公开(公告)号：US20120132809A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-31

申请号：US13238551

申请日：2011-09-21

Applicant: Ewan Findlay

Inventor： Ewan Findlay

IPC: G01J5/10 ,  H01L31/18 ,  G01J5/08

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：US08107812B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-31

申请号：US11234466

申请日：2005-09-23

Applicant: Wenwei Zhang

Inventor： Wenwei Zhang

IPC: B60R25/10 ,  G06M7/00 ,  H01L31/00

CPC classification number: G01J1/02 ,  B60R25/246 ,  E05B81/77 ,  G01J1/0228 ,  G01N21/15 ,  G01N21/278 ,  G01N2021/157 ,  G07C9/00309 ,  G07C2009/00769 ,  G07C2209/65

Abstract: An optical keyless entry sensor system and method includes an optical sensor in association with a mirror that reflects light transmitted from the optical sensor, wherein reflected light is detectable by the optical sensor. An attenuation filter can be located between the mirror and the optical sensor, wherein the attenuation filter is configured to simulate a contamination of the optical sensor in order to determine an exact level of attenuation representative of contamination that causes a performance failure of the optical sensor, thereby providing data which is indicative of a dynamic range of the optical sensor, such that the dynamic range is utilized to enhance the performance of the optical keyless entry sensor system.

Abstract translation: 光学无钥匙进入传感器系统和方法包括与反射从光学传感器传输的光相关联的光学传感器，其中反射光可由光学传感器检测。 衰减滤波器可以位于反射镜和光学传感器之间，其中衰减滤波器被配置为模拟光学传感器的污染，以便确定代表导致光学传感器的性能故障的污染的精确水平的衰减， 从而提供指示光学传感器的动态范围的数据，使得动态范围被用于增强光学无钥匙进入传感器系统的性能。

公开(公告)号：US20120019814A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-26

申请号：US10483759

申请日：2004-11-24

Applicant: John MacDougall

Inventor： John MacDougall

IPC: G01J1/34

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，根据激光器的操作（或）切换检测器 12）当激光器（12）处于“开”状态或点火时被关闭或不接收。

公开(公告)号：US08054457B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-08

申请号：US12473197

申请日：2009-05-27

Applicant: Yoshikazu Matsui

Inventor： Yoshikazu Matsui

IPC: G01J1/02

CPC classification number: G01J1/18 ,  G01J1/02 ,  G01J1/0219 ,  G01J1/0228 ,  G09G3/20 ,  G09G2360/144

Abstract: A light intensity detecting device is provided to detect a light intensity according to pulse duration of a pulse signal without being affected by noise, including: a time measuring unit for measuring an elapsed time period of the pulse signal that has been raised; a signal state discriminating unit for obtaining a state of the pulse signal; a sampling unit for directing the signal state discriminating unit to obtain the state at a sampling interval corresponding to the elapsed time period; and a falling detecting unit for detecting the pulse signal that has been fallen when a fallen state of the pulse signal is successively obtained for two times. When the fallen pulse signal is detected, the sampling unit directs the signal state discriminating unit to obtain the state of the pulse signal at a time point, which is output as the pulse duration of the pulse signal.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种光强检测装置，用于根据脉冲信号的脉冲持续时间来检测光强度而不受噪声影响，包括：时间测量单元，用于测量已经提高的脉冲信号的经过时间段; 信号状态判别单元，用于获得脉冲信号的状态; 采样单元，用于指示所述信号状态判别单元以与所述经过时间段对应的采样间隔获得所述状态; 以及下降检测单元，用于当连续获得脉冲信号的下降状态两次时，检测已经下降的脉冲信号。 当检测到下降的脉冲信号时，采样单元引导信号状态判别单元获取作为脉冲信号的脉冲持续时间输出的时间点的脉冲信号的状态。

公开(公告)号：US07964839B1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-21

申请号：US12880216

申请日：2010-09-13

Applicant: Frank J. Langley ,  Juliet A. Langley

Inventor： Frank J. Langley ,  Juliet A. Langley

IPC: H01J40/14

CPC classification number: G01J1/02 ,  G01J1/0228 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/0425 ,  G01J1/0474 ,  G01J1/0488 ,  G01J1/32 ,  G01J1/4228 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J2001/4252 ,  G01R31/2635

Abstract: Apparatus for optically testing LEDs or other light-emitting components in a wide variety of test environments and to the degree necessary pertinent to the type(s) of faults encountered. In one embodiment, the present invention includes one or more fiber optic probes coupled to a multi-mode sensor unit, incorporating a photo-sensor coupled to a processor which may be programmed to provide a variety of test modes including simple on/off testing, color determination, color matching, wavelength and relative intensity among others. An extremely high sensitivity test mode is also provided for testing LEDs which emit very low intensity light in the micro-candela range in products such as automobile/aircraft cockpit control panel lighted push-buttons for night-time viewing. The multi-mode sensor unit operates over a wide dynamic range and is capable of accurately testing LEDs that may be very dim to very bright without adjustment. In another embodiment, a voltage protection circuit is provided which enables the multi-mode sensor unit to safely operate from a supply voltage in the range of approximately 5 volts DC to approximately 40 volts DC while protecting the multi-mode sensor unit from a potentially damaging overvoltage condition. The voltage protection circuit also protects the multi-mode sensor unit against potential damage caused by reverse polarity voltage spikes, or accidental steady-state reverse polarity voltages.

Abstract translation: 用于在各种测试环境中光学测试LED或其他发光部件的设备，以及与遇到的故障类型相关的程度。 在一个实施例中，本发明包括耦合到多模传感器单元的一个或多个光纤探针，其包括耦合到处理器的光电传感器，其可以被编程以提供各种测试模式，包括简单的开/关测试， 颜色确定，颜色匹配，波长和相对强度等。 还提供了极高的灵敏度测试模式，用于测试在诸如汽车/飞机驾驶舱控制面板照明按钮等产品中的微烛台范围内发出非常低强度的灯的LED，用于夜间观看。 多模式传感器单元在宽动态范围内工作，能够准确地测试可能非常暗淡而非调光的LED。 在另一个实施例中，提供了一种电压保护电路，其使得多模式传感器单元能够从大约5伏直流到大约40伏直流范围内的电源电压安全地工作，同时保护多模式传感器单元免受潜在的破坏 过电压状态。 电压保护电路还保护多模式传感器单元免受由极性反极性电压尖峰或意外的稳态反极性电压引起的潜在损害。

公开(公告)号：US07924155B2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-12

申请号：US11970017

申请日：2008-01-07

Applicant: Paul Soccoli ,  Michael Ostrovsky ,  Al Lombardi

Inventor： Paul Soccoli ,  Michael Ostrovsky ,  Al Lombardi

IPC: G08B13/18

CPC classification number: G01J1/18 ,  G01J1/02 ,  G01J1/0228 ,  G01J5/026 ,  G01J5/34 ,  H05B37/0227

Abstract: A method of sensing motion in a predetermined area is provided. The method may include using a digital output motion sensor to produce a digital output signal indicative of the presence of motion in the predetermined area. The method may further include transmitting the digital output signal along a signal path independent of analog amplification and filtering. The method may also include using a microprocessor coupled to the signal path to receive the digital output signal and to process the digital output signal.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种在预定区域中检测运动的方法。 该方法可以包括使用数字输出运动传感器来产生指示在预定区域中存在运动的数字输出信号。 该方法还可以包括沿独立于模拟放大和滤波的信号路径发送数字输出信号。 该方法还可以包括使用耦合到信号路径的微处理器来接收数字输出信号并处理数字输出信号。

公开(公告)号：US07868299B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-11

申请号：US12289133

申请日：2008-10-21

Applicant: Mahmood Gharagozloo

Inventor： Mahmood Gharagozloo

IPC: G01J1/42

CPC classification number: G01J1/429 ,  A61C19/003 ,  G01J1/02 ,  G01J1/0228 ,  G01J1/18 ,  G01J1/46 ,  G01J2001/4247

Abstract: The invention disclosed provides an improved method and apparatus for light sensing to detect bulb ignition for UV curing lamps. The light sensing apparatus is configured with adjustable sensitivity, and can be configured for use with a range of light intensity levels. The light sensing apparatus can be configured for use with multiple ultra-violet lamps in a variety of spatial configurations. The light sensing apparatus comprises a phototransistor circuit configured with adjustable sensitivity. The improved apparatus further comprises a signal conditioning circuit.

Abstract translation: 所公开的发明提供了一种改进的光感测方法和装置，用于检测UV固化灯的灯泡点火。 光感测装置被配置为具有可调的灵敏度，并且可以配置为在一定范围的光强度级别使用。 光感测装置可以被配置为与各种空间配置中的多个紫外线灯一起使用。 光感测装置包括配置有可调灵敏度的光电晶体管电路。 改进的装置还包括信号调节电路。

公开(公告)号：US20100219789A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-02

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: H01L27/146 ,  G01P15/09 ,  H02J7/00 ,  H01L31/09 ,  H01L31/02 ,  H01L31/113 ,  G01L1/16 ,  G01L9/08

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：US07781735B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-24

申请号：US11973041

申请日：2007-10-04

Applicant: Virgil J. Gamroth ,  Ernest Cameron

Inventor： Virgil J. Gamroth ,  Ernest Cameron

IPC: G01J5/00

CPC classification number: G01J1/02 ,  G01J1/0219 ,  G01J1/0228 ,  G01J1/0271 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/0466 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G01J5/02 ,  G01J5/026 ,  G01J5/0265 ,  G01J5/06 ,  G01J5/08 ,  G01J5/0846 ,  G01J5/0859 ,  G01J5/10 ,  G01J2001/0276 ,  G01J2001/4266 ,  G01J2005/0077

Abstract: A sun detection sensor assembly for attachment to a thermal imaging device, comprising an elongated tubular body having two ends and a sensor, characterized as Sun TECT sensor, attached to one end, the Sun TECT sensor having a tubular body, an IR window positioned at one end of the tubular body, and a photo a infrared photo transistor positioned within the tubular body, opposite the IR window, the infrared photo transistor having a photo sensitive surface for detecting the exposure from sun when the sun is within a field of view of the Sun TECT Sensor, and an automatic ON/OFF mechanism which is activated by the infrared photo transistor and protecting the thermal imaging device from undesired and harmful infrared radiation.

Abstract translation: 一种用于附接到热成像装置的太阳检测传感器组件，包括具有两端的细长管状体和附接到一端的Sun TECT传感器的传感器，所述Sun TECT传感器具有管状体，IR窗口位于 管状体的一端和与IR窗口相对的位于管状体内的红外光电晶体管的照片，红外光电晶体管具有光敏表面，用于当太阳处于 太阳TECT传感器，以及由红外光电晶体管激活的自动ON / OFF机构，并保护热成像设备免受不良和有害的红外辐射。

公开(公告)号：US20100141935A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-10

申请号：US12591974

申请日：2009-12-07

Applicant: Tadashi Chiba

Inventor： Tadashi Chiba

IPC: G01J1/42

CPC classification number: G01J1/44 ,  G01J1/02 ,  G01J1/0204 ,  G01J1/0219 ,  G01J1/0228 ,  G01J1/0233 ,  G01J1/0247 ,  G01J1/0271 ,  G01J1/4204 ,  G01J2001/4266 ,  H04M1/22

Abstract: A light amount measuring apparatus including a light amount measuring circuit and a power supply for supplying power to the light amount measuring circuit; wherein the light amount measuring circuit includes a light receiving device for receiving light and outputting an electric signal corresponding to light amount of the received light; a first switch for switching between electrical connection and disconnection between the light receiving device and the power supply; and a drive controller for controlling the first switch so that the first switch electrically connects the light receiving device to the power supply when the light receiving device is set to an activated state and electrically disconnects the light receiving device from the power supply when the light receiving device is set to a deactivated state.

Abstract translation: 一种光量测量装置，包括光量测量电路和用于向光量测量电路供电的电源; 光量测量电路包括：光接收装置，用于接收光并输出与​​所接收的光的光量对应的电信号; 用于在光接收装置和电源之间的电连接和断开之间切换的第一开关; 以及驱动控制器，用于控制第一开关，使得当光接收装置被设置为激活状态时，第一开关将光接收装置电连接到电源，并且当光接收时电光断开光接收装置与电源 设备设置为禁用状态。