax Inc

A system for use in identifying a user includes a portable emitter transported with the user. The emitter includes a quantum cascade laser configured to emit a thermal beam identifying a location of the user in response to a command, the thermal beam having a wavelength between approximately 2 μm and approximately 30 μm.

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Номер записи: 14
14-01-2016 дата публикации

Thermal marking systems and methods of control

Номер: US20160010951A1
Автор: Brian L. Olmsted, Daniel Joseph Balonek, Michael Wade Allen, Susan Houde-Walter, William R. Houde-Walter
Принадлежит: Lasermax Inc

A target marking system includes a light source emitting a thermal beam and an optics assembly directing the thermal beam to impact a target, the target directing radiation to the optics assembly in response to the impact. The target marking system further includes a detector, and an optics assembly optically connected to the detector.

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Номер записи: 15
20-02-2020 дата публикации

DETERRENT DEVICE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20200058207A1
Автор: Czajka Craig M., Houde-Walter Susan
Принадлежит:

A deterrent device communication apparatus is linked to a deterrent device. When the deterrent device is in a ready state, the communication apparatus cooperates with an intermediate communication device to establish a communication path with an emergency response center through which the holder of the deterrent device can communicate. 123.-. (canceled)24. A device comprising:a housing; an audio input circuit configured to sense sound in an environment external to the housing, and', 'an audio output circuit configured to generate a human-perceptible sound, wherein at least one of the audio input circuit and the audio output circuit is operably connected to a controller; and, 'a communication apparatus disposed within the housing, the communication apparatus comprisinga component configured to removably couple the housing to an apparatus configured to dispense a discharge.25. The device of claim 24 , wherein:the apparatus comprises one of a handheld firearm, a chemical irritant disperser, a non-lethal projectile launcher, or a directed energy weapon.26. The device of claim 24 , wherein the controller is disposed within the housing.27. The device of claim 24 , further comprising an activation sensor operably connected to the controller and configured to detect when the device transitions from a first unused state to a second state claim 24 , different from the first state claim 24 , in which the device is ready for use.28. The device of claim 27 , wherein the activation sensor comprises a pressure sensor claim 27 , a thermal sensor claim 27 , a piezoelectric device claim 27 , or a skin conduction sensor.29. The device of claim 27 , wherein the activation sensor is configured to:detect that the apparatus is gripped by a user, andbased at least in part on detecting that the apparatus is gripped, direct a signal to the controller indicating that the apparatus is gripped.30. The device of claim 24 , wherein the communication apparatus further comprises a transmitter ...

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Номер записи: 16
11-03-2021 дата публикации

Marking system and method

Номер: US20210074757A1
Автор: Christopher A. Gagliano, Daniel J. Balonek, Susan Houde-Walter
Принадлежит: LMD Applied Science LLC

A system for use in identifying a user includes a portable emitter transported with the user. The emitter includes a quantum cascade laser configured to emit a thermal beam identifying a location of the user in response to a command, the thermal beam having a wavelength between approximately 2 μm and approximately 30 μm.

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Номер записи: 17
05-03-2020 дата публикации

INFRARED LASER SYSTEM

Номер: US20200076156A1
Автор: Houde-Walter Susan, JR. John A., Kowalczyk, Mock Jeffrey W., Olmsted Brian L., Tuller Jeffrey D.
Принадлежит:

Laser systems are provided with a semiconductor laser having an emission face, a drive circuit adapted to supply electric energy to the semiconductor laser to cause the semiconductor laser to emit a beam; a user input system adapted to sense a user input action; a controller adapted to control the drive circuit based upon the sensed user input action; a housing within which the laser is positioned and having an opening with a window through which the semiconductor laser can emit the beam. The semiconductor laser is positioned to emit the beam through the window and the emission face of the semiconductor laser is sized to cause a divergence in the beam to create a patterned emission with a predetermined shape without passing the beam through beam shaping optics. 1. A laser system comprising:a semiconductor laser having an emission face;a drive circuit adapted to supply electric energy to the semiconductor laser to cause the semiconductor laser to emit a beam;a user input system adapted to sense a user input action;a controller adapted to control the drive circuit based upon the sensed user input action;a housing within which the base, drive circuit, user input system and controller are positioned and having an opening with a window through which the semiconductor laser can emit the beam;wherein the semiconductor laser is positioned to emit the beam through the window and the emission face of the semiconductor laser is sized to cause a divergence in the beam to create a patterned emission with a predetermined shape without passing the beam through beam shaping optics.2. The laser system of claim 1 , wherein the optical window has no optical power.3. The laser system of claim 1 , wherein the emission face has a size that creates a divergence in the beam that allows relative movement of the emission face relative and the window without significantly impacting the shape of the patterned emission.4. The laser system of claim 1 , further comprising a laser core having a ...

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Номер записи: 18
09-04-2015 дата публикации

Thermal marking systems and methods of control

Номер: US20150097967A1
Автор: Brian L. Olmsted, Daniel Joseph Balonek, Michael Wade Allen, Susan R. Houde-Walter, William R. Houde-Walter
Принадлежит: Lasermax Inc

A target marking system includes a light source configured to emit a beam of thermal radiation and to impinge the beam onto a target. The system also includes a detector configured to collect radiation passing from the target to the detector along a path. The radiation passing from the target in response to impingement of the beam onto the target. The system further includes an optics assembly disposed optically upstream of the detector along the path. The optics assembly includes at least one of an afocal power changer, a camera objective, a catadioptric lens, and a zoom system configured to condition the radiation passing from the target to the detector.

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Номер записи: 19
09-06-2022 дата публикации

Thermal marking systems and methods of control

Номер: US20220178655A1
Автор: Brian L. Olmsted, Daniel Joseph Balonek, Michael W. Allen, Susan Houde-Walter, William R. Houde-Walter
Принадлежит: LMD Applied Science LLC

A target marking system includes a light source configured to emit a beam of thermal radiation and to impinge the beam onto a target. The system also includes a detector configured to collect radiation passing from the target to the detector along a path. The radiation passing from the target in response to impingement of the beam onto the target. The system further includes an optics assembly disposed optically upstream of the detector along the path. The optics assembly includes at least one of an afocal power changer, a camera objective, a catadioptric lens, and a zoom system configured to condition the radiation passing from the target to the detector.

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Номер записи: 20
03-05-2018 дата публикации

System and method for friend or foe identification

Номер: US20180120407A1
Автор: Christopher A. Gagliano, Daniel Balonek, Susan Houde-Walter
Принадлежит: Lasermax Inc

A system for use in identifying one of an unmanned ground vehicle and an unmanned aerial vehicle includes a signal emitter associated with the unmanned vehicle. The signal emitter includes at least one quantum cascade laser. The signal emitter emits a signal having a wavelength between approximately 2 μm and approximately 30 μm, and the signal is detectable to identify the unmanned vehicle as friendly at a distance from the signal emitter greater than approximately 1 meter.

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Номер записи: 21
16-05-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERACTION WITH THERMAL DETECTORS

Номер: US20190146072A1
Автор: Gagliano Christopher, Houde-Walter Susan
Принадлежит:

A system for interacting with a thermal detector includes at least one unmanned aerial vehicle and a sensor mounted to the at least one unmanned aerial vehicle. The sensor is configured to determine the presence of a component of the thermal detector and to generate a signal indicative of the presence of the component. The system also includes a beam emitter mounted to the at least one unmanned vehicle and in communication with the sensor. The beam emitter includes a beam source configured to direct a beam of thermal radiation to the thermal detector in response to the signal from the sensor. 1. A system for interacting with a thermal detector , comprising:at least one unmanned aerial vehicle;a sensor mounted to the at least one unmanned aerial vehicle, the sensor configured to determine the presence of a component of the thermal detector and to generate a signal indicative of the presence of the component; anda beam emitter mounted to the at least one unmanned vehicle and in communication with the sensor, the beam emitter including a beam source configured to direct a beam of thermal radiation to the thermal detector in response to the signal from the sensor.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the beam source comprises a quantum cascade laser and the beam of thermal radiation has a wavelength between approximately 2 μm and approximately 30 μm.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the component of the thermal detector comprises a lens.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the sensor is configured to detect a wavefront of radiation reflected by the lens and to determine the presence of the lens based on the detected wavefront.5. The system of claim 1 , further including a remote source in communication with at least one of the beam emitter and the at least one unmanned vehicle claim 1 , wherein the remote source is configured to direct a control signal to the at least one of the beam emitter and the at least one unmanned vehicle indicative of a first location of the thermal ...

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Номер записи: 22
06-06-2019 дата публикации

Deterrent device communication system

Номер: US20190170466A1
Автор: Craig M. Czajka, Susan Houde-Walter
Принадлежит: Lmd Power Of Light Corp

A deterrent device communication apparatus is linked to a deterrent device. When the deterrent device is in a ready state, the communication apparatus cooperates with an intermediate communication device to establish a communication path with an emergency response center through which the holder of the deterrent device can communicate.

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Номер записи: 23
02-07-2015 дата публикации

Deterrent Device Communication System

Номер: US20150187204A1
Автор: Czajka Craig M., Houde-Walter Susan
Принадлежит: LaserMax,Inc.

A deterrent device communication apparatus is linked to a deterrent device. When the deterrent device is in a ready state, the communication apparatus cooperates with an intermediate communication device to establish a communication path with an emergency response center through which the holder of the deterrent device can communicate. 1. A deterrent device communication system comprising:a deterrent device communication apparatus linked to the deterrent device for movement therewith and having an audio capture circuit, an audio output circuit, a transmitter of less than 100 mW power, a receiver, and a controller that determines when an activation sensor senses a condition indicating that the deterrent device is in a ready condition and causes the audio input circuit and the transmitter to cooperate to transmit wireless signals from which sounds sensed at the deterrent device can be reproduced and to cause the receiver and audio output circuit to generate sounds based upon wireless audio bearing signals;an intermediate communication device that detects the wireless signals transmitted by the deterrent device communication apparatus, and a control system that causes the intermediate communication device to open a communication path between the intermediate communication device and an emergency response center and uses the opened communication path to send signals to the emergency response center from which the emergency response center can reproduce the sounds sensed at the deterrent device; andwherein the intermediate communication device further uses communication path to receive signals from which sounds sensed at the emergency response center can be reproduced and generates the wireless audio bearing signals.2. The deterrent device communication system of claim 1 , wherein the deterrent device communication apparatus is provided in a structure of the deterrent device.3. The deterrent device communication system of claim 1 , wherein the deterrent device ...

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Номер записи: 24
11-06-2020 дата публикации

Thermal marking systems and methods of control

Номер: US20200182588A1
Автор: Brian L. Olmsted, Daniel J. Balonek, Michael W. Allen, Susan Houde-Walter, William Houde-Walter
Принадлежит: Lmd Power Of Light Corp

A target marking system includes a light source configured to emit a beam of thermal radiation and to impinge the beam onto a target. The system also includes a detector configured to collect radiation passing from the target to the detector along a path. The radiation passing from the target in response to impingement of the beam onto the target. The system further includes an optics assembly disposed optically upstream of the detector along the path. The optics assembly includes at least one of an afocal power changer, a camera objective, a catadioptric lens, and a zoom system configured to condition the radiation passing from the target to the detector.

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Номер записи: 25
11-06-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERACTION WITH THERMAL DETECTORS

Номер: US20200182986A1
Автор: Gagliano Christopher A., Houde-Walter Susan
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A system for interacting with a thermal detector includes at least one unmanned aerial vehicle and a sensor mounted to the at least one unmanned aerial vehicle. The sensor is configured to determine the presence of a component of the thermal detector and to generate a signal indicative of the presence of the component. The system also includes a beam emitter mounted to the at least one unmanned vehicle and in communication with the sensor. The beam emitter includes a beam source configured to direct a beam of thermal radiation to the thermal detector in response to the signal from the sensor. 1. A system for interacting with a thermal detector , comprising:at least one unmanned aerial vehicle;a sensor mounted to the at least one unmanned aerial vehicle, the sensor configured to determine the presence of a component of the thermal detector and to generate a signal indicative of the presence of the component; anda beam emitter mounted to the at least one unmanned vehicle and in communication with the sensor, the beam emitter including a beam source configured to direct a beam of thermal radiation to the thermal detector in response to the signal from the sensor.223-. (canceled) Not applicableNot applicable.Not applicable.The present disclosure relates to thermal detectors and, in particular, to systems and methods of interacting with thermal detectors.Until recently, friendly reconnaissance groups, rescue groups, law enforcement groups, security groups, combat personnel, and other friendly forces were the only users of conventional night vision goggles, viewing devices, or other like thermal detectors. However, such thermal detectors are now becoming more widely used by unfriendly or foe opposition groups. For example, such unfriendly groups are finding it increasingly easy to equip troops, trucks, tanks, and/or other mobile vehicles with such thermal detectors. Such groups have also begun mounting such thermal detectors to stationary objects such as masts, posts, ...

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Номер записи: 26
02-08-2018 дата публикации

Thermal marking systems and methods of control

Номер: US20180216914A1
Автор: Brian L. Olmsted, Daniel J. Balonek, Michael W. Allen, Susan R. Houde-Walter, William R. Houde-Walter
Принадлежит: Lasermax Inc

A target marking system includes a light source configured to emit a beam of thermal radiation and to impinge the beam onto a target. The system also includes a detector configured to collect radiation passing from the target to the detector along a path. The radiation passing from the target in response to impingement of the beam onto the target. The system further includes an optics assembly disposed optically upstream of the detector along the path. The optics assembly includes at least one of an afocal power changer, a camera objective, a catadioptric lens, and a zoom system configured to condition the radiation passing from the target to the detector.

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Номер записи: 27
27-09-2018 дата публикации

ENCODED SIGNAL DETECTION AND DISPLAY

Номер: US20180274885A1
Автор: Houde-Walter Susan R.
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A target marking system includes a light source emitting a thermal beam having a predetermined temporal modulation, and an optics assembly directing the thermal beam to impact a target, the target directing radiation to the optics assembly in response to the impact. A portion of the radiation having the predetermined temporal modulation. The target marking system further includes a detector configured to distinguish the portion of the radiation having the predetermined temporal modulation from a remainder of the radiation, the portion of the radiation passing to the director through the optics assembly. The system also includes a readout integrated circuit, the detector directing an input signal to the readout integrated circuit, and the readout integrated circuit producing a digitally enhanced output signal in response to receipt of the input signal. 1. A target marking system , comprising:(a) a light source emitting a thermal beam having a predetermined temporal modulation;(b) an optics assembly directing the thermal beam to impact a target, the target directing radiation to the optics assembly in response to the impact, a portion of the radiation having the predetermined temporal modulation;(c) a detector configured to distinguish the portion of the radiation having the predetermined temporal modulation from a remainder of the radiation, the portion of the radiation passing to the detector through the optics assembly; and(d) a readout integrated circuit, the detector directing an input signal to the readout integrated circuit, and the readout integrated circuit producing a digitally enhanced output signal in response to receipt of the input signal.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the detector comprises an uncooled microbolometer array.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the detector comprises an array of heat-sensitive pixels.4. The system of claim 1 , further including a display operably connected to the detector.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the detector ...

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Номер записи: 28
15-10-2015 дата публикации

Thermal marking systems and methods of control

Номер: US20150292836A1
Автор: Brian L. Olmsted, Daniel J. Balonek, Michael W. Allen, Susan Houde-Walter, William Houde-Walter
Принадлежит: Lasermax Inc

A target marking system includes a light source emitting a thermal beam and an optics assembly directing the thermal beam to impact a target, the target directing radiation to the optics assembly in response to the impact. The target marking system further includes a detector, and an optics assembly optically connected to the detector.

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Номер записи: 29
26-11-2015 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERACTION WITH THERMAL DETECTORS

Номер: US20150338280A1
Автор: Gagliano Christopher, Houde-Walter Susan
Принадлежит: LASERMAX, INC.

A system for interacting with a thermal detector includes at least one unmanned aerial vehicle and a sensor mounted to the at least one unmanned aerial vehicle. The sensor is configured to determine the presence of a component of the thermal detector and to generate a signal indicative of the presence of the component. The system also includes a beam emitter mounted to the at least one unmanned vehicle and in communication with the sensor. The beam emitter includes a beam source configured to direct a beam of thermal radiation to the thermal detector in response to the signal from the sensor. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. (canceled)11. A system for interacting with a thermal detector , comprising: a plurality of unmanned aerial vehicles , wherein each vehicle of the plurality of unmanned aerial vehicles includesa beam emitter having a quantum cascade laser, anda sensor configured to determine the presence of a component of the thermal detector and to generate a signal indicative of the presence of the component,wherein the plurality of unmanned aerial vehicles is configured to move, in concert, relative to the thermal detector and each quantum cascade laser is configured to impinge a respective beam of thermal radiation upon a focal plane array of the thermal detector in response to the signal, thereby rendering a portion of the focal plane array inoperable;a remote source in communication with the plurality of unmanned aerial vehicles;wherein each vehicle of the plurality of unmanned aerial vehicles is configured to move within a field of view of the focal plane array while each respective beam of thermal radiation impinges upon the focal plane array, and wherein movement of each vehicle within the field of view rastors each respective beam across the focal plane array.12. The system of claim 11 , wherein the portion of the focal plane array comprises a plurality of pixels.13 ...

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Номер записи: 30
28-11-2019 дата публикации

Encoded signal detection and display

Номер: US20190360779A1
Автор: Susan R. Houde-Walter
Принадлежит: Lmd Power Of Light Corp

A target marking system includes a light source emitting a thermal beam having a predetermined temporal modulation, and an optics assembly directing the thermal beam to impact a target, the target directing radiation to the optics assembly in response to the impact. A portion of the radiation having the predetermined temporal modulation. The target marking system further includes a detector configured to distinguish the portion of the radiation having the predetermined temporal modulation from a remainder of the radiation, the portion of the radiation passing to the director through the optics assembly. The system also includes a readout integrated circuit, the detector directing an input signal to the readout integrated circuit, and the readout integrated circuit producing a digitally enhanced output signal in response to receipt of the input signal.

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Номер записи: 31
06-02-2018 дата публикации

Deterrent device communication system

Номер: US9885530B2
Автор: Craig Czajka, Susan Houde-Walter
Принадлежит: Lasermax Inc

A deterrent device communication apparatus is linked to a deterrent device. When the deterrent device is in a ready state, the communication apparatus cooperates with an intermediate communication device to establish a communication path with an emergency response center through which the holder of the deterrent device can communicate.

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Номер записи: 32
26-10-2010 дата публикации

Target marking system having a gas laser assembly and a thermal imager

Номер: US7818911B2
Автор: Brian Olmsted, Christopher Gagliano, Jeffrey Mock, Jeffrey Wolinski, Susan Houde-Walter, William R. Houde-Walter
Принадлежит: Lasermax Inc

A handheld target marker is provided, wherein the target marker includes a housing retaining a gas laser, a collimating or focusing lens, a driver and a power supply. The laser produces a thermal infrared beam which can be selectively directed to impinge upon a target. The impinging beam is viewable by a thermal imager. The handheld target marker operates at ambient temperatures and incorporates the driver and power supply necessary for operation of the laser, wherein the beam can be pulsed for enhancing imaging on the thermal imager.

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Номер записи: 33
10-11-2011 дата публикации

Encoded signal detection and display

Номер: US20110272580A1
Автор: Susan Houde-Walter
Принадлежит: Lasermax Inc

A target marking system includes a light source emitting a thermal beam having a predetermined temporal modulation, and an optics assembly directing the thermal beam to impact a target, the target directing radiation to the optics assembly in response to the impact. A portion of the radiation having the predetermined temporal modulation. The target marking system further includes a detector configured to distinguish the portion of the radiation having the predetermined temporal modulation from a remainder of the radiation, the portion of the radiation passing to the director through the optics assembly. The system also includes a readout integrated circuit, the detector directing an input signal to the readout integrated circuit, and the readout integrated circuit producing a digitally enhanced output signal in response to receipt of the input signal.

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Номер записи: 34
15-04-2021 дата публикации

System and method for friend or foe identification

Номер: US20210109221A1
Автор: Christopher A. Gagliano, Daniel Balonek, Susan Houde-Walter
Принадлежит: LMD Applied Science LLC

A system for use in identifying one of an unmanned ground vehicle and an unmanned aerial vehicle includes a signal emitter associated with the unmanned vehicle. The signal emitter includes at least one quantum cascade laser. The signal emitter emits a signal having a wavelength between approximately 2 μm and approximately 30 μm, and the signal is detectable to identify the unmanned vehicle as friendly at a distance from the signal emitter greater than approximately 1 meter.

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Номер записи: 35
14-02-2008 дата публикации

Target marker having quantum cascade laser for thermally marking a target

Номер: WO2008019392A2
Автор: Susan Houde-Walter
Принадлежит: LASERMAX, INC.

A handheld target marker is provided, wherein the target marker includes a housing retaining a quantum cascade laser, a collimating or focusing lens, a driver and a power supply. The quantum cascade laser produces a thermal infrared beam which can be selectively directed to impinge upon a target. The impinging beam is viewable by a thermal imager. The handheld target marker operates at ambient temperatures and incorporates the driver and power supply necessary for operation of the quantum cascade laser.

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Номер записи: 36
06-10-2011 дата публикации

Target marker having quantum cascade laser for thermally marking a target

Номер: US20110240856A1
Автор: Susan Houde-Walter
Принадлежит: Lasermax Inc

A method of marking a target includes intersecting a thermal infrared beam from a handheld housing at room temperature with the target, a portion of a beam path extending from the housing to the target being substantially optically direct. The method also includes viewing the intersected beam with a remote thermal imaging device.

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Номер записи: 37
25-07-2017 дата публикации

System and method for friend or foe identification

Номер: US09715000B2
Автор: Christopher A. Gagliano, Daniel Balonek, Susan Houde-Walter
Принадлежит: Lasermax Inc

A system for use in identifying one of an unmanned ground vehicle and an unmanned aerial vehicle includes a signal emitter associated with the unmanned vehicle. The signal emitter includes at least one quantum cascade laser. The signal emitter emits a signal having a wavelength between approximately 2 μm and approximately 30 μm, and the signal is detectable to identify the unmanned vehicle as friendly at a distance from the signal emitter greater than approximately 1 meter.

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Номер записи: 38