公开(公告)号：US11852885B2

公开(公告)日：2023-12-26

申请号：US18065517

申请日：2022-12-13

Applicant: Astro Technology Group, LLC

Inventor： David Verl Brower

IPC: G01D5/26 ,  G02B6/50 ,  A61F2/954 ,  A61F2/856 ,  A61L31/06 ,  A61L31/04 ,  G01J1/02 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G01L11/02 ,  A61F2/915 ,  A61F2/958

CPC classification number: G02B6/506 ,  A61F2/856 ,  A61F2/954 ,  A61L31/04 ,  A61L31/06 ,  G01D5/268 ,  G01J1/0228 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G01L11/025 ,  A61F2/915 ,  A61F2/958 ,  A61F2002/91575 ,  A61F2210/0004 ,  A61F2210/0076 ,  A61F2240/001

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a unique new approach to generating operating condition information used for assessing flow assurance and structural integrity. More specifically, apparatuses, systems and methods configured in accordance with embodiments of the present invention enable multiplexed arrangement of optical fiber for sensing of operating conditions within a structural member and utilize fiber optic sensors for enabling monitoring of operating condition information within one or more elongated tubular members. To this end, fiber optic sensors are strategically placed at a plurality of locations along a length of each elongated tubular member thereby allowing critical operating conditions such as strain, temperature and pressure of the elongated tubular member and/or a fluid therein to be monitored. A multiplexing unit is used for allowing selective configuration of individual lengths of optical fiber for creating one or more contiguous optical fiber structures.

公开(公告)号：US20190019388A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-17

申请号：US16033748

申请日：2018-07-12

Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.

Inventor： Amit Garg ,  Raja Pratap Bommakanti ,  Akshay Krishnaji Ratnaparkhe ,  Bharat Kumar Mallela

IPC: G08B17/113 ,  G01J5/00 ,  G01J5/02 ,  G08B17/12

CPC classification number: G08B17/113 ,  G01J1/0228 ,  G01J5/00 ,  G01J5/0014 ,  G01J5/0018 ,  G01J5/02 ,  G01J5/026 ,  G01J5/0896 ,  G01N21/15 ,  G01N2021/157 ,  G08B17/12 ,  G08B29/043

Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to systems and methods for detecting obscuration of a window of a flame detector. A flame detector may comprise a housing; a window attached to the housing, wherein the window allows radiation to pass through to the interior of the housing; a transmitter configured to emit electromagnetic radiation; a receiver configured to receive electromagnetic radiation emitted by the transmitter; and a plurality of angled surfaces configured to direct the electromagnetic radiation from the transmitter through at least a portion of the window and toward the receiver.

公开(公告)号：US20180348024A1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-06

申请号：US15982161

申请日：2018-05-17

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Jong-Ah KIM ,  Dong-Han LEE ,  Jeong-Ho CHO ,  Hee-Woong YOON ,  Tae-Ho KIM ,  Jeong-Min PARK

IPC: G01D18/00 ,  G01D3/02 ,  G01D3/024 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G01N21/55 ,  A61B3/14 ,  G01N21/59 ,  H03K17/945

CPC classification number: G01D18/006 ,  A61B3/14 ,  G01D3/022 ,  G01D3/024 ,  G01D3/0365 ,  G01D21/00 ,  G01J1/0204 ,  G01J1/0219 ,  G01J1/0228 ,  G01J1/0407 ,  G01J1/0488 ,  G01J1/26 ,  G01J1/4204 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G01J2001/444 ,  G01N21/55 ,  G01N21/59 ,  H03K17/945 ,  H04M1/026 ,  H04M1/0266 ,  H04M2250/12

Abstract: Various embodiments related to an electronic device and a method for controlling sensitivity of a sensor on the basis of window attributes are described. According to an embodiment, an electronic device may include: a housing; a window cover housed in the housing, in which an attribute of at least a partial area may be changed via an electrical control on the basis of at least one attribute; at least one sensor disposed below at least the partial area; and at least one processor, wherein the at least one processor is configured to identify control information related to an operation of changing the attribute of at least the partial area on the basis of the at least one attribute, to determine a sensitivity related to the at least one sensor corresponding to the at least one attribute at least on the basis of the control information, and to acquire peripheral information of the exterior of the electronic device by using the at least one sensor, at least on the basis of the determined sensitivity.

公开(公告)号：US20180128676A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-10

申请号：US15344680

申请日：2016-11-07

Applicant: Molecular Devices (Austria) GmbH

Inventor： Michael Katzlinger ,  Georg Kronberger ,  Bernhard Schinwald

IPC: G01J1/02 ,  G01N21/64

CPC classification number: G01J1/0228 ,  G01J1/0219 ,  G01J1/0238 ,  G01N21/6452 ,  G01N21/6458 ,  G01N35/00623 ,  G01N2021/6482 ,  G01N2035/00643 ,  G01N2035/00752 ,  G01N2035/00801 ,  G01N2035/0418 ,  G01N2035/0494 ,  G01N2035/1013 ,  G01N2035/1018 ,  G01N2201/0238

Abstract: A sample analyzing apparatus for performing an optical-based measurement on a sample includes a housing, a first light source, excitation optics, a first light detector, emission optics, and a monitoring system, all of which are disposed in the housing. The monitoring system is configured for monitoring a movable component disposed in the housing. The monitoring system includes one or more light sources for illuminating the movable component, and one or more light detectors for detecting light reflected from the movable component in response to being illuminated.

公开(公告)号：US09952092B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-24

申请号：US14927724

申请日：2015-10-30

Applicant: Avago Technologies General IP (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.

Inventor： James Costello ,  Gek Yong Ng ,  Siong Lee Loh ,  Boon Keat Tan

IPC: G01J1/42 ,  G01J1/46 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01S7/491 ,  G01S17/02 ,  G01J1/02

CPC classification number: G01J1/4228 ,  G01J1/0228 ,  G01J1/0411 ,  G01J1/4204 ,  G01J1/46 ,  G01S7/4918 ,  G01S17/026

Abstract: An optical sensor and optical system are disclosed. The optical sensor is disclosed to include a light source, a photodetector having a proximity sensing portion and an ambient light sensing portion, and a controller configured to implement a proximity sensing phase where the proximity sensing portion of the photodetector is utilized to obtain an incident light reading when the light source is ON and then implement an ambient light sensing phase where the ambient light sensing portion of the photodetector is utilized to obtain an incident light reading when the light source is OFF.

公开(公告)号：US20180080818A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-22

申请号：US15709049

申请日：2017-09-19

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Vijay Narayan TIWARI ,  Soumyabrata DEY ,  Saswata SAHOO ,  Rangavittal NARAYANAN ,  Aloknath DE

IPC: G01J1/42 ,  G01J1/02

CPC classification number: G01J1/4209 ,  G01J1/0219 ,  G01J1/0228 ,  G01J1/0242 ,  G01J1/4204 ,  G01J1/429 ,  G01J2001/4266

Abstract: An electronic device for determining an ultraviolet (UV) dose includes a memory, at least one non-UV sensor, a display, and a processor, coupled to the memory, the at least one non-UV sensor, and the display. The processor is configured to determine a context of the electronic device, obtain information of ambient light using one or more parameter sensed by the light sensor, estimate an ultraviolet (UV) dose based on the context of the electronic device and the information of ambient light, and control the display to output information of the UV dose.

公开(公告)号：US20180058925A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-01

申请号：US15245660

申请日：2016-08-24

Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation

Inventor： Jason S. Orcutt ,  Paul M. Solomon

IPC: G01J1/44 ,  G02B6/42 ,  G02B6/12 ,  G02B6/122 ,  H04B10/69

CPC classification number: G01J1/44 ,  G01J1/0204 ,  G01J1/0228 ,  G01J1/0425 ,  G01J1/0448 ,  G01J1/0459 ,  G01J2001/0481 ,  G02B6/12004 ,  G02B6/1228 ,  G02B6/4274 ,  G02B2006/12154 ,  H04B10/697

Abstract: A photoreceiver device includes a light detector connected between a power supply node and a first node, and first to third switching elements. The light detector is configured to detect an incident optical data signal, and to output photocurrent corresponding to a magnitude of the optical data signal through the first node. The first switching element is connected between the first node and a ground node. The second switching element is connected between the power supply node and a second node. The third switching element is connected between the second node and the ground node. The third switching element has a control node connected to the first node.

公开(公告)号：US20180058924A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-01

申请号：US15464563

申请日：2017-03-21

Applicant: STMICROELECTRONICS (RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT) LIMITED

Inventor： Graeme Storm ,  John Kevin Moore

IPC: G01J1/42 ,  H01L31/107

CPC classification number: G01J1/4204 ,  G01J1/0228 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G01J2001/442 ,  G01J2001/4466 ,  G01S7/4863 ,  G01S7/497 ,  G01T1/248 ,  H01L31/107

Abstract: An apparatus includes a single photon avalanche diode pixel that includes a single photon avalanche diode and an output transistor configured to provide an analog output current from the single photon avalanche diode. The single photon avalanche diode pixel is configured to operate in a first mode to output a digital single photon detection event. The single photon avalanche diode pixel is further configured to operate in a second mode to output the analog output current indicating a level of illumination of the pixel.

公开(公告)号：US09891427B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-13

申请号：US15342937

申请日：2016-11-03

Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.

Inventor： David L. Perkins ,  Christopher Michael Jones ,  Michael T. Pelletier ,  Li Gao ,  Robert Atkinson ,  William Soltmann

IPC: G02B26/04 ,  G01J1/02 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/22 ,  G01J1/20 ,  G01J1/28 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G01J1/46 ,  G01J3/02 ,  E21B47/00 ,  G01V8/10

CPC classification number: G02B26/04 ,  E21B47/00 ,  G01J1/0228 ,  G01J1/0295 ,  G01J1/0444 ,  G01J1/0492 ,  G01J1/20 ,  G01J1/22 ,  G01J1/28 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G01J1/46 ,  G01J3/0235 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0297 ,  G01V8/10

Abstract: Various embodiments include systems and methods to provide selectable variable gain to signals in measurements using incident radiation. The selectable variable gain may be used to normalize signals modulated in measurements using incident radiation. The selectable variable gain may be attained using a number of different techniques or various combinations of these techniques. These techniques may include modulating a modulator having modulating elements in which at least one modulating element acts on incident radiation differently from another modulating element of the modulator, modulating the use of electronic components in electronic circuitry of a detector, modulating a source of radiation or combinations thereof. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20180006425A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-04

申请号：US15700754

申请日：2017-09-11

Applicant: Cymer, LLC ,  ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.

Inventor： Joshua Jon Thornes ,  Tanuj Aggarwal ,  Kevin Michael O'Brien ,  Frank Everts ,  Herman Philip Godfried ,  Russell Allen Burdt

IPC: H01S3/13 ,  H01S3/097 ,  G03F7/20 ,  H01S3/038 ,  H01S3/23 ,  H01S3/036 ,  H01S3/225

CPC classification number: H01S3/1305 ,  G01J1/0228 ,  G01J1/4257 ,  G03F7/70041 ,  G03F7/70516 ,  G03F7/7055 ,  G03F7/70558 ,  G03F7/70575 ,  H01S3/036 ,  H01S3/0385 ,  H01S3/09702 ,  H01S3/1055 ,  H01S3/137 ,  H01S3/225 ,  H01S3/2251 ,  H01S3/2256 ,  H01S3/2308 ,  H01S3/2333

Abstract: Online calibration of laser performance as a function of the repetition rate at which the laser is operated is disclosed. The calibration can be periodic and carried out during a scheduled during a non-exposure period. Various criteria can be used to automatically select the repetition rates that result in reliable in-spec performance. The reliable values of repetition rates are then made available to the scanner as allowed values and the laser/scanner system is then permitted to use those allowed repetition rates.