公开(公告)号：US09574934B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-21

申请号：US14435309

申请日：2013-10-08

Applicant: PHILIPS LIGHTING HOLDING B.V.

Inventor： Petrus Antonius Verbeek ,  Michel Albertus Theodorus Klein Swormink ,  Roger Peter Anna Delnoij ,  Johannes Martinus Maria Hensing ,  Jurgen Mario Vangeel ,  Johannes Jozef Wilhelmus Kalfs

IPC: H05B37/02 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J1/02

CPC classification number: G01J1/4204 ,  G01J1/0266 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J1/4228 ,  H05B37/0218 ,  Y02B20/46

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a first light sensor configured with a first field of view; and a second light sensor configured with a second, narrower field of view contained within the first field of view. The first and second light sensors may be arranged to detect light reflected from an illuminated surface, wherein the first and second field of view encompass light from an electric lighting device reflected from said surface and additional light reflected from said surface, e.g. natural light; but the second light sensor is concentrated on a region on said surface so as to exclude glare from objects outside said region, whereas the first field of view extends beyond said region. An illumination level of the environment in which the apparatus is installed may be adjusted to compensate for a change in the additional light based on information distinguishing between the two sensors.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括配置有第一视野的第一光传感器; 以及第二光传感器，其配置有包含在第一视场内的第二较窄的视野。 第一和第二光传感器可以被布置成检测从被照射表面反射的光，其中第一和第二视场包含来自所述表面反射的电照明装置的光，以及从所述表面反射的附加光。 自然光 但是第二光传感器集中在所述表面上的区域上，以便从所述区域外的物体排除眩光，而第一视野延伸超过所述区域。 可以调整安装设备的环境的照度级，以便基于区分两个传感器的信息来补偿附加光的变化。

公开(公告)号：US20150355018A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-10

申请号：US14658376

申请日：2015-03-16

Applicant: Masdar Institute of Science and Technology

Inventor： Peter Ross Armstrong ,  Ragini Kalapatapu ,  Matteo Chiesa

IPC: G01J1/42 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/02

CPC classification number: G01J1/0271 ,  G01J1/0214 ,  G01J1/0252 ,  G01J1/0266 ,  G01J1/0403 ,  G01J1/0437 ,  G01J1/0462 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G01J2001/4266 ,  G01W1/10

Abstract: The invention in some aspects relates to radiometers and related methods of use. In some aspects of the invention, methods are provided for determining a circumsolar profiles at external locations of interest, e.g., at a solar power generation system installation site.

Abstract translation: 本发明在某些方面涉及辐射计和相关的使用方法。 在本发明的一些方面，提供了用于确定例如在太阳能发电系统安装地点的感兴趣的外部位置处的环形轮廓的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20150331106A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-19

申请号：US14435478

申请日：2013-11-29

Applicant: ALPHA CORPORATION

Inventor： Takahiro OKADA

IPC: G01S17/02 ,  G01J1/02 ,  H01L31/16

CPC classification number: G01S17/026 ,  B60J5/00 ,  G01J1/0271 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01S7/4813 ,  H01L31/16

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a photosensor unit with a structure which is simple and does not lower the detection accuracy. Provided is a photosensor unit configured such that reflected light of detection light emitted from one or more light emitting elements 2 housed in a unit case 1 to the outside of the unit case 1 is detected with a light receiving element 4 mounted on a mounting board 3, the reflected light being reflected from a detection region set on the outside of the unit case 1. A passage space for the reflected light inside the unit case 1 is separated from the other space in the unit case 1 by a partition member 6 placed on the mounting board 3 with an annular packing 5 therebetween which surrounds the light receiving element 4 and is made of an elastic material. The partition member 6 is provided with a pressing wall 7 configured to come into pressure contact with the outer peripheral wall of the annular packing 5 when the partition member 6 is placed on the mounting board 3, and thereby apply pressure contact force to the annular packing 5 while dividing the pressure contact force in a radially compressing direction, the pressure contact force being force with which the annular packing 5 comes into contact with the mounting board 3.

Abstract translation: 本发明的目的是提供一种具有简单且不降低检测精度的结构的光传感器单元。 提供一种光传感器单元，其被配置为使得容纳在单元壳体1中的一个或多个发光元件2发射到单元壳体1的外部的检测光的反射光被安装在安装板3上的光接收元件4 反射光从设置在单元壳体1的外部的检测区域反射。单元壳体1内部的反射光的通过空间通过放置在单元壳体1上的分隔构件6与单元壳体1中的其他空间分离 安装板3在其间具有围绕光接收元件4的环形密封件5，并且由弹性材料制成。 分隔构件6设置有当分隔构件6被放置在安装板3上时被构造成与环形填料5的外周壁压力接触的按压壁7，从而对环形填料施加压力接触力 在沿径向压缩方向分压压力接触力的同时，压力接触力是环形填料5与安装板3接触的力。

公开(公告)号：US09166081B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-20

申请号：US14406541

申请日：2013-09-05

Applicant: DENSO CORPORATION

Inventor： Makiko Sugiura ,  Takahiko Yoshida ,  Kiyoshi Otsuka

IPC: H01L31/00 ,  H01L31/0232 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G02B5/20 ,  G01N21/552 ,  G01J1/02 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/42 ,  H01L31/0216 ,  G01W1/14 ,  H01L31/09 ,  H01L31/101 ,  H01L31/12 ,  B60S1/08

CPC classification number: H01L31/02327 ,  B60S1/0833 ,  G01J1/0209 ,  G01J1/0271 ,  G01J1/0407 ,  G01J1/0437 ,  G01J1/0462 ,  G01J1/0488 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J1/4228 ,  G01N21/552 ,  G01W1/12 ,  G01W1/14 ,  G02B5/201 ,  H01L31/02161 ,  H01L31/02162 ,  H01L31/02325 ,  H01L31/09 ,  H01L31/101 ,  H01L31/103 ,  H01L31/12

Abstract: An optical sensor includes a light receiving portion, a definition portion, and a selection portion. The definition portion defines an incident angle of an incident light that enters the light receiving portion. The selection portion selects a wavelength of the incident light that enters the light receiving portion. The definition portion has a light shielding film disposed above the light receiving portion, and an opening formed in the light shielding film. The selection portion has a slit formed in the light shielding film disposed within a region surrounded by the opening.

Abstract translation: 光学传感器包括光接收部分，定义部分和选择部分。 定义部分限定入射到光接收部分的入射光的入射角。 选择部选择进入光接收部的入射光的波长。 定影部分具有设置在光接收部分上方的遮光膜和形成在遮光膜中的开口。 选择部分具有形成在遮光膜中的狭缝，该狭缝设置在由开口包围的区域内。

公开(公告)号：US20150260569A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-17

申请号：US14378002

申请日：2012-07-30

Applicant: Kazuaki Ohkubo ,  Hisashi Shirawa

Inventor： Kazuaki Ohkubo ,  Hisashi Shirawa

IPC: G01J1/06 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/42

CPC classification number: G01J1/06 ,  G01J1/0223 ,  G01J1/0403 ,  G01J1/0488 ,  G01J1/4257 ,  G01J2001/4247

Abstract: An optical measurement apparatus includes: a hollow cylindrical member having one plane with a first opening and the other plane with a second opening; a rotation mechanism for rotating the cylindrical member about a first axis; a support unit for arranging a light source at a measurement position which is on the first axis and from which the emitted light enters the cylindrical member through the first opening; a first reflection unit arranged inside the cylindrical member for reflecting the light emitted from the light source and entering through the first opening; a second reflection unit for reflecting the light inside the cylindrical member and propagating the light through the second opening along the first axis to the outside of the cylindrical member; and at least one third reflection unit for causing the light reflected by the first reflection unit to be incident on the second reflection unit.

Abstract translation: 光学测量装置包括：具有一个具有第一开口的平面和具有第二开口的另一平面的中空圆柱形构件; 旋转机构，用于围绕第一轴线旋转所述圆柱形构件; 支撑单元，用于将光源布置在位于第一轴上的测量位置处，并且所发射的光通过第一开口进入圆柱形构件; 第一反射单元，布置在所述圆筒构件内部，用于反射从所述光源发射的光并通过所述第一开口进入; 第二反射单元，用于将所述光反射到所述圆柱形构件内并沿着所述第一轴将所述光通过所述第二开口传播到所述圆柱形构件的外部; 以及至少一个第三反射单元，用于使由第一反射单元反射的光入射在第二反射单元上。

公开(公告)号：US20150169086A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-18

申请号：US14627452

申请日：2015-02-20

Applicant: Pyreos Ltd.

Inventor： Piotr Wojtczuk ,  Carsten Giebeler ,  David Binnie

IPC: G06F3/03 ,  G01S17/66

CPC classification number: G06F3/0325 ,  G01J1/0266 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J5/0025 ,  G01J5/0831 ,  G01J5/0875 ,  G01J5/089 ,  G01J5/34 ,  G01S17/66

Abstract: A sensor system for detecting motion in a predefined direction of motion (30) of an infrared light source (29) has at least one pair of infrared light sensors (4, 5; 36, 37), which are arranged side by side with respect to the direction of motion (30) and, thus, define a sensor coverage zone (17) determined by the distance between distal ends (16) (with respect to the direction of motion) of the infrared light sensors. During exposure to the infrared light source, the sensors provide electrical signals, the charge signs of which are opposite each other, for detecting the motion of the infrared light source (29). The sensor system (1) has a window (7) positioned between the infrared light source (29) and the sensors such that the infrared light of the infrared light source (29) radiates onto the sensors. The sensors are arranged behind the window and are adjusted relative to the width (41) of the window to extend in the direction of motion such that, beyond a predetermined limit distance (20) away from the window, each of the sensors has a full illumination zone (22, 23), which defines the locations from which the infrared light source (29) fully illuminates only one of the sensors (4, 36 or 5, 37). The full illumination zones (22, 23) do not spatially overlap beyond the limit distance (20); and the window width (41) is smaller than the sensor coverage zone (17) in the direction of motion (30).

Abstract translation: 用于检测在红外光源（29）的预定运动方向（30）上的运动的传感器系统具有至少一对红外光传感器（4,5; 36,37），它们相对于 到所述运动方向（30），并且因此限定由所述红外光传感器的远端（16）（相对于运动方向）之间的距离确定的传感器覆盖区域（17）。 在暴露于红外光源期间，传感器提供电信号，其电荷信号彼此相对，用于检测红外光源（29）的运动。 传感器系统（1）具有位于红外光源（29）和传感器之间的窗口（7），使得红外光源（29）的红外光辐射到传感器上。 传感器布置在窗户的后面并且相对于窗口的宽度（41）被调整以在运动方向上延伸，使得超过远离窗口的预定限制距离（20），每个传感器具有完整的 照明区域（22,23），其限定红外光源（29）仅从其中一个传感器（4,36或5,37）完全照亮的位置。 整个照明区域（22,23）在空间上不超出极限距离（20）; 并且窗口宽度（41）在运动方向（30）上小于传感器覆盖区域（17）。

公开(公告)号：US09006636B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-14

申请号：US13241096

申请日：2011-09-22

Applicant: Ewan Findlay

Inventor： Ewan Findlay

IPC: G01J1/42 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G01J1/02 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J5/00 ,  G01J5/02 ,  G01J5/04 ,  G01J5/08 ,  G01S17/02 ,  H04M1/725 ,  G01S17/36 ,  G01S7/481

CPC classification number: G06F1/1684 ,  G01J1/0219 ,  G01J1/0271 ,  G01J1/0411 ,  G01J1/0422 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J1/4204 ,  G01J1/4228 ,  G01J5/0025 ,  G01J5/025 ,  G01J5/0265 ,  G01J5/041 ,  G01J5/0806 ,  G01J5/0896 ,  G01S7/4816 ,  G01S17/026 ,  G01S17/36 ,  H04M1/72569 ,  H04M2250/12

Abstract: A radiation sensor is provided comprising: one or more first pixels and one or more second pixels. A first optical element is provided over the first and second pixels, having a first field of view. A second optical element is provided over the one or more second pixels, having a second field of view. The second optical element is positioned between the first optical element and the one or more second pixels, wherein the first field of view is substantially narrower than, and lies substantially within, the second field of view.

Abstract translation: 提供一种辐射传感器，包括：一个或多个第一像素和一个或多个第二像素。 第一光学元件设置在第一和第二像素上，具有第一视场。 第二光学元件设置在一个或多个第二像素上，具有第二视场。 第二光学元件位于第一光学元件和一个或多个第二像素之间，其中第一视场基本上窄于第二视场，并且基本上位于第二视场内。

公开(公告)号：US20140085265A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-27

申请号：US13628388

申请日：2012-09-27

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Ye Yin

IPC: G01J1/44 ,  G06F3/042

CPC classification number: G06F3/0304 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J1/4204 ,  G01J1/4228 ,  G06F1/1637 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  G09G2320/0693 ,  G09G2360/144 ,  G09G2360/145 ,  G09G2360/147

Abstract: A directional light sensor may be provided having an array of beam steering elements and an array of corresponding light sensors. Each beam steering element may be configured to direct light from a given angle onto a particular light sensor so that the angular distribution of light may be mapped onto a planar grid of light sensors. Each beam steering element may be formed using holographic, refractive, diffusive or other structures for redirecting a beam of light. An electronic device may be provided having a directional light sensor. The directional light sensor in the electronic device may provide ambient light data or user input data to the electronic device. A test system may be provided having a directional light sensor for gathering ambient light data during testing and manufacturing of an electronic device.

Abstract translation: 可以提供具有光束操纵元件阵列和相应光传感器阵列的定向光传感器。 每个光束操纵元件可以被配置为将来自给定角度的光引导到特定的光传感器上，使得光的角分布可以映射到光传感器的平面网格上。 每个光束操纵元件可以使用全息，折射，漫射或其他结构来形成以重新定向光束。 可以提供具有定向光传感器的电子设备。 电子设备中的定向光传感器可以向电子设备提供环境光数据或用户输入数据。 可以提供具有用于在电子设备的测试和制造期间收集环境光数据的定向光传感器的测试系统。

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：US08654266B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-18

申请号：US13203687

申请日：2009-10-16

Applicant: Hiromi Katoh ,  Kohei Tanaka ,  Christopher Brown

Inventor： Hiromi Katoh ,  Kohei Tanaka ,  Christopher Brown

IPC: G02F1/1335

CPC classification number: G01V8/20 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J1/32 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G02F1/13338 ,  G02F2001/13312 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/042 ,  H04N5/361 ,  H04N5/3745

Abstract: An optical sensor is provided with a photodiode (D1) which receives light in a first range, including light to be detected, and a photodiode (D2) which receives light in a second range other than the light to be detected. For instance, the photodiode (D1) receives light at all the incident angles, and the photodiode (D2) has a light blocking film on an incident light path so as to selectively receive only the incident light from the oblique directions. The differential between the output from the photodiode (D1) and that from the photodiode (D2) is read out as sensor output.

Abstract translation: 光学传感器设置有光接收器（D1），该光电二极管（D1）接收包括要检测的光在内的第一范围的光，以及在除被检测光之外的第二范围内接收光的光电二极管（D2）。 例如，光电二极管（D1）以所有入射角接收光，并且光电二极管（D2）在入射光路上具有遮光膜，以便仅选择性地仅接收来自倾斜方向的入射光。 读出来自光电二极管（D1）的输出与光电二极管（D2）的输出之间的差分作为传感器输出。