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Laser Systems and Methods Having Auto-Ranging and Control Capability

  • US 20090219961A1
  • Filed: 02/28/2008
  • Published: 09/03/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/28/2008
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An apparatus, comprising:

  • a laser system configured to emit a beam;

    a state determination component configured to analyze a field of view at least one of coincident with and substantially encompassing the beam and to determine at least an object distance between the laser system and an object within the field of view; and

    a control system configured to receive target state information from the state determination component, and to determine whether a maximum permissible exposure has been exceeded, and to controllably adjust one or more operating conditions of the laser system based on the determination.

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