Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080205896 | POSITIONING PLATE FOR OPTICAL SUBASSEMBLY - In one example, an optical subassembly positioning plate is provided that includes a substantially flat body that defines at least one edge. A port is defined in the body. The port is configured to receive and secure an optical subassembly in an x-direction and a y-direction when said optical subassembly positioning plate is positioned within an optoelectronic transceiver module. A plurality of fingers is defined along at least one edge of the body. Each of the plurality of fingers is configured to contact a shell of the optoelectronic transceiver module so as to bias a flange of the optical subassembly against a portion of the shell of the optoelectronic transceiver module such that the optical subassembly is substantially retained in a z-direction when the optical subassembly positioning plate is positioned within the optoelectronic transceiver module. | 08-28-2008 |
20080248694 | TRANSCEIVER CONNECTOR WITH INTEGRATED MAGNETICS - In one example embodiment, a connector structure includes a housing that defines a chamber, a plurality of magnetic cores positioned within the chamber, and a means for positioning the plurality of magnetic cores so that a first magnetic core of the plurality of magnetic cores is not in physical contact with a second magnetic core of the plurality of magnetic cores. | 10-09-2008 |
20090175582 | ELECTROMAGNETIC INTEFERENCE CONTAINMENT STRUCTURES - In one example embodiment, an optoelectronic module comprises a body, a signal ground, and an OSA. The body is connected to chassis ground and defines a cavity within which one or more components are disposed. The optical subassembly is disposed in the body cavity, has one or more components connected to signal ground, and comprises a header assembly, a housing, and one or more containment structures. The header assembly houses one or more components that generate EMI emissions and includes an optical aperture. The housing includes a port and a barrel. The port defines a fiber receptacle and the barrel defines a cavity that at least partially receives the header assembly. The containment structure(s) at least partially contain the EMI emissions within the OSA. | 07-09-2009 |
20090290619 | TRANSCEIVER MODULE WITH DUAL PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS - Transceiver modules with dual printed circuit boards. In one example embodiment, a transceiver module includes first and second printed circuit boards (PCBs), a transmitter, a receiver, and a flexible circuit. The first PCB is positioned in a first plane and the second PCB is positioned in a second plane. The transmitter and the receiver are both positioned in a third plane that is offset from the first and second planes. The flexible circuit includes conductive traces that allow electrical data signals to pass between the transmitter and the receiver and the first and second PCBs. | 11-26-2009 |
20090318758 | PLUGGABLE VISION MODULE AND PORTABLE DISPLAY FOR ENDOSCOPY - Various embodiments for providing removable and pluggable opto-electronic modules for illumination and imaging for endoscopy or borescopy are provided for use with portable display devices. Generally, various medical or industrial devices can include one or more solid state or other compact electro-optic illuminating elements located thereon. Additionally, such opto-electronic modules may include illuminating optics, imaging optics, and/or image capture devices. The illuminating elements may have different wavelengths and can be time-synchronized with an image sensor to illuminate an object for imaging or detecting purpose or other conditioning purpose. The removable opto-electronic modules may be plugged in on the exterior surface of a device, inside the device, deployably coupled to the distal end of the device, or otherwise disposed on the device. | 12-24-2009 |
20100112861 | COMMUNICATION MODULE GROUND CONTACT - A transceiver module that utilizes a side contact spring portion to ground a shielded cable that is plugged into the transceiver module. In one example embodiment, a transceiver module includes a housing, a jack, and a side contact spring portion. The housing is operative to be electrically connected to chassis ground when the transceiver module is received within a host port. The jack is defined in the housing and operative to receive a shielded plug. The side contact spring portion is substantially implemented within the jack and is configured to be in electrical contact with both the housing and a conductive element of the shielded plug received by the jack such that a chassis ground is established between the housing and the shielded plug and such that a moveable bail pivot lever is able to move without disrupting the electrical contact between the side contact spring portion and the housing and/or the conductive element of the shielded plug. | 05-06-2010 |
20100198009 | DISPOSABLE ENDOSCOPE AND PORTABLE DISPLAY - Various embodiments for providing removable, pluggable and disposable opto-electronic modules for illumination and imaging for endoscopy or borescopy are provided for use with portable display devices. Generally, various medical or industrial devices can include one or more solid state or other compact electro-optic illuminating elements located thereon. Additionally, such opto-electronic modules may include illuminating optics, imaging optics, and/or image capture devices. The illuminating elements may have different wavelengths and can be time-synchronized with an image sensor to illuminate an object for imaging or detecting purpose or other conditioning purpose. The removable opto-electronic modules may be plugged onto the exterior surface of another medical device, deployably coupled to the distal end of the device, or otherwise disposed on the device. | 08-05-2010 |
20110028790 | DISPOSABLE ENDOSCOPIC ACCESS DEVICE AND PORTABLE DISPLAY - Various embodiments for providing removable, pluggable and disposable opto-electronic modules for illumination and imaging for endoscopy or borescopy are provided for use with portable display devices. Generally, various rigid, flexible or expandable single use medical or industrial devices with an access channel, can include one or more solid state or other compact electro-optic illuminating elements located thereon. Additionally, such opto-electronic modules may include illuminating optics, imaging optics, and/or image capture devices, and airtight means for suction and delivery within the device. The illuminating elements may have different wavelengths and can be time-synchronized with an image sensor to illuminate an object for 2D and 3D imaging, or for certain diagnostic purposes. | 02-03-2011 |
20110064365 | ELECTROMAGNETIC INTEFERENCE CONTAINMENT STRUCTURES - In one example embodiment, an optoelectronic module comprises a body, a signal ground, and an OSA. The body is connected to chassis ground and defines a cavity within which one or more components are disposed. The optical subassembly is disposed in the body cavity, has one or more components connected to signal ground, and comprises a header assembly, a housing, and one or more containment structures. The header assembly houses one or more components that generate EMI emissions and includes an optical aperture. The housing includes a port and a barrel. The port defines a fiber receptacle and the barrel defines a cavity that at least partially receives the header assembly. The containment structure(s) at least partially contain the EMI emissions within the OSA. | 03-17-2011 |
20110080008 | LATCHING MECHANISM FOR A MODULE - One embodiment includes a latching mechanism having a latch, a cam and a slider. The cam is configured to rotate about an axis of rotation. The cam is also configured to displace an end of the latch when the cam is rotated about the axis of rotation. The slider is operably connected to the cam and is configured to cause the cam to rotate about the axis of rotation. Some embodiments also include a retaining cover and a boot. The retaining cover secures a second end of the latch to a module in which the latching mechanism is implemented. The boot is operatively connected to the slider and can be manipulated by a user to activate the slider. | 04-07-2011 |
20130178090 | LATCHING MECHANISM FOR A MODULE - One embodiment includes a latching mechanism having a latch, a cam and a slider. The cam is configured to rotate about an axis of rotation. The cam is also configured to displace an end of the latch when the cam is rotated about the axis of rotation. The slider is operably connected to the cam and is configured to cause the cam to rotate about the axis of rotation. | 07-11-2013 |
20140169734 | COUPLING LIGHT FROM A WAVEGUIDE ARRAY TO SINGLE MODE FIBER ARRAY - Techniques for coupling light from a waveguide array to a single mode fiber array are described. In an embodiment, lateral misalignment of an array of focusing lenses and an array of optical fiber ferrules held into alignment by a lens holder sub-assembly is compensated by tilting the lens holder sub-assembly with respect to the propagation axis of the light being coupled by the lens holder-subassembly. Since the amount of tilt can be adjusted according to the degree of lateral misalignment, lens holder sub-assemblies manufactured with varying degrees of misalignment may be utilized to couple light into single mode fiber-optic cable. In addition, the same technique can also be used to compensate for other defects as well, such as angular errors in manufacturing or placement of a turning mirror or prism used to direct light into the lens holder sub-assembly. | 06-19-2014 |
20140343359 | CONTROL AND DISPLAY DEVICE - A device for display of medical vision images and video may include a portable display screen and housing. The device may also include a mounting mechanism located on the back of the housing. The mounting mechanism may be configured to removably engage a complementary mounting mechanism on a structure for removably mounting the portable display screen and housing to the structure. The device may also include means for communicatively coupling the portable display screen to one or more optoelectronic vision and illumination modules for control and processing of information. | 11-20-2014 |