公开(公告)号：US20050033571A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-10

申请号：US10636176

申请日：2003-08-07

Applicant: Xuedong Huang ,  Zicheng Liu ,  Zhengyou Zhang ,  Michael Sinclair ,  Alejandro Acero

Inventor： Xuedong Huang ,  Zicheng Liu ,  Zhengyou Zhang ,  Michael Sinclair ,  Alejandro Acero

IPC: G10L11/02 ,  G10L15/20 ,  G10L15/24 ,  H04R1/10 ,  H04R1/14 ,  H04R25/00 ,  G10L15/00

CPC classification number: H04R1/14 ,  G10L15/20 ,  G10L15/24 ,  G10L25/78 ,  H04R1/083 ,  H04R1/1008 ,  H04R5/033 ,  H04R2460/13

Abstract: The present invention combines a conventional audio microphone with an additional speech sensor that provides a speech sensor signal based on an input. The speech sensor signal is generated based on an action undertaken by a speaker during speech, such as facial movement, bone vibration, throat vibration, throat impedance changes, etc. A speech detector component receives an input from the speech sensor and outputs a speech detection signal indicative of whether a user is speaking. The speech detector generates the speech detection signal based on the microphone signal and the speech sensor signal.

Abstract translation: 本发明将常规音频麦克风与基于输入提供语音传感器信号的附加话音传感器组合。 语音传感器信号基于语音中的扬声器在诸如面部运动，骨骼振动，喉部振动，喉部阻抗变化等中的动作而产生。语音检测器组件从语音传感器接收输入并输出语音检测 指示用户是否正在说话的信号。 语音检测器基于麦克风信号和语音传感器信号产生语音检测信号。

公开(公告)号：US20050011191A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-20

申请号：US10885280

申请日：2004-07-06

Applicant: Michael Sinclair

Inventor： Michael Sinclair

IPC: B81B3/00 ,  F02G1/04 ,  F03G7/06 ,  F01B29/10

CPC classification number: F03G7/06 ,  B81B3/0024 ,  B81B3/0037 ,  B81B2201/032 ,  B81B2203/0109 ,  B81B2203/051 ,  F02G1/04

Abstract: A unilateral in-plane thermal buckle-beam microelectrical mechanical actuator is formed on a planar substrate of semiconductor material, for example. The actuator includes first and second anchors secured to the substrate and a floating shuttle positioned movably parallel to the substrate. Symmetric first and second sets of elongated thermal half-beams are secured between the floating shuttle and the respective first and second anchors. The first and second anchors and the first and second sets of thermal half-beams are positioned along one side of the floating shuttle. The half-beams are formed of semiconductor material, such as polysilicon. A current source directs electrical current through the thermal half beams via the anchors to impart thermal expansion of the thermal half-beams and hence linear motion of the floating center beam generally parallel to the substrate. A floating cold beam connected between the shuttle and the substrate constrains and amplifies the motion of the shuttle in a predefined direction.

Abstract translation: 例如，在半导体材料的平面基板上形成单边平面内的热扣梁微电机械致动器。 致动器包括固定到基板的第一和第二锚固件以及平行于基板可移动地定位的浮动梭。 对称的第一和第二组细长的热半束固定在浮动梭和相应的第一和第二锚固件之间。 第一和第二锚定装置以及第一和第二组热半束装置沿浮动梭的一侧定位。 半波束由诸如多晶硅的半导体材料形成。 电流源通过锚定器引导电流通过热半束，以赋予热半光束的热膨胀，并因此使浮动中心光束与基底平行的线性运动。 连接在梭子和基底之间的浮动冷束限制并放大梭子在预定方向上的运动。

公开(公告)号：US20050002086A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-06

申请号：US10872741

申请日：2004-06-21

Applicant: Gary Starkweather ,  Michael Sinclair

Inventor： Gary Starkweather ,  Michael Sinclair

IPC: G02F1/015 ,  G02B6/35 ,  G02B26/02 ,  G02B27/18 ,  H04N5/66 ,  H04N5/74 ,  G02B5/32

CPC classification number: G02B6/353 ,  G02B6/3512 ,  G02B6/3554 ,  G02B6/356 ,  G02B6/3576 ,  G02B6/3584 ,  G02B6/3594 ,  G02B26/02 ,  H04N5/7408 ,  H04N5/7416

Abstract: A MEMS optical display system includes an illumination source for providing illumination light, a collimating lens for receiving the illumination light and forming from it collimated illumination light, and a converging microlens array having an array of lenslets that converge the collimated illumination light. The converging microlens array directs the illumination light to a microelectrical mechanical system (MEMS) optical modulator. The MEMS optical modulator includes, for example, a planar substrate through which multiple pixel apertures extend and multiple MEMS actuators that support and selectively position MEMS shutters over the apertures. A MEMS actuator and MEMS shutter, together with a corresponding aperture, correspond to pixel. The light from the converging microlens array is focused through the apertures and is selectively modulated according to the positioning of the MEMS shutters by the MEMS actuators, thereby to impart image information on the illumination light. The light is then passed to a diffused transmissive display screen by a projection microlens array.

Abstract translation: MEMS光学显示系统包括用于提供照明光的照明源，用于接收照明光并从其形成准直照明光的准直透镜，以及具有会聚准直照明光的小透镜阵列的会聚微透镜阵列。 会聚微透镜阵列将照明光导向微电子机械系统（MEMS）光调制器。 MEMS光调制器包括例如多个像素孔延伸的平面基板和支撑并选择性地将MEMS百叶窗定位在孔上的多个MEMS致动器。 MEMS致动器和MEMS快门以及对应的孔对应于像素。 来自会聚微透镜阵列的光通过孔聚焦，并且根据MEMS致动器的MEMS快门的定位来选择性地调制，由此赋予照明光的图像信息。 然后通过投影微透镜阵列将光传递到漫射透射显示屏。

公开(公告)号：US20110107958A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-12

申请号：US12617172

申请日：2009-11-12

Applicant: Aleksandar Pance ,  Michael Sinclair ,  Brett Bilbrey

Inventor： Aleksandar Pance ,  Michael Sinclair ,  Brett Bilbrey

IPC: G09G5/00 ,  G01D13/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/016

Abstract: The disclosure describes input devices for processor-based systems, including computing systems, to provide enhanced user experience. The described systems provide tactile sensations providing feedback to a user. In some systems, feedback is provided before actual contact with the key expelling air from the input device proximate the key when user selection is imminent. In other examples, the tactile sensation results from automatic movement of the key in response to detected user selection of the key. Additional examples and variations are described herein.

Abstract translation: 本公开描述了用于基于处理器的系统（包括计算系统）的输入设备，以提供增强的用户体验。 所描述的系统提供向用户提供反馈的触觉。 在一些系统中，当用户选择即将来临之前，在与输入设备之间的密钥排出空气接近密钥之前实际接触之前提供反馈。 在其他示例中，响应于检测到的用户对密钥的选择，键的自动移动导致触感。 本文描述了另外的示例和变型。

公开(公告)号：US20080120401A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-22

申请号：US11561853

申请日：2006-11-20

Applicant: Ruston John David Panabaker ,  Eric Horvitz ,  Gregory Baribault ,  Michael Sinclair ,  Alexander Frank ,  Scott C. Forbes

Inventor： Ruston John David Panabaker ,  Eric Horvitz ,  Gregory Baribault ,  Michael Sinclair ,  Alexander Frank ,  Scott C. Forbes

IPC: G06F15/173

CPC classification number: H04L67/125 ,  H04L63/104 ,  Y10S707/99931 ,  Y10S707/99945 ,  Y10S707/99948

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for managing a plurality of devices in a federated network and a sub-network within the federated network. The devices in the sub-network may have a functional capability of performing a function associated with the federated network. For example, the federated network may include devices for providing data content such as media content and the sub-network may include devices for controlling the presentation of the data content. In addition, a constellation of devices is provided that may share data content such as media data. At least some of the devices in the constellation may form a sub-network.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于管理联合网络中的多个设备和联合网络内的子网络的方法和装置。 子网中的设备可以具有执行与联合网络相关联的功能的功能性能。 例如，联合网络可以包括用于提供诸如媒体内容的数据内容的设备，并且子网络可以包括用于控制数据内容呈现的设备。 此外，提供了可以共享诸如媒体数据之类的数据内容的设备的星座。 星座中的至少一些设备可以形成子网络。

公开(公告)号：US07292956B1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-06

申请号：US11561855

申请日：2006-11-20

Applicant: Shai Guday ,  Ruston John David Panabaker ,  Eric Horvitz ,  Michael Sinclair ,  William Jefferson Westerinen ,  Feng Zhao

Inventor： Shai Guday ,  Ruston John David Panabaker ,  Eric Horvitz ,  Michael Sinclair ,  William Jefferson Westerinen ,  Feng Zhao

IPC: G06F3/01

CPC classification number: G06F19/3418 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G16H15/00

Abstract: A method and system is provided for management of medical data from a network of devices. The network of devices may include federated sensors that collect and forward medical data pertaining to an individual or biological specimen. The federated sensors or a central or remote device may further process the medical data and assign a priority value to the medical data. Processing can also include the analysis of the data for sensor error, local fusion of multiple sensors into higher-level interpretations, and the summarization or abstraction of the data into information that people are more comfortable with sharing than they might be with transmittal of the base data. The medical data may be transported to a healthcare provider or other endpoints based on the priority value and the authorization of recipient.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于从设备网络管理医疗数据的方法和系统。 设备网络可以包括联合传感器，其收集和转发属于单个或生物样本的医学数据。 联合传感器或中央或远程设备可以进一步处理医疗数据并为医疗数据分配优先级值。 处理还可以包括对传感器错误数据的分析，将多个传感器局部融合到更高层次的解释中，以及将数据总结或抽象为人们比共享传播更为舒适的信息。 数据。 医疗数据可以基于接收者的优先权值和授权被传送到医疗保健提供者或其他端点。

公开(公告)号：US20070176719A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-02

申请号：US11695342

申请日：2007-04-02

Applicant: Jeremy Levitan ,  Michael Sinclair

Inventor： Jeremy Levitan ,  Michael Sinclair

IPC: H01F1/00

CPC classification number: H01H50/005 ,  B81B3/0021 ,  B81B2201/042 ,  B81B2203/058 ,  G02B6/3518 ,  G02B6/3572 ,  G02B6/358 ,  G02B6/3584 ,  G02B26/085 ,  G02B26/101 ,  H01F7/066 ,  H01F7/08 ,  H01F7/14 ,  H01F21/04 ,  H01F2005/006 ,  H01F2007/068 ,  H02K41/0356 ,  Y10S359/904

Abstract: A microelectrical mechanical system (MEMS) actuator having electrically conductive coils that create first magnetic fields that are opposed by a second magnetic field is disclosed. The actuator includes two coils having dual, interspersed Archimedean spirals. Within an actuator, one coil is arranged with spirals that proceed clockwise, while the other coil is provided with spirals that proceed counterclockwise. An electrically conductive bridge mechanically couples the two coils of each actuator to a mirror. Opposing magnetic fields are created to provide a force that urges the coils to expand so that the outermost portions of the coil extend upward, away from the substrate, and lift the bridge and mirror. Control current may then be modulated to increase and decrease the coil's magnetic field strength thereby increasing and decreasing the coil's extension to raise and lower relative to the substrate.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有产生与第二磁场相对的第一磁场的导电线圈的微电机械系统（MEMS）致动器。 致动器包括具有双重散布的阿基米德螺旋线的两个线圈。 在致动器内，一个线圈被布置成具有顺时针方向的螺旋线，而另一个线圈设置有沿逆时针方向进行的螺旋。 导电桥将每个致动器的两个线圈机械地耦合到反射镜。 产生相反的磁场以提供促使线圈膨胀的力，使得线圈的最外部分向上延伸，远离基板，并提升桥和反射镜。 然后可以调节控制电流以增加和减少线圈的磁场强度，从而增加和减少线圈的延伸以相对于衬底升高和降低。

公开(公告)号：US20070046651A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-01

申请号：US11592133

申请日：2006-11-03

Applicant: Michael Sinclair ,  Kenneth Hinckley ,  James Kajiya ,  Nathan Sherman

Inventor： Michael Sinclair ,  Kenneth Hinckley ,  James Kajiya ,  Nathan Sherman

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F2203/0339

Abstract: A device for detecting the position of a human finger or other object on a touch-sensitive scrolling pad. Dual independent oscillators may be used to generate two pulse trains at frequencies dependent upon the capacitance of two conductors resulting from the position of the finger on the conductors. The pulses from each oscillator may be counted over a time interval. A ratio-metric measurement may be taken by calculating the ratio of the two counts, and a sum may also be calculated. The ratio of the two counts relates to finger position on the device, and their sum relates to finger pressure upon the device.

公开(公告)号：US20070036370A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-15

申请号：US11581707

申请日：2006-10-16

Applicant: Randy Granovetter ,  Michael Sinclair ,  Zhengyou Zhang ,  Zicheng Liu

Inventor： Randy Granovetter ,  Michael Sinclair ,  Zhengyou Zhang ,  Zicheng Liu

IPC: H04R5/02

CPC classification number: H04M1/605 ,  G06F17/289 ,  G10L15/20 ,  G10L15/24 ,  G10L21/0208 ,  G10L2021/02161 ,  H04M1/05 ,  H04M1/6008 ,  H04M1/6066 ,  H04M1/7253 ,  H04M2250/02 ,  H04M2250/06 ,  H04M2250/10 ,  H04R1/083 ,  H04W88/02 ,  H04W92/18

Abstract: A mobile device includes an air conduction microphone and an alternative sensor that provides an alternative sensor signal indicative of speech. A communication interface permits the mobile device to communicate directly with other mobile devices.

公开(公告)号：US20070015494A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-18

申请号：US11170545

申请日：2005-06-29

Applicant: Michael Sinclair ,  Yuan Kong ,  Zhengyou Zhang ,  Behrooz Chitsaz ,  David Williams ,  Silviu-Petru Cucerzan ,  Zicheng Liu

Inventor： Michael Sinclair ,  Yuan Kong ,  Zhengyou Zhang ,  Behrooz Chitsaz ,  David Williams ,  Silviu-Petru Cucerzan ,  Zicheng Liu

IPC: H04Q7/38

CPC classification number: H04W88/06 ,  H04M1/72572 ,  H04M2250/12 ,  H04M2250/58 ,  H04W8/245 ,  H04W92/02 ,  H04W92/10

Abstract: Multi-modal, multi-lingual devices can be employed to consolidate numerous items including, but not limited to, keys, remote controls, image capture devices, audio recorders, cellular telephone functionalities, location/direction detectors, health monitors, calendars, gaming devices, smart home inputs, pens, optical pointing devices or the like. For example, a corner of a cellular telephone can be used as an electronic pen. Moreover, the device can be used to snap multiple pictures stitching them together to create a panoramic image. A device can automate ignition of an automobile, initiate appliances, etc. based upon relative distance. The device can provide for near to eye capabilities for enhanced image viewing. Multiple cameras/sensors can be provided on a single device to provide for stereoscopic capabilities. The device can also provide assistance to blind, privacy, etc. by consolidating services.

Abstract translation: 可以使用多模式，多语言设备来整合许多项目，包括但不限于键，遥控器，图像捕获设备，音频记录器，蜂窝电话功能，位置/方向检测器，健康监视器，日历，游戏设备 智能家庭输入，笔，光学指向装置等。 例如，蜂窝电话的角落可以用作电子笔。 此外，该设备可以用于将多个图片拼接在一起以创建全景图像。 设备可以基于相对距离自动点火汽车，起动电器等。 该设备可以提供近眼睛的功能，以增强图像观看效果。 可以在单个设备上提供多个摄像机/传感器以提供立体能力。 该设备还可以通过整合服务来提供盲人，隐私等方面的帮助。