公开(公告)号：US20120153026A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-21

申请号：US12968654

申请日：2010-12-15

Applicant: David D. Bohn ,  Derek Leslie Knee

Inventor： David D. Bohn ,  Derek Leslie Knee

IPC: G06K7/14 ,  G06K7/12

CPC classification number: G06F3/03545 ,  G02B6/04 ,  G02B6/3624 ,  G02B6/4298 ,  G06F3/0321 ,  G06K7/10

Abstract: In embodiments, a pen digitizer includes a light source that generates light. The pen digitizer also includes light guides, such as fiber optics, configured coaxial within the pen digitizer to transfer the light from the light source and focus the light around an imaging tip of the pen digitizer. A photo array optically-images reflected light from encoded bits in an encoded micro pattern, and a lens focuses the reflected light onto the photo array.

Abstract translation: 在实施例中，笔数字转换器包括产生光的光源。 笔式数字化仪还包括在笔数字转换器内配置为同轴的光导纤维，例如光纤，用于传输来自光源的光并将光聚焦在笔式数字化仪的成像尖端。 照片阵列以经编码的微图案对来自编码比特的反射光进行光学图像，并且透镜将反射光聚焦到照相阵列上。

公开(公告)号：US07646514B2

公开(公告)日：2010-01-12

申请号：US10634973

申请日：2003-08-05

Applicant: Kurt E. Spears ,  David D. Bohn ,  John G. Thelen

Inventor： Kurt E. Spears ,  David D. Bohn ,  John G. Thelen

IPC: H04N1/04

CPC classification number: H04N1/2034 ,  H04N1/1017 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N1/203

Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, an image capture device comprises a first scanning module operable to scan a first side of an object and a second scanning module operable to scan a second side of the object, the first and second scanning modules translatable along their respective displacement paths.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的实施例，图像捕获装置包括可操作以扫描物体的第一侧的第一扫描模块和可操作以扫描物体的第二侧的第二扫描模块，第一和第二扫描模块可平移 沿其各自的位移路径。

公开(公告)号：US20090153485A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-18

申请号：US11955412

申请日：2007-12-13

Applicant: David D. Bohn ,  Glen C. Larsen

Inventor： David D. Bohn ,  Glen C. Larsen

IPC: G06F3/033

CPC classification number: G06F3/0317 ,  G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/042

Abstract: A user input device for use with a computing device is provided. The user input device may include a housing with a bottom portion including a substrate that includes a transparent portion. The user input device may further include an optical tracking engine mounted in the housing proximate the substrate and being configured to transmit and/or detect light for tracking movement of the user input device through the transparent portion of the substrate.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于计算设备的用户输入设备。 用户输入装置可以包括具有包括透明部分的基底的底部的壳体。 用户输入设备还可以包括安装在靠近基板的壳体中的光学跟踪引擎，并被配置为传输和/或检测光线，以跟踪用户输入设备通过基板的透明部分的移动。

公开(公告)号：US07009598B1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-07

申请号：US10382867

申请日：2003-03-07

Applicant: David D. Bohn

Inventor： David D. Bohn

IPC: G09G5/08

CPC classification number: G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/0317

Abstract: A light guide includes at least two channels from which light is shined on a target area. The multiple channels disperse light across the target area more uniformly and with fewer dead or bright spots. The channels may be integral to one another, and may be molded. The light guide may further include an integral holder for supporting and aligning a LED light source to shine upon an entrance surface of the light guide. The entrance surface may also be formed as a collection lens. The channels may also be configured to direct light onto a target area at different angles. One or more of the channel faces from which light emanates may also be non-planar.

Abstract translation: 光导包括在目标区域上照射光的至少两个通道。 多个通道更均匀地分散在目标区域上，并且具有较少的死点或亮点。 通道可以彼此成一体，并且可以被模制。 光导还可以包括用于支撑和对准LED光源以照射在光导的入射表面上的整体保持器。 入射面也可以形成为收集透镜。 通道还可以被配置为以不同的角度将光引导到目标区域。 光发出的一个或多个通道面也可以是非平面的。

公开(公告)号：US06878922B1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-12

申请号：US09220736

申请日：1998-12-23

Applicant: David D. Bohn

Inventor： David D. Bohn

IPC: H04N1/107 ,  G01B11/00 ,  G06T1/00 ,  H04N1/047 ,  H01J3/14

CPC classification number: H04N1/047 ,  G01B11/00 ,  H04N1/107 ,  H04N2201/04712 ,  H04N2201/04734 ,  H04N2201/04737 ,  H04N2201/04743

Abstract: An optical system for forming an image of at least a portion of an illuminated area on an object may comprise a lens positioned a spaced distance from the illuminated area on the object and an aperture stop positioned so that it is substantially co-planar with the image side focal plane of the lens. An occluding element is positioned between the lens and the illuminated area on the object so that the occluding element blocks a predetermined amount of light from a brightly illuminated region in the illuminated area but does not substantially block light from a less brightly illuminated region in the illuminated area.

Abstract translation: 用于形成物体上的照明区域的至少一部分的图像的光学系统可以包括与物体上的照射区域隔开距离的透镜和定位成使得其与图像基本共面的孔径光阑 透镜的侧焦平面。 遮挡元件位于物体上的透镜和照射区域之间，使得遮挡元件阻挡来自照明区域中的明亮照明区域的预定量的光，但是基本上不阻挡来自照明区域中不太亮的区域的光 区。

公开(公告)号：US06747284B2

公开(公告)日：2004-06-08

申请号：US10066452

申请日：2002-01-30

Applicant: David D. Bohn

Inventor： David D. Bohn

IPC: G01N2186

CPC classification number: H04N1/047 ,  G01S3/786 ,  H04N1/107 ,  H04N2201/04712 ,  H04N2201/04734 ,  H04N2201/04737

Abstract: A position sensing device has a substrate, a first portion, a second portion, a two-dimensional photosensor array, a light path and a lens. The first portion is attached to the substrate and the second portion is movably mounted to the first portion along a first axis. The two-dimensional photosensor array is attached to the second portion. The light path extends between a plane and the two-dimensional photosensor array. The lens is positioned in the light path.

Abstract translation: 位置检测装置具有基板，第一部分，第二部分，二维光电传感器阵列，光路和透镜。 第一部分附接到基底，第二部分沿着第一轴线可移动地安装到第一部分。 二维光电传感器阵列附接到第二部分。 光路在平面和二维光电传感器阵列之间延伸。 透镜位于光路中。

公开(公告)号：US06525306B1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-25

申请号：US09558433

申请日：2000-04-25

Applicant: David D. Bohn

Inventor： David D. Bohn

IPC: G09G500

CPC classification number: G06F3/0317 ,  G06F3/03543 ,  G06F2203/0333 ,  H04N1/00236 ,  H04N1/00241 ,  H04N5/2251 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N2201/0034 ,  H04N2201/0063

Abstract: A computer accessory according to one embodiment of the present invention may comprise a housing and an icon pointing system mounted within the housing. The icon pointing system generates icon pointing data during selected times in order to control a position of an icon associated with a host computer system connected to the computer accessory. An imaging system mounted within the housing produces image data during selected times, the image data being representative of an image of a selected object. A data transmission system operatively associated with the icon pointing system and the imaging system transmits the icon pointing data and the image data to the host computer.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的一个实施例的计算机附件可以包括安装在壳体内的壳体和图标指示系统。 图标指示系统在所选择的时间期间生成图标指向数据，以便控制与连接到计算机附件的主计算机系统相关联的图标的位置。 安装在壳体内的成像系统在选定的时间内产生图像数据，图像数据代表所选对象的图像。 与图标指示系统和成像系统可操作地相关联的数据传输系统将图标指向数据和图像数据发送到主计算机。

公开(公告)号：US06420723B2

公开(公告)日：2002-07-16

申请号：US09929851

申请日：2001-08-14

Applicant: David D. Bohn

Inventor： David D. Bohn

IPC: G01N2186

CPC classification number: H04N1/0476 ,  H04N1/047 ,  H04N1/107 ,  H04N2201/047 ,  H04N2201/0471 ,  H04N2201/04729 ,  H04N2201/04734 ,  H04N2201/04737

Abstract: A position sensing device having a single photosensing element is disclosed herein. The position sensing device determines the location of an object to which the position sensing device is attached relative to a surface. The position sensing device has a plurality of light paths that direct light from different area portions of the surface to the single photosensing element. Each area portion of the surface is associated with a light source wherein each light source may be activated individually. A processor illuminates these area portions individually. As the area portions are illuminated, the photosensing element creates image data representative of the image of the area portion being illuminated. The processor analyzes the image data and identifies distinct features in the area portions. As the object is moved relative to the surface, the locations of these distinct features relative to the photosensing element move. By measuring this movement, the processor is able to determine the velocity, direction of movement, and position of the object relative to the surface.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了具有单个感光元件的位置传感装置。 位置检测装置确定位置感测装置相对于表面与其相对的物体的位置。 位置检测装置具有将光从表面的不同区域部分引导到单个感光元件的多个光路。 表面的每个区域部分与光源相关联，其中每个光源可以被单独激活。 处理器分别照亮这些区域部分。 当区域部分被照亮时，光敏元件产生表示被照亮的区域部分的图像的图像数据。 处理器分析图像数据并识别区域部分中的不同特征。 当物体相对于表面移动时，这些不同特征相对于感光元件的位置移动。 通过测量这种运动，处理器能够确定物体相对于表面的速度，运动方向和位置。

公开(公告)号：US06229297B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-08

申请号：US09345188

申请日：1999-06-30

Applicant: David D. Bohn

Inventor： David D. Bohn

IPC: G01P348

CPC classification number: H04N1/047 ,  H04N2201/0471 ,  H04N2201/04712 ,  H04N2201/04734 ,  H04N2201/04737

Abstract: A position sensing device is disclosed wherein the positioning sensing device may determine the velocity and position of an object relative to a surface as the object is moved relative to the surface. The positioning sensing device may comprise two depth measurement devices that are mounted to the object on an axis that is substantially parallel to the direction of movement between object and the surface. The depth measurement devices are spaced a predetermined distance from each other. The depth measurement devices measure the contours of the surface as the object is moved relative to the surface and may output data representative of the surface contour to a processor. Accordingly, the processor receives two data signals that are out of phase wherein the phase shift is proportional to the relative velocity between the object and the surface. The processor may then perform an analysis on the data signals to determine the velocity of the object relative to the surface. Likewise, the processor may also determine the displacement of the object relative to the surface during a time interval.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种位置检测装置，其中当对象相对于表面移动时，定位感测装置可以确定物体相对于表面的速度和位置。 定位感测装置可以包括两个深度测量装置，其在基本上平行于物体和表面之间的运动方向的轴上安装到物体。 深度测量装置彼此隔开预定的距离。 当对象相对于表面移动时，深度测量装置测量表面的轮廓，并且可以将表示轮廓的数据输出到处理器。 因此，处理器接收两相数据信号，其中相移与物体和表面之间的相对速度成比例。 然后，处理器可以对数据信号执行分析，以确定对象相对于表面的速度。 类似地，处理器还可以在时间间隔期间确定对象相对于表面的位移。

公开(公告)号：US06229137B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-08

申请号：US09152966

申请日：1998-09-14

Applicant: David D. Bohn

Inventor： David D. Bohn

IPC: F21V704

CPC classification number: H04N1/0285 ,  H04N1/02815 ,  H04N1/0286 ,  H04N1/02865 ,  H04N1/0318 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/03116 ,  H04N2201/03141 ,  H04N2201/03145

Abstract: An illumination system for illuminating a scan region on an object may comprise a hollow reflector having an interior reflective surface, an entrance aperture, and an exit aperture. A light source is positioned adjacent the entrance aperture of the hollow reflector so that some of the light rays produced by the light source pass through the entrance aperture and are reflected by the interior reflective surface of the hollow reflector before passing through the exit aperture.

Abstract translation: 用于照射物体上的扫描区域的照明系统可以包括具有内部反射表面，入射孔和出口孔的中空反射器。 光源位于中空反射器的入口孔附近，使得由光源产生的一些光线穿过入口孔并在通过出射孔之前被中空反射器的内部反射表面反射。