Multiple target tracker and micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) micro-mirror array for designation, range finding, and active imaging
US11127150B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 20, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N23/11
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A multiple target tracker and beam steerer utilizes a micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) micro-mirror array to illuminate multiple tracked targets per frame one target at a time for designation, range finding or active imaging. The steering rate and range afforded by the MEMS micro-mirror array supports various tracker configurations (out-of-band, in-band or dual-band video cameras), LADAR detectors (single pixel or pixelated) and prioritization of tracked targets to vary the revisit rate or dwell time for an illuminated target. A user interface accepts commands from an operator to select the targeting mode, control cue-box size and position within the FOV and target selection. The MEMS micro-mirror array may be used to reflect beams and/or optical signals, in some embodiments.
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