Ranging using a shared path optical coupler
US12313776B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 25, 2023 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S17/894
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Described are various configurations for transmitting and receiving optical light using a shared path ranging system. The shared path ranging system can include an optical router (e.g., an optical coupler) coupled to a grating to transmit light to a physical object and receive light reflected by the physical object. The shared path ranging system can include rows of routers and gratings in a two-dimensional configuration to transmit and receive light for ranging purposes.
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