公开(公告)号：US06441829B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-27

申请号：US09409236

申请日：1999-11-18

Applicant: Travis N. Blalock ,  Ken Nishimura

Inventor： Travis N. Blalock ,  Ken Nishimura

IPC: G09G500

CPC classification number: G09G3/3688 ,  G09G3/20 ,  G09G3/2014 ,  G09G3/3607 ,  G09G3/3651 ,  G09G2300/0809 ,  G09G2300/0842 ,  G09G2300/0857 ,  G09G2310/0235 ,  G09G2310/0259 ,  G09G2310/027 ,  G09G2320/0204

Abstract: A digital pixel driver that operates in response to an M-bit digital input value defining the apparent brightness of the pixel. The pixel driver generates a pixel drive signal having a duty cycle that sets the apparent brightness of the pixel. The pixel driver comprises a memory, a digital sequence generator and a comparator. The memory receives and stores an N-bit word that represents the digital input value. The digital sequence generator generates a digital sequence of P-bit digital values that defines the temporal duration of the pixel drive signal and includes a first P-bit word that represents at least part of the digital input value at a location temporally corresponding to the duty cycle of the pixel drive signal as defined by the at least part of the digital input value. The comparator is connected to receive the digital sequence from the digital sequence generator and a second P-bit word from the memory. The second P-bit word constitutes at least part of the N-bit word. The comparator includes an output that provides the pixel drive signal and that changes state in response to correspondence between the first P-bit word and the second P-bit word.

Abstract translation: 数字像素驱动器，响应于定义像素的表观亮度的M位数字输入值而工作。 像素驱动器产生具有设置像素的表观亮度的占空比的像素驱动信号。 像素驱动器包括存储器，数字序列发生器和比较器。 存储器接收并存储表示数字输入值的N位字。 数字序列发生器产生定义像素驱动信号的时间持续时间的P位数字值的数字序列，并且包括在时间上对应于占空比的位置处表示数字输入值的至少一部分的第一P位字 由数字输入值的至少一部分定义的像素驱动信号的周期。 连接比较器以从数字序列发生器接收数字序列，并从存储器接收第二个P位字。 第二P位字构成N位字的至少一部分。 比较器包括提供像素驱动信号并且响应于第一P位字和第二P位字之间的对应关系而改变状态的输出。

公开(公告)号：US6165645A

公开(公告)日：2000-12-26

申请号：US715261

申请日：1996-09-16

Applicant: Ken Nishimura ,  Masahiko Ogawa ,  Akiko Ishida ,  Nobuo Eda

Inventor： Ken Nishimura ,  Masahiko Ogawa ,  Akiko Ishida ,  Nobuo Eda

IPC: C08J5/18 ,  C08L27/14 ,  C08L27/16 ,  C08L71/00 ,  C08L71/02 ,  H01M4/131 ,  H01M4/133 ,  H01M4/134 ,  H01M4/505 ,  H01M4/525 ,  H01M6/18 ,  H01M6/22 ,  H01M10/05 ,  H01M10/0565 ,  H01M10/40

CPC classification number: H01M10/052 ,  H01M6/181 ,  H01M10/0565 ,  H01M2300/0085

Abstract: A gelled polymer electrolyte having a high mechanical strength and a high ion conductivity and a lithium polymer battery using the same electrolyte are disclosed. The gelled polymer electrolyte comprises a polymer alloy and an organic electrolyte solution, wherein the polymer alloy includes a polymer which is hardly soluble in the organic electrolyte solution and another polymer which is soluble in the organic electrolyte solution. The lithium polymer battery comprises a negative electrode including metallic lithium, a lithium alloy, carbon or an inorganic compound, and a positive electrode including an active material of a metal oxide capable of intercalating and deintercalating lithium in a reversible manner, such as LiCoO.sub.2, LiNiO.sub.2 or the like, and the gelled polymer electrolyte placed between both electrodes.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有高机械强度和高离子传导性的凝胶聚合物电解质和使用相同电解质的锂聚合物电池。 胶凝聚合物电解质包括聚合物合金和有机电解质溶液，其中聚合物合金包括难溶于有机电解质溶液的聚合物和可溶于有机电解质溶液的另一种聚合物。 锂聚合物电池包括含有金属锂，锂合金，碳或无机化合物的负极，以及包含能够以可逆方式插入和脱嵌锂的金属氧化物的活性材料的正极，例如LiCoO 2，LiNiO 2 凝胶聚合物电解质放置在两个电极之间。

公开(公告)号：US5949525A

公开(公告)日：1999-09-07

申请号：US940534

申请日：1997-09-30

Applicant: Ken Nishimura

Inventor： Ken Nishimura

IPC: G03B15/06 ,  G03B17/53 ,  G03D15/00 ,  G03D27/52

CPC classification number: G03B17/53 ,  G03B15/06 ,  G03D15/003

Abstract: An automatic photographic processor apparatus automatically produces a strip of photographic prints, e.g. identification photos or self-portraits, in a short period of time with cutline markings.

Abstract translation: 自动摄影处理器设备自动产生照相印版，例如 识别照片或自画像，在短时间内有切割痕迹。

公开(公告)号：US07833656B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-16

申请号：US10540867

申请日：2003-12-09

Applicant: Ken Nishimura ,  Naoto Arai ,  Toru Oshima ,  Fumio Daio ,  Munehisa Ikoma ,  Norio Saito ,  Hideo Kaiya

Inventor： Ken Nishimura ,  Naoto Arai ,  Toru Oshima ,  Fumio Daio ,  Munehisa Ikoma ,  Norio Saito ,  Hideo Kaiya

IPC: H02M6/46 ,  H01M2/18 ,  H01M6/42

CPC classification number: H01M4/13 ,  H01M2/0207 ,  H01M2/022 ,  H01M2/34 ,  H01M4/66 ,  H01M4/667 ,  H01M4/70 ,  H01M10/0431 ,  H01M10/0436 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M10/0587

Abstract: An electrochemical device having an electrode plate assembly. The electrode plate assembly includes (a) at least one first electrode, (b) at least one second electrode, and (c) a separator interposed between the first electrode and the second electrode. The first electrode includes a first current collector sheet and at least one first electrode mixture layer carried thereon. The second electrode includes a second current collector sheet and at least one second electrode mixture layer carried thereon. At least one of the first current collector sheet and the second current collector sheet has a conductive area and an insulating area.

Abstract translation: 具有电极板组件的电化学装置。 电极板组件包括（a）至少一个第一电极，（b）至少一个第二电极，和（c）介于第一电极和第二电极之间的隔膜。 第一电极包括第一集电体片和在其上承载的至少一个第一电极混合物层。 第二电极包括第二集电体片和在其上承载的至少一个第二电极混合物层。 第一集电体片和第二集电体片中的至少一个具有导电区域和绝缘区域。

公开(公告)号：US20070023527A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-01

申请号：US11194001

申请日：2005-07-28

Applicant: Jonah Harley ,  John Wenstrand ,  Ken Nishimura

Inventor： Jonah Harley ,  John Wenstrand ,  Ken Nishimura

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G02B27/20 ,  G02B27/646

Abstract: A pointing device having a laser in a handheld housing is disclosed. The laser generates a light beam that exits the housing. A beam steering assembly causes the light beam to move relative to the housing. The pointer includes a housing orientation sensor that measures the orientation of the housing. A controller operates the beam steering assembly to compensate for changes in the housing orientation. Embodiments based on housing orientation sensors constructed from a gyroscope and a camera are described. In addition to stabilizing the light beam location, embodiments in which the beam steering assembly also causes the light beam to execute a fixed pattern can also be constructed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种在手持式外壳中具有激光的指示装置。 激光产生离开壳体的光束。 光束转向组件使光束相对于壳体移动。 指示器包括测量壳体的取向的壳体定向传感器。 控制器操作光束转向组件以补偿壳体取向的变化。 描述了基于由陀螺仪和照相机构成的壳体定向传感器的实施例。 除了稳定光束位置之外，还可以构造其中光束转向组件也使光束执行固定图案的实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20060109896A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-25

申请号：US10996579

申请日：2004-11-23

Applicant: Gunter Steinbach ,  Brian Galloway ,  Ken Nishimura

Inventor： Gunter Steinbach ,  Brian Galloway ,  Ken Nishimura

IPC: H04B17/00

CPC classification number: G01R31/31709 ,  G01R31/3171 ,  H04L1/20

Abstract: Systems and methods of characterizing eye diagrams are described. In one aspect, at measurement times across a measurement interval spanning at least one unit interval of the input signal, corresponding levels of the input signal are classified into groups based on at least one threshold. An eye diagram characteristic width is derived based on a distribution across the measurement interval of the levels in one of the groups.

Abstract translation: 描述了表征眼图的系统和方法。 在一个方面，在穿过输入信号的至少一个单位间隔的测量间隔的测量时间，输入信号的相应电平基于至少一个阈值被分类成​​组。 基于在其中一个组中的级别的测量间隔上的分布导出眼图特征宽度。

公开(公告)号：US20060091300A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-04

申请号：US10977687

申请日：2004-10-29

Applicant: Ken Nishimura

Inventor： Ken Nishimura

IPC: H01J5/16

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/502

Abstract: Optical color sensor using diffractive elements. Semiconductor fabrication processes are used to form diffraction gratings as part of a photosensor. In a first embodiment, photosensors such as photodiodes are formed on a substrate, and diffraction gratings of fixed spacing are formed using the metallization layers common to semiconductor fabrication techniques. In a second embodiment, a linear photodiode array is formed on a substrate, and a diffraction grating with changing spacing is formed in the metal layers, providing a continuous color sensor. Other metal layers commonly used in semiconductor processing techniques may be used to provide apertures as needed.

Abstract translation: 使用衍射元件的光学颜色传感器。 半导体制造工艺用于形成作为光电传感器一部分的衍射光栅。 在第一实施例中，在基板上形成诸如光电二极管的光电传感器，并且使用半导体制造技术共有的金属化层形成固定间隔的衍射光栅。 在第二实施例中，在衬底上形成线性光电二极管阵列，并且在金属层中形成具有间隔变化的衍射光栅，从而提供连续的颜色传感器。 通常用于半导体处理技术的其它金属层可用于根据需要提供孔。

公开(公告)号：US20060033423A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-16

申请号：US10918149

申请日：2004-08-13

Applicant: Ken Nishimura

Inventor： Ken Nishimura

IPC: H01J1/62

CPC classification number: G09F13/20 ,  G09F13/22 ,  H01L25/0753 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A mixed-color light emitting diode (LED) apparatus may be made by forming a pixellated array of LEDs on a substrate, and then placing phosphors over at least some of the LEDs. The phosphors are chosen to convert light emitted by the LEDs to one or more different colors. The LEDs may be lithographically printed on the substrate, and the phosphors may be lithographically printed on the LEDs.

Abstract translation: 混合颜色的发光二极管（LED）装置可以通过在衬底上形成像素化的LED阵列，然后将磷光体放置在至少一些LED上而制成。 选择磷光体以将由LED发射的光转换成一种或多种不同的颜色。 LED可以光刻印刷在基板上，并且磷光体可以光刻印刷在LED上。

公开(公告)号：US20060016959A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-26

申请号：US10897892

申请日：2004-07-23

Applicant: Ken Nishimura

Inventor： Ken Nishimura

IPC: G01J3/50 ,  G01J1/32

CPC classification number: G01R31/2635 ,  G01J3/10 ,  H05B33/0866

Abstract: In one method, an operating current of an LED is varied and, at one or more values of the operating current, a corresponding voltage of the LED is measured. The measured voltages are then used as feed-forward variables to set the light intensity of the LED. In another method, an operating current of an LED is modified in a predetermined manner near its nominal operating value. At two or more values of the operating current, a corresponding voltage of the LED is measured. The measured voltages are then used as feed-forward variables to set the light intensity of the LED. Additional methods, as well as apparatus for performing these and other methods, are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 在一种方法中，LED的工作电流是变化的，并且在一个或多个工作电流值下，测量LED的相应电压。 然后将测量的电压用作前馈变量来设置LED的光强度。 在另一种方法中，LED的工作电流以预定的方式在其标称工作值附近被修改。 在两个或多个工作电流值下，测量LED的对应电压。 然后将测量的电压用作前馈变量来设置LED的光强度。 还公开了另外的方法，以及用于执行这些和其他方法的装置。

公开(公告)号：US20050168430A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-04

申请号：US10771738

申请日：2004-02-04

Applicant: Ken Nishimura ,  Charles Hoke ,  Thomas Knotts

Inventor： Ken Nishimura ,  Charles Hoke ,  Thomas Knotts

IPC: G09G3/36

CPC classification number: G09G3/3611 ,  G09G2310/06 ,  G09G2320/0204

Abstract: Display contrast in electro-optical display devices is improved using a drive circuit including pixel drive circuits and a common drive circuit. The pixel drive circuits are connected to pixel electrodes of the display device, and are operable to generate respective pixel drive signals that alternate between a first high voltage and a first low voltage differing in voltage by less than or equal to a process-limited maximum. The common drive circuit is connected to a common electrode of the display device, and is operable to generate a common drive signal alternating between a second high voltage and a second low voltage differing in voltage by more than the process-limited maximum. The common drive signal is asymmetrically bipolar with respect to the first low voltage of the pixel drive signal.

Abstract translation: 使用包括像素驱动电路和公共驱动电路的驱动电路来改善电光显示装置中的显示对比度。 像素驱动电路连接到显示装置的像素电极，并且可操作以产生在不同于处理限制最大值的电压不同的第一高电压和第一低电压之间交替的各个像素驱动信号。 公共驱动电路连接到显示装置的公共电极，并且可操作以产生在不同于处理限制最大值的电压不同的第二高电压和第二低电压之间交替的公共驱动信号。 公共驱动信号相对于像素驱动信号的第一低电压是非对称的。