公开(公告)号：US06303917B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-16

申请号：US09311935

申请日：1999-05-14

Applicant: Andrew M. Hawryluk

Inventor： Andrew M. Hawryluk

IPC: G01J132

CPC classification number: H01L22/26 ,  G01J1/32

Abstract: The invented apparatus can be used to monitor the radiant energy delivered to a substrate for treatment thereof. The radiant energy can be laser light or light generated by a flash-lamp, for example. The apparatus includes an energy-tapping member such as a beam splitter, that is positioned between a source and optical element(s) used to generate and modify radiant energy, and a substrate to be treated with the radiant energy. The energy-tapping member receives radiant energy from the source and optical element(s), and divides the radiant energy from the source and optical element(s) into two portions. The first portion of radiant energy travels from the energy-tapping member to the substrate for treatment thereof. The apparatus includes an energy sensor such as a photodiode, arranged to receive the second portion of radiant energy. The energy sensor generates a signal indicative of the radiant energy supplied to the substrate. The energy-tapping member is preferably positioned optically downstream from the optical element(s) as the last or near last element encountered by the radiant energy. As so positioned, thermal or mechanical drifts in the optical element(s) have little or no impact on the ability of the invented apparatus to determine the amount of radiant energy supplied to the substrate. The apparatus can include a processing unit coupled to receive the sensor signal, which integrates the sensor signal to generate a signal indicative of the amount of radiant energy supplied to the substrate. The processing unit can also generate a visual display of the amount of radiant energy supplied to the substrate. The invention also includes related methods.

Abstract translation: 本发明的装置可用于监测传送到基板的辐射能以进行处理。 辐射能可以是例如由闪光灯产生的激光或光。 该装置包括位于用于产生和修改辐射能的源和光学元件之间的诸如分束器的能量攻丝构件以及将被辐射能量处理的衬底。 能量敲击构件从源和光学元件接收辐射能，并且将来自源和光学元件的辐射能分成两部分。 辐射能的第一部分从能量攻丝构件移动到基​​板以进行处理。 该装置包括能量传感器，例如光电二极管，被布置成接收辐射能的第二部分。 能量传感器产生指示供应给基板的辐射能的信号。 能量攻丝构件优选地作为辐射能量遇到的最后或最后一个元件光学地位于光学元件的下游。 如此定位，光学元件中的热或机械漂移对本发明设备确定供应到基板的辐射能量的能力几乎没有影响或没有影响。 该装置可以包括耦合以接收传感器信号的处理单元，该传感器信号对传感器信号进行积分，以产生指示供应给基板的辐射能量的信号。 处理单元还可以产生供应到基板的辐射能量的视觉显示。 本发明还包括相关方法。

公开(公告)号：US06303916B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-16

申请号：US09220705

申请日：1998-12-24

Applicant: Paul G. Gladnick

Inventor： Paul G. Gladnick

IPC: G01J132

CPC classification number: H05B41/3922

Abstract: A plurality of systems and methods for generating reproducible illumination by adjusting solid-state devices regulated by a control system that illuminate sample parts in a compensated, standardized manner. An illumination system includes an illumination source directed onto the optical axis of a light collection system. The light collection system includes a collection lens assembly and at least one CCD detector. The lens assembly and CCD detector perform the spatial imaging of the sample part. An optical element positioned between the illumination source and the sample part redirects a portion of the entire energy emitted from the illumination source to a monitoring detector. The monitoring detector measures the optical power illuminating the sample part and compares it to a previously measured reference illumination source level. Based on the results of the comparison and additional input from temperature, color and other sensor, the drive current to the illuminating source is adjusted to consistently illuminate the sample part within an instrument model line and over an extended time period.

Abstract translation: 用于通过调整由控制系统调节的固态装置以以补偿的标准化方式照亮样品部分来产生可再现照明的多个系统和方法。 照明系统包括指向光收集系统的光轴的照明源。 光采集系统包括收集透镜组件和至少一个CCD检测器。 透镜组件和CCD检测器执行样品部分的空间成像。 位于照明源和样本部分之间的光学元件将从照明源发射的整个能量的一部分重定向到监视检测器。 监测检测器测量照射样品部分的光功率，并将其与先前测量的参考照明光源水平进行比较。 基于比较结果和来自温度，颜色等传感器的附加输入，调整到照明源的驱动电流，以在仪器模型线内和延长的时间段内持续照亮样品部分。

公开(公告)号：US06262407B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-17

申请号：US09223955

申请日：1998-12-31

Applicant: Rein S. Teder

Inventor： Rein S. Teder

IPC: G01J132

CPC classification number: B60S1/0822 ,  B60S1/0837 ,  B60S1/0888 ,  G01J1/32

Abstract: An automatic intensity control unit for use in a moisture sensor which senses moisture on the surface of a transparent material. The moisture sensor includes one or more emitters for producing an emitter signal which is influenced by moisture on the transparent material, and one or more detectors for receiving the emitter signals. The automatic intensity control unit adjusts the intensity of the emitter signals to accommodate transparent materials having different transmittances. The automatic intensity control unit includes a comparator for comparing the intensity the emitter signals received by the detectors with a predetermined reference signal and a counter communicating with the comparator for producing a counter output. The automatic intensity control unit also includes an emitter driver for providing power to the emitters in an amount which determines the intensity of the emitter signals, and an emitter intensity control signal generator communicating with the counter and the emitter driver for controlling the intensity of the emitter signals.

Abstract translation: 一种用于感测透明材料表面上的水分的湿度传感器中的自动强度控制单元。 水分传感器包括一个或多个用于产生受透明材料上的水分影响的发射器信号的发射器和用于接收发射器信号的一个或多个检测器。 自动强度控制单元调节发射器信号的强度以适应具有不同透射率的透明材料。 自动强度控制单元包括比较器，用于将由检测器接收的发射器信号的强度与预定的参考信号进行比较，以及与比较器通信的用于产生计数器输出的计数器。 自动强度控制单元还包括用于以确定发射器信号的强度的量向发射器提供功率的发射器驱动器，以及与计数器通信的发射极强度控制信号发生器和用于控制发射极的强度的发射极驱动器 信号。

公开(公告)号：US06744034B2

公开(公告)日：2004-06-01

申请号：US10060936

申请日：2002-01-30

Applicant: Mark David Heminger ,  Robert Edward Jansen

Inventor： Mark David Heminger ,  Robert Edward Jansen

IPC: G01J132

CPC classification number: G02B26/02

Abstract: Micro-electromechanical apparatus and method with position sensor compensation to compensate for sensor drift. A preferred embodiment comprises modifying the intensity of a light source used in position detection to maintain a constant sum of the voltages output from photodetectors receiving light from the light source. Preferred embodiments may be implemented in digital signal processor code, or external to the processor in analog circuitry. By adjusting light source intensity, position calculations may be performed without normalization, and thus without a time-consuming division operation.

Abstract translation: 具有位置传感器补偿的微机电装置和方法来补偿传感器漂移。 优选实施例包括修改位置检测中使用的光源的强度，以维持从光源接收光的光电检测器输出的电压的恒定和。 优选实施例可以在数字信号处理器代码中实现，或者在模拟电路中实现处理器外部。 通过调整光源强度，可以在没有标准化的情况下执行位置计算，因此不需要耗时的分割操作。

公开(公告)号：US06723976B2

公开(公告)日：2004-04-20

申请号：US09956795

申请日：2001-09-21

Applicant: Frédéric Couillaud

Inventor： Frédéric Couillaud

IPC: G01J132

CPC classification number: G01S17/48 ,  G01S7/484 ,  G01S7/486 ,  G01S7/4868 ,  G01S7/489

Abstract: Optical detector with pulsed emission, particularly of the background suppression cell type, with means for rapid regulation of the emission current. When the voltage signal received V is located outside a regulation interval Z1, the emission current is multiplied or divided by a predetermined factor to bring the signal V rapidly within the interval Z1; when the signal V is within the interval Z1, the emission current is regulated by control means to attain a value corresponding to the adjustment of the signal V to a required value Vopt.

Abstract translation: 具有脉冲发射的光检测器，特别是背景抑制电池类型的光检测器，具有用于快速调节发射电流的装置。当接收到的电压信号V位于调节间隔Z1之外时，发射电流被乘以或除以预定因子 使信号V快速地在间隔Z1内; 当信号V在区间Z1内时，通过控制装置调节发射电流，以获得对应于信号V调整到所需值Vopt的值。

公开(公告)号：US06713746B2

公开(公告)日：2004-03-30

申请号：US10193126

申请日：2002-07-12

Applicant: Michael Veith ,  Uwe Graf ,  Joachim Wienecke

Inventor： Michael Veith ,  Uwe Graf ,  Joachim Wienecke

IPC: G01J132

CPC classification number: G01J1/32 ,  G02B21/06

Abstract: An arrangement for illuminating a specimen field in an optical instrument for specimen viewing includes: an illumination device, arranged in a housing, including a light source and an illuminating optical system, where a position of the light source or illuminating optical system is adjustable within the illumination device; a setting device including at least one drive system and configured to positionally adjust the light source or illuminating optical system; at least one linkage member connected to the light source or illuminating optical system, where the linkage member includes a coupling member accessible by the setting device from outside the housing; at least one measurement device configured to sense parameters of the light generated by the illumination device; and a control device that is configured to generate positioning commands for positional adjustment of the light source or illuminating optical system by the drive system as a function of the sensed parameters.

Abstract translation: 用于照射用于样本观察的光学仪器中的样本场的装置包括：照明装置，布置在包括光源和照明光学系统的壳体中，其中光源或照明光学系统的位置在 照明装置 设置装置，包括至少一个驱动系统，并且被配置为对所述光源或照明光学系统进行位置调整; 连接到所述光源或照明光学系统的至少一个连杆构件，其中所述连杆构件包括从所述壳体外部可由所述调节装置接近的联接构件; 至少一个测量装置，被配置为感测由所述照明装置产生的光的参数; 以及控制装置，其被配置为根据所感测的参数产生用于通过驱动系统对光源或照明光学系统进行位置调整的定位命令。

公开(公告)号：US06713745B2

公开(公告)日：2004-03-30

申请号：US10184123

申请日：2002-06-28

Applicant: Chiang Hung Lin

Inventor： Chiang Hung Lin

IPC: G01J132

CPC classification number: G01J1/44 ,  G01J1/32

Abstract: The present invention provides a display device with feedback brightness sensing, suitable for using in a PDA, that comprises a LCD panel at an outside of which is installed a first photo-sensor for sensing a light brightness variation of its environment. A corresponding sensing signal is delivered to a first converter to be converted to a first digital reference signal that is delivered to a microprocessor for determining a brightness increase or decrease of the display panel. Via a light-guiding element and a second photo-sensor installed within the display panel, the light brightness from the display panel is sensed and converted to a second digital reference signal that is compared with the first digital reference signal to determine whether the display brightness is at an optimal value. An automatic brightness adjustment of the display device is thereby achieved to reduce power consumption and protect the user's eyes.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种具有反馈亮度感测的显示装置，其适用于在PDA中使用，其包括LCD面板，其外部安装有用于感测其环境的光亮度变化的第一光传感器。 将相应的感测信号传送到第一转换器以转换为第一数字参考信号，该第一数字参考信号被传送到微处理器以确定显示面板的亮度增加或减小。 通过安装在显示面板内的导光元件和第二光电传感器，来自显示面板的光亮度被感测并转换成与第一数字参考信号进行比较的第二数字参考信号，以确定显示亮度 处于最佳值。 由此实现显示装置的自动亮度调整，以降低功耗并保护用户的眼睛。

公开(公告)号：US06710318B2

公开(公告)日：2004-03-23

申请号：US10184122

申请日：2002-06-28

Applicant: Chiang Hung Lin

Inventor： Chiang Hung Lin

IPC: G01J132

CPC classification number: G01J1/32 ,  G01J1/44

Abstract: A brightness feedback display device includes a LCD panel, a plurality of first photo-sensors for sensing the environmental brightness variation of the display device itself. Corresponding sensing signals are delivered to first converters for being converted to first digital reference signals that are delivered to a microprocessor, thereby determining how much brightness of the display panel increases or decreases. Via a light-guiding element and a second photo-sensor installed within the display panel, the light brightness from the display panel is sensed and converted to a second digital reference signal that is compared with the first digital reference signals to determine whether the display brightness is at an optimal value.

Abstract translation: 亮度反馈显示装置包括LCD面板，用于感测显示装置本身的环境亮度变化的多个第一光传感器。 对应的感测信号被传送到第一转换器以被转换成被传送到微处理器的第一数字参考信号，由此确定显示面板的亮度有多少增加或减少。 通过安装在显示面板内的导光元件和第二光电传感器，来自显示面板的光亮度被感测并转换成与第一数字参考信号相比较的第二数字参考信号，以确定显示亮度 处于最佳值。

公开(公告)号：US06590193B2

公开(公告)日：2003-07-08

申请号：US10095136

申请日：2002-03-11

Applicant: Kenneth Schofield ,  Kenneth L. Schierbeek

Inventor： Kenneth Schofield ,  Kenneth L. Schierbeek

IPC: G01J132

CPC classification number: B60Q1/1423 ,  B60Q2300/21 ,  B60Q2300/314 ,  B60Q2400/30 ,  B60R1/088

Abstract: A vehicular rearview mirror system and method of controlling the vehicle rearview mirror system including establishing a most-dimmed reflectance level of the interior mirror reflective element that is higher than a most-dimmed reflectance level of the exterior mirror reflectance level, the establishment being a function of the rear window light transmission value. The establishment may be a function of sampling of light sensed by at least one light sensor in the passenger compartment that is directed toward the rear-viewing rear window to receive light passing through the rearward-viewing rear window.

公开(公告)号：US06566641B1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-20

申请号：US09716293

申请日：2000-11-21

Applicant: Tadaaki Suda

Inventor： Tadaaki Suda

IPC: G01J132

CPC classification number: G01J1/32

Abstract: In a scanning optical device having an APC (automatic power control) circuit for controlling an output power of a laser diode, a reference value is determined by sampling saw-tooth wave which varies time elapses. A triggering system is provided to output a trigger signal, and the saw-tooth wave is sampled and held in response to the trigger signal. Based on the sampled and held value, i.e., the reference value and a value corresponding to the output power of the laser diode, an APC operation is performed.

Abstract translation: 在具有用于控制激光二极管的输出功率的APC（自动功率控制）电路的扫描光学装置中，通过对经过变化时间的锯齿波进行取样来确定基准值。 提供触发系统以输出触发信号，并且响应于触发信号对锯齿波进行采样和保持。 基于采样和保持的值，即参考值和对应于激光二极管的输出功率的值，执行APC操作。