公开(公告)号：US20140084166A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-27

申请号：US13627718

申请日：2012-09-26

Applicant: Barrett E. Cole

Inventor： Barrett E. Cole

IPC: G01J5/10 ,  G01J5/08

CPC classification number: G01J1/0228 ,  G01J1/08 ,  G01J1/4228 ,  G01J5/026 ,  G01J5/60 ,  G01J2005/0048 ,  G01J2005/0077

Abstract: A flame detector includes a medium wavelength infrared bolometer having an array of pixel elements disposed within a housing. Optics supported by the housing and disposed with respect to the bolometer direct infrared radiation from a flame to the pixel elements of the array and direct radiation from a separate background object to the pixel elements of the array. Electronics are coupled to receive signals from the bolometer and programmed to track an intensity of radiation from the background object to monitor transmission of radiation through the optics.

Abstract translation: 火焰检测器包括具有设置在壳体内的像素元件阵列的中波长红外测辐射热计。 由壳体支撑并且相对于辐射热量计从火焰到阵列的像素元件的直接红外辐射和从单独的背景物体到阵列的像素元件的直接辐射而设置的光学元件。 电子设备被耦合以从测辐射热谱仪接收信号，并被编程为跟踪来自背景物体的辐射强度以监测通过光学器件的辐射的透射。

公开(公告)号：US08681137B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-25

申请号：US13108985

申请日：2011-05-17

Applicant: Chee Heng Wong ,  Yu Feng Yao ,  Sze Ping Ong

Inventor： Chee Heng Wong ,  Yu Feng Yao ,  Sze Ping Ong

IPC: G06F3/038

CPC classification number: G01J1/4257 ,  G01J1/0219 ,  G01J1/0228 ,  G01J1/0437 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J1/4204 ,  G01J1/4228 ,  G09G3/3406 ,  G09G2360/144

Abstract: Various embodiments of an ambient light sensor configured to determine the direction of a beam of light incident thereon are disclosed. In one embodiment, an ambient light sensor is provided that comprises a plurality of light detectors arranged in a spatial array upon a light sensing surface. Each of the light detectors in the array is configured to generate an analog output voltage in response to the beam of ambient light falling thereon. The amount of light incident on the individual light detectors in the spatial array varies according to the position of each such sensor with respect to direction of the beam of ambient light. An analog-to-digital converter (ADC) is operably coupled to the plurality of light detectors and is configured to receive the analog output signals generated thereby as inputs thereto, and to provide digital output values representative of the analog signals. Control logic circuitry is operably coupled to the ADC and configured to receive the digital output values therefrom, and is further configured to process such digital output values to determine the direction of the beam of light incident upon the spatial array.

Abstract translation: 公开了配置成确定入射在其上的光束的方向的环境光传感器的各种实施例。 在一个实施例中，提供环境光传感器，其包括在光感测表面上以空间阵列布置的多个光检测器。 阵列中的每个光检测器被配置成响应于其上的环境光束而产生模拟输出电压。 入射到空间阵列中的各个光检测器的光量根据每个这样的传感器相对于环境光束的方向的位置而变化。 模数转换器（ADC）可操作地耦合到多个光检测器，并且被配置为接收由此产生的模拟输出信号作为其输入，并且提供表示模拟信号的数字输出值。 控制逻辑电路可操作地耦合到ADC并被配置为从其接收数字输出值，并且还被配置为处理这样​​的数字输出值以确定入射在空间阵列上的光束的方向。

公开(公告)号：US20140063288A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-06

申请号：US14012691

申请日：2013-08-28

Applicant: Pantech Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Young-Bae SUH ,  Jae-Man Hong

IPC: H04N5/235

CPC classification number: H04N5/2353 ,  G01J1/0228 ,  G01J1/0414 ,  G01J1/4204 ,  G01J1/4209 ,  G01J1/4228 ,  H04N5/2351

Abstract: There are provided an imaging apparatus and an electronic device having the same, and a method for determining a backlit condition, an exposure compensation method and an imaging method in the imaging apparatus. The imaging apparatus includes a body; an imaging unit installed in the body and configured to photograph an image in a first direction; an image processing unit configured to generate image data by processing the image; a light meter installed in the body and configured to measure light in a second direction corresponding to an incident direction of light different from an incident direction of light of the first direction; and a control unit configured to control first imaging unit to photograph the image at an exposure value calculated using a photometric value obtained by the light meter.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种成像设备和具有该成像设备的电子设备，以及用于确定成像设备中的背光状态，曝光补偿方法和成像方法的方法。 该成像装置包括：主体; 成像单元，其安装在所述主体中并且被配置为沿第一方向拍摄图像; 图像处理单元，被配置为通过处理图像来生成图像数据; 安装在所述本体中并被配置成在对应于与所述第一方向的光的入射方向的入射方向不同的光的入射方向的第二方向上测量光的光度计; 以及控制单元，被配置为控制第一成像单元以使用由所述光计获得的光度值计算的曝光值来拍摄图像。

公开(公告)号：US08629386B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-14

申请号：US12711034

申请日：2010-02-23

Applicant: Amine Bermak ,  Chao Shi ,  Man Kay Law

Inventor： Amine Bermak ,  Chao Shi ,  Man Kay Law

IPC: H01L27/00

CPC classification number: G01P15/09 ,  G01J1/02 ,  G01J1/0228 ,  G01J1/0247 ,  G01J1/18 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G01L1/26 ,  H01L27/14643 ,  H04N5/3698 ,  H04N5/3741

Abstract: An apparatus using reconfigurable integrated sensor elements with an efficient energy harvesting capability is described. Each sensor element has sensing and energy harvesting mode. In the sensing mode, the sensor element measures an environmental characteristic by generating electrical charge and outputs a time-encoded signal indicative of the measurement. In the energy harvesting mode, the sensor element itself is used to harvest energy from ambient energy source and makes it available to other sensor elements or circuit components. The sensing element is switched from the sensing mode to the energy harvesting mode when the electrical charge reaches a predetermined threshold. An image sensor device using asynchronous readout for harvesting energy from incident light while generating images is also described.

Abstract translation: 描述了使用具有有效的能量收集能力的可重构集成传感器元件的装置。 每个传感器元件具有感测和能量收集模式。 在感测模式中，传感器元件通过产生电荷来测量环境特性，并输出指示测量的时间编码信号。 在能量收集模式中，传感器元件本身用于从环境能源收集能量，并使其可用于其他传感器元件或电路组件。 当电荷达到预定阈值时，感测元件从感测模式切换到能量收集模式。 还描述了使用异步读出器从收集来自入射光的能量同时产生图像的图像传感器装置。

公开(公告)号：US08519321B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-27

申请号：US12624660

申请日：2009-11-24

Applicant: Anthony F. Barna ,  Lawrence P. Nardo ,  Charles W. Melvin, Jr. ,  Jason P. Walton ,  A. Arthur Kressner

Inventor： Anthony F. Barna ,  Lawrence P. Nardo ,  Charles W. Melvin, Jr. ,  Jason P. Walton ,  A. Arthur Kressner

IPC: G06M7/00

CPC classification number: G01J1/02 ,  G01D4/008 ,  G01D5/34715 ,  G01J1/0204 ,  G01J1/0219 ,  G01J1/0228 ,  G01J1/0271 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/0403 ,  G01J1/0411 ,  G01J1/42 ,  Y02B90/245 ,  Y02B90/247 ,  Y04S20/40 ,  Y04S20/50

Abstract: An optical sensor for detecting motion or movement in an area of interest and a method of operation is provided. The system includes a CMOS sensor having an array of pixels that captures images in an area of interest. The system monitors the average pixel value for the array to define a first state. If the average pixel value changes beyond a defined threshold, the system defines a second state. For each change in state, a signal is generated. In one embodiment, the optical sensor is used with a meter having a dial with an indicator. The optical sensor generates a signal each time the indicator passes through the area of interest to allow for the remote monitoring of a consumable commodity.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于检测感兴趣区域中的运动或移动的光学传感器和操作方法。 该系统包括具有捕获感兴趣区域中的图像的像素阵列的CMOS传感器。 系统监视阵列的平均像素值以定义第一状态。 如果平均像素值改变超过定义的阈值，则系统定义第二状态。 对于每次状态改变，都会产生一个信号。 在一个实施例中，光学传感器与具有带指示器的表盘的仪表一起使用。 每当指示器通过感兴趣的区域时，光学传感器就产生一个信号，以便对可消耗的商品进行远程监控。

公开(公告)号：US08513892B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-20

申请号：US13125457

申请日：2010-03-23

Applicant: Yoshitsugu Uedaira ,  Yuichiro Nakata ,  Junji Fujino

Inventor： Yoshitsugu Uedaira ,  Yuichiro Nakata ,  Junji Fujino

IPC: H05B37/02 ,  G01J5/10 ,  G01J5/20 ,  G01J1/46

CPC classification number: G01J1/4228 ,  G01J1/02 ,  G01J1/0228 ,  G01J1/18 ,  G01J1/32 ,  G01J1/4204 ,  G01J1/46 ,  H01L31/02019 ,  H03M1/124 ,  H03M1/14 ,  H03M1/60 ,  H04M2250/12 ,  H04W52/027

Abstract: In an illuminance sensor, a photoelectric converter (1) includes three photosensors (PS), and each photosensor (PS) outputs a current as a difference between photocurrents generated in two photodiodes (PDA, PDB) having different light reception characteristics. Ratios between light receiving areas of the two photodiodes (PDA, PDB) in the three photosensors (PS) are different from each other, and the sum of positive currents among output currents of the three photosensors (PS) is constant for a given illuminance, regardless of the type of light source. A computation control unit (7) obtains illuminance based on the sum of the positive currents among the output currents of the three photosensors (PS).

Abstract translation: 在照度传感器中，光电转换器（1）包括三个光电传感器（PS），并且每个光电传感器（PS）输出作为具有不同光接收特性的两个光电二极管（PDA，PDB）中产生的光电流之间的差的电流。 三个光电传感器（PS）中的两个光电二极管（PDA，PDB）的光接收区域之间的比例彼此不同，并且对于给定的照度，三个光电传感器（PS）的输出电流之间的正电流之和是恒定的， 不管光源类型如何。 计算控制单元（7）基于三个光电传感器（PS）的输出电流之中的正电流之和来获得照度。

公开(公告)号：US08461533B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-11

申请号：US13238551

申请日：2011-09-21

Applicant: Ewan Findlay

Inventor： Ewan Findlay

IPC: G01J5/02

CPC classification number: H01L31/02162 ,  G01J1/0209 ,  G01J1/0219 ,  G01J1/0228 ,  G01J1/0233 ,  G01J1/0247 ,  G01J1/0266 ,  G01J1/0271 ,  G01J1/0411 ,  G01J1/0492 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J1/4204 ,  G01J1/4228 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G01S7/4816 ,  G01S17/026 ,  H01L31/02019 ,  H01L31/02024 ,  H01L31/0203 ,  H01L31/02327 ,  H01L31/107 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2924/13091 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A radiation sensor includes first and second pixels with a radiation absorption filter positioned over the first pixel and an interference filter positioned over both the first and second pixels. The combined spectral response of the absorption filter and the first pixel has a first pixel pass-band and a first pixel stop-band. The spectral response of the interference filter has an interference filter pass-band which is substantially within the first pixel pass-band for radiation incident on the interference filter at a first angle of incidence, and substantially within the first pixel stop-band for radiation incident on the interference filter at a second angle of incidence greater than the first angle of incidence.

Abstract translation: 辐射传感器包括具有放置在第一像素上的辐射吸收滤光器的第一和第二像素以及位于第一和第二像素两者上的干涉滤光器。 吸收滤光器和第一像素的组合光谱响应具有第一像素通带和第一像素阻挡带。 干涉滤波器的频谱响应具有干涉滤波器通带，其基本上在第一像素通带内，用于以第一入射角入射在干涉滤光器上的辐射，并且基本上在用于辐射入射的第一像素阻挡带内 在第二入射角大于第一入射角的干涉滤光片上。

公开(公告)号：US20130126716A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-23

申请号：US13611607

申请日：2012-09-12

Applicant: YONG-JEI LEE ,  YOON-DONG PARK ,  YOUNG-GU JIN

Inventor： YONG-JEI LEE ,  YOON-DONG PARK ,  YOUNG-GU JIN

IPC: G01J1/44

CPC classification number: G01J1/44 ,  G01J1/0228 ,  G01J1/18 ,  G01S7/4914 ,  G01S17/89 ,  H04N5/3696

Abstract: A pixel circuit for a depth sensor operating in a detection period and an output period in either a first operating mode (high incident light intensity) or a second operating mode (low incident light intensity). The pixel circuit includes a light receiving unit generating charge in response to the incident light, a signal generation unit accumulating charge in a FDN in response to a transmission signal, reset signal and selection signal during the detection period, and generating an analog signal having a level corresponding to a voltage apparent at the FDN during the output period, and a refresh transistor coupled between a supply voltage and the light receiving unit and discharging charge to the supply voltage in response to a refresh signal.

Abstract translation: 用于在第一操作模式（高入射光强度）或第二操作模式（低入射光强度）中的检测周期和输出周期中操作的深度传感器的像素电路。 像素电路包括响应于入射光而产生电荷的光接收单元，信号生成单元响应于在检测周期期间的发送信号，复位信号和选择信号在FDN中累积电荷，并且生成具有 对应于在输出周期期间在FDN处显现的电压的电平，以及耦合在电源电压和光接收单元之间的刷新晶体管，并且响应于刷新信号将电荷放电到电源电压。

公开(公告)号：US08446572B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-21

申请号：US10483759

申请日：2004-11-24

Applicant: John MacDougall

Inventor： John MacDougall

IPC: G01C3/08

CPC classification number: G01J1/0228 ,  G01J1/0214 ,  G01J1/4228 ,  G01J3/0262 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/44

Abstract: Described herein is an improved sensing system (30) and its method of operation. The system (30) includes a camera (16) for viewing an external scene, the camera comprising one or more detector(s) and has a field of view (40) which overlaps with the path (32) of a pulsed laser (12). The laser path (32) and radiation from the scene viewed (40) share a beamsplitter (36) and a window (38). In order to substantially reduce back-scattered radiation from the laser path (32) affecting operation of the detector(s) of the camera (16), the detector(s) is (are) switched in accordance with the operation of the laser (12) to be “off” or non-receiving when the laser (12) is “on” or firing.

Abstract translation: 这里描述了改进的感测系统（30）及其操作方法。 所述系统（30）包括用于观看外部场景的相机（16），所述相机包括一个或多个检测器，并具有与脉冲激光器（12）的路径（32）重叠的视场（40） ）。 激光路径（32）和来自场景的辐射（40）共享分束器（36）和窗口（38）。 为了基本上减少影响照相机（16）的检测器的操作的来自激光路径（32）的反向散射的辐射，根据激光的操作来（...）切换检测器（ 12）当激光器（12）“接通”或点火时被“关闭”或不接收。

公开(公告)号：US20120152696A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-21

申请号：US12971053

申请日：2010-12-17

Applicant: Michael J. Lorello ,  Gary S. Jacobson ,  George J. Doutney

Inventor： Michael J. Lorello ,  Gary S. Jacobson ,  George J. Doutney

IPC: G01J1/32 ,  B65G43/00 ,  B65G35/00

CPC classification number: G01J1/32 ,  G01J1/0228 ,  G01J1/08

Abstract: A system and method for adjusting the LED current of an optical sensor that does not decrease the effectiveness of the optical sensor or the length of its operating life, or significantly increase the cost due to hardware requirements. The LED current of an optical sensor is adjusted using a high frequency pulse-width modulated signal generated from a microcontroller. Based on feedback provided by the photo-detector, the duty cycle of the signal can be adjusted by the microcontroller. The signal passes through a low pass filter which averages the modulated signal into a DC voltage, which is then used to control a current amplifier circuit that provides current to the LED of the optical sensor. This adjustability enables the system to compensate for variations in sensor LED's and the LED brightness reduction to due aging and/or build-up of contaminants on the photo-detector and/or LED.

Abstract translation: 用于调整不会降低光学传感器的有效性或其使用寿命长度的光学传感器的LED电流的系统和方法，或由于硬件要求而显着增加成本。 使用从微控制器产生的高频脉冲宽度调制信号调整光学传感器的LED电流。 基于光电检测器提供的反馈信号，可以通过微控制器调整信号的占空比。 该信号通过低通滤波器，其将调制信号平均为直流电压，然后将其用于控制​​向光学传感器的LED提供电流的电流放大器电路。 这种可调性使得系统能够补偿传感器LED的变化以及LED亮度降低到光电检测器和/或LED上的污染物的适当老化和/或累积。