公开(公告)号：US09835853B1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-05

申请号：US14554078

申请日：2014-11-26

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Alexander Shpunt ,  Noel Axelrod ,  Raviv Erlich ,  Yuval Gerson

IPC: G02B26/10 ,  G02B26/08 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G01S17/06

CPC classification number: G02B26/105 ,  G01S7/4817 ,  G01S17/42 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G02B26/0833

Abstract: A scanning device includes a base and a gimbal, mounted within the base so as to rotate relative to the base about a first axis. A first mirror, which has a first area, is mounted within the gimbal so as to rotate about a second axis, which is perpendicular to the first axis. A second mirror, which has a second area that is at least twice the first area, is also mounted within the gimbal so as to rotate about a third axis, which is parallel to the second axis, in synchronization with the first mirror.

公开(公告)号：US09784838B1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-10

申请号：US14554086

申请日：2014-11-26

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Alexander Shpunt ,  Noel Axelrod ,  Raviv Erlich ,  Yuval Gerson

IPC: G01S17/89 ,  G02B26/10 ,  G02B26/08 ,  G01S17/08

CPC classification number: G01S17/89 ,  G01S7/4817 ,  G01S17/42 ,  G02B26/085 ,  G02B26/105

Abstract: A scanning device includes a scanner, which includes a base and a gimbal, mounted within the base so as to rotate relative to the base about a first axis. A receive mirror is mounted within the gimbal so as to rotate about a second axis, perpendicular to the first axis. A detector is mounted on the gimbal so as to rotate with the gimbal about the first axis and receive light reflected from the receive mirror while the receive mirror rotates about the second axis. A collection lens is mounted on the gimbal so as to rotate with the gimbal about the first axis while collecting the light so as to focus the light onto the detector by reflection from the receive mirror while the receive mirror rotates about the second axis.

公开(公告)号：US09772720B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-26

申请号：US15181422

申请日：2016-06-14

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Alexander Shpunt ,  Raviv Erlich ,  Ronen Akerman ,  Ran Halutz

IPC: G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G09G3/02 ,  G06T7/521

CPC classification number: G06F3/0426 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06T7/521 ,  G09G3/025

Abstract: Control apparatus includes an optical subsystem, which is configured to direct first light toward a scene that includes a hand of a user in proximity to a wall of a room and to receive the first light that is reflected from the scene, and to direct second light toward the wall so as to project an image of a control device onto the wall. A processor is configured to control the optical subsystem so as to generate, responsively to the received first light, a depth map of the scene, to process the depth map so as to detect a proximity of the hand to the wall in a location of the projected image, and to control electrical equipment in the room responsively to the proximity.

公开(公告)号：US09715107B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-25

申请号：US14599507

申请日：2015-01-18

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Yuval Gerson ,  Naftali Chayat ,  Noel Axelrod ,  Alexander Shpunt

IPC: G02B26/10 ,  G01S17/10 ,  G01S17/42 ,  G01S7/481 ,  G02B26/08 ,  B81C1/00 ,  G01S17/89

CPC classification number: G02B26/101 ,  B81B2201/04 ,  B81C1/0015 ,  B81C2201/013 ,  G01S7/4817 ,  G01S17/10 ,  G01S17/42 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G02B26/085

Abstract: A scanning device includes a substrate, which is etched to define an array of two or more parallel rotating members and a gimbal surrounding the rotating members. First hinges connect the gimbal to the substrate and defining a first axis of rotation, about which the gimbal rotates relative to the substrate. Second hinges connect the rotating members to the support and defining respective second, mutually-parallel axes of rotation of the rotating members relative to the support, which are not parallel to the first axis.

公开(公告)号：US20170205873A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-20

申请号：US15473653

申请日：2017-03-30

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Alexander Shpunt ,  Raviv Erlich

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G01S17/42 ,  G01S7/486 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G01S7/481

CPC classification number: G06F3/011 ,  B23P19/04 ,  G01J1/0411 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G01J2001/4466 ,  G01S7/4812 ,  G01S7/4817 ,  G01S7/4865 ,  G01S7/4868 ,  G01S17/10 ,  G01S17/42 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G02B27/0961 ,  G06T15/00 ,  H01S3/0071 ,  H01S5/02248 ,  H01S5/02288 ,  H01S5/02296 ,  H01S5/4012 ,  H01S5/4075 ,  H01S5/423 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: Mapping apparatus includes a transmitter, which emits a beam comprising pulses of light, and a scanner, which is configured to scan the beam, within a predefined scan range, over a scene. A receiver receives the light reflected from the scene and to generate an output indicative of a time of flight of the pulses to and from points in the scene. A processor is coupled to control the scanner so as to cause the beam to scan over a selected window within the scan range and to process the output of the receiver so as to generate a 3D map of a part of the scene that is within the selected window.

公开(公告)号：US20170097407A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-06

申请号：US15385883

申请日：2016-12-21

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Alexander Shpunt ,  Yuval Gerson ,  Naftali Chayat ,  Noel Axelrod

IPC: G01S7/481 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G01S17/10

CPC classification number: G01S7/4817 ,  G01S17/10 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G02B26/101 ,  G02B26/105

Abstract: A scanning device includes a scanner, which includes a base and a gimbal, mounted within the base so as to rotate relative to the base about a first axis of rotation. A transmit mirror and at least one receive mirror are mounted within the gimbal so as to rotate in mutual synchronization about respective second axes, which are parallel to one another and perpendicular to the first axis. A transmitter emits a beam including pulses of light toward the transmit mirror, which reflects the beam so that the scanner scans the beam over a scene. A receiver receives, by reflection from the at least one receive mirror, the light reflected from the scene and generates an output indicative of the time of flight of the pulses to and from points in the scene.

公开(公告)号：US20170011524A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-12

申请号：US15271398

申请日：2016-09-21

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Alexander Shpunt ,  Gerard Medioni ,  Daniel Cohen ,  Erez Sali ,  Ronen Deitch

IPC: G06T7/00 ,  G01B11/25 ,  G01B11/22 ,  H04N13/02 ,  H04N5/33

CPC classification number: G06T7/521 ,  G01B11/22 ,  G01B11/25 ,  G06T7/593 ,  G06T2207/10024 ,  G06T2207/10028 ,  H04N5/33 ,  H04N13/239 ,  H04N13/25 ,  H04N13/254 ,  H04N13/271 ,  H04N13/296

Abstract: A method for depth mapping includes projecting a pattern of optical radiation onto an object. A first image of the pattern on the object is captured using a first image sensor, and this image is processed to generate pattern-based depth data with respect to the object. A second image of the object is captured using a second image sensor, and the second image is processed together with another image to generate stereoscopic depth data with respect to the object. The pattern-based depth data is combined with the stereoscopic depth data to create a depth map of the object.

Abstract translation: 用于深度映射的方法包括将光辐射图案投影到物体上。 使用第一图像传感器捕获对象上的图案的第一图像，并且处理该图像以生成关于对象的基于图案的深度数据。 使用第二图像传感器捕获对象的第二图像，并且与另一图像一起处理第二图像以生成关于对象的立体深度数据。 基于图案的深度数据与立体深度数据组合以创建对象的深度图。

公开(公告)号：US20170004623A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-05

申请号：US15256572

申请日：2016-09-04

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Zeev Zalevsky ,  Alexander Shpunt ,  Aviad Maizels ,  Javier Garcia

IPC: G06T7/00 ,  G01B11/24 ,  G01B11/25 ,  H04N13/02

CPC classification number: H01L27/11524 ,  G01B11/162 ,  G01B11/2441 ,  G01B11/2513 ,  G06T7/521 ,  G06T2207/10012 ,  G06T2207/20056 ,  H01L23/528 ,  H01L23/535 ,  H01L27/11519 ,  H01L29/0688 ,  H01L29/42328 ,  H01L29/788 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H04N13/20 ,  H04N13/254

Abstract: A system for object reconstruction includes an illuminating unit, comprising a coherent light source and a generator of a non-periodic pattern. A diffractive optical element (DOE) is disposed in an optical path of illuminating light propagating from the illuminating unit toward an object, thereby projecting the non-periodic pattern onto an object. An imaging unit detects a light response of an illuminated region and generating image data indicative of the object within the projected pattern. A processor reconstructs a three-dimensional (3D) map of the object responsively to a shift of the pattern in the image data relative to a reference image of the pattern.

Abstract translation: 一种用于物体重建的系统包括一个照明单元，包括相干光源和非周期性图案的发生器。 衍射光学元件（DOE）设置在从照明单元向物体传播的照明光的光路中，从而将非周期性图案投射到物体上。 成像单元检测被照射区域的光响应并且生成指示投影图案内的对象的图像数据。 响应于图像数据中的图案相对于图案的参考图像的移动，处理器重建物体的三维（3D）地图。

公开(公告)号：US20150287205A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-08

申请号：US14745438

申请日：2015-06-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Zeev Zalevsky ,  Alexander Shpunt ,  Aviad Maizels ,  Javier Garcia

IPC: G06T7/00 ,  H04N13/02 ,  G01B11/16 ,  G01B11/25

CPC classification number: H01L27/11524 ,  G01B11/162 ,  G01B11/2441 ,  G01B11/2513 ,  G06T7/521 ,  G06T2207/10012 ,  G06T2207/20056 ,  H01L23/528 ,  H01L23/535 ,  H01L27/11519 ,  H01L29/0688 ,  H01L29/42328 ,  H01L29/788 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H04N13/20 ,  H04N13/254

Abstract: A system and method are presented for use in the object reconstruction. The system comprises an illuminating unit, and an imaging unit (see FIG. 1). The illuminating unit comprises a coherent light source and a generator of a random speckle pattern accommodated in the optical path of illuminating light propagating from the light source towards an object, thereby projecting onto the object a coherent random speckle pattern. The imaging unit is configured for detecting a light response of an illuminated region and generating image data. The image data is indicative of the object with the projected speckles pattern and thus indicative of a shift of the pattern in the image of the object relative to a reference image of said pattern. This enables real-time reconstruction of a three-dimensional map of the object.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种用于对象重构的系统和方法。 该系统包括照明单元和成像单元（参见图1）。 照明单元包括相干光源和容纳在从光源向物体传播的照明光的光路中的随机散斑图案的发生器，由此向对象投射相干随机散斑图案。 成像单元被配置用于检测照明区域的光响应并生成图像数据。 图像数据指示具有投影的斑点图案的对象，并且因此指示相对于所述图案的参考图像的对象的图像中的图案的偏移。 这使得能够对对象的三维地图进行实时重建。

公开(公告)号：US20150234179A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-20

申请号：US14551113

申请日：2014-11-24

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Alexander Shpunt

IPC: G02B26/10 ,  G02B5/28 ,  G02B26/08

CPC classification number: G02B26/105 ,  G02B5/28 ,  G02B26/08 ,  H04N1/04 ,  Y10T29/49

Abstract: Scanning apparatus includes a scanner, which is configured to scan over a field of view falling within a predefined angular range. An interference filter is positioned between the scanner and the field of view and is configured to pass light within a predefined wavelength range that is incident on the interference filter at angles within the predefined angular range, while reflecting the light within the predefined wavelength range that is incident on the interference filter at an angle that is outside the predefined angular range. An ancillary optical element communicates optically with the scanner at a wavelength within the predefined wavelength range via a beam path that reflects from the interference filter at the angle that is outside the predefined angular range.

Abstract translation: 扫描设备包括扫描器，其被配置为扫描落在预定角度范围内的视场。 干涉滤光器位于扫描仪和视野之间，并且被配置为将入射在干涉滤光器上的预定波长范围内的光以预定角度范围内的角度通过，同时将光反射在预定波长范围内 以超出预定角度范围的角度对干涉滤光器进行入射。 辅助光学元件通过经过干涉滤光器以预定角度范围外的角度反射的光束路径，以预定波长范围内的波长与扫描器光学通信。