This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents and 2 EPO patents. Top assignees: Faz Technology Limited, Intune Networks Limited. Active years: 2013-2017.
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Years Active: 2013-2017
Title: Tom Farrell: Innovator in Tunable Laser Technology
Introduction
Tom Farrell is a distinguished inventor based in Dublin, Ireland. He has made significant contributions to the field of optical technology, particularly in the development of tunable laser systems. With a total of 3 patents to his name, Farrell's work has advanced the capabilities of optical sensors and laser applications.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is titled "System and method for dynamically sweeping a tunable laser." This invention provides a dynamically swept tunable laser system and method for measuring sensor characteristics obtained from an array of optical sensors. It includes means for dividing the total wavelength sweep of the laser into different regions in any particular order, where each region contains single or multiple contiguous sweep segments. Each sweep segment is referenced by a start and a stop reference and can have different lengths compared to the other sweep segments. The sensor characteristics are determined from each region swept by the tunable laser. The invention allows the tunable laser to operate in a quasi-continuous mode to select segments in any order, with the relative sweep rates of regions adjustable to allow some regions to be swept more times than others.
Another notable patent is "System and method to compensate for frequency distortions and polarization induced effects in optical systems." This invention provides a system and method for wavelength referencing and polarization mitigation. An optical wavelength tunable laser source is swept in a number of contiguous, overlapping sweep segments. A coarse reference wavelength section produces a reference signal that defines at least one absolute wavelength within a sweep segment. A fine wavelength reference section produces a periodic wavelength reference signal that defines a plurality of equidistant wavelengths within each sweep segment, with an indeterminate offset relative to the absolute wavelength(s) of the coarse reference wavelength section. This arrangement reduces the minimum required overlap between contiguous sweep segments.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Tom Farrell has worked with several innovative companies, including Faz Technology Limited and Intune Networks Limited. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to refine his skills and contribute to cutting-edge projects in optical technology.
Collaborations
Tom has collaborated with notable professionals in his field, including John O'Dowd and Martin Farnan. These collaborations have further enriched his work and expanded the impact of his inventions.
Conclusion
Tom Farrell is a prominent figure in the realm of tunable laser technology,