Light detection system having multiple lens-receiver units
US10670719B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 8, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01L25/167
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of the disclosure provide an apparatus, system, and method for detecting light returned from an object. The apparatus includes a plurality of lenses. Each lens is configured to collect light from a respective direction. The apparatus also includes a plurality of receivers. At least one of the plurality of receivers corresponds to one of the plurality of lenses and is configured to convert the light collected by the corresponding lens into an electrical signal. The apparatus further includes a multiplexer operatively coupled to the plurality of receivers and configured to select at least one of the plurality of receivers to output the corresponding electrical signal. The selected at least one receiver corresponds to the lens collecting the light returned from the object.
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