公开(公告)号：US20070005363A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-04

申请号：US11169456

申请日：2005-06-29

Applicant: Silviu-Petru Cucerzan ,  David Kurlander ,  Michael Sinclair ,  Yuan Kong ,  Zhengyou Zhang ,  David Williams ,  Eric Brill

Inventor： Silviu-Petru Cucerzan ,  David Kurlander ,  Michael Sinclair ,  Yuan Kong ,  Zhengyou Zhang ,  David Williams ,  Eric Brill

IPC: G10L15/14

CPC classification number: H04W4/025 ,  H04L67/18 ,  H04W4/029

Abstract: Location-based technologies (e.g., global position system (GPS)) can be employed to facilitate providing multi-modal, multi-lingual location-based services. Identification of location can provide significant context as to identifying user state and intentions. Thus, location identification can facilitate providing/augmenting data and services (e.g., location-aware based suggestions, truncating contact lists based upon location, location-based reminders as a user approaches a predetermined location, truncating pre-loaded tasks, suggesting routes to accomplish pre-loaded tasks in a PIM). Still other aspects can augment GPS location identification with a compass, accelerometer, azimuth control, cellular triangulation, SPOT services of telephone, etc. Effectively, these alternative aspects can facilitate determination of a target location by detecting movement and direction of a user and/or portable device.

Abstract translation: 可以采用基于位置的技术（例如，全球定位系统（GPS））来促进提供多模式，多语言的基于位置的服务。 识别位置可以为识别用户状态和意图提供重要的上下文。 因此，位置识别可以促进提供/扩充数据和服务（例如，基于位置感知的建议，基于位置截断联系人列表，当用户接近预定位置时基于位置的提醒，截断预加载的任务，建议完成路线 PIM中的预加载任务）。 还有其他方面可以用罗盘，加速度计，方位角控制，蜂窝三角测量，电话的SPOT服务等来增强GPS位置识别。有效地，这些替代方面可以通过检测用户的移动和方向和/或 便携式设备。

公开(公告)号：US20070004969A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-04

申请号：US11170525

申请日：2005-06-29

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

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

IPC: A61B5/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/0022 ,  A61B5/0013 ,  A61B5/0205 ,  A61B5/02438 ,  A61B5/1112 ,  A61B5/411 ,  A61B5/749 ,  A61B2560/0242 ,  G16H40/67

Abstract: A device and/or devices can be placed on an individual to continuously collect and/or transmit information regarding the health state of the individual. The monitor, for example, can transmit data to doctor(s), hospital(s), emergency personnel, as well as automatically initiate affirmative actions (e.g., call an ambulance). The invention can facilitate preventive medicine by monitoring the individual's day to day actions (e.g., eating habits, exercise, stress, sleep, allergy detection, heart rate, blood sugar). This monitored information can be employed to facilitate the individual in taking proactive steps to living a healthy life. The device can also be used to record a user reaction to an event and/or to broadcast information about oneself whether for health, business or social purposes. Additionally, the invention can be used as a driver monitor to facilitate safe handling of equipment (e.g., alcohol sensor).

Abstract translation: 设备和/或设备可以放置在个人身上以连续地收集和/或发送关于个人的健康状态的信息。 例如，监视器可以向医生，医院，急救人员传送数据，并自动启动肯定行动（例如呼叫救护车）。 本发明可以通过监测个体的日常作用（例如，饮食习惯，运动，压力，睡眠，过敏检测，心率，血糖）来促进预防医学。 这种监测的信息可以用于促进个人采取积极的步骤来维持健康的生活。 该设备还可以用于记录用户对事件的反应和/或广播关于自身的信息，无论是为了健康，商业或社会目的。 另外，本发明可以用作驱动器监视器以便于设备（例如酒精传感器）的安全处理。

公开(公告)号：US20050035956A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-17

申请号：US10895103

申请日：2004-07-21

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

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

IPC: G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/044 ,  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：US20050027515A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-03

申请号：US10629278

申请日：2003-07-29

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 ,  G10L11/06

CPC classification number: H04R1/10 ,  G10L15/20 ,  G10L15/24 ,  G10L25/78 ,  H04R1/14 ,  H04R25/606

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：US20050001951A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-06

申请号：US10902962

申请日：2004-07-30

Applicant: J. Whitted ,  Eric Horvitz ,  Michael Sinclair

Inventor： J. Whitted ,  Eric Horvitz ,  Michael Sinclair

IPC: F21V8/00 ,  G02F1/133 ,  G02F1/13357 ,  G02F1/1333

CPC classification number: G02F1/1336 ,  G02F2001/133618 ,  G02F2001/133626 ,  G02F2201/58 ,  G02F2203/09

Abstract: A transmissive display device. The transmissive display device comprises a transmissive display panel positionable in a viewing position by a user and including a viewing front surface and a light-receiving rear surface, a reflective surface that is positionable by a user to receive ambient light and reflect it toward the rear surface and though the transmissive display panel, and an un-grooved transmissive ambient light diffuser, without annular rings, positionable by a user so that ambient light is transmitted through the diffuser to thereby cooperate with the reflective surface to provide diffuse ambient light to the rear surface of the transmissive display panel.

Abstract translation: 透射型显示装置。 透射型显示装置包括可由用户定位在观看位置并包括观看前表面和光接收后表面的透射显示面板，可由用户定位以接收环境光并将其朝向后方反射的反射表面 表面以及透射式显示面板，以及没有环形环的未开槽的透射环境光漫射器，可由用户定位，使得环境光透射通过扩散器，从而与反射表面配合以向后方提供漫射的环境光 透射显示面板的表面。

公开(公告)号：US09464783B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-11

申请号：US14196618

申请日：2014-03-04

Applicant: John Paul Morgan ,  Stefan Myrskog ,  Brett Barnes ,  Michael Sinclair ,  Nigel Morris

Inventor： John Paul Morgan ,  Stefan Myrskog ,  Brett Barnes ,  Michael Sinclair ,  Nigel Morris

IPC: H01L31/044 ,  F21V7/04 ,  H01L31/052 ,  H01L31/042 ,  F21V13/04 ,  F21V8/00 ,  H01L31/054 ,  B32B37/12 ,  F21V7/00 ,  F21V17/02 ,  F21V29/00 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/42 ,  H01L31/02 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H01L31/05 ,  H01L31/0687 ,  H02S40/22

CPC classification number: F21V7/04 ,  B32B37/12 ,  F21V7/00 ,  F21V13/04 ,  F21V17/02 ,  F21V29/502 ,  G01J1/0414 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G02B6/0001 ,  H01L31/02013 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H01L31/0508 ,  H01L31/052 ,  H01L31/0525 ,  H01L31/0543 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  H01L31/0687 ,  H02S40/00 ,  H02S40/22 ,  Y02E10/52 ,  Y02E10/544 ,  Y02P70/521 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A concentrated photovoltaic panel comprises at least one rigid sheet, one or more first optical elements disposed adjacent a first side of the at least one rigid sheet, one or more second optical elements disposed adjacent a second side of the at least one rigid sheet, and one or more photovoltaic elements. Each photovoltaic element is disposed between a respective first optical element and a respective second optical element. Each first optical element comprises at least one lens configured to focus light impinging thereon onto a corresponding reflecting surface of the respective second optical element. Each second optical element is configured to reflect light focused by the first optical element to the photovoltaic element disposed therebetween.

Abstract translation: 集中的光伏面板包括至少一个刚性片，邻近所述至少一个刚性片的第一侧布置的一个或多个第一光学元件，邻近所述至少一个刚性片的第二侧布置的一个或多个第二光学元件，以及 一个或多个光伏元件。 每个光电元件设置在相应的第一光学元件和相应的第二光学元件之间。 每个第一光学元件包括至少一个透镜，其配置成将入射到其上的光聚焦到相应的第二光学元件的相应反射表面上。 每个第二光学元件被配置为将由第一光学元件聚焦的光反射到设置在其间的光电元件。

公开(公告)号：US08427296B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-23

申请号：US12502667

申请日：2009-07-14

Applicant: Aleksandar Pance ,  David Simon ,  Michael Sinclair ,  Brett Bilbrey

Inventor： Aleksandar Pance ,  David Simon ,  Michael Sinclair ,  Brett Bilbrey

IPC: G08B26/00

CPC classification number: G06F13/4068

Abstract: In an embodiment, a system includes a plurality of ports and a proximity detection circuit to detect the presence of a connector relative to at least one port of the plurality of ports, prior to engagement of the connector with the port. Alternatives include a position sensor to determine the general distance of the connector from the port, and an orientation sensor to determine the orientation of the connector relative to the port. The system further includes a signal generator to provide at least one user-detectable signal representative of one or more of the proximity, position and orientation of the connector relative to the port to assist a user in engaging the connector with the port.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，系统包括多个端口和接近检测电路，用于在连接器与端口接合之前检测连接器相对于多个端口中的至少一个端口的存在。 替代方案包括确定连接器与端口的一般距离的位置传感器和用于确定连接器相对于端口的取向的定向传感器。 该系统还包括信号发生器，以提供表示连接器相对于端口的接近，位置和取向中的一个或多个的至少一个用户可检测信号，以帮助用户将连接器与端口接合。

公开(公告)号：US20110012727A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-20

申请号：US12502667

申请日：2009-07-14

Applicant: Aleksandar Pance ,  David Simon ,  Michael Sinclair ,  Brett Bilbrey

Inventor： Aleksandar Pance ,  David Simon ,  Michael Sinclair ,  Brett Bilbrey

IPC: G08B21/00

CPC classification number: G06F13/4068

Abstract: In an embodiment, a system includes a plurality of ports and a proximity detection circuit to detect the presence of a connector relative to at least one port of the plurality of ports, prior to engagement of the connector with the port. Alternatives include a position sensor to determine the general distance of the connector from the port, and an orientation sensor to determine the orientation of the connector relative to the port. The system further includes a signal generator to provide at least one user-detectable signal representative of one or more of the proximity, position and orientation of the connector relative to the port to assist a user in engaging the connector with the port.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，系统包括多个端口和接近检测电路，用于在连接器与端口接合之前检测连接器相对于多个端口中的至少一个端口的存在。 替代方案包括确定连接器与端口的一般距离的位置传感器和用于确定连接器相对于端口的取向的定向传感器。 该系统还包括信号发生器，以提供表示连接器相对于端口的接近，位置和取向中的一个或多个的至少一个用户可检测信号，以帮助用户将连接器与端口接合。

公开(公告)号：US20060072224A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-06

申请号：US11271031

申请日：2005-11-10

Applicant: Jeremy Levitan ,  Michael Sinclair

Inventor： Jeremy Levitan ,  Michael Sinclair

IPC: G02B7/182

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：US20060070379A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-06

申请号：US11285401

申请日：2005-11-22

Applicant: Gary Starkweather ,  Michael Sinclair

Inventor： Gary Starkweather ,  Michael Sinclair

IPC: F01B29/10 ,  F02G1/04

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 microelectrical mechanical out-of-plane thermal buckle-beam actuator is capable of providing transverse-plane movement of shutters. The actuator includes a pair of structural anchors secured to a substrate and one or more thermal buckle-beams secured at respective base ends to the anchors. Each buckle-beam extends substantially parallel to and spaced-apart from the substrate and is releasable from the substrate at points other than at the anchors. The thermal buckle-beam actuators are suitable for use in a microelectrical mechanical optical display system.

Abstract translation: 一个微电子机械平面外的热扣梁致动器能够提供百叶窗的横向平面运动。 致动器包括固定到基板的一对结构锚固件和固定在锚固件的相应底端处的一个或多个热弯曲梁。 每个带扣梁基本上平行于基板平行延伸并且与基板间隔开，并且在除了锚固件之外的点处可从基板释放。 热扣式光束执行器适用于微电子机械光学显示系统。