Willner, US
Alan E. Willner, Los Angeles, CA US
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20110206323 | WAVEGUIDE-BASED DISPERSION DEVICE - Systems, devices, and techniques are disclosed relating to dispersion devices that include a slot waveguide coupled with another waveguide such as a strip waveguide. For example, one or more structural parameters can be obtained for a dispersion device, including a slot waveguide coupled to a strip waveguide, to cause the dispersion device to produce dispersion, having a dispersion profile, for an electromagnetic wave propagated through the dispersion device, the one or more structural parameters including one or more of a slot thickness for a slot of the slot waveguide or a spacing thickness between the slot waveguide and the other waveguide; and making the dispersion device, including the slot waveguide and the other waveguide, according to the structural parameters. | 08-25-2011 |
20130025374 | Sweep-Free Stimulated Brillouin Scattering-Based Fiber Optical Sensing - Methods and systems used to perform sweep-free stimulated Brillouin scattering-based fiber optical sensing are described. In one aspect, a method includes interrogating different parts of a Brillouin gain spectrum using multiple optical tones in an optical fiber. The interrogating includes sending at least two pump tones into the optical fiber from one end of the optical fiber, such that a frequency spacing between the pump tones is larger than a width of the Brillouin gain spectrum. The interrogating also includes sending at least two probe tones into the optical fiber from another end of the optical fiber, such that a frequency spacing between the probe tones is different from the frequency spacing between the pump tones. The method further includes generating a sensing output based on the interrogating. | 01-31-2013 |
20130294777 | Reconfigurable Optical Transmitter - The present disclosure includes systems and techniques relating to reconfigurable optical transmitters. In some implementations, an apparatus, systems, or methods can include multiple ports to receive independent optical data signals or independent electrical signals that are converted into independent optical data signals, at least one optical pump laser, and one or more nonlinear optics elements configured and arranged to generate a phase conjugate for each of the independent optical data signals at least by combining the respective independent optical data signal with an output of the optical pump, and generate an output optical signal from the independent optical data signals at least by combining each of the independent optical data signals with its corresponding generated phase conjugate. | 11-07-2013 |
20150349910 | Systems and Techniques for Orbital Angular Momentum Based Reconfigurable Switching - In at least one aspect, a device for Orbital Angular Momentum (OAM) based optical communication includes a first spatial light modulator configured to down-convert a first plurality of higher-order OAM modes from a communication signal to a second plurality of higher-order OAM modes and a first Gaussian mode, a second spatial light modulator configured to drop the first Gaussian mode and add a second Gaussian mode to the second plurality of higher-order OAM modes, and a third spatial light modulator configured to up-convert the second plurality of higher-order OAM modes and the second Gaussian mode to a third plurality of higher-order OAM modes for further communications. | 12-03-2015 |
Andrew Willner, Attleboro, MA US
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20090199647 | DIFFERENTIAL FLUID PRESSURE MEASUREMENT APPARATUS - A differential liquid pressure sensor ( | 08-13-2009 |
20150072543 | STEPPED SPRING CONTACT - In an embodiment, a stepped spring contact may have a first portion, a transition portion, and a second portion. The first portion may include a plurality of windings whose pitch may vary. The second portion may include a plurality of windings that are closely wound. A pitch of the windings contained in the second portion may be, for example, constant. The transition portion may include a winding that may make mechanical and electrical contact with a first electrical conductor (e.g., a pad contained on a printed circuit board (PCB)). The first portion may include a tip. The tip may be, for example, flat shaped or conically shaped. The tip may make electrical contact with a second electrical conductor (e.g., a terminal connector). In operation, the stepped spring contact may provide electrical continuity between the first electrical conductor and the second electrical conductor. | 03-12-2015 |
Andrew F. Willner, Attleboro, MA US
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20110290029 | PRESSURE SENSOR - A pressure sensor includes a sense element port, a support ring and a plurality of interference fit slits to provide a flexible interference fit between the sense element port and the support ring to form a substantially flush lap joint. The sensor also includes an electronics board inside the support ring and attached to planar mounting tabs which provide a stable mounting. Gel flow barriers protect electronics board features from unwanted non-conductive gel. Double-ended symmetrical, tapered contact springs provide manufacturing cost savings and contribute to improved alignment of an interface connector of the sensor. | 12-01-2011 |
20110290030 | PRESSURE SENSOR - A pressure sensor includes a sense element port, a support ring and a plurality of interference fit slits to provide a flexible interference fit between the sense element port and the support ring to form a substantially flush lap joint. The sensor also includes an electronics board inside the support ring and attached to planar mounting tabs which provide a stable mounting. Gel flow barriers protect electronics board features from unwanted non-conductive gel. Double-ended symmetrical, tapered contact springs provide manufacturing cost savings and contribute to improved alignment of an interface connector of the sensor. | 12-01-2011 |
20110290539 | PRESSURE SENSOR - A pressure sensor includes a sense element port, a support ring and a plurality of interference fit slits to provide a flexible interference fit between the sense element port and the support ring to form a substantially flush lap joint. The sensor also includes an electronics board inside the support ring and attached to planar mounting tabs which provide a stable mounting. Gel flow barriers protect electronics board features from unwanted non-conductive gel. Double-ended symmetrical, tapered contact springs provide manufacturing cost savings and contribute to improved alignment of an interface connector of the sensor. | 12-01-2011 |
Ayal Willner, Newport Beach, CA US
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20080299233 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR TREATING EAR INFLAMMATION CAUSED BY DRY EAR - A method of treating diseases and conditions associated with dry ear comprising topically applying to the ear canal of a subject that is suffering therefrom a liquid composition comprising an anti-irritant agent, a wound healing agent; and an anti-inflammatory agent dissolved in a polyhydroxy liquid solvent. | 12-04-2008 |
20130064911 | METHOD AND FORMULATION FOR TREATING DRY EAR INFLAMMATION WITH CORTISONE - The present invention provides a method and formulation for treating and preventing asteatosis or “dry ear” symptoms and inflammation. The method of the present invention comprises topically applying to the ear canal a semi-viscous diglycerin and butylene glycol polyhydroxy liquid formulation including hydrocortisone, a natural product anti-irritant, a wound healing agent, and an anti-inflammatory agent, stabilized with a cationic surfactant and a nonionic surfactant. | 03-14-2013 |
Barry E. Willner, Braircliff Manor, NY US
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20080297488 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING DIRECTIONS FOR DRIVING - A system and method of providing information (such as directions) to a driver of a vehicle while driving the vehicle without requiring that the driver remove his eyes from looking out the windshield at the road ahead. A positioning device is associated with the vehicle and determines the present location of the vehicle which is compared to a desired location (e.g., the location of a desired turn at an intersection) necessary to reach a preset destination which has been stored. When the vehicle is in a predetermined location (e.g., 500 feet or 10 second before the intersection), an advisory message to the driver is projected onto the windshield using a heads-up display projector so that the driver can prepare for and make the necessary movement (e.g., turning the correct way at the desired intersection). An optional auditory signal can provide a message indicating the necessary action, either in general or specifically (through a speech synthesizer), with optionally different sound indicators, depending on the urgency of the action. A wireless receiver used with the present invention can display other information such as road conditions, traffic and weather information, as well as advertising and e-mail. The present invention contemplates that images of intersections (live pictures, photos or sketches) may be displayed to indicate the proper turn and provide landmark information to assist in determining the appropriate turn. | 12-04-2008 |
Bruce Ira Willner, Lawrenceville, NJ US
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20140162433 | Methods and Apparatus for Transfer of Films Among Substrates - A method is disclosed which includes: forming at least one layer of material on at least part of a surface of a first substrate, wherein a first surface of the at least one layer of material is in contact with the first substrate thereby defining an interface; attaching a second substrate to a second surface of the at least one layer of material; forming bubbles at the interface; and applying mechanical force; whereby the second substrate and the at least one layer of material are jointly separated from the first substrate. Related arrangements are also described. | 06-12-2014 |
20140332141 | METHODS AND APPARTUS FOR TRANSFER OF FILMS AMONG SUBSTRATES - A method is disclosed which includes: forming at least one layer of material on at least part of a surface of a first substrate, wherein a first surface of the at least one layer of material is in contact with the first substrate thereby defining an interface; attaching a second substrate to a second surface of the at least one layer of material; forming bubbles at the interface; and applying mechanical force; whereby the second substrate and the at least one layer of material are jointly separated from the first substrate. Related arrangements are also described. | 11-13-2014 |
Byron J. Willner, Hot Springs, VA US
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20090250229 | FIRE RETARDATION MISSILE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A fire retarding missile and method of use having a unitary construction and containing a propulsion system as well as fire treatment materials. Dispersal of the materials can be initiated both actively and passively, with passive dispersal allowing for a fail safe mode of operation. The fire treatment materials are of the oxygen reduction type, and the method of the invention is to target the hot spot of a fire in order to reduce the spread and intensity thereof. An active guidance system may be of the heat seeking type, or may alternatively be remote controlled video. Stabilizer and guidance fins are controlled in response to signals from the guidance system in order to precisely position the device. The device can be modified for use in fires of specific heat ranges by using nose cones designed to melt in a respective heat range. | 10-08-2009 |
20090288550 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR DETECTING AND NEUTRALIZING REMOTELY ACTIVATED EXPLOSIVES - A system and apparatus for detecting and neutralizing remotely activated explosive devices in a combat zone, especially one of relatively limited geographic area such as an urban setting. The apparatus is configured for mounting on or within an airborne drone and includes both transmitting and receiving circuits and antennas. The apparatus detects radio transmissions by analyzing received signals using standard RF direction finding techniques and a spectrum analyzer or other signal processing circuitry. Signals may be classified as threats using predetermined criteria, and the direction of threat signals may be assessed to allow for a determination of an enemy position from which an explosive is to be detonated. The apparatus also transmits a jamming signal which may serve to detonate devices within the dynamic RF footprint of the transmitting antenna. The drone also includes a highly directional low frequency audio device which is periodically directed randomly and at suspected enemy positions. | 11-26-2009 |
20150027336 | ARMOR PIERCING PROJECTILE - A projectile designed to penetrate a liquid filled vessel and react with the liquid contained within the vessel. The projectile is formed of a narrow tapered nose portion with a thin liquid soluble casing which contains a reactive material. The nose portion is formed of spent radioactive material and is connected to an axially extending centrally positioned rod having a pressure plate on its distal end. The projectile casing contains potassium or other material which reacts with water or other liquid to create an explosion once the casing has dissolved within the vessel. | 01-29-2015 |
Byron J. Willner US
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20100170383 | Methods and apparatuses for detecting and neutralizing remotely activated explosives - A system and apparatus for detecting and neutralizing remotely activated explosive devices in a combat zone, especially one of relatively limited geographic area such as an urban setting. The apparatus is configured for mounting on or within an airborne drone and includes both transmitting and receiving circuits and antennas. The apparatus detects radio transmissions by analyzing received signals using standard RF direction finding techniques and a spectrum analyzer or other signal processing circuitry. Signals may be classified as threats using predetermined criteria, and the direction of threat signals may be assessed to allow for a determination of an enemy position from which an explosive is to be detonated. The apparatus also transmits a jamming signal which may serve to detonate devices within the dynamic RF footprint of the transmitting antenna. The drone also includes a highly directional low frequency audio device which is periodically directed randomly and at suspected enemy positions. | 07-08-2010 |
Christopher Allen Willner, Rochester, MI US
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20090059201 | Full-Field Light Detection and Ranging Imaging System - Apparatuses and methods determine positional information from a reflected optical signal for an object on a per pixel basis. A spread spectrum imaging system includes a transmitting module transmitting a transmitted optical signal that illuminates a target space and contains a transmitted pulse that is modulated with a first pseudo-noise (PN) code. The imaging system includes a receiving module that receives a reflected optical signal from an object. The reflected signal is processed by an optical array that detects a detected signal from the reflected optical signal, where the detected signal contains a plurality of pixels spanning a target space. When the determined PN code corresponds to the selected PN code, image information and the positional information is presented for the object. When different positional information is obtained for different pixels in the image, the imaging system may determine that different objects appear in the received image. | 03-05-2009 |
David Stewart Willner US
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20120158851 | Categorizing Social Network Objects Based on User Affiliations - Groups of users of a social networking system are categorized based on their association with a type of malicious activity. A set of predetermined malicious groups is identified. Users associated with the malicious groups are selected based on their level of interactions with the malicious groups. Other groups associated with the selected users are identified as being potentially malicious groups. The potentially malicious groups are further analyzed based on occurrences of keywords associated with the type of malicious activity and manual verification by experts. The potentially malicious groups are either classified as being malicious or non-malicious or assigned a score based on their likelihood of being associated with the type of malicious activity. The methods and system disclosed can be used for categorizing other types of social network objects based on their association with a type of malicious activity, for example, users, events, and content. | 06-21-2012 |
David Stewart Willner, Palo Alto, CA US
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20140222821 | CATEGORIZING SOCIAL NETWORK OBJECTS BASED ON USER AFFILIATIONS - Groups of users of a social networking system are categorized based on their association with a type of malicious activity. A set of predetermined malicious groups is identified. Users associated with the malicious groups are selected based on their level of interactions with the malicious groups. Other groups associated with the selected users are identified as being potentially malicious groups. The potentially malicious groups are further analyzed based on occurrences of keywords associated with the type of malicious activity and manual verification by experts. The potentially malicious groups are either classified as being malicious or non-malicious or assigned a score based on their likelihood of being associated with the type of malicious activity. The methods and system disclosed can be used for categorizing other types of social network objects based on their association with a type of malicious activity, for example, users, events, and content. | 08-07-2014 |
Henry Willner, Long Beach, CA US
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20110167874 | METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING LOW WATER PEAK OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE INCORPORATING A POROUS CORE MANDREL - A method of manufacturing a cylindrical glass optical waveguide preform having a low water content centerline region, for use in the manufacture of optical waveguide fiber, is disclosed. The centerline region of the glass optical waveguide preform has a water content sufficiently low such that an optical waveguide fiber producible from the glass optical waveguide preform of the present invention exhibits an optical attenuation of less than about 0.35 dB/km, and preferably less than about 0.31 dB/km, at a measured wavelength of 1380 nm. Method of manufacture of a porous core mandrel used in the manufacture of such a glass optical waveguide preform is also disclosed. | 07-14-2011 |
Jeffrey S. Willner, Bronex, NY US
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20100257663 | DEVICE FOR A PERSON TO REDUCE STRAINING DURING EXPULSION OF FECAL MATTER INTO A TOILET - A device for a person to reduce straining during expulsion of fecal matter into a toilet. The device comprises a block-shaped footrest placed on a floor in front of the toilet. The person sitting on the toilet will place both feet upon the block-shaped footrest to elevate his/her lower body into a quasi-squat position without any change to above-the-waste posture to reduce straining significantly. | 10-14-2010 |
Ken Willner US
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20130339999 | Systems and Methods for Communal Broadcast Information Having Supplemental Data - A device paired with a conventional television is used to display to a particular viewer information desired by that particular viewer even though the information displayed on the television is communally broadcast. In one embodiment, the device contains an application that allows communally broadcast information to be displayed on the paired television. If a user desires additional information pertaining to something observed on the television (such as an advertisement) the user, via the device, signals such a desire and the information is downloaded to the device specific to that device. The downloaded information, for example, could be based on demographics of the user, previously requested information, and/or simply the GPS location of the device. | 12-19-2013 |
Leopold B. Willner US
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20110010231 | AUDIOVISUAL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING SEGMENTED ADVERTISEMENTS TAILORED TO THE CHARACTERISTIC VIEWING PREFERENCES OF A USER - An audiovisual system for displaying an audiovisual advertisement to a user includes a storage subsystem adapted to receive and store audiovisual advertising segments and to retrieve and transmit stored advertising segments. The audiovisual system further includes a preference determination module coupled to the storage subsystem. The preference determination module is responsive to user input and to metadata to generate one or more user profiles. Each user profile is indicative of characteristic viewing preferences of a corresponding user and includes a time span preference parameter indicative of a preferred advertisement time span of the corresponding user. The audiovisual system further includes a system controller coupled to the storage subsystem. The system controller is responsive to the metadata and to the user profile corresponding to the user to select and retrieve a plurality of stored advertising segments from the storage subsystem and to dynamically assemble the retrieved plurality of stored advertising segments to form the advertisement which conforms to the time span preference parameter of the user profile. | 01-13-2011 |
Madeleine Willner, Lorton, VA US
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20130335205 | Combination Waterproof Paddle Controller and Waterproof Music Device - Hand held water propulsion tools, such as paddles and oars, are equipped with a waterproof compartment for a consumer electronic device, such as a MP3 player or a smartphone. Also built into the propulsion tool are speakers, a microphone, and electronic keys, to listen to music, talk on the phone, and control the device secured in the waterproof compartment. Only the fewest, most optimal buttons needed to control an MP3 player or smartphone are built into the propulsion tool to minimize the learning curve by reducing complexity and optimizing ease-of-use. Paddle boarders and boaters can use the present invention to enhance their enjoyment of, and productivity while using, floating boards and small boats. | 12-19-2013 |
Marjorie Willner, Briarcliff Manor, NY US
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20100164707 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISTINGUISHING MESSAGES - A method, computer program product, and computing system for associating a time indicator with a message. The time indicator may be indicative of an urgency of a particular task associated with the message. The message having the time indicator may be displayed at a computing device. Numerous other variations and embodiments are also included within the scope of the present disclosure. | 07-01-2010 |
Marjorie R. Willner, Briarcliff Manor, NY US
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20090192970 | CONTENT AND CONTEXT BASED HANDLING OF INSTANT MESSAGES - Instant message systems are enhanced by establishing at least one handling rule that is evaluated in an instant messaging environment, each established handling rule defining a condition based upon at least one of identified content or identified context, and a corresponding event handling action to be performed within the instant message environment. Upon identifying an instant message conversation within the instant message environment between a user and a correspondent, each handling rule is evaluated and the event handling action of an associated handling rule is performed if it is determined that the condition of handling rule is satisfied. Further, an indication that the corresponding event action was performed is conveyed to a corresponding user. | 07-30-2009 |
20090214016 | HIERARCHAL CONTROL OF TELECONFERENCES - A teleconference between at least two participants is evaluated by monitoring the teleconference and detecting a triggering event if more than one participant desires to speak at the same time. Upon detecting a triggering event, e.g., detecting an attempt of one or more participants to interrupt another participant, or detecting a request initiated by one or more participants to interrupt another participant, a dominant source is selected from among the ones of the participants attempting/requesting to speak based at least in part upon a determined hierarchal order of those participants attempting/requesting to speak. A participant is then selected from the participants to have the role of the dominant participant based upon the selected dominant source and only the speech of the dominant participant is conveyed to each participant through the teleconference system. | 08-27-2009 |
20110119191 | LICENSE OPTIMIZATION IN A VIRTUALIZED ENVIRONMENT - License optimization using a virtualized environment that includes receiving, by a processing device, a system requirement, analyzing, by the processing device, a use of a software component installed in a system in view of a license associated with the software component, and generating, by the processing device, an indication for placement of a virtualization of the software component to satisfy the system requirement responsive to the analysis. The optimization optimizing cost comprising at least a charge for the license. | 05-19-2011 |
20120250846 | HIERARCHAL CONTROL OF TELECONFERENCES - A teleconference between at least two participants is evaluated by monitoring the teleconference and detecting a triggering event if more than one participant desires to speak at the same time. Upon detecting a triggering event, e.g., detecting an attempt of one or more participants to interrupt another participant, or detecting a request initiated by one or more participants to interrupt another participant, a dominant source is selected from among the ones of the participants attempting/requesting to speak based at least in part upon a determined hierarchal order of those participants attempting/requesting to speak. A participant is then selected from the participants to have the role of the dominant participant based upon the selected dominant source and only the speech of the dominant participant is conveyed to each participant through the teleconference system. | 10-04-2012 |
Mark Willner, Denver, CO US
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20150029315 | ULTRA HIGH-RESOLUTION VOLUMETRIC THREE-DIMENSIONAL DISPLAY - An ultra high-resolution volumetric three-dimensional (3D) display system comprises an image chamber, and an addressing system to direct a beam of electromagnetic energy at a first wavelength to slice through the image chamber. The beam of electromagnetic energy slices the image chamber along a first axis to provide an image slice. The addressing system comprises a line generator to shape the beam into a line extended along a second axis. An imaging system delivers the electromagnetic energy at a second wavelength to an area within the provided image slice. The line is moved along a third axis to form a three dimensional (3D) image. | 01-29-2015 |
Mark G. Willner, Lafayette, CO US
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20120104278 | System And Method For The Excitation, Interrogation, And Identification Of Covert Taggants - Apparatuses and methods relating to excitation, interrogation, and identification of covert taggants, are described. In one exemplary embodiment, a multi-measurement interrogator comprising an emitter and an optical sensing subsystem that is capable to sense more than one type of a response signal from a taggant is described. The multi-measurement interrogator may interrogate the taggant multiple excitation wavelengths, acquire more than one type of the response signal from the taggant, and perform quantitative measurements of the response signal. Another exemplary embodiment of the invention describes an eye-safe interrogator that includes a light emitting diode (LED), wherein LED is capable to stimulate one or more of an upconversion fluorescence and a Stoke's fluorescence from the taggant. Another exemplary embodiment of the invention provides a portable, hand-held covert interrogator, which utilizes invisible light both to excite the taggant and to receive a response from the taggant. | 05-03-2012 |
Michael Willner, Lorton, VA US
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20140184515 | Thumb Keyboard for the Visually Impaired - A miniature keyboard optimized for use by older persons and the visually impaired is described. In order to quickly learn to use a miniature keyboard on a mobile phone, the present invention highlights a miniature keyboard's most frequently used characters for text messaging, including the alphabetical characters and the space. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention the alphabetical character keys and the space key are grouped together and distinguishable from the miniature keyboard's other keys by contrasting color or shade. In addition, to avoid confusion and clutter, and to maximize the size of the letters imprinted on the alphabetical keys, no other character is imprinted on the top surface of any alphabetical key. The group of alphabetical keys and the space key is symmetrically centered on the keyboard, making it easier to locate said keys and to reduce the risk of a repetitive strain injury. | 07-03-2014 |
Moshe J. Willner, Los Angeles, CA US
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20150349910 | Systems and Techniques for Orbital Angular Momentum Based Reconfigurable Switching - In at least one aspect, a device for Orbital Angular Momentum (OAM) based optical communication includes a first spatial light modulator configured to down-convert a first plurality of higher-order OAM modes from a communication signal to a second plurality of higher-order OAM modes and a first Gaussian mode, a second spatial light modulator configured to drop the first Gaussian mode and add a second Gaussian mode to the second plurality of higher-order OAM modes, and a third spatial light modulator configured to up-convert the second plurality of higher-order OAM modes and the second Gaussian mode to a third plurality of higher-order OAM modes for further communications. | 12-03-2015 |