公开(公告)号：EP1653248A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-03

申请号：EP05077409.0

申请日：2005-10-20

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Troxell, John R. ,  Partin, Dale L. ,  Kong, Hongzhi ,  Bauson, William A. ,  Sultan, Michel F. ,  Harbach, Andrew P. ,  Scharenbroch, Gregory K.

IPC: G01S7/481 ,  G01S17/02 ,  B60R21/015

CPC classification number: B60R21/01538 ,  B60R21/01534 ,  B60R21/01552 ,  G01S7/4802 ,  G01S17/026

Abstract: An automotive occupant position restraint apparatus (22) senses a position of an occupant (10, 16) of a motor vehicle (14). An optical energy source (30) emits optical energy that is substantially limited to a first range of wavelengths that corresponds to an atmospheric absorption peak. An optical energy receiver (32) receives the optical energy emitted by the optical energy source after the optical energy has been reflected within a passenger compartment (42) of the motor vehicle. A range of wavelengths that the receiver is operable to receive is substantially limited to a second range of wavelengths that corresponds to the atmospheric absorption peak.

Abstract translation: 汽车乘员位置限制装置（22）感测机动车辆（14）的乘员（10,16）的位置。 光能源（30）发射光能，其基本上限于对应于大气吸收峰的第一波长范围。 光能接收器（32）在机能车辆的乘客舱（42）内的光能被反射之后接收由光能源发出的光能。 接收器可操作以接收的波长范围基本上限于对应于大气吸收峰的第二波长范围。

公开(公告)号：EP1978725A2

公开(公告)日：2008-10-08

申请号：EP08153174.1

申请日：2008-03-21

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Troxell, John R. ,  Taylor, Ronald M. ,  Rege, Siddharth S.

IPC: H04N1/024

CPC classification number: G03B15/05 ,  G03B2215/0567 ,  G03B2215/0592 ,  H04N5/2256 ,  H04N5/2354 ,  H04N5/3532

Abstract: In an actively illuminated imaging system (240), illumination of a segmented scene (260A-D) is synchronized with an image sensing period. A scene is segmented into a plurality of scene portions (260A-D) utilizing a segmented lens (256). In an aspect, a first scene portion (260A) is illuminated when an imager (254) is actively collecting photogenerated charge from the first scene portion (260A), and a second scene portion (260B) is illuminated when an imager (254) is actively collecting photogenerated charge from the second scene portion (260B). The sensitivity of an image sensor (254) is maximized, while simultaneously minimizing the amount of light that must be supplied to illuminate a scene. An irradiance pattern is varied allowing a more uniform distribution of light. Bands of varying wavelength, polarization, and light intensity may be variously applied to illuminate individual scene segments, as needed to enhance an identification of an object in the scene. The present invention is particularly useful with high frame rate imaging systems.

Abstract translation: 在主动照明成像系统（240）中，分割场景（260A-D）的照明与图像感测周期同步。 利用分段透镜（256）将场景分割成多个场景部分（260A-D）。 一方面，当成像器（254）主动地从第一场景部分（260A）收集光产生的电荷时，第一场景部分（260A）被照亮，并且当成像器（254）是 从第二场景部分（260B）积极收集光生成电荷。 图像传感器（254）的灵敏度最大化，同时最小化必须提供以照亮场景的光量。 不同的辐照度模式是不同的，允许更均匀的光分布。 根据需要，不同波长，极化和光强度的波段可以被不同地应用于照亮各个场景段，以增强场景中物体的识别。 本发明对于高帧率成像系统特别有用。

公开(公告)号：EP1691181A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-16

申请号：EP06075345.6

申请日：2006-02-15

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Troxell, John R.

IPC: G01J5/34 ,  G01J5/20 ,  G01J5/10 ,  G01J5/02

CPC classification number: G01J5/02 ,  G01J5/0245 ,  G01J5/34

Abstract: A photonic sensor, comprising: a sensing element; a dielectric layer; a first electrode disposed between the sensing element and the dielectric layer; a second electrode positioned in a facing spaced relationship with respect to the dielectric layer, the second electrode being disposed upon a substrate; and wherein an applied voltage between the first and second electrodes attracts the first electrode towards the second electrode resulting in a movement of the sensor and the first electrode and dielectric layer with respect to the second electrode, wherein a path of thermal conductance is provided between the substrate and the sensing element through the first electrode, the dielectric layer and the second electrode, and the dielectric layer and the first electrode return to the facing spaced relationship when the applied voltage is removed.

Abstract translation: 一种光子传感器，包括：感测元件; 一个介电层; 所述感测元件和所述电介质层之间设置的第一电极; 以面对的间隔开的关系定位于该介电层的第二电极，所述第二电极在一个基片处理完毕; 和worin到第一和第二电极之间施加电压吸引向第二电极在所述传感器和所述第一电极和电介质层相对于所述第二电极的运动引起的所述第一电极，worin热传导的路径在之间设置 基板，并通过第一电极，介电层和第二电极，并且所述介电层和第一电极返回到面对间隔关系当所施加的电压被移除时感测元件。

公开(公告)号：EP1418491A3

公开(公告)日：2006-07-19

申请号：EP03078051.4

申请日：2003-09-26

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Troxell, John R. ,  Lambert, David K. ,  Oberdier, Larry M. ,  Harrington, Marie I.

IPC: G06F3/033

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06F2203/04809

Abstract: A transparent overlay input device (300/400) includes a transparent non-conductive substrate (306/406), a plurality of transparent conductive electrode pairs (308A, 308B/408A, 408B) and a transparent non-conductive cover (310/410A). The plurality of transparent conductive electrode pairs (308A, 308B/408A, 408B) are formed on the substrate (306/406) and each form a proximity sensitive region and include a first electrode that receives an input signal and a second electrode that provides an output signal. The first and second electrodes are capacitively coupled and the capacitance of the electrode pair changes when a conductive member, e.g., a user's finger, is located near the electrode pair (308A, 308B/408A, 408B). The transparent non-conductive cover (310/410A) is formed on the substrate (306/406) over the electrode pairs (308A, 308B/408A, 408B).

公开(公告)号：EP1978725A3

公开(公告)日：2009-06-03

申请号：EP08153174.1

申请日：2008-03-21

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Troxell, John R. ,  Taylor, Ronald M. ,  Rege, Siddharth S.

IPC: H04N1/024 ,  G03B15/05 ,  H04N5/235

CPC classification number: G03B15/05 ,  G03B2215/0567 ,  G03B2215/0592 ,  H04N5/2256 ,  H04N5/2354 ,  H04N5/3532

Abstract: In an actively illuminated imaging system (240), illumination of a segmented scene (260A-D) is synchronized with an image sensing period. A scene is segmented into a plurality of scene portions (260A-D) utilizing a segmented lens (256). In an aspect, a first scene portion (260A) is illuminated when an imager (254) is actively collecting photogenerated charge from the first scene portion (260A), and a second scene portion (260B) is illuminated when an imager (254) is actively collecting photogenerated charge from the second scene portion (260B). The sensitivity of an image sensor (254) is maximized, while simultaneously minimizing the amount of light that must be supplied to illuminate a scene. An irradiance pattern is varied allowing a more uniform distribution of light. Bands of varying wavelength, polarization, and light intensity may be variously applied to illuminate individual scene segments, as needed to enhance an identification of an object in the scene. The present invention is particularly useful with high frame rate imaging systems.

公开(公告)号：EP1646088A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-12

申请号：EP05077064.3

申请日：2005-09-12

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Tan, Tectiong ,  Pan, Binghua ,  Burns, Jeffrey H. ,  Troxell, John R.

IPC: H01L31/02 ,  H04N5/225

CPC classification number: H01L31/0203 ,  H01L27/14618 ,  H01L27/14625 ,  H01L31/02325 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H04N5/2253 ,  H04N5/2254 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: An electronic module (110,210) adapted to sense light and configured to minimize the entry of stray light into the module (110,210). The module (110,210) includes a housing (116) having an opening (132) through which light enters the housing (116), a first substrate (118) coupled to the housing (116), a second substrate (122) on the first substrate (118) opposite the housing (116), and a chip (120) on the second substrate (122). The first substrate (118) defines a window (118) aligned with the housing (116) so that light traveling through the housing (116) also passes through window (118). The second substrate (122) defines an opening (136) aligned with the window (118), and the chip (120) is located over the opening (136) in the second substrate (122) so that a light-sensing element on the chip (120) senses light passing through the opening (136). The module (110,210) is equipped with features (116,138,140,142) that prevent light from entering the module (110,210) through the second substrate (122), the first substrate (118), and between the chip (120) and second substrate (122).

Abstract translation: 一种电子模块（110,210），适于感测光并被配置为使杂散光进入模块（110,210）最小化。 模块（110,210）包括具有开口（132）的壳体（116），光通过该开口进入壳体（116），耦合到壳体（116）的第一衬底（118），第一衬底 衬底（118）与壳体（116）相对，以及在第二衬底（122）上的芯片（120）。 第一基板（118）限定与壳体（116）对准的窗口（118），使得穿过壳体（116）的光也穿过窗口（118）。 第二基板（122）限定与窗口（118）对准的开口（136），并且芯片（120）位于第二基板（122）中的开口（136）上方，使得在 芯片（120）感测通过开口（136）的光。 模块（110,210）配备有阻止光通过第二基板（122），第一基板（118）以及芯片（120）和第二基板（122）之间进入模块（110,210）的特征（116,138,140,​​142） 。

公开(公告)号：EP1418491A2

公开(公告)日：2004-05-12

申请号：EP03078051.4

申请日：2003-09-26

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Troxell, John R. ,  Lambert, David K. ,  Oberdier, Larry M. ,  Harrington, Marie I.

IPC: G06F3/033

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06F2203/04809

Abstract: A transparent overlay input device (300/400) includes a transparent non-conductive substrate (306/406), a plurality of transparent conductive electrode pairs (308A, 308B/408A, 408B) and a transparent non-conductive cover (310/410A). The plurality of transparent conductive electrode pairs (308A, 308B/408A, 408B) are formed on the substrate (306/406) and each form a proximity sensitive region and include a first electrode that receives an input signal and a second electrode that provides an output signal. The first and second electrodes are capacitively coupled and the capacitance of the electrode pair changes when a conductive member, e.g., a user's finger, is located near the electrode pair (308A, 308B/408A, 408B). The transparent non-conductive cover (310/410A) is formed on the substrate (306/406) over the electrode pairs (308A, 308B/408A, 408B).

Abstract translation: 透明覆盖输入装置（300/400）包括透明非导电基板（306/406），多个透明导电电极对（308A，308B / 408A，408B）和透明非导电盖（310 / 410A ）。 多个透明导电电极对（308A，308B / 408A，408B）形成在基板（306/406）上并且各自形成接近敏感区域，并且包括接收输入信号的第一电极和提供输入信号的第二电极 输出信号。 第一和第二电极是电容耦合的，并且当诸如使用者的手指的导电构件位于电极对（308A，308B / 408A，408B）附近时，电极对的电容变化。 在电极对（308A，308B / 408A，408B）上的衬底（306/406）上形成透明非导电覆盖物（310 / 410A）。