Optical window for generating a waveforms
AssigneeIntel Corporation, a Delaware corporation
InventorDaniel G. Schkolnik
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Abstract
An optical window is disclosed through which light can be shone to generate a waveform. Windows are hourglass-shaped, to better conform the shape of the windows to the distribution of light intensity. The optical window can be incorporated into a variety of optical devices.
Claims19
An improved optical window for an optical device, the improvement comprising the window being characterized by a substantially hourglass shape.
An improved optical wheel comprising a circular disc having a plurality of windows arranged adjacent a periphery of the disc, the improvement comprising each of the plurality of windows being characterized by a substantially hourglass shape.
An optical device, comprising:
- a light source;
- a detector;
- a light path defined between the light source and the detector;
- a stroboscopic element;
- and
- a plurality of substantially hourglass-shaped windows arranged on the stroboscopic element and operative to be interposed in the light path.
An optical wheel, comprising:
- a circular disc having a periphery;
- a plurality of windows arranged adjacent the periphery of the disc, each of the plurality of windows comprising:
- a top and a base defining a height;
- and
- a first side and a second side defining a width;
- wherein each of the plurality of windows is characterized by a substantially hourglass shape.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.