公开(公告)号：US07075516B2

公开(公告)日：2006-07-11

申请号：US10382652

申请日：2003-03-07

Applicant: David D. Bohn

Inventor： David D. Bohn

IPC: G09G5/08

CPC classification number: G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/0312 ,  G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/0485

Abstract: A scroll wheel assembly for computer input device having a housing. The scroll wheel assembly includes a housing and an engagable scroll wheel. The scroll wheel is rotatable with a shaft to preferably cause vertical scrolling of an image on a display. The scroll wheel is laterally pivotable relative to the housing and the shaft. A ball joint is used to couple the scroll wheel to the shaft and permit this functional arrangement. A sensor is preferably positioned within the housing for sensing lateral movement of the rotatable member. In response to sensed lateral pivotable movement of the rotatable member, the image is horizontally scrolled, preferably in the direction of the lateral movement. The scrolling speed can be affected relative to the amount of displacement of the rotatable member and/or the amount of time that the rotatable member is displaced a predetermined amount. The computer input device having the rotatable member may take the form of a keyboard, a mouse, a trackball device, or another type of computer input device.

Abstract translation: 一种用于具有外壳的计算机输入装置的滚轮组件。 滚轮组件包括壳体和可接合的滚轮。 滚轮可以用轴旋转以优选地使显示器上的图像垂直滚动。 滚轮相对于壳体和轴可横向枢转。 球形接头用于将滚轮连接到轴上并允许这种功能性布置。 传感器优选地定位在壳体内以感测可旋转构件的横向移动。 响应于感测到的可旋转构件的横向可枢转运动，图像水平地滚动，优选地在横向运动的方向上。 滚动速度可以相对于可旋转部件的位移量和/或可旋转部件移动预定量的时间量而受到影响。 具有可旋转构件的计算机输入装置可以采用键盘，鼠标，轨迹球装置或另一类型的计算机输入装置的形式。

公开(公告)号：US07061471B2

公开(公告)日：2006-06-13

申请号：US10630845

申请日：2003-07-31

Applicant: David D. Bohn

Inventor： David D. Bohn

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/0485

Abstract: A computer input device includes a scrolling apparatus that includes a rotatable scroll wheel and a scroll wheel locking device. The scroll wheel locking device is activated when the document being scrolled reaches its end. When activated, the scroll wheel locking device prevents further rotation of the scroll wheel in the direction that would normally be past the end of the document, but permits rotation of the scroll wheel in the opposite direction towards the other end of the document. The scroll wheel locking device includes lockable wheel rotatable with and spaced from the scroll wheel. The lockable wheel includes angularly spaced pins. A tri-position lever includes locking elements engagable with the teeth to cause unidirectional locking.

Abstract translation: 计算机输入装置包括包括可旋转滚轮和滚轮锁定装置的滚动装置。 当滚动的文档到达其结束时，滚轮锁定装置被激活。 当激活时，滚轮锁定装置防止滚轮沿着通常超过文件端部的方向进一步旋转，但允许滚轮沿文件的另一端朝相反方向旋转。 滚轮锁定装置包括可与滚轮一起旋转并与其隔开的可锁定轮。 可锁定的轮子包括角度间隔开的销。 三位置杆包括与齿接合的锁定元件以引起单向锁定。

公开(公告)号：US06618038B1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-09

申请号：US09586103

申请日：2000-06-02

Applicant: David D. Bohn

Inventor： David D. Bohn

IPC: H01L2700

CPC classification number: G06F3/03544 ,  G06F3/04845 ,  G06F2203/0337

Abstract: A computer mouse has a plurality of motion sensors. The motion sensors generate data corresponding to their movement relative to a surface and transmit the data to a processor for analysis. The processor determines the rotational motion of the computer mouse and causes an image displayed on an associated video monitor to rotate proportionally to the relative movement of the computer mouse. The motion sensors may be two-dimensional photosensor arrays that generate image data of distinct features in the surface. As the computer mouse is moved relative to the surface, the locations of the distinct features move relative to the photosensor arrays. By analyzing this relative movement, the processor determines the rotational motion of the computer mouse.

Abstract translation: 计算机鼠标具有多个运动传感器。 运动传感器产生与其相对于表面的运动相对应的数据，并将数据传送到处理器进行分析。 处理器确定计算机鼠标的旋转运动，并使显示在相关联的视频监视器上的图像与计算机鼠标的相对移动成比例地旋转。 运动传感器可以是生成表面中不同特征的图像数据的二维光电传感器阵列。 当计算机鼠标相对于表面移动时，不同特征的位置相对于光电传感器阵列移动。 通过分析该相对运动，处理器确定计算机鼠标的旋转运动。

公开(公告)号：US06426498B1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-30

申请号：US09541171

申请日：2000-04-03

Applicant: David D. Bohn ,  Eugene A. Miksch

Inventor： David D. Bohn ,  Eugene A. Miksch

IPC: H01J314

CPC classification number: H04N1/0314 ,  H04N1/107 ,  H04N2201/03112 ,  H04N2201/03125 ,  H04N2201/03141 ,  H04N2201/03145 ,  H04N2201/0446

Abstract: The present invention provides an optics module for a scanning device such as a portable scanner. The optics module includes an illumination source and guide that transmits light through an optical window of the scanning device casing before reflecting off of the object to be scanned. The reflected light from the object travels back through the optical window and a lens before reaching a photosensor for evaluation by an associated microprocessor. The optical window of the scanning device provides a recessed portion in the scanning device casing. The recessed portion of the window is formed using the functional components of the optics module to eliminate a piece of glass typically used within the optical window that can be easily scratched or broken and provides a loss during the illumination process. By using the functional components of the optics module to form the recessed optical window, manufacturing costs to secure and replace a typical glass window contained therein can be eliminated, size of the optics module is reduced, and any contaminates that gather around the optics module can be easily removed by the user.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于诸如便携式扫描器的扫描装置的光学模块。 光学模块包括照射源和引导件，其在反射离开被扫描物体之前透过扫描装置外壳的光学窗口。 来自物体的反射光在到达光电传感器之前通过光学窗口和透镜返回，以便由相关的微处理器进行评估。 扫描装置的光学窗口在扫描装置壳体中提供凹陷部分。 窗口的凹陷部分使用光学模块的功能部件形成，以消除通常在光学窗口内使用的玻璃片，其可容易地划伤或破坏，并在照明过程中提供损耗。 通过使用光学模块的功能部件来形成凹入的光学窗口，可以消除固定和替换其中包含的典型玻璃窗的制造成本，减少光学组件的尺寸，并且聚集在光学模块周围的任何污染物 用户可以方便的删除。

公开(公告)号：US06350980B1

公开(公告)日：2002-02-26

申请号：US09385123

申请日：1999-08-27

Applicant: David D. Bohn

Inventor： David D. Bohn

IPC: G01N2186

CPC classification number: H04N1/0312 ,  H04N1/0311 ,  H04N1/0314 ,  H04N1/107 ,  H04N2201/02456 ,  H04N2201/02458 ,  H04N2201/0247 ,  H04N2201/02485 ,  H04N2201/0471 ,  H04N2201/04713 ,  H04N2201/04734

Abstract: An optical imaging assembly comprises a mounting surface and at least one semiconductor die having a face and an edge portion. The edge portion of the at least one semiconductor die is mounted to the mounting surface. A light sensitive optical detector is located on the face of the at least one semiconductor die. An optical system is mounted to the mounting surface adjacent the at least one semiconductor die.

Abstract translation: 光学成像组件包括安装表面和至少一个具有面和边缘部分的半导体管芯。 至少一个半导体管芯的边缘部分安装到安装表面。 光敏光学检测器位于至少一个半导体管芯的表面上。 光学系统安装到邻近至少一个半导体管芯的安装表面。

公开(公告)号：US06242731B1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-05

申请号：US09343641

申请日：1999-06-30

Applicant: David D. Bohn

Inventor： David D. Bohn

IPC: H01L2700

CPC classification number: G01B11/024 ,  H04N1/047 ,  H04N1/107 ,  H04N2201/04712 ,  H04N2201/04734 ,  H04N2201/04737 ,  H04N2201/04743

Abstract: An imaging device is disclosed wherein light used to image an object (imaging light) and light used to determine the position of the imaging device relative to the object (positioning light) pass through the same optical device. Imaging light is directed from an imaging portion of the object to a linear photosensor array. Positioning light is directed from a positioning portion of the object to a two-dimensional photosensor array. In one embodiment of the imaging device, the imaging light and positioning light have different wavelengths and are directed to their respective locations by the use of a beam splitter. In another embodiment of the invention, the imaging light and positioning light are directed to their respective locations by diffracting the light with a lens.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种成像装置，其中用于对物体（成像光）成像的光和用于确定成像装置相对于物体（定位光）的位置的光通过相同的光学装置。 成像光从物体的成像部分引导到线性光电传感器阵列。 定位光从物体的定位部分引导到二维光电传感器阵列。 在成像装置的一个实施例中，成像光和定位光具有不同的波长，并且通过使用分束器被引导到它们各自的位置。 在本发明的另一个实施例中，通过用透镜衍射光来将成像光和定位光引导到它们各自的位置。

公开(公告)号：US6149174A

公开(公告)日：2000-11-21

申请号：US550933

申请日：2000-04-17

Applicant: David D. Bohn

Inventor： David D. Bohn

IPC: B62K25/04 ,  B62M25/00 ,  B60G17/015

CPC classification number: B62K25/04 ,  B62M25/00 ,  B62K2025/044

Abstract: An electronically controlled bicycle suspension apparatus includes a suspension system, a sensor such as a biaxial accelerometer, an electronics module, at least one actuator and at least one battery for powering the sensor, electronics module and actuator. The suspension system mounted to and between first and second parts of a bicycle movable relative to one another in response to a shock applied to the bicycle, includes a cylinder having telescoping members defining an interior cavity and respectively connected to the first and second relative movable bicycle parts and movable toward and away from one another between predetermined limits, an extendable and contractible spring disposed within the interior cavity being biased to force the telescoping members away from one another, a fluid contained in the interior cavity and a partition fixed across the interior cavity inside of a telescoping members to divide the interior cavity into separate chambers. The partition defines at least one orifice having a predetermined size for controlling a rate of flow of the fluid between the chambers so as to control contraction of the spring and thereby control movement of the telescoping members toward one another. The actuator is coupled to the cylinder and movable relative thereto to change the size of the orifice in the partition of the suspension system. The sensor is mounted to either one the first and second relative movable parts of the bicycle.

公开(公告)号：US5459611A

公开(公告)日：1995-10-17

申请号：US108359

申请日：1993-08-18

Applicant: David D. Bohn ,  Jesse M. Gerrard

Inventor： David D. Bohn ,  Jesse M. Gerrard

IPC: G01J3/50 ,  G02B6/34 ,  G02B6/42 ,  G02B27/10 ,  G02B27/14 ,  G09G5/02 ,  H04N1/04 ,  H04N1/48

CPC classification number: G02B6/29362 ,  G02B27/1013 ,  G02B27/148 ,  H04N1/488 ,  G02B6/4246

Abstract: A beam splitter/path length compensator assembly for use in a color imaging assembly, comprising a beam splitter for splitting a polychromatic imaging light beam into a plurality of color component beams, and an integrally formed, transparent path length compensator device for differentially adjusting the focus distances of the color component beams. The beam splitter is encased within the path length compensator device. A color imaging assembly utilizing the beam splitter/path length compensator assembly for forming spatially separated, color component images of an object on a unitary image plane is also disclosed. A method for producing a beam splitter/path length compensator assembly is also disclosed. An optical assembly utilizing a beam combiner/path length compensator assembly for spatially and spectrally combining a plurality of color component optical beams into a combined optical beam having a unitary optical axis is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种用于彩色成像组件的分束器/路径长度补偿器组件，包括用于将多色成像光束分成多个颜色分量光束的分束器，以及用于差分调整焦距的整体形成的透明路径长度补偿器装置 颜色分量光束的距离。 分束器被封装在路径长度补偿装置内。 还公开了一种利用分束器/路径长度补偿器组件在一体图像平面上形成物体的空间分离的彩色分量图像的彩色成像组件。 还公开了一种用于制造分束器/路径长度补偿器组件的方法。 还公开了一种利用光束组合器/路径长度补偿器组件的光学组件，用于将多个彩色分量光束空间和光谱地组合成具有整体光轴的组合光束。

公开(公告)号：US20180130391A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-10

申请号：US15348911

申请日：2016-11-10

Applicant: David D. Bohn

Inventor： David D. Bohn

IPC: G09G3/02 ,  G02B27/01 ,  G02B26/10 ,  G02B26/08 ,  G02B27/00 ,  G06F3/01

CPC classification number: G09G3/02 ,  G02B26/0883 ,  G02B26/108 ,  G02B27/0093 ,  G02B27/0172 ,  G06F3/013 ,  G09G2340/0407 ,  G09G2354/00

Abstract: An optical system comprises a linear illumination source configured to emit light, a first scanning stage configured to receive the light and to scan the light, and a second scanning stage. The linear illumination source is configured to generate light forming a vertical field of view based on the one or more output signals received from a controller modulating the one or more output signals comprising image data defining content. The first scanning stage redirects portions of the light to generate an output defining a horizontal field of view based on the one or more output signals of the controller. The first scanning device combines the vertical field of view and the horizontal field of view in the output light to create a two-dimensional light image of the content. The second scanning stage receives and directs the output of the first scanning stage toward a projected exit pupil.

公开(公告)号：US20180101014A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-12

申请号：US15291033

申请日：2016-10-11

Applicant: David D. Bohn

Inventor： David D. Bohn

IPC: G02B27/01 ,  G02B7/12

CPC classification number: G02B27/0176 ,  G02B7/12 ,  G02B21/20 ,  G02B2027/0134 ,  G02B2027/0154

Abstract: A parallel beam flexure mechanism (“PBFM”) for adjusting an interpupillary distance (“IPD”) of an optical device is disclosed. The PBFM includes a plurality of flexures, a mounting platen, an optical payload, and a horizontal translation mechanism. The mounting platen has a first end and a second end, where the mounting platen is attached to a first set of flexures that are in a parallel arrangement to a second set of flexures attached to a frame of an optical device, such as a head mounted display. The optical payload and horizontal translation mechanism are attached to the mounting platen, where the horizontal translation mechanism is configured to translate the mounting platen in a horizontal direction by bending the flexures, thereby adjusting the IPD of the optical device.