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Multi-mode interference coupler-based flat compressive and transform imager

US11218655B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 29, 2018
Grant dateJan 4, 2022
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B2005/1804
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A compressive/transform imager comprising a lens array positioned above input ports for collecting light into the input ports, waveguides routing the light from the input port to waveguide mixing regions (e.g. multi-mode interference couplers), and detectors for receiving outputs of the waveguide mixing regions.

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