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Optical pulse communication and ranging system by amplitude modulating laser injection source and detecting optical pulse width
Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1964-03-11
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Granted: 1969-12-09
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Expires: 1984-03-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Karl L Konnerth Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 10:30
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04B; H04B10/00; H04B10/11; H04B10/112; H01; H01S; H01S5/00; H01S5/06; H01S5/062; H01S5/06209; H01S5/06216; H04B14/00; H04B14/02; H04B14/023
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A PULSE COMMUNICATION AND RANGING SYSTEM COMPRISING, MEANS FOR GENERATING A PULSE TRAIN EACH OF THE PULSES THEREOF BEING OF GIVEN WIDTH AND AMPLITUDE, MEANS FOR APPLYING INFORMATION IN THE FORM OF AN AMPLITUDE VARIATION OF AT LEAST ONE OF SAID PULSES OF SAID PULSE TRAIN, A LASER DEVICE COUPLED TO SAID INFORMATION APPLYING MEANS TO PRODUCE AT LEAST A COHERENT LIGHT PULSE THE WIDTH OF WHICH IS GOVERNED BY THE AMPLITUDE VARIATION OF SAID AT LEAST ONE OF SAID PULSES OF SAID PULSE TRAIN, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE WIDTH OF SAID AT LEAST A LIGHT PULSE FOR RECOVERING SAID INITIALLY APPLIED INFORMATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A PULSE COMMUNICATION AND RANGING SYSTEM COMPRISING, MEANS FOR GENERATING A PULSE TRAIN EACH OF THE PULSES THEREOF BEING OF GIVEN WIDTH AND AMPLITUDE, MEANS FOR APPLYING INFORMATION IN THE FORM OF AN AMPLITUDE VARIATION OF AT LEAST ONE OF SAID PULSES OF SAID PULSE TRAIN, A LASER DEVICE COUPLED TO SAID INFORMATION APPLYING MEANS TO PRODUCE AT LEAST A COHERENT LIGHT PULSE THE WIDTH OF WHICH IS GOVERNED BY THE AMPLITUDE VARIATION OF SAID AT LEAST ONE OF SAID PULSES OF SAID PULSE TRAIN, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE WIDTH OF SAID AT LEAST A LIGHT PULSE FOR RECOVERING SAID INITIALLY APPLIED INFORMATION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1972-12-08 | 1973-06-09 | 1973-12-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-12-08 | 1977-06-09 | 1977-12-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-12-08 | 1981-06-09 | 1981-12-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |