Semi-transparent power monitor integrated with a light producing module
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1. A light producing and monitoring system comprising:
- a light producing device from which light is emitted with wavelengths that can range from approximately 700 nm to approximately 3 microns; and
a semi-transparent sensor manufactured on a semi-transparent substrate separate from the light-producing device, the semi-transparent substrate bonded to the light-producing device to position the light-producing device where the semi-transparent sensor is located in front of the light producing device, at least a portion of the emitted light passes through the semi-transparent sensor and at least a portion of light is absorbed by the semi-transparent sensor, wherein the semi-transparent sensor is configured to be semi-transparent at the wavelength of the emitted light, the sensor including;
a first transparent/conductive electrode layer deposited on the substrate,an active sensor element deposited on top of the first transparent/conductive layer,a second transparent/conductive electrode layer deposited on top of the active sensor element, andan absorption layer deposited on top of the second transparent/conductive electrode layer to prevent visible light from reaching the active sensor element.
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Abstract
A light-producing device integrated with a power monitoring system include a light-producing device from which light is emitted in wavelengths that can range from approximately 700 nm to approximately 3 microns. A semi-transparent sensor is located such that at least a portion of the light emitted passes through the semi-transparent sensor and at least a portion of light is absorbed by the semi-transparent sensor. The semi-transparent sensor is configured to be semi-transparent at wavelengths that can range from 700 nm to 3 microns. The semi-transparent sensor may also be used with an external light source, for example with fiber-optic cables.
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1. A light producing and monitoring system comprising:
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a light producing device from which light is emitted with wavelengths that can range from approximately 700 nm to approximately 3 microns; and a semi-transparent sensor manufactured on a semi-transparent substrate separate from the light-producing device, the semi-transparent substrate bonded to the light-producing device to position the light-producing device where the semi-transparent sensor is located in front of the light producing device, at least a portion of the emitted light passes through the semi-transparent sensor and at least a portion of light is absorbed by the semi-transparent sensor, wherein the semi-transparent sensor is configured to be semi-transparent at the wavelength of the emitted light, the sensor including; a first transparent/conductive electrode layer deposited on the substrate, an active sensor element deposited on top of the first transparent/conductive layer, a second transparent/conductive electrode layer deposited on top of the active sensor element, and an absorption layer deposited on top of the second transparent/conductive electrode layer to prevent visible light from reaching the active sensor element. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A light producing and monitoring system comprising:
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a light producing device from which light is emitted with wavelengths that range from approximately 700 nm to approximately 3 microns; a semi-transparent substrate; and a semi-transparent sensor configured on the semi-transparent substrate including; a first transparent/conductive layer deposited on the substrate, an active sensor element deposited on top of the first transparent/conductive layer, a second transparent/conductive layer deposited on top of the active sensor element, a first anti-reflection layer deposited on top of the second transparent/conductive layer to prevent a light reflection loss, and an absorption layer deposited on top of the first anti-reflection layer to prevent visible light from reaching the active sensor element, the semi-transparent sensor being located in front of the light producing device, to allow at least a portion of the emitted light to pass through the semi-transparent sensor and at least a portion of light to be absorbed by the semi-transparent sensor, the semi-transparent sensor being configured to be semi-transparent at the wavelength of the emitted light. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18)
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10. A light producing and monitoring system comprising:
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a light producing device from which light is emitted with wavelengths that can range from approximately 700 nm to approximately 3 microns; a semi-transparent substrate; a semi-transparent sensor including; a first anti-reflection layer deposited on the substrate, a first transparent/conductive electrode layer deposited on top of the first anti-reflection layer, an active sensor element deposited on top of the first transparent/conductive layer and including semiconductor layers, a second transparent/conductive electrode layer deposited on top of the active sensor, a second anti-reflection layer deposited on top of the second transparent/conductive layer, and an absorption layer deposited on top of the second anti-reflection layer to prevent visible light from reaching the active sensor; the semi-transparent sensor located in front of the light producing device, such that at least a portion of the emitted light passes through the semi-transparent sensor and at least a portion of light is absorbed by the semi-transparent sensor, and wherein the semi-transparent sensor is configured to be semi-transparent at the wavelength of the emitted light. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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