Lidar unit with an optical link between controller and photosensor layer
US11131773B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 14, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B5/205
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments describe optical imagers that include one or more micro-optic components. Some imagers can be passive imagers that include a light detection system for receiving ambient light from a field. Some imagers can be active imagers that include a light emission system in addition to the light detection system. The light emission system can be configured to emit light into the field such that emitted light is reflected off surfaces of an object in the field and received by the light detection system. In some embodiments, the light detection system and/or the light emission system includes micro-optic components for improving operational performance.
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