Imaging device comprising a circuit for analog-digital conversion by means of the injection of a quantity of charges that varies as a function of the number of previous injections
    91.
    发明授权
    Imaging device comprising a circuit for analog-digital conversion by means of the injection of a quantity of charges that varies as a function of the number of previous injections 有权
    成像装置包括用于通过注射作为先前注射次数的函数而变化的电荷量进行模数转换的电路

    公开(公告)号:US09379730B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-28

    申请号:US14360581

    申请日:2012-11-14

    Inventor: Jean-Luc Moro

    CPC classification number: H03M1/34 G01J1/0238 G01J1/18 H03M1/18 H03M1/60

    Abstract: In the field of imaging devices comprising a detector generating electric charges in response to incident photon radiation, and an analog-to-digital conversion circuit forming means for reading the quantity of electric charges generated, an analog-to-digital conversion circuit comprises: a comparator which can switch depending on the comparison between a potential on an integration node and a predetermined threshold potential, a counter incrementing with each switch of the comparator, a counter-charge injection circuit injecting a quantity Qc of counter-charges on the integration node with each switch of the comparator, and control means which determine the quantity Qc of counter-charges injected. The analog-to-digital conversion circuit is characterized in that the control means determine the quantity Qc of counter-charges injected as a function of a value of the counter.

    Abstract translation: 在包括响应于入射光子辐射产生电荷的检测器的成像装置和用于读取产生的电荷量的模数转换电路形成装置的成像装置领域中,模数转换电路包括: 可以根据积分节点上的电位与预定阈值电位之间的比较来切换的比较器,与比较器的每个开关相反的计数器递增,在积分节点上注入反向电荷量Qc的反电荷注入电路, 比较器的每个开关,以及确定注入的反电荷的量Qc的控制装置。 模数转换电路的特征在于,控制装置根据计数器的值确定注入的反电荷的量Qc。

    Techniques for lumen maintenance and color shift compensation
    94.
    发明授权
    Techniques for lumen maintenance and color shift compensation 有权
    流明维持和色移补偿技术

    公开(公告)号:US09335210B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-10

    申请号:US14321148

    申请日:2014-07-01

    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for maintaining consistent lumen output of a lighting assembly over time. By maintaining a consistent lumen output, it is possible to maintain acceptable color stability where color mixing of multiple outputs is used. The lighting assembly may be any lighting configuration that might suffer from lumen depreciation and/or color drift over time, and may include any type(s) of light source(s) that may be monitored and driven accordingly. The lighting assembly, in addition to light source(s), includes a photo detector and a directed light source, such as a laser. The directed light source provides a golden sample for use in calibrating the photo detector, which in turn monitors lumen output of the light source(s). Drive signals are adjusted to account for lumen depreciation of the monitored light source(s).

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于在一段时间内维持照明组件的一致的流明输出的技术。 通过保持一致的流明输出,可以在使用多个输出的颜色混合的情况下保持可接受的颜色稳定性。 照明组件可以是可能遭受流逝衰减和/或随时间的颜色漂移的任何照明配置,并且可以包括可以相应地监视和驱动的任何类型的光源。 除了光源之外,照明组件还包括光检测器和诸如激光器的定向光源。 定向光源提供用于校准光电检测器的金色样品,其又监测光源的流明输出。 驱动信号被调整以考虑所监视的光源的流明衰减。

    METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE PHASE ANGLE AND/OR THE THICKNESS OF A CONTAMINATION LAYER AT AN OPTICAL ELEMENT AND EUV LITHOGRAPHY APPARATUS
    96.
    发明申请
    METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE PHASE ANGLE AND/OR THE THICKNESS OF A CONTAMINATION LAYER AT AN OPTICAL ELEMENT AND EUV LITHOGRAPHY APPARATUS 有权
    用于确定光学元件和EUV光刻设备的相位角和/或污染层的厚度的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160025554A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-01-28

    申请号:US14808637

    申请日:2015-07-24

    Inventor: Michael GERHARD

    Abstract: A method and associated EUV lithography apparatus for determining the phase angle at a free interface (17) of an optical element (13) provided with a multilayer coating (16) that reflects EUV radiation and/or for determining the thickness (d) of a contamination layer (26) formed on the multilayer coating (16). The multilayer coating (16) is irradiated with EUV radiation, a photocurrent (IP) generated during the irradiation is measured, and the phase angle at the free interface (17) and/or the thickness (d) of the contamination layer (26) is determined on the basis of a predefined relationship between the phase angle and/or the thickness (d) and the measured photocurrent (IP). The measured photocurrent (IP) is generated from the entire wavelength and angle-of-incidence distribution of the EUV radiation impinging on the multilayer coating (16).

    Abstract translation: 一种用于确定光学元件(13)的自由界面(17)处的相位角的方法和相关联的EUV光刻设备,所述光学元件设置有反射EUV辐射的多层涂层(16)和/或用于确定 形成在多层涂层(16)上的污染层(26)。 用EUV辐射照射多层涂层(16),测量在照射期间产生的光电流(IP),并且测量污染层(26)的自由界面(17)和/或厚度(d)处的相位角, 基于相位角和/或厚度(d)和测量的光电流(IP)之间的预定关系来确定。 测量的光电流(IP)由入射到多层涂层(16)上的EUV辐射的整个波长和入射角分布产生。

    MEASURING INSTRUMENT USING LIGHT BEAM
    97.
    发明申请
    MEASURING INSTRUMENT USING LIGHT BEAM 有权
    使用光束测量仪器

    公开(公告)号:US20150355016A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-10

    申请号:US14730762

    申请日:2015-06-04

    Applicant: SAMCO INC.

    Abstract: The present invention provides a light beam measuring instrument that can securely receive light reflected by a sample. The light beam measuring instrument 1 includes an optical axis tilting mechanism 13 that includes a first tilting mechanism 131 and a second tilting mechanism 132. From the optical axis A1 of irradiation light beam emitted from a light beam source 112, the first tilting mechanism 131 tilts the optical axis A1 about the first tilting axis T1. The second tilting mechanism 132 tilts the optical axis A1 about the second tilting axis T2. The light beam measuring instrument 1 can receive the light reflected by the semiconductor chip C by means of operation of the optical axis tilting mechanism 13 even if the light reflected by the semiconductor chip C is tilted. Accordingly, this apparatus can securely perform measurement or inspection using the light beam.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种可以安全地接收由样品反射的光的光束测量仪器。 光束测量仪1包括光轴倾斜机构13,其包括第一倾斜机构131和第二倾斜机构132.从光束源112发射的照射光束的光轴A1,第一倾斜机构131倾斜 围绕第一倾斜轴线T1的光轴A1。 第二倾斜机构132围绕第二倾斜轴T2倾斜光轴A1。 即使由半导体芯片C反射的光倾斜,光束测量仪器1也可以通过光轴倾斜机构13的操作来接收由半导体芯片C反射的光。 因此,该装置可以可靠地执行使用光束的测量或检查。

    CONTROLLING TRANSITIONS IN OPTICALLY SWITCHABLE DEVICES
    100.
    发明申请
    CONTROLLING TRANSITIONS IN OPTICALLY SWITCHABLE DEVICES 有权
    控制光可切换设备的转换

    公开(公告)号:US20150060648A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-05

    申请号:US14535080

    申请日:2014-11-06

    Applicant: View, Inc.

    Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods, and apparatus for controlling transitions in an optically switchable device. In one aspect, a controller for a tintable window may include a processor, an input for receiving output signals from sensors, and instructions for causing the processor to determine a level of tint of the tintable window, and an output for controlling the level of tint in the tintable window. The instructions may include a relationship between the received output signals and the level of tint, with the relationship employing output signals from an exterior photosensor, an interior photosensor, an occupancy sensor, an exterior temperature sensor, and a transmissivity sensor. In some instances, the controller may receive output signals over a network and/or be interfaced with a network, and in some instances, the controller may be a standalone controller that is not interfaced with a network.

    Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于控制光可切换装置中的转换的系统,方法和装置。 在一个方面,用于可隐藏窗口的控制器可以包括处理器,用于接收来自传感器的输出信号的输入,以及用于使处理器确定可着色窗口的色调级别的指令,以及用于控制色调水平的输出 在可见的窗口。 指令可以包括接收到的输出信号和色调水平之间的关系,其中使用来自外部光电传感器,内部光电传感器,占用传感器,外部温度传感器和透射率传感器的输出信号的关系。 在一些情况下,控制器可以通过网络接收输出信号和/或与网络接口,并且在一些情况下,控制器可以是不与网络接口的独立控制器。

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