Active infrared signature detection device
First Claim
1. An active infrared light detection device, comprising:
- a photodiode;
a wave guide having an inner surface comprising a reflective surface for focusing active infrared light onto the photodiode resulting in an active infrared signal;
an apex within the wave guide comprising an acute angle from about 5 degrees to about 10 degrees; and
, means for processing the active infrared signal connected to the photodiode wherein the active infrared signal can be displayed visually or audibly.
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Abstract
The present invention is a device for detecting modulated or active infrared light comprises a photodiode mounted on the base aperture of a wave guide for focusing infrared light onto the photodiode. The wave guide is preferably pyramid shaped and has a reflective surface on the inner surface. The apex of the wave guide comprises an acute angle from about 5 degrees to about 10 degrees. Units to process the signal and amplify the signal are attached thereto. The device may also include a Fresnel lens and a means to adjust the voltage of the active infrared signal processing means to improve detection capabilities.
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1. An active infrared light detection device, comprising:
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a photodiode;
a wave guide having an inner surface comprising a reflective surface for focusing active infrared light onto the photodiode resulting in an active infrared signal;
an apex within the wave guide comprising an acute angle from about 5 degrees to about 10 degrees; and
,means for processing the active infrared signal connected to the photodiode wherein the active infrared signal can be displayed visually or audibly. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20)
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19. A method of detecting active infrared light, comprising the steps of:
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obtaining a device comprising a photodiode, a wave guide for focusing active infrared light onto the photo diode having an inner surface comprising a first surface mirror, an apex within the wave guide comprising an acute angle from about 5 degrees to about 10 degrees, means for processing an infrared signal connected to the photodiode wherein the active infrared signal can be displayed visually or audibly; and
,initiating the device; and
,pointing the wave guide towards an area to detect any active infrared light.
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