This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: United States of America as Represented by the Administrator of NASA. Active years: 2014.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2014
Title: Innovations by Anthony (Nino) Piazza
Introduction
Anthony (Nino) Piazza is an accomplished inventor based in Palmdale, California. He has made significant contributions to the field of optical frequency-domain reflectometry (OFDR) systems. His innovative work focuses on multiplexing and acquiring data from multiple optical fibers, which has important applications in structural health monitoring.
Latest Patents
Anthony Piazza holds a patent for a method and apparatus of multiplexing and acquiring data from multiple optical fibers using a single data channel of an optical frequency-domain reflectometry (OFDR) system. This invention provides a method and system for multiplexing a network of parallel fiber Bragg grating (FBG) sensor-fibers to a single acquisition channel of a closed Michelson interferometer system via a fiber splitter. The design effectively distinguishes each branch of fiber sensors in the spatial domain, simplifying the optical, electronic, and computational complexity involved in multiplexed or branched optical fiber sensor networks.
Career Highlights
Piazza's career is marked by his work with the United States of America as represented by the Administrator of NASA. His innovative approach to fiber optics has positioned him as a key figure in advancing technologies that require extensive measurement points, particularly in large and distributed structures.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Anthony has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Allen R Parker, Jr and Hon Man Chan. These partnerships have further enhanced the impact of his work in the field of optical technologies.
Conclusion
Anthony (Nino) Piazza's contributions to the field of optical frequency-domain reflectometry demonstrate his commitment to innovation and excellence. His patent reflects a significant advancement in the multiplexing of optical fibers, which is crucial for modern structural health monitoring applications.