DocumentCode :
1563389
Title :
Commercialization of interferometric interrogation techniques for fiber sensing applications
Author :
Bush, J. ; Cekorich, A.
Author_Institution :
Optiphase Inc., Van Nuys, CA, USA
fYear :
2002
Firstpage :
371
Abstract :
Optiphase Inc. develops and manufactures fiber optic interferometric sensing and measurement systems. Principal activities involve the commercialization of this technology in two distinct categories: (1) interferometric demodulation; and (2) white-light coherence domain systems. Instead of focusing on specific end-use sensing systems, we have targeted commercialization of the elements of these systems involved with the interrogation of the sensors and accurate conversion of (optical) sensor information into electronic formats. The motivating concept is that commercialization of interrogators will address multiple markets with common designs, leading to cost reduction through higher volume manufacturing. This business approach pre-supposes that such standardization is acceptable to and meets the needs of the (fiber) sensing industry. This discussion reviews the commercialization efforts for the two interrogator categories.
Keywords :
demodulation; fibre optic sensors; light coherence; light interferometry; optical information processing; optical modulation; signal processing equipment; strategic planning; business approach; commercialization; common designs; cost reduction; electronic formats; fiber optic interferometric measurement systems; fiber optic interferometric sensing systems; fiber sensing applications; interferometric demodulation; interferometric interrogation techniques; interrogators; multiple markets; optical sensor information conversion; sensor interrogation systems; standardization; volume manufacturing; white-light coherence domain systems; Business; Commercialization; Consumer electronics; Costs; Demodulation; Manufacturing; Optical fibers; Optical interferometry; Optical sensors; Sensor systems;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Sensors Conference Technical Digest, 2002. Ofs 2002, 15th
Conference_Location :
Portland, OR, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7289-1
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1109/OFS.2002.1000608
Filename :
1000608
Link To Document :
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