公开(公告)号：US08786847B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-22

申请号：US13004913

申请日：2011-01-12

Applicant: Ian Lewin ,  John O'Farrell

Inventor： Ian Lewin ,  John O'Farrell

IPC: G01J1/42 ,  G01J1/02 ,  G02B7/32 ,  G01C3/08

CPC classification number: G01J1/02 ,  G01C3/085 ,  G01J1/0219 ,  G01J1/0228 ,  G01J1/0242 ,  G01J1/0266 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/0411 ,  G01J1/0437 ,  G01J1/0448 ,  G01J1/0466 ,  G02B7/32

Abstract: This invention is related to a light measuring apparatus and a method of using the device. It is used to measure various photometric quantities of the light emanating from a distant source of light.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种光测量装置和使用该装置的方法。 它用于测量从远光源发出的光的各种光度数量。

公开(公告)号：US08772690B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-08

申请号：US13364261

申请日：2012-02-01

Applicant: Matthew W. Smith ,  Christopher M. Pong ,  Sungyung Lim ,  David W. Miller ,  Sara Seager ,  Shawn Murphy

Inventor： Matthew W. Smith ,  Christopher M. Pong ,  Sungyung Lim ,  David W. Miller ,  Sara Seager ,  Shawn Murphy

IPC: G01C21/02 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: G01J1/0271 ,  B64G1/24 ,  B64G1/242 ,  B64G1/361 ,  G01C21/025 ,  G01C21/24 ,  G01J1/0266 ,  G01J1/0403 ,  G01J1/0411

Abstract: An optical system for use in an Earth-orbiting satellite includes a plurality of image sensors disposed on a focal plane having a reference axis orthogonal thereto, optics configured to focus incident light onto the image sensors, a piezoelectric actuator coupled to the image sensors and configured to translate the image sensors in at least two axes each orthogonal to the reference axis, and at least one controller operably coupled to the plurality of image sensors and the piezoelectric actuator. The image sensors are configured to generate at least one image frame from light detected by the plurality of image sensors, the image frame including a target star and at least one guide star. The controller is configured to stabilize the position of the target star by adjusting the position of the piezoelectric actuator based on the changes in the position of the guide star.

Abstract translation: 一种用于地球轨道卫星的光学系统包括：多个图像传感器，设置在具有与其正交的参考轴的焦平面上，光学构造成将入射光聚焦到图像传感器上，耦合到图像传感器并配置的压电致动器 将图像传感器在至少两个轴上平移，每个轴垂直于参考轴，以及至少一个控制器，可操作地耦合到多个图像传感器和压电致动器。 图像传感器被配置为从由多个图像传感器检测到的光生成至少一个图像帧，该图像帧包括目标星和至少一个引导星。 控制器被配置为通过基于导向星的位置的变化来调节压电致动器的位置来稳定目标星的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20140176543A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-26

申请号：US14197210

申请日：2014-03-04

Applicant: Willard MacDonald ,  Robert MacDonald

Inventor： Willard MacDonald ,  Robert MacDonald

IPC: G06T17/05

CPC classification number: G06T17/05 ,  G01J1/0266 ,  G01J1/4228 ,  G01S3/7868 ,  G01W1/12

Abstract: A method for determining solar access at a position includes: obtaining an image of a horizon that includes a skyline; determining the azimuth orientation and the inclination of the obtained image; and determining solar access based on the skyline within the obtained image, the measured azimuth orientation and inclination of the obtained image, and a position associated with the image of the horizon. Other features and embodiments relating to solar access measurement are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种用于确定位置处的太阳能进入的方法包括：获得包括天际线的地平线的图像; 确定所获得的图像的方位取向和倾斜度; 并且基于所获得的图像内的天际线，测量的所获得的图像的方位角取向和倾斜度以及与水平图像相关联的位置来确定太阳能接入。 公开了与太阳能访问测量相关的其它特征和实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20140064966A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-06

申请号：US13590326

申请日：2012-08-21

Applicant: William Simpkins ,  John Wilson ,  David Dorris

Inventor： William Simpkins ,  John Wilson ,  David Dorris

IPC: B64C27/00 ,  G01J1/02

CPC classification number: B64C27/008 ,  G01J1/0214 ,  G01J1/0266 ,  G01J1/0271 ,  G01J1/0295 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J2001/061 ,  G02B27/30

Abstract: A blade tracking system including a detector having one or more sensors to detect radiation from at least one field of view of the detector, the one or more sensors generating signals based on changes in incident radiation to the one or more sensors as a rotor blade passes the field of view, and a processor to determine a pass time for the rotor blade to pass through the at least one field of view based on the generated signals.

Abstract translation: 一种刀片跟踪系统，包括具有一个或多个传感器的检测器，用于检测来自检测器的至少一个视野的辐射，所述一个或多个传感器基于当转子叶片通过时对所述一个或多个传感器的入射辐射的变化产生信号 视场，以及处理器，用于基于所生成的信号来确定转子叶片通过至少一个视场的通过时间。

公开(公告)号：US20140043310A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-13

申请号：US13961856

申请日：2013-08-07

Applicant: CHROMA ATE INC.

Inventor： Ding-Hsiang Pan ,  Hsin-Yueh Sung ,  Tsung-Hsien Ou ,  Yu-Hsuan Lin

IPC: G09G5/10

CPC classification number: G09G5/10 ,  G01J1/0266 ,  G01J1/0488 ,  G01J1/4228 ,  G01J3/506 ,  G09G3/006 ,  G09G3/3406 ,  G09G3/3413 ,  G09G2320/0693 ,  G09G2360/145

Abstract: The invention relates to an optical detection system for detecting the optical distribution of a display device having a light source and a predetermined display range divided into multiple virtual detection regions. The system includes a power module for supplying power to the light source, a monochromatic module for detecting luminous intensity of the light source at various wavelengths within a selected virtual detection region, multiple optical sensor modules, each corresponding to one of the virtual detection regions, a memory module saving wavelength correction parameters of the optical sensor modules, and a processor module receiving the wavelength distribution within the selected virtual detection region of the display device, and for calculating and compensating for expected detection values of the respective optical sensor modules based on the wavelength correction parameters and actual detection values of the optical sensor modules.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于检测具有光源和划分成多个虚拟检测区域的预定显示范围的显示装置的光学分布的光学检测系统。 该系统包括用于向光源供电的电源模块，用于检测所选择的虚拟检测区域内的各种波长的光源的发光强度的单色模块，每个对应于虚拟检测区域之一的多个光学传感器模块， 存储模块，其保存所述光学传感器模块的波长校正参数;以及处理器模块，其在所述显示装置的所选择的虚拟检测区域内接收所述波长分布，并且用于基于所述显示装置的各个光学传感器模块的预期检测值来计算和补偿 波长校正参数和光学传感器模块的实际检测值。

公开(公告)号：US20130258323A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-03

申请号：US13726154

申请日：2012-12-23

Applicant: William P. Kuhn ,  John C. Stover ,  Robert S. LeCompte

Inventor： William P. Kuhn ,  John C. Stover ,  Robert S. LeCompte

IPC: G01B11/26

CPC classification number: G01B11/26 ,  G01J1/00 ,  G01J1/0214 ,  G01J1/0228 ,  G01J1/0266 ,  G01J1/0411 ,  G01J1/0437

Abstract: A device and method for subaperture stray light detection and diagnosis in an optical system. A test light beam is generated with a width whose cross sectional area is less than the cross sectional area of a system aperture. Stray light is detected at a system detection surface. Based on the stray light and the location and direction angles of the light beam, potential paths that light may have taken to arrive at the detection surface are determined so as to identify physical features of the optical system that may have produced the stray light. A testing device comprises a test light beam source, preferably including a beam width magnifier, whereby the cross sectional area of the test light beam is made less than the cross sectional area of the system aperture. A relative lateral positioning stage and an angular beam directing stage launch the test light beam into the aperture at a selected position and selected directional angles. A detector and a data processing system produce a data set relating the stray light to the location and directional angles of the test light beam. A light trap and complementary test light beam delivery system are also provided.

Abstract translation: 一种用于光学系统中亚光谱杂散光检测和诊断的装置和方法。 产生具有横截面积小于系统孔径横截面面积的宽度的测试光束。 在系统检测表面检测到杂散光。 基于杂散光和光束的位置和方向角度，确定光可能到达检测表面的电势路径，以便识别可能产生杂散光的光学系统的物理特征。 测试装置包括测试光束源，优选地包括光束宽度放大镜，由此使测试光束的横截面积小于系统孔径的横截面面积。 相对的侧向定位台和角度光束定向台将测试光束在所选择的位置和选定的方向角度发射到孔中。 检测器和数据处理系统产生将杂散光与测试光束的位置和方向角相关联的数据集。 还提供了光阱和补充测试光束传送系统。

公开(公告)号：US20130221203A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-29

申请号：US13403544

申请日：2012-02-23

Applicant: Jonathan M. Barrilleaux

Inventor： Jonathan M. Barrilleaux

IPC: G01J1/42

CPC classification number: G01J1/0266 ,  G01J1/0219 ,  G01J1/0403 ,  G01J1/4228 ,  H05B37/0272

Abstract: Systems and methods for spatial commissioning of a lighting system are provided. A determination of which sensors receive a light signal from one or more emitter devices may be made. Each one of the sensors and/or each one of the emitter devices may provide a direction of the light signal detected by a respective one of the sensors. The direction of the light signal detected by the respective one of the sensors may be detected. A sensor graph based on the direction of the light signal may be generated, where nodes of the sensor graph represent the sensors and/or the emitter devices. Each one of the sensors and/or the emitter devices may be mapped to a corresponding location in a site model based on the sensor graph and on the site model, where locations of the sensors and/or the emitter devices are indicated by the site model.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于照明系统空间调试的系统和方法。 可以确定哪些传感器从一个或多个发射器件接收光信号。 传感器和/或每个发射器件中的每一个可以提供由相应的一个传感器检测到的光信号的方向。 可以检测由相应的一个传感器检测到的光信号的方向。 可以生成基于光信号的方向的传感器图，其中传感器图的节点表示传感器和/或发射器件。 传感器和/或发射器装置中的每一个可以基于传感器图形和站点模型被映射到站点模型中的对应位置，其中传感器和/或发射器装置的位置由站点模型指示 。

公开(公告)号：US08461530B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-11

申请号：US13242448

申请日：2011-09-23

Applicant: Ewan Findlay ,  Sara Pellegrini

Inventor： Ewan Findlay ,  Sara Pellegrini

IPC: G01J5/00

CPC classification number: H01L27/14618 ,  G01J1/0266 ,  G01J1/0271 ,  G01J1/0411 ,  G01J1/0492 ,  G01J1/4204 ,  G01J1/4228 ,  G01S7/4816 ,  G01S17/026 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A sensor array microchip apparatus includes a substrate and a lens positioned over the substrate. A plurality of radiation sensor elements are formed on the substrate in an array format and spatially separated from each other. The substrate further includes power supply circuitry (generating power for the radiation sensor elements) and processing circuitry (operable to control and process information from the radiation sensor elements). The power supply circuitry and said processing circuitry are positioned on the substrate within the array between two or more of the radiation sensor elements. The lens, in combination with the spatial separation of the radiation sensor elements in the array format, defines a relatively wide (30-80 degrees) field of regard for the sensor.

Abstract translation: 传感器阵列微芯片装置包括基板和位于基板上方的透镜。 多个辐射传感器元件以阵列形式形成在衬底上并且在空间上彼此分离。 基板还包括电源电路（为辐射传感器元件产生功率）和处理电路（可操作以控制和处理来自辐射传感器元件的信息）。 电源电路和所述处理电路位于两个或更多个辐射传感器元件之间的阵列内的衬底上。 透镜与阵列格式的辐射传感器元件的空间分离相结合，定义了传感器相对较宽（30-80度）的考虑范围。

公开(公告)号：US20120228482A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-13

申请号：US13043769

申请日：2011-03-09

Applicant: Andy Lai Lin

Inventor： Andy Lai Lin

IPC: G02B26/00 ,  H01J3/16

CPC classification number: G02B27/0075 ,  G01J1/0266 ,  G01J1/0414 ,  G01J1/4228 ,  G02B26/0833 ,  H04N5/2254 ,  H04N5/23212

Abstract: A device for sensing light comprises a light sensor, one or more intermediate mirrors, a micromirror array including a plurality of independently positionable micromirrors, wherein a first micromirror in the micromirror array is positionable in a first position such that light reflected by the first micromirror while in the first position is reflected toward a first region on one of the one or more intermediate mirrors, wherein the light reflected toward the first region on one of the one or more intermediate mirrors is further reflected to the light sensor, and a lens configured to direct light toward the micromirror array.

Abstract translation: 用于感测光的装置包括光传感器，一个或多个中间反射镜，包括多个可独立定位的微反射镜的微镜阵列，其中微镜阵列中的第一微反射镜可定位在第一位置，使得由第一微反射镜反射的光同时 所述第一位置被反射到所述一个或多个中间反射镜之一上的第一区域，其中朝向所述一个或多个中间反射镜中的一个中的所述第一区域反射的光被进一步反射到所述光传感器，以及透镜，被配置为 直接向微镜阵列发光。

公开(公告)号：US07876421B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-25

申请号：US12011661

申请日：2008-01-29

Applicant: Ian Lewin ,  John K. O'Farrell ,  James L. Domigan

Inventor： Ian Lewin ,  John K. O'Farrell ,  James L. Domigan

IPC: G01C3/08

CPC classification number: G01J1/02 ,  G01J1/0219 ,  G01J1/0228 ,  G01J1/0242 ,  G01J1/0266 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/0411 ,  G01J1/0437 ,  G01J1/0448 ,  G01J1/0466 ,  G01J1/08

Abstract: A light meter for measuring photometric quantities includes a telephotometer having a photo detector to receive light energy entering the telephotometer. A light metering valve, for the purpose of providing a variable field of view, is located in the body of the telephotometer generally at the focal plane of the objective lens of the telephotometer. A controller, which includes a digital processor in communication with the photo detector will process information from the photo detector and from a range finder included in the system to output light intensity of a target light source.

Abstract translation: 用于测量光度的光度计包括具有光电检测器的远摄光度计，以接收进入远摄光度计的光能。 用于提供可变视场的光计量阀通常位于远摄光度计的主体中，通常在远摄光度计的物镜的焦平面处。 包括与光检测器通信的数字处理器的控制器将处理来自光检测器和来自系统中包括的测距仪的信息以输出目标光源的光强度。