公开(公告)号：US20120064655A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-15

申请号：US13134091

申请日：2011-05-27

Applicant: Nathaniel R. Quick ,  Aravinda Kar

Inventor： Nathaniel R. Quick ,  Aravinda Kar

IPC: H01L21/02 ,  H01L35/34

CPC classification number: H01L21/268 ,  G01J5/08 ,  G01J5/0809 ,  G01J5/58 ,  G01K11/125 ,  H01L21/02678

Abstract: An optical device and method is disclosed for forming the optical device within the wide-bandgap semiconductor substrate. The optical device is formed by directing a thermal energy beam onto a selected portion of the wide-bandgap semiconductor substrate for changing an optical property of the selected portion to form the optical device in the wide-bandgap semiconductor substrate. The thermal energy beam defines the optical and physical properties of the optical device. The optical device may take the form of an electro-optical device with the addition of electrodes located on the wide-bandgap semiconductor substrate in proximity to the optical device for changing the optical property of the optical device upon a change of a voltage applied to the optional electrodes. The invention is also incorporated into a method of using the optical device for remotely sensing temperature, pressure and/or chemical composition.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于在宽带隙半导体衬底内形成光学器件的光学器件和方法。 通过将热能束引导到宽带隙半导体衬底的选定部分上以改变所选部分的光学特性以形成宽带隙半导体衬底中的光学器件而形成光学器件。 热能束限定光学装置的光学和物理性质。 光学装置可以采用电光装置的形式，其中添加位于宽带隙半导体衬底上的电极附近的光学装置，用于在施加到所述光学装置的电压变化时改变光学装置的光学特性 可选电极 本发明还包括在使用该光学装置用于远程感测温度，压力和/或化学成分的方法中。

公开(公告)号：US20120061791A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-15

申请号：US13069610

申请日：2011-03-23

Applicant: Masaki Atsuta ,  Hideyuki Funaki ,  Keita Sasaki

Inventor： Masaki Atsuta ,  Hideyuki Funaki ,  Keita Sasaki

IPC: H01L29/66

CPC classification number: G01J5/10 ,  G01J5/02 ,  G01J5/0225 ,  G01J5/023 ,  G01J5/024 ,  G01J5/08 ,  G01J5/0853 ,  G01J5/20

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an infrared detection device includes a detection element. The detection element includes a semiconductor substrate, a signal interconnect section, a detection cell and a support section. The semiconductor substrate is provided with a cavity on a surface of the semiconductor substrate. The signal interconnect section is provided in a region surrounding the cavity of the semiconductor substrate. The detection cell spaced from the semiconductor substrate above the cavity includes a thermoelectric conversion layer, and an absorption layer. The absorption layer is laminated with the thermoelectric conversion layer, and provided with a plurality of holes each having a shape whose upper portion is widened. The support section holds the detection cell above the cavity and connects the signal interconnect section and the detection cell.

Abstract translation: 根据一个实施例，红外检测装置包括检测元件。 检测元件包括半导体衬底，信号互连部分，检测单元和支撑部分。 半导体衬底在半导体衬底的表面上设置有空腔。 信号互连部分设置在围绕半导体衬底的空腔的区域中。 与空腔上方的半导体衬底间隔开的检测单元包括热电转换层和吸收层。 吸收层与热电转换层层叠，并且设置有多个孔，每个孔具有上部加宽的形状。 支撑部分将检测单元保持在空腔上方并连接信号互连部分和检测单元。

公开(公告)号：US08134285B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-13

申请号：US11961639

申请日：2007-12-20

Applicant: Robert A Marshall

Inventor： Robert A Marshall

IPC: H01J5/16 ,  H01J61/40 ,  H01J11/00

CPC classification number: H01K1/14 ,  G01J5/08 ,  G01J5/0887 ,  G01J5/60 ,  H01K1/04

Abstract: A geometrically shaped photonic crystal structure consisting of alternating layers of thin films is heated to emit light. The structure may include index matching layers or a cavity layer to enhance emissions. The layer thicknesses of the structure may be spatially varied to modify the emission spectrum versus emission angle. The self-focusing structure may be fabricated into a convex electrically heated wire filament light bulb, a concave visible thermophotovoltaic emitter, a concentric directional heat exchanger, an electronic display, or a variety of irregularly shaped remotely read temperature or strain sensors.

Abstract translation: 由交替的薄膜组成的几何形状的光子晶体结构被加热以发光。 该结构可以包括折射率匹配层或空腔层以增强排放。 结构的层厚度可以在空间上变化以修改发射光谱对发射角。 自聚焦结构可以制造成凸形电加热丝灯丝灯泡，凹形可见热光电发射器，同心定向热交换器，电子显示器或各种不规则形状的远程读取温度或应变传感器。

公开(公告)号：US08110883B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-07

申请号：US12046855

申请日：2008-03-12

Applicant: Jonathan W. Ward ,  Elwood James Egerton ,  Rahul Sen ,  Brent M. Segal

Inventor： Jonathan W. Ward ,  Elwood James Egerton ,  Rahul Sen ,  Brent M. Segal

IPC: H01L31/00

CPC classification number: G01T1/16 ,  G01J5/02 ,  G01J5/023 ,  G01J5/046 ,  G01J5/08 ,  G01J5/0846 ,  G01J5/0853 ,  G01J5/20 ,  G01J5/24

Abstract: Electromagnetic radiation detecting and sensing systems using carbon nanotube fabrics and methods of making the same are provided. In certain embodiments of the invention, an electromagnetic radiation detector includes a substrate, a nanotube fabric disposed on the substrate, the nanotube fabric comprising a non-woven network of nanotubes, and first and second conductive terminals, each in electrical communication with the nanotube fabric, the first and second conductive terminals disposed in space relation to one another. Nanotube fabrics may be tuned to be sensitive to a predetermined range of electromagnetic radiation such that exposure to the electromagnetic radiation induces a change in impedance between the first and second conductive terminals. The detectors include microbolometers, themistors and resistive thermal sensors, each constructed with nanotube fabric. Nanotube fabric detector arrays may be formed for broad-range electromagnetic radiation detecting. Methods for making nanotube fabric detectors, arrays, microbolometers, thermistors and resistive thermal sensors are each described.

Abstract translation: 提供了使用碳纳米管织物的电磁辐射检测和感测系统及其制造方法。 在本发明的某些实施例中，电磁辐射检测器包括衬底，布置在衬底上的纳米管织物，纳米管织物包括纳米管的无纺网络，以及第一和第二导电端子，每个与纳米管织物电连通 ，所述第一和第二导电端子彼此空间关系地设置。 纳米管织物可以被调谐为对预定范围的电磁辐射敏感，使得暴露于电磁辐射会引起第一和第二导电端子之间的阻抗变化。 检测器包括微伏表，电阻器和电阻式热传感器，每个由纳米管织物构成。 纳米管织物检测器阵列可以形成用于宽范围电磁辐射检测。 每个都描述制造纳米管织物检测器，阵列，微量热敏电阻，热敏电阻和电阻热传感器的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20120018639A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-26

申请号：US13092456

申请日：2011-04-22

Applicant: Takashi MATSUMOTO ,  Toshiaki Yoshikawa

Inventor： Takashi MATSUMOTO ,  Toshiaki Yoshikawa

IPC: G01J5/10 ,  F24F11/02

CPC classification number: G01J5/08 ,  F24F1/0007 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  G01J5/10

Abstract: In an infrared sensor 1 including a condenser lens 3 and a multi-element light-receiving unit 2 with a plurality of light-receiving elements 2a to 2h aligned therein on a straight line, a position of receiving an intensity distribution peak of infrared rays which have passed through the condenser lens 3 is deviated from the center position of the multi-element light-receiving unit 2 to a desired light-receiving element position. Especially when the infrared sensor 1 is included in an air conditioner, the position of receiving the intensity distribution peak of the infrared rays is set to the position of a light-receiving element used for detecting heat in a location far from the installment position of the air conditioner.

Abstract translation: 在包括聚光透镜3和具有在直线上对准的多个受光元件2a〜2h的多元件光接收单元2的红外线传感器1中，接收红外线强度分布峰的位置， 已经通过聚光镜3从多元件光接收单元2的中心位置偏离到期望的光接收元件位置。 特别是在将红外线传感器1包含在空调机中时，接收红外线的强度分布峰值的位置被设定为在远离安装位置的位置检测热量的受光元件的位置 冷气机。

公开(公告)号：US08101914B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-24

申请号：US12412708

申请日：2009-03-27

Applicant: Shigeru Tohyama

Inventor： Shigeru Tohyama

IPC: G01J5/00 ,  G01J5/20

CPC classification number: G01J5/20 ,  G01J5/02 ,  G01J5/023 ,  G01J5/024 ,  G01J5/08 ,  G01J5/0853

Abstract: A thermal-type infrared solid-state imaging device comprises a infrared detector having at least a substrate provided with an integrated circuit for reading out a signal, a diaphragm for detecting a temperature change by absorbing infrared rays, and a support section for supporting the diaphragm above a surface of one side of the substrate with space in between, and includes an eaves section connected to a connection area provided in the vicinity of outer circumference of the diaphragm and covering at least components other than the diaphragm across a space and transmitting the heat generated by absorbing incident infrared rays to the diaphragm, wherein the eaves section has the thickness of a first region covering the components other than the diaphragm across a space thicker than the thicknesses of a second region contacting the connection area of the diaphragm and a third region rising upward in mid air from the diaphragm.

Abstract translation: 一种热式红外固体摄像装置，其特征在于，具备至少具有读取信号用集成电路的基板的红外线检测器，吸收红外线的温度变化检测用隔膜以及支撑所述隔膜 在其间具有空间的基板的一侧的表面之上，并且包括连接到设置在隔膜的外周附近的连接区域的檐部，并且至少覆盖横跨空间的隔膜以外的部件，并传递热量 通过将入射的红外线吸收到所述隔膜而产生，其中所述檐部具有覆盖除了所述隔膜以外的部件的第一区域的厚度，所述第一区域的厚度超过与所述隔膜的连接区域接触的第二区域的厚度， 在空气中从隔膜上升。

公开(公告)号：US08096704B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-17

申请号：US12468359

申请日：2009-05-19

Applicant: Nabeel Agha Riza ,  Frank Perez

Inventor： Nabeel Agha Riza ,  Frank Perez

IPC: G01J5/02 ,  G01K11/00

CPC classification number: G01J5/601 ,  G01J5/0014 ,  G01J5/0018 ,  G01J5/0088 ,  G01J5/04 ,  G01J5/042 ,  G01J5/046 ,  G01J5/08 ,  G01J5/0821 ,  G01J5/0875 ,  G01J5/0887 ,  G01J5/0896 ,  G01J2005/583 ,  G01L11/02 ,  G01L19/0092

Abstract: Silicon Carbide (SiC) probe designs for extreme temperature and pressure sensing uses a single crystal SiC optical chip encased in a sintered SiC material probe. The SiC chip may be protected for high temperature only use or exposed for both temperature and pressure sensing. Hybrid signal processing techniques allow fault-tolerant extreme temperature sensing. Wavelength peak-to-peak (or null-to-null) collective spectrum spread measurement to detect wavelength peak/null shift measurement forms a coarse-fine temperature measurement using broadband spectrum monitoring. The SiC probe frontend acts as a stable emissivity Black-body radiator and monitoring the shift in radiation spectrum enables a pyrometer. This application combines all-SiC pyrometry with thick SiC etalon laser interferometry within a free-spectral range to form a coarse-fine temperature measurement sensor. RF notch filtering techniques improve the sensitivity of the temperature measurement where fine spectral shift or spectrum measurements are needed to deduce temperature.

Abstract translation: 用于极端温度和压力感测的碳化硅（SiC）探针设计使用封装在烧结SiC材料探针中的单晶SiC光学芯片。 SiC芯片可以被保护，仅用于高温或仅用于温度和压力感测。 混合信号处理技术允许容错极端温度感测。 波长峰 - 峰（或零到零）的共同频谱扩展测量以检测波长峰值/零位移测量使用宽带频谱监测形成粗细温度测量。 SiC探头前端充当稳定的发射率黑体散热器，并监测辐射光谱的偏移使高温计成为可能。 该应用将所有SiC高温测量法与自由光谱范围内的厚SiC标准具激光干涉测量结合在一起，形成粗细温度测量传感器。 RF陷波滤波技术提高了温度测量的灵敏度，需要精细的光谱偏移或光谱测量来推断温度。

公开(公告)号：US20110316112A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-29

申请号：US13166924

申请日：2011-06-23

Applicant: Takafumi NODA

Inventor： Takafumi NODA

IPC: H01L35/00

CPC classification number: G01J5/02 ,  G01J5/024 ,  G01J5/0285 ,  G01J5/04 ,  G01J5/046 ,  G01J5/08 ,  G01J5/0853 ,  G01J5/34 ,  H01L37/02

Abstract: A pyroelectric detector includes a pyroelectric detection element, a support member and a support part. The pyroelectric detection element has a capacitor including a first electrode, a second electrode, and a pyroelectric body. The support member includes first and second sides with the pyroelectric detection element being mounted on the first side and the second side facing a cavity. The support part, the support member, and the pyroelectric detection element are laminated in this order in a first direction with the cavity being formed between the support part and the support member. The support member has at least a first insulation layer on the first side contacting the first electrode, with the first insulation layer having a hydrogen content rate smaller than a hydrogen content rate of a second insulation layer positioned further in a second direction than the first insulation layer, the second direction being opposite the first direction.

Abstract translation: 热电检测器包括热电检测元件，支撑元件和支撑部件。 热电检测元件具有包括第一电极，第二电极和热电体的电容器。 支撑构件包括第一和第二侧，其中热电检测元件安装在第一侧上，第二侧面向空腔。 支撑部件，支撑部件和热电检测元件以第一方向依次层压，其中空腔形成在支撑部件和支撑部件之间。 所述支撑构件在与所述第一电极接触的第一侧上具有至少第一绝缘层，所述第一绝缘层的氢含量比小于位于比所述第一绝缘体更靠第二绝缘层的第二绝缘层的第二绝缘层的氢含量率 第二方向与第一方向相反。

公开(公告)号：US20110279660A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-17

申请号：US12981750

申请日：2010-12-30

Applicant: Mu-Gile Choi ,  Jin-Ho Kim ,  Dong-Jin Seo ,  Jin-Taek Oh

Inventor： Mu-Gile Choi ,  Jin-Ho Kim ,  Dong-Jin Seo ,  Jin-Taek Oh

IPC: H04N13/04 ,  H04B10/06

CPC classification number: G01J5/20 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J5/08 ,  G01J5/0815 ,  G01J5/0853 ,  G01J5/0862 ,  H01L31/0203 ,  H01L31/02325 ,  H04N13/341 ,  H04N2213/008

Abstract: There are provided an IR receiver and liquid crystal shutter glasses with the same, and more particularly, an IR receiver and liquid crystal shutter glasses having the same to solve the problem in that a pair of the crystal liquid shutter glasses malfunctions by infrared generated from the surrounding environment, such as a halogen light.The liquid crystal shutter glasses comprises: an IR receiver including an IR sensor to receive an IR signal transmitted from a display device; two lenses of a right eye lens and a left eye lens having their respective liquid crystal shutters; and a liquid crystal driving unit to open and close the liquid crystal shutters of the two lenses, wherein the IR receiver comprises: an IR lens unit being convex toward the IR sensor; and an IR absorber to absorb the IR entering at a predetermined height/angle or more, among the incidence of the IR toward the IR sensor.

Abstract translation: 提供了具有相同的IR接收器和液晶快门眼镜，更具体地，提供了具有相同的IR接收器和液晶快门眼镜，以解决这样的问题，即一对晶体液体快门眼镜通过从 周围环境，如卤素灯。 液晶快门眼镜包括：IR接收器，其包括IR传感器，用于接收从显示装置发送的IR信号; 具有各自的液晶快门的右眼镜片和左眼镜片的两个透镜; 以及用于打开和关闭两个透镜的液晶快门的液晶驱动单元，其中所述IR接收器包括：向所述IR传感器凸起的IR透镜单元; 以及在IR向IR传感器的入射之间以预定的高度/角度以上吸收IR的IR吸收体。

公开(公告)号：US20110272582A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-10

申请号：US13125527

申请日：2009-09-29

Applicant: Carsten Giebeler

Inventor： Carsten Giebeler

IPC: G01J5/10 ,  H01L31/18

CPC classification number: G01J5/0014 ,  G01J5/04 ,  G01J5/045 ,  G01J5/08 ,  G01J5/0803 ,  G01J5/0846 ,  G01J5/0862 ,  G01J5/10

Abstract: An infrared light detector has a first substrate having a sensor chip thereon that has an exposure surface that can be irradiated with infrared light, the sensor chip converting the incident infrared light into an electrical signal. The infrared light detector also has a second substrate having a window therein that is located adjacent to the exposure surface of the sensor chip, the window masking infrared light of a predetermined wavelength. The size (dimensions) of the window and the distance of the window with respect to the exposure surface are dimensioned to cause infrared light passing through the window to completely strike the exposure area of the sensor chip.

Abstract translation: 红外光检测器具有第一基板，其上具有可以被红外光照射的曝光表面的传感器芯片，传感器芯片将入射的红外光转换成电信号。 红外光检测器还具有其中具有窗口的第二基板，其位于与传感器芯片的曝光表面相邻的位置，掩模具有预定波长的红外光。 窗口的尺寸（尺寸）和窗口相对于曝光表面的距离的尺寸被设计成使得穿过窗口的红外光完全地撞击传感器芯片的曝光区域。