Computer navigation device
    2.
    发明公开
    Computer navigation device 审中-公开
    Rechnerhinweisvorrichtung

    公开(公告)号:EP1591877A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-11-02

    申请号:EP04252579.0

    申请日:2004-05-01

    Inventor: Raynor, Jeff

    CPC classification number: G06F3/03543

    Abstract: A computer navigation device comprising a movement sensing means and a triggering means activated by a timing means to periodically transmit to a host computer a pre-defined signal corresponding with the signal that would otherwise be generated by the movement sensing means on detection of specific movements of the computer navigation device.

    Abstract translation: 计算机导航装置包括由定时器激活的运动传感器和触发装置。 计算机导航装置在检测到计算机导航装置的特定移动时,周期地向主计算机发送与由移动传感器产生的信号相对应的预定信号。

    Solid state image sensors and microlens arrays
    3.
    发明公开
    Solid state image sensors and microlens arrays 有权
    Festkörpersbildsensorenund Mikrolensmatrizen

    公开(公告)号:EP1213764A3

    公开(公告)日:2004-11-10

    申请号:EP01300046.8

    申请日:2001-01-04

    Inventor: Raynor, Jeff

    CPC classification number: H01L27/14627

    Abstract: A solid state image sensor comprises an array of pixels and a corresponding array of microlenses. The positions of the microlenses relative to their corresponding pixels vary according to the distances of the pixels from a central optical axis of the image sensor, so as to substantially eliminate vignetting of light collected by the microlenses. The array of microlenses is divided into blocks each comprising a plurality of microlenses. Within a particular block of microlenses, the positions of the microlenses relative to their corresponding pixels are varied by an equal amount. The microlenses within each of said blocks may be substantially equally spaced apart by a first distance and adjacent blocks of microlenses may be spaced apart by a second distance which is less than said first distance. Alternatively, the microlenses may be substantially equally spaced throughout said array of microlenses and selected microlenses at the edges of said blocks may be made smaller in at least one direction than the remainder of the microlenses of said blocks. The blocks may be rectangular or may have irregular edges configured such that said blocks are tessellated to form a substantially continuous array of microlenses. The pixel array and the light sensitive parts of the individual pixels preferably have substantially equal aspect ratios.

    Abstract translation: 固态图像传感器包括像素阵列和相应的微透镜阵列。 微透镜相对于其相应像素的位置根据像素与图像传感器的中心光轴的距离而变化,以便基本上消除由微透镜收集的光的渐晕。 微透镜阵列被分成块,每个块包括多个微透镜。 在微透镜的特定块内,微透镜相对于其相应像素的位置变化相等的量。 每个所述块内的微透镜可以基本上等间隔开第一距离,并且相邻的微透镜块可以间隔开小于所述第一距离的第二距离。 或者,微透镜可以遍及所述微透镜阵列基本上相等间隔,并且在所述块的边缘处的选定的微透镜可以在比所述块的微透镜的其余部分的至少一个方向更小。 块可以是矩形的或可以具有不规则边缘,其被配置为使得所述块被镶嵌以形成基本上连续的微透镜阵列。 像素阵列和各个像素的光敏部分优选地具有基本相等的纵横比。

    Methods and apparatus for sensor alignment
    4.
    发明公开
    Methods and apparatus for sensor alignment 有权
    Ausrichtungsverfahren und AusrichtungsvorrichtungfürSensor

    公开(公告)号:EP1406311A1

    公开(公告)日:2004-04-07

    申请号:EP03255280.4

    申请日:2003-08-26

    Inventor: Raynor, Jeff

    Abstract: A method for attaching a sensor (14) and a housing (24) to opposite sides of a stratum (10) is provided. The sensor (14) comprises a sensing face (16) with a sensitive area, and at least one signal output contact; the stratum (10) comprises a circuitry face (12), at least one signal input contact, and an aperture (22).
    According to the method, the sensing face (16) of the sensor (14) is placed over the aperture (22) so that the at least one signal output contact of the sensor (14) makes contact with the at least one signal input contact of the stratum (10), and the stratum (10) is adapted to receive the housing (24); such that the housing (24) and the sensor (14) are in alignment.

    Abstract translation: 该方法包括提供包括具有信号输出触点的面(16)和具有电路面,信号输入触点和孔的层(10)的传感器(14)。 感测面放置在孔(22)上,使得传感器的信号输出触点与层的信号输入触点接触。 层接收壳体(24),使得壳体和传感器对准。 还包括用于对准的传感器封装的独立权利要求,其包括附接到层的相对侧的传感器和壳体。

    Solid state image sensors and microlens arrays
    5.
    发明公开
    Solid state image sensors and microlens arrays 有权
    固态图像传感器和Mikrolensmatrizen

    公开(公告)号:EP1213764A2

    公开(公告)日:2002-06-12

    申请号:EP01300046.8

    申请日:2001-01-04

    Inventor: Raynor, Jeff

    CPC classification number: H01L27/14627

    Abstract: A solid state image sensor comprises an array of pixels and a corresponding array of microlenses. The positions of the microlenses relative to their corresponding pixels vary according to the distances of the pixels from a central optical axis of the image sensor, so as to substantially eliminate vignetting of light collected by the microlenses. The array of microlenses is divided into blocks each comprising a plurality of microlenses. Within a particular block of microlenses, the positions of the microlenses relative to their corresponding pixels are varied by an equal amount. The microlenses within each of said blocks may be substantially equally spaced apart by a first distance and adjacent blocks of microlenses may be spaced apart by a second distance which is less than said first distance. Alternatively, the microlenses may be substantially equally spaced throughout said array of microlenses and selected microlenses at the edges of said blocks may be made smaller in at least one direction than the remainder of the microlenses of said blocks. The blocks may be rectangular or may have irregular edges configured such that said blocks are tessellated to form a substantially continuous array of microlenses. The pixel array and the light sensitive parts of the individual pixels preferably have substantially equal aspect ratios.

    Semiconductor structure
    7.
    发明公开
    Semiconductor structure 有权
    Halbleiterstruktur

    公开(公告)号:EP1355360A1

    公开(公告)日:2003-10-22

    申请号:EP02252751.9

    申请日:2002-04-18

    Inventor: Raynor, Jeff

    CPC classification number: H01L27/14609

    Abstract: A solid state image sensor has an array of pixels formed on an epitaxial layer (10) on a substrate (12). The pixel is large, 40-60 µm, for high light collecting ability, but the pixel photodiode (14') is small, 4-6 µm, for low capacitance. Active elements of the pixel are formed in wells (16) which are spaced away from the photodiode (14') so that the latter is surrounded by epitaxial material.

    Abstract translation: 固态图像传感器具有形成在衬底(12)上的外延层(10)上的像素阵列。 像素大,40-60微米,用于高聚光能力,但像素光电二极管(14')小,4-6微米,用于低电容。 像素的有源元件形成在与光电二极管(14')间隔开的阱(16)中,使得后者被外延材料包围。

    Method for generating unique image sensor indentification, and image sensor system for use therewith
    8.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:EP1263208A1

    公开(公告)日:2002-12-04

    申请号:EP01304718.8

    申请日:2001-05-29

    Inventor: Raynor, Jeff

    CPC classification number: H04N1/32128 H04N2201/3205 H04N2201/3215

    Abstract: A key, for use in generating a digital authentication signature, is generated from the fixed pattern noise (FPN) of a CMOS image sensor. The key is generated by temporarily disabling the FPN cancellation circuit conventionally included in the system and generating a substantially "black" image, to produce a digitised FPN signal. The key is then generated from characteristics of the FPN, in the preferred embodiment by comparing pairs of pixels.

    Abstract translation: 用于生成数字认证签名的密钥是从CMOS图像传感器的固定模式噪声(FPN)生成的。 通过临时禁用系统中常规包括的FPN消除电路并产生基本上“黑”的图像来产生密钥,以产生数字化的FPN信号。 然后,通过比较成对的像素,在优选实施例中,通过FPN的特性产生密钥。

    Improvements relating to Endoscopes
    9.
    发明公开
    Improvements relating to Endoscopes 审中-公开
    Verbesserungen一个Endoskopen

    公开(公告)号:EP1250882A1

    公开(公告)日:2002-10-23

    申请号:EP01303666.0

    申请日:2001-04-20

    Inventor: Raynor, Jeff

    CPC classification number: A61B1/07 A61B1/05 A61B17/3417 A61B90/30

    Abstract: An endoscopic device(30,34) with a tubular casing (22) which defines a conduit for receiving an imaging device. The casing is constructed of a light-transmissive material such as a transparent rigid plastic. This allows illumination coupled into the casing (22) at one or more locations away from its distal end to be transmitted through the casing (20) and to exit its distal end. This provides illumination for an imaging device when positioned at the distal end of the casing (20) and removes the need to provide a separate light source un the housing of an endoscopic device (3).

    Abstract translation: 具有管状壳体(22)的内窥镜装置(30,34),其限定用于接收成像装置的导管。 壳体由诸如透明刚性塑料的透光材料构成。 这允许在远离其远端的一个或多个位置处耦合到壳体(22)中的照明被透过壳体(20)并离开其远端。 这当为位于壳体(20)的远端处提供成像装置时提供照明,并且不需要在内窥镜装置(3)的壳体之外提供单独的光源。

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