US Patents

78.    Patent #11,144,821, “Implementing a neuromorphic computing system using nanophotonic neurons,” Sung-Joo Ben Yoo and David A. B. Miller (Oct. 12, 2021)

77.    Patent #10,877,287, “Universal Linear Components,” David A. B. Miller (Jan. 14, 2020)

76.    Patent #10,534,189, “Universal Linear Components,” David A. B. Miller (Jan. 14, 2020)

75.    Patent #10,338,319, “Phase shifting by mechanical movement,” David A. B. Miller (July 2, 2019)

74.    Patent # 9,753,224, “Field-Programmable Optical Component,” David A. B. Miller (Sept. 5, 2017)

73.    Patent #9,368,579, “Selective Area Growth of Germanium and Silicon-Germanium in Silicon Waveguides for On-chip Optical Interconnect Applications,” Krishna Coimbatore Balram, Stephanie A. Claussen, and David A. B. Miller (June 14, 2016)

72.    Patent #8,829,633, “Self-aligned semiconductor ridges in metallic slits as a platform for planar tunable nanoscale resonant photodetectors,” Krishna C. Balram and David A. B. Miller (September 19, 2014)

71.    Patent #8,824,837 “Integration of optoelectronics with waveguides using interposer layer,” Shen Ren and David A. B. Miller (Sept. 2, 2014)

70.    Patent #8,193,497 “Near-Infrared Photodetectors, Image Sensors Employing the Same, and Methods of Manufacturing the Same,” Yoon-dong Park, David A. B. Miller, Young-gu Jim, and In-sung Joe (June 5, 2012)

69.    Patent #7,599,593 “Ge-Si Quantum Well Structures,” James S. Harris Jr., Yu-Hsuan Kuo, and David A. B. Miller (October 6, 2009)

68.    Patent #7,532,379 “Optical Modulator with Side Access,” David A. B. Miller, John Roth (May 12, 2009)

67.    Patent #7,515,777 “Silicon-based Ge/SiGe Optical Interconnects,” Yu-Hsuan Kuo, James S. Harris Jr., and David A. B. Miller (April 7, 2009)

66.    Patent #7,515,776 “Temperature-Controlled Optical Modulator,” David A. B. Miller, James S. Harris, Jr., Yu-Hsuan Kuo (April 7, 2009)

65.    Patent #7,466,914 “Optoelectronic switch having cascaded optical nodes,” Hilmi Volkan Demir, David A. B. Miller, and Vijit Ashok Sabnis (December 16, 2008)

64.    Patent #7,457,487 “Surface parallel modulator,” David A. B. Miller, Yu-Hsuan Kuo, and James S. Harris Jr., (November 25, 2008)

63.    Patent #7,418,166 “Device and approach for integration of optical devices and waveguides therefor,” Pawan Kapur, Yu-Hsuan Kuo, Michael West Wiemer, and David A. B. Miller (August 26, 2008)

62.    Patent #7,105,799 “Apparatus and method for an electronically tuned, wavelength-dependent optical detector,” Ray Chen and David A. B. Miller (Sept. 12, 2006)

61.    Patent #7,088,884 “Apparatus and method employing multilayer thin-film stacks for spatially shifting light,” Martina Gerken and David A. B. Miller (August 8, 2006)

60.    Patent #6,846,740 “Wafer-level quasi-planarization and passivation for multi-height structures,” Hilmi, Volkan Demir, Onur Fidaner, David A. B. Miller, Vijit Sabnis, and Jun-Fei Zheng (Jan. 25, 2005)

59.    Patent #6,680,791 “Semiconductor device for rapid optical switch by modulated absorption,”  Hilmi Volkan Demir, David A. B. Miller, and Vijit Sabnis (Jan. 20, 2004)

58.    Patent #6,653,706 “Low Temperature Grown Optical Detector,” David A. B. Miller, James S. Harris, Jr. (November 25, 2003)

57.    Patent #6,628,695 “Monolithically integrated mode-locked vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL),” Rafael, I. Aldaz, Gordon A. Keeler, Vijit A. Sabnis, James S. Harris, Jr., David A. B. Miller (September 30, 2003)

56.    Patent #6,618,150 “Compact Transform Spectrometer based on Sampling a Standing Wave,” James S. Harris, Jr., Helen L. Kung, David A. B. Miller (September 9, 2003)

55.    Patent #6,591,035 “Method for Dispersing Light Using Multilayered Structures,” David A. B. Miller, Martina Gerken, Bianca E. Nelson (July 8, 2003)

54.    Patent #6,525,815 “Miniaturized Talbot Spectrometer,” Helen L. Kung, David A. B. Miller (February 25,2003)

53.    Patent #6,466,961 “Methods for Adaptive Spectral, Spatial and Temporal Sensing for Imaging Applications,” D. A. B. Miller (October 15, 2002)

52.    Patent #6,445,839 “Optical Wavelength-Division-Multiplexed Cross-Connect Incorporating Optically Controlled Optical Switch,” D. A. B. Miller (September 3, 2002)

51.    Patent #6,097,519 “Fiber optic network using space and wavelength multiplexed data channel arrays,” Joseph E. Ford, Wayne H. Knox, Ashok V. Krishnamoorthy, David A. B. Miller, Martin C. Nuss (August 1, 2000)

50.    Patent #6,023,361 “Fiber optic network using space and wavelength multiplexed data channel arrays,” Joseph E. Ford, Wayne H. Knox, Ashok V. Krishnamoorthy, David A. B. Miller, Martin C. Nuss (February 8, 2000)

49.    Patent #5,912,751 “Fiber optic network using space and wavelength multiplexed data channel arrays,” Joseph E. Ford, Wayne H. Knox, Ashok V. Krishnamoorthy, David A. B. Miller, Martin C. Nuss (June 15, 1999)

48.    Patent #5,822,106     “Synchronization of Digital Systems Using Optical Pulses and Modulators,” W. H. Knox and D. A. B. Miller (October 13, 1998).

47.    Patent #5,777,318, “Smart Pixel Array Using Single Diode for Detection and Modulation,” A. V. Krishnamoorthy and D. A. B. Miller (July 7, 1998).

46.    Patent #5,757,992, “Fiber Optic Communication System and Method,” D. A. B. Miller (May 26, 1998).

45.    Patent# 5,745,512 “Tunable lasers based on absorbers in standing waves,” D. A. B. Miller (April 28, 1998)

44.    Patent #5,745,271 “Attenuation Device for Wavelength Multiplexed Optical Fiber Communications,” J. E. Ford, D. A. B. Miller, M. C. Nuss, and J. A. Walker (April 28, 1998).

43.    Patent #5,726,787 “Apparatus and method for improving signal-to-noise ratio in wavelength division multiplexing soliton transmission systems,” Hermann A. Haus, Wayne H. Knox, David A. B. Miller (March 10,1998)

42.    Patent #5,646,395     “Differential Self-Electro-Optic Effect Device,” David A. B. Miller (July 8, 1997).

41.    Patent #5,625,733 “Arrangement for interconnecting an optical fiber to an optical component,” Nicholas J. Frigo, Keith W. Goossen, David A. B. Miller, James A. Walker (April 29, 1997)

40.    Patent #5,605,856 “Method for designing an electronic integrated circuit with optical inputs and outputs,” Keith W. Goosen, Fouad E. Kiamilev, Ashok V. Krishnamoorthy, David A. B. Miller, James Walker, (February 25, 1997)

39.    Patent #5,526,155     “High-Density Optical Wavelength Division Multiplexing,” Wayne H. Knox, David A. B. Miller, and Martin C. Nuss.(June 11, 1996).

38.    Patent #5,508,508     “Apparatus for Converting Optical Bipolar Signals to Optical Unipolar Signals,” David A. B. Miller (April 16, 1996).

37.    Patent #5,498,863     “Wavelength-Sensitive Detectors Based on Absorbers in Standing Waves,” David A. B. Miller (March 12, 1996).

36.    Patent #5,483,375     “Optical Ratio Amplifier,” David A. B. Miller (January 9, 1996).

35.    Patent #5,483,186     “Push-Pull Optical Modulator Driver Circuit,” David A. B. Miller and Ted K. Woodward (January 9, 1996).

34.    Patent #5,473,467     “Linear Optical Amplifier,” David A. B. Miller (December 5, 1995).

33.    Patent #5,448,393     “Apparatus and Method for Referencing an Optical Receiver,” Anthony L. Lentine and David A. B. Miller (September 5, 1995).

32.    Patent #5,389,779     “Method and Apparatus for Near-Field, Scanning, Optical Microscopy by Reflective, Optical Feedback,” Robert E. Betzig, Igal M. Brener, Stephen G. Grubb, and David A. B. Miller (February 14, 1995).

31.    Patent #5,353,155     “Methods and Apparatus for Combining Arrays of Light Beams,” David A. B. Miller (October 4, 1994).

30.    Patent #5,311,008     “Self-Electrooptic Effect Device For Providing Integer Gain to Input Optical Signals Having Series Connected Quantum Well Diodes,” David A. B. Miller (May 10, 1994).

29.    Patent #5,288,990    “Differential Self-Electrooptic Effect Device,” David A. B. Miller (February 22, 1994).

28.    Patent #5,237,577     “Monolithically Integrated Fabry-Perot Saturable Absorber,” Ursula Keller and David A. B. Miller (August 17, 1993).

27.    Patent #5,233,184     “Matrix Addressed S-Seed Optical Modulator Array,” Leo M. F. Chirovsky, Anthony L. Lentine, and David A. B. Miller (August 3, 1993).

26.    Patent #5,155,623     “Arrangement for Imaging Multiple Arrays of Light Beams,” David A. B. Miller and Michael E. Prise (October 13, 1992).

25.    Patent #5,077,483     “Network Topology for Reduced Blocking and Photonic System Implementation Thereof,” Thomas J. Cloonan, Stephen J. Hinterlong, Harvard S. Hinton, Frank K. Hwang, Jurgen Jahns, Jack L. Jewell, Anthony L. Lentine, Frederick B. McCormick, David A. B. Miller, Miles J. Murdocca, Michael E. Prise, and Gaylord W. Richards (December 31, 1991).

24.    Patent #5,047,810     “Optically Controlled Resonant Tunneling Electronic Devices,” Daniel S. Chemla, David A. B. Miller, and Stephan Schmitt-Rink (September 10, 1991).

23.    Patent #5,036,512     “Optical Apparatus for Combining Light Beam Arrays Having Different Wavelengths,” Thomas J. Cloonan, Jack L. Jewell, Frederick. B. McCormick, David A. B. Miller, and Michael E. Prise (July 30, 1991).

22.    Patent #4,978,910     “Electrooptic Apparatus for the Measurement of Ultrashort Electrical Signals,” Wayne H. Knox and David A. B. Miller (December 18, 1990).

21.    Patent #4,978,842     “Programmable Optical Logic Device with Complementary Inputs,” Harvard S. Hinton, Anthony L. Lentine, and David A. B. Miller (December 18, 1990).

20.    Patent #4,967,068     “Single-Ended Optical Logic Arrangement,” Anthony L. Lentine and David A. B. Miller (October 30, 1990).

19.    Patent #4,959,534     “Differential Optical Logic Arrangement,” Anthony L. Lentine and David A. B. Miller (September 25, 1990).

18.    Patent #4,952,791     “Monolithic Apparatus Comprising Optically Interconnected Quantum Well Devices,” Harvard S. Hinton, Anthony L. Lentine, and D. A. B. Miller (August 28, 1990).

17.    Patent #4,914,286     “Method and Apparatus for Increasing the Processing Capacity of Optical Digital Processing Systems Having Optically Bistable Devices,” Leo M. F. Chirovsky, Anthony L. Lentine, and David A. B. Miller (April 3, 1990).

16.    Patent #4,904,859     “Self Electrooptic Effect Device Employing Asymmetric Quantum Wells,” Keith W. Goossen and David A. B. Miller (February 27, 1990).

15.    Patent #4,884,119     “Integrated Multiple Quantum Well Photonic and Electronic Devices,” David A. B. Miller (November 28, 1989).

14.    Patent #4,860,296     “Laser Controlled by a Multiple Layer Heterostructure,” Daniel S. Chemla, David A. B. Miller, and Peter W. Smith (August 22, 1989).

13.    Patent #4,822,992     “Wavelength Conversion Using Self Electrooptic Effect Devices,” Israel Bar-Joseph, Daniel S. Chemla, and David A. B. Miller (April 18, 1989).

12.    Patent #Re. 32,893    “Nonlinear and Bistable Optical Device,” David A. B. Miller (March 21, 1989).

11.    Patent #4,764,889     “Optical Logic Arrangement With Self Electro-Optic Effect Devices,” Harvard S. Hinton and David A. B. Miller (August 16, 1988).

10.    Patent #4,761,620     “Optical Reading of Quantum Well Device,” Israel Bar-Joseph, Tao-Yuan Chang, Daniel S. Chemla and David A. B. Miller (August 2, 1988).

9.       Patent #4,754,132     “Symmetric Optical Device with Quantum Well Absorption,” Harvard S. Hinton, Anthony L. Lentine, and David A. B. Miller (June 28, 1988).

8.       Patent #4,751,378     “Optical Device with Quantum Well Absorption,” Harvard S. Hinton, Anthony L. Lentine and David A. B. Miller (June 14, 1988).

7.       Patent #4,749,850     “High Speed Quantum Well Optical Detector,” Daniel S. Chemla, David A. B. Miller, and Stefan N. Schmitt-Rink (June 7, 1988).

6.       Patent #4,716,449     “Nonlinear and Bistable Optical Device,” David A. B. Miller (December 29, 1987).

5.       Patent #4,711,997     “Optical Interconnection of Devices on Chips,” David A. B. Miller (December 8, 1987).

4.       Patent #4,597,638     “Nonlinear Optical Apparatus,” Daniel S. Chemla, David A. B. Miller and Peter W. Smith (July 1, 1986).

3.       Patent #4,546,244     “Nonlinear and Bistable Optical Device,” David A. B. Miller (October 8, 1985).

2.       Patent #4,528,464     “Degenerate Four-Wave Mixer Using Multiple Quantum Well Structures,” Daniel S. Chemla, David A. B. Miller, and Peter W. Smith (July 9, 1985).

1.       Patent #4,525,687     “High-Speed Light Modulator Using Multiple Quantum Well Structures,” Daniel S. Chemla, Theodoor C. Damen, Arthur C. Gossard, David A. B. Miller, and Thomas H. Wood (June 25, 1985).