公开(公告)号：EP1201602B1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-28

申请号：EP01124609.7

申请日：2001-10-15

Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION

Inventor： Sinclair, Michael J.

IPC: B81B3/00

CPC classification number: B81B3/0024 ,  B81B2201/042 ,  B81B2203/053 ,  B81B2203/055 ,  B81B2203/058

公开(公告)号：EP1341025B1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-26

申请号：EP03002121.6

申请日：2003-01-30

Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION

Inventor： Starkwater, Gary K. ,  Sinclair, Michael J.

IPC: G02B26/08

CPC classification number: G02B26/0841 ,  Y10S359/904

公开(公告)号：EP1569422A2

公开(公告)日：2005-08-31

申请号：EP05101071.8

申请日：2005-02-14

Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION

Inventor： Sinclair, Michael J. ,  Huang, Xuedong David ,  Zhang, Zhengyou

IPC: H04M1/03

Abstract: A mobile device is provided that includes a digit input that can be manipulated by a user's fingers or thumb, an air conduction microphone (108) and an alternative sensor (112,114) that provides an alternative sensor signal indicative of speech. Under some embodiments, the mobile device also includes a proximity sensor (116) that provides a proximity signal indicative of the distance from the mobile device to an object. Under some embodiments, the signal from the air conduction microphone, the alternative sensor signal, and the proximity signal are used to form an estimate of a clean speech value. In further embodiments, a sound is produced through a speaker (110) in the mobile device based on the amount of noise in the clean speech value. In other embodiments, the sound produced through the speaker is based on the proximity sensor signal.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种移动设备包括：做一个数字输入确实可以由用户对气导麦克风手指或拇指（108）和到备选传感器（112,114）被操纵确实提供到指示语音的备选传感器信号。 在某些实施例中，移动设备因此包括（116）做了接近传感器提供指示从移动设备到到物体的距离的接近信号。 在某些实施方案中，来自气导麦克风，所述备选传感器信号和接近信号的信号被用于形成干净语音值的估算。 在进一步的实施方案中，声音通过在基于噪声的干净语音值的量的移动设备中的扬声器（110）产生的。 在其它实施例中，声音通过扬声器产生的基于接近传感器的信号。

公开(公告)号：EP1201602A3

公开(公告)日：2005-02-16

申请号：EP01124609.7

申请日：2001-10-15

Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION

Inventor： Sinclair, Michael J.

IPC: B81B3/00

CPC classification number: B81B3/0024 ,  B81B2201/042 ,  B81B2203/053 ,  B81B2203/055 ,  B81B2203/058

Abstract: An out-of-plane thermal buckle-beam microelectrical mechanical actuator is formed on a planar substrate of semiconductor material (e.g., silicon). The actuator includes first and second anchors secured to the substrate and multiple elongated thermal buckle beams that are secured between the anchors. The buckle beams are formed of semiconductor material, such as polysilicon. In one implementation, the buckling beams are coupled together by a pivot frame that includes a frame base secured to each buckle beam and at least one pivot arm that is coupled to the frame base at one end and includes a free end that pivots out-of-plane when the actuator is activated. A current source directs electrical current through the thermal buckle beams via the anchors to impart thermal expansion of the buckle beams and hence a buckling motion of them out of the plane (i.e., away from) the substrate. Some implementations may include an out-of-plane buckle bias that predisposes the buckle beams to move away from the substrate when activated.

公开(公告)号：EP1350758B1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-12

申请号：EP03002122.4

申请日：2003-01-30

Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION

Inventor： Sinclair, Michael J.

IPC: B81B3/00 ,  G02B26/08

CPC classification number: B81B3/0054 ,  B81B2201/032 ,  B81B2201/038 ,  B81B2201/045 ,  B81B2201/047

公开(公告)号：EP1596240A3

公开(公告)日：2006-09-27

申请号：EP05016097.7

申请日：2001-04-06

Applicant: Microsoft Corporation

Inventor： Sinclair, Michael J. ,  Levitan, Jeremy A.

IPC: G02B26/08 ,  G02B26/02 ,  B81B3/00 ,  B81B5/00 ,  G02B6/35 ,  H01H50/00

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 innermost portion of each coil is anchored to a substrate, but, because the coils are flexible, the outermost portions are free to extend upward, away from the substrate. An electrically conductive bridge mechanically couples the two coils of each actuator to a mirror. A plurality of actuators are located around the mirror to support the mirror and, when activated, to move an edge of the mirror. The coils are electrically coupled to a source of elevating current and control current. Elevating current provides a steady-state current through the coils that creates a magnetic field. A permanent magnet is located on a reverse side of the substrate that is arranged to provide a magnetic field of opposite polarity to the magnetic field of the coil. The opposing magnetic fields 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.

公开(公告)号：EP1355223A3

公开(公告)日：2006-05-24

申请号：EP03006722.7

申请日：2003-03-24

Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION

Inventor： Bahl, Paramvir ,  Shih, Eugene ,  Sinclair, Michael J.

IPC: G06F1/32

CPC classification number: G06F1/3231 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  H04M1/72569 ,  H04W52/0225 ,  H04W52/0251 ,  H04W52/0277 ,  Y02D10/173 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/20

Abstract: A method and system for mobile device power consumption management decreases the instantaneous power consumption of a mobile device, increasing operational lifetime of the device. In an embodiment of the invention, the mobile device is associated with a plurality of device behavior modification techniques that can be set in response to data collected from a plurality of sensors associated with the device. In an embodiment, the sensors detect the device's motion, tilt, proximity to a user, contact with a user, and orientation with respect to a user. In a further embodiment, the sensors detect a temperature related to the device or its environment

公开(公告)号：EP1596240A2

公开(公告)日：2005-11-16

申请号：EP05016097.7

申请日：2001-04-06

Applicant: Microsoft Corporation

Inventor： Sinclair, Michael J. ,  Levitan, Jeremy A.

IPC: G02B26/08 ,  G02B6/35 ,  B81B3/00 ,  B81B5/00 ,  H01H50/00

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 innermost portion of each coil is anchored to a substrate, but, because the coils are flexible, the outermost portions are free to extend upward, away from the substrate. An electrically conductive bridge mechanically couples the two coils of each actuator to a mirror. A plurality of actuators are located around the mirror to support the mirror and, when activated, to move an edge of the mirror. The coils are electrically coupled to a source of elevating current and control current. Elevating current provides a steady-state current through the coils that creates a magnetic field. A permanent magnet is located on a reverse side of the substrate that is arranged to provide a magnetic field of opposite polarity to the magnetic field of the coil. The opposing magnetic fields 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。 执行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，一个线圈布置成具有顺时针方向的螺旋线，而另一个线圈设有沿逆时针方向进行的螺旋。 每个线圈的最内部分被锚定到基底上，但是由于线圈是柔性的，所以最外面的部分自由地向上延伸，远离基底。 导电桥将每个致动器的两个线圈机械耦合到反射镜。 多个致动器位于反射镜周围，以支撑反射镜，并且在被激活时移动镜子的边缘。 线圈电耦合到升高电流源和控制电流。 提升电流通过线圈提供稳态电流，产生磁场。 永磁体位于基板的相反侧，该基板被布置成提供与线圈的磁场相反极性的磁场。 相反的磁场提供了一个促使线圈膨胀的力，使得线圈的最外部分向上延伸，远离基底，并提升桥和镜。 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：EP1355224A3

公开(公告)日：2005-09-14

申请号：EP03007362.1

申请日：2003-04-01

Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION

Inventor： Bahl, Paramvir ,  Shih, Eugene ,  Sinclair, Michael J.

IPC: G06F1/32 ,  H04L12/12 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04L12/56

CPC classification number: G06F1/3203

Abstract: An improved method and system for reducing the power consumption of computing devices capable of communicating over a wireless network allows longer device operation and/or the use of smaller batteries. The wireless computing device supports a low power channel for receiving control signals during idle periods of operation. When the computing device is idle, the device is configured to power down all of its components with the exception of the circuitry required to power the low power channel. As such, the channel is maintained in an active state for receiving signals during both idle and non-idle periods, or in an embodiment, only during idle periods. When another device wishes to communicate with the wireless computing device, the low power channel passes a "wake-up" signal to the device indicating that the device be powered up from the idle mode of operation. A host RF component that is coupled to the network via a host computer generates this wake-up signal in an embodiment of the invention.

Abstract translation: 用于降低能够通过无线网络通信的计算设备的功耗的改进的方法和系统允许更长的设备操作和/或更小的电池的使用。 无线计算设备支持低功率信道，用于在空闲操作期间接收控制信号。 当计算设备空闲时，除了为低功率通道供电所需的电路之外，该设备被配置为关闭其所有组件的电源。 因此，在空闲和非空闲周期期间，或在实施例中，仅在空闲时段期间，信道被维持在活动状态以接收信号。 当另一个设备希望与无线计算设备进行通信时，低功率信道向设备传递一个“唤醒”信号，指示该设备从空闲操作模式通电。 通过主计算机耦合到网络的主机RF组件在本发明的实施例中产生该唤醒信号。

公开(公告)号：EP1503368A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-02

申请号：EP04016226.5

申请日：2004-07-09

Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION

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

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

CPC classification number: H04R1/14 ,  G10L15/20 ,  G10L15/24 ,  G10L25/78 ,  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: 本发明将传统的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相结合。 语音传感器信号基于语音中的扬声器在面部运动，骨骼振动，喉部振动，喉部阻抗变化等中的作用而产生。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。