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Years Active: 2020
Title: Innovations of Virgil N Kohlhepp, III
Introduction
Virgil N Kohlhepp, III is an accomplished inventor based in Peralta, New Mexico. He has made significant contributions to the field of optical technologies, particularly through his innovative patent related to polarimetry. His work focuses on enhancing the capabilities of polarimeters, which are essential tools for material and object classification.
Latest Patents
Kohlhepp holds a patent for a "Polarimeter with multiple independent tunable channels and method for material and object classification and recognition." This invention discloses embodiments of an active or laser polarimeter that transmits multiple independent and tunable temporally-multiplexed polarization states. It records or images the polarized intensity or irradiance reflected or transmitted by objects illuminated by those states. The recorded data is then applied to material and/or object classification and recognition using classification algorithms that exploit features of polarization signatures dependent on material type, texture, and/or object shape. The polarimeter also records and utilizes one or more passive polarization measurements to realize a hybrid active-passive polarimeter.
Career Highlights
Kohlhepp's career is marked by his work at Advanced Optical Technologies, Inc., where he has been instrumental in developing advanced optical systems. His innovative approach allows the new polarimeter to outperform conventional two-channel polarimeters. The subspace-projection algorithm he developed maximizes a target contrast parameter while minimizing sensor size, weight, and power, thus enhancing the speed of the device.
Collaborations
Kohlhepp has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Brian G Hoover and Pablo A Reyes. Their combined expertise has contributed to the advancement of optical technologies and the successful implementation of innovative solutions in the field.
Conclusion
Virgil N Kohlhepp, III is a pioneering inventor whose work in polarimetry has the potential to revolutionize material and object classification. His contributions to Advanced Optical Technologies, Inc. and his collaborations with esteemed colleagues highlight his commitment to innovation in optical technologies.