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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 12, 2014
Filed:
Mar. 16, 2012
Joseph Spagnolia, Ventura, CA (US);
Howard Bailey, Santa Barbara, CA (US);
Patrick Gilliland, Santa Barbara, CA (US);
Barton Goldstein, Santa Barbara, CA (US);
Brad Short, Goleta, CA (US);
Laurent Heughebaert, Santa Paula, CA (US);
Roger Stettner, Santa Barbara, CA (US);
Joseph Spagnolia, Ventura, CA (US);
Howard Bailey, Santa Barbara, CA (US);
Patrick Gilliland, Santa Barbara, CA (US);
Barton Goldstein, Santa Barbara, CA (US);
Brad Short, Goleta, CA (US);
Laurent Heughebaert, Santa Paula, CA (US);
Roger Stettner, Santa Barbara, CA (US);
Advanced Scientific Concepts, Inc., Santa Barbara, CA (US);
Abstract
A lightweight, low volume, inexpensive LADAR sensor incorporating 3-D focal plane arrays is adapted specifically for personal electronic appliances. The present invention generates, at high speed, 3-D image maps and object data at short to medium ranges. The techniques and structures described may be used to extend the range of long range systems as well, though the focus is on compact, short to medium range ladar sensors suitable for use in personal electronic devices. 3-D focal plane arrays are used in a variety of physical configurations to provide useful new capabilities to a variety of personal electronic appliances.