公开(公告)号：US08400627B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-19

申请号：US12922721

申请日：2009-03-11

Applicant: Martin Jacobus Johan Jak ,  Theodorus Johannes Petrus Van Den Biggelaar ,  Eduard Johannes Meijer ,  Eugene Timmering

Inventor： Martin Jacobus Johan Jak ,  Theodorus Johannes Petrus Van Den Biggelaar ,  Eduard Johannes Meijer ,  Eugene Timmering

IPC: G01J1/42

CPC classification number: G01J1/06 ,  G01J1/02 ,  G01J1/0204 ,  G01J1/0411 ,  G01J1/0437 ,  G01J1/0448 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0237 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/06 ,  G01J3/505 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G02B13/22 ,  G02B26/004

Abstract: Proposed is a light sensor (1), comprising at least one wavelength selective photo-detector (10), a lens (20) and an aperture (30).The wavelength selective photo-detector allows detecting light within a predefined wavelength range falling on the sensor. The lens project light on the photo-detector and the aperture defines a field of view of the light sensor. The photo-detector (10), the lens (20), and the aperture (30) are arranged in a telecentric configuration. Advantageously, this allows light to impinge on the wavelength selective photo-detector within a predefined range of angles irrespective of the direction of the light incident on the aperture, thus removing the angle dependent response of the wavelength selective photo-detector.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种光传感器（1），包括至少一个波长选择性光电检测器（10），透镜（20）和孔径（30）。波长选择光电检测器允许检测在预定波长范围内的光 传感器。 光学检测器和光圈上的透镜投射光限定了光传感器的视场。 光检测器（10），透镜（20）和孔（30）以远心配置布置。 有利的是，这允许光在预定范围的角度内照射波长选择性光检测器，而与入射在孔径上的光的方向无关，从而消除波长选择性光检测器的角度相关响应。

公开(公告)号：US08384817B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-26

申请号：US12619292

申请日：2009-11-16

Applicant: Hideshi Abe

Inventor： Hideshi Abe

IPC: H04N5/225 ,  G02B13/16

CPC classification number: H04N5/335 ,  G01J1/02 ,  G01J1/0209 ,  G01J1/0214 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/0422 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J1/4228 ,  H01L27/14605 ,  H01L27/14609 ,  H01L27/14625 ,  H01L27/14627 ,  H01L27/14629 ,  H01L27/14641 ,  H01L27/14685

Abstract: A solid-state imager includes a photoelectric conversion region for photoelectrically converting a light beam received on a light receiving surface thereof into a signal charge and a waveguide path for guiding the light beam to the light receiving surface. The waveguide path includes a plurality of waveguide members, each waveguide member guiding a light beam incident on a light incident surface thereof to a light output surface thereof. The plurality of waveguide members are laminated on the light receiving surface. A first waveguide member closest to the light receiving surface from among the plurality of waveguide members faces the light receiving surface and is smaller in area than a light incident surface of a second waveguide member farthest from the light receiving surface from among the plurality of waveguide members.

Abstract translation: 固态成像器包括光电转换区域，用于将其光接收表面上接收的光束光电转换为信号电荷，以及用于将光束引导到光接收表面的波导路径。 波导路径包括多个波导构件，每个波导构件将入射到其光入射表面上的光束引导到其光输出表面。 多个波导构件层压在光接收表面上。 从多个波导构件中最靠近受光面的第一波导构件面对光接收面，并且与多个波导构件中离光接收面最远的第二波导构件的光入射面相比面积小 。

公开(公告)号：US20130037700A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-14

申请号：US13637545

申请日：2011-09-05

Applicant: Katsunori Michiyama ,  Takamitsu Ookura ,  Noboru Endoh ,  Yasuaki Makino ,  Takanori Makino ,  Jyun Ishihara

Inventor： Katsunori Michiyama ,  Takamitsu Ookura ,  Noboru Endoh ,  Yasuaki Makino ,  Takanori Makino ,  Jyun Ishihara

IPC: H01L27/144 ,  H03K17/78 ,  H01L31/0232 ,  G01J1/44

CPC classification number: H01L31/02164 ,  G01J1/0266 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J1/44 ,  H01L27/1446 ,  H01L27/14605 ,  H01L27/14623 ,  H01L27/14625

Abstract: An optical sensor includes: first and second light receiving elements on a semiconductor substrate; a light blocking film over the semiconductor substrate via a light transmitting film; and first and second openings corresponding to the light receiving elements and disposed in the light blocking film. First and second virtual lines are defined to extend from the centers of the first and second light receiving elements and pass through the centers of the first and second openings, respectively. At least one of elevation angles and left-right angles of the first and second virtual lines are different. The photosensitive area of the first light receiving element is larger than the aperture area of the first opening. The photosensitive area of the second light receiving element is larger than the aperture area of the second opening.

Abstract translation: 光学传感器包括：半导体衬底上的第一和第二光接收元件; 通过透光膜在半导体衬底上的遮光膜; 以及对应于光接收元件并设置在遮光膜中的第一和第二开口。 第一和第二虚拟线被限定为从第一和第二光接收元件的中心延伸并分别穿过第一和第二开口的中心。 第一和第二虚拟线的仰角和左右角中的至少一个是不同的。 第一光接收元件的感光区域大于第一开口的开口面积。 第二光接收元件的感光区域大于第二开口的开口面积。

公开(公告)号：US20120293472A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-22

申请号：US13108985

申请日：2011-05-17

Applicant: Chee Heng Wong ,  Yu Feng Yao ,  Sze Ping Ong

Inventor： Chee Heng Wong ,  Yu Feng Yao ,  Sze Ping Ong

IPC: G09G5/00 ,  G01J1/42

CPC classification number: G01J1/4257 ,  G01J1/0219 ,  G01J1/0228 ,  G01J1/0437 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J1/4204 ,  G01J1/4228 ,  G09G3/3406 ,  G09G2360/144

Abstract: Various embodiments of an ambient light sensor configured to determine the direction of a beam of light incident thereon are disclosed. In one embodiment, an ambient light sensor is provided that comprises a plurality of light detectors arranged in a spatial array upon a light sensing surface. Each of the light detectors in the array is configured to generate an analog output voltage in response to the beam of ambient light falling thereon. The amount of light incident on the individual light detectors in the spatial array varies according to the position of each such sensor with respect to direction of the beam of ambient light. An analog-to-digital converter (ADC) is operably coupled to the plurality of light detectors and is configured to receive the analog output signals generated thereby as inputs thereto, and to provide digital output values representative of the analog signals. Control logic circuitry is operably coupled to the ADC and configured to receive the digital output values therefrom, and is further configured to process such digital output values to determine the direction of the beam of light incident upon the spatial array.

Abstract translation: 公开了配置成确定入射在其上的光束的方向的环境光传感器的各种实施例。 在一个实施例中，提供环境光传感器，其包括在光感测表面上以空间阵列布置的多个光检测器。 阵列中的每个光检测器被配置成响应于其上的环境光束而产生模拟输出电压。 入射到空间阵列中的各个光检测器的光量根据每个这样的传感器相对于环境光束的方向的位置而变化。 模数转换器（ADC）可操作地耦合到多个光检测器，并且被配置为接收由此产生的模拟输出信号作为其输入，并且提供表示模拟信号的数字输出值。 控制逻辑电路可操作地耦合到ADC并被配置为从其接收数字输出值，并且还被配置为处理这样​​的数字输出值以确定入射在空间阵列上的光束的方向。

公开(公告)号：US08263922B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-11

申请号：US12638965

申请日：2009-12-15

Applicant: Desmond Cheung

Inventor： Desmond Cheung

IPC: H01L27/00

CPC classification number: G01J1/06

Abstract: The present invention provides an image sensor. The image sensor comprises a plurality of pixels. Each pixel comprises an optical element and at least a dummy metal segment disposed above the optical element, wherein the dummy metal segment is not directly above the optical element. The image sensor includes a dummy metal segment with a size different from a size of another dummy metal segment included in the image sensor.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种图像传感器。 图像传感器包括多个像素。 每个像素包括光学元件和至少设置在光学元件上方的虚设金属片，其中虚拟金属片段不在光学元件的正上方。 图像传感器包括具有与图像传感器中包括的另一虚拟金属片段的尺寸不同的尺寸的虚拟金属片段。

公开(公告)号：US20120187849A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-26

申请号：US13500667

申请日：2010-10-11

Applicant: Rifat Ata Mustafa Hikmet ,  Ties Van Bommel ,  Eduard Johannes Meijer

Inventor： Rifat Ata Mustafa Hikmet ,  Ties Van Bommel ,  Eduard Johannes Meijer

IPC: H05B37/02 ,  G01J3/51

CPC classification number: G01J3/12 ,  F21K9/233 ,  F21V23/0442 ,  F21Y2101/00 ,  F21Y2113/13 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  G01J1/0266 ,  G01J1/0488 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J1/32 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0289 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/32 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J2003/1213 ,  G01J2003/1282 ,  G02B1/005 ,  G02B5/20 ,  G02B19/0028 ,  G02B19/0066 ,  G02B19/0085

Abstract: The present invention relates to a spectral detection device (100) for detecting spectral components of received light, wherein the spectral detection device (100) comprises a filtering structure (110) arranged to filter the received light and output light with a wavelength within a predetermined wavelength range; and a light sensor (120) arranged to detect the light output by the filtering structure (110), wherein the filtering structure (110) is variable to allow a variation of the predetermined wavelength range over time.The arrangement enables a compact spectral detection device that may be provided at a low cost.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于检测接收光的光谱分量的光谱检测装置（100），其中光谱检测装置（100）包括一个滤波结构（110），滤波结构（110）被布置成滤波所接收的光并输出波长在预定的 波长范围 以及布置成检测由所述滤波结构（110）输出的光的光传感器（120），其中所述滤波结构（110）是可变的，以允许随着时间推移所述预定波长范围的变化。 该装置能够以低成本提供紧凑的光谱检测装置。

公开(公告)号：US20120132788A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-31

申请号：US13241096

申请日：2011-09-22

Applicant: Ewan Findlay

Inventor： Ewan Findlay

IPC: G01J1/42

CPC classification number: G06F1/1684 ,  G01J1/0219 ,  G01J1/0271 ,  G01J1/0411 ,  G01J1/0422 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J1/4204 ,  G01J1/4228 ,  G01J5/0025 ,  G01J5/025 ,  G01J5/0265 ,  G01J5/041 ,  G01J5/0806 ,  G01J5/0896 ,  G01S7/4816 ,  G01S17/026 ,  G01S17/36 ,  H04M1/72569 ,  H04M2250/12

Abstract: A radiation sensor is provided comprising: one or more first pixels and one or more second pixels. A first optical element is provided over the first and second pixels, having a first field of view. A second optical element is provided over the one or more second pixels, having a second field of view. The second optical element is positioned between the first optical element and the one or more second pixels, wherein the first field of view is substantially narrower than, and lies substantially within, the second field of view.

Abstract translation: 提供一种辐射传感器，包括：一个或多个第一像素和一个或多个第二像素。 第一光学元件设置在第一和第二像素上，具有第一视场。 第二光学元件设置在一个或多个第二像素上，具有第二视场。 第二光学元件位于第一光学元件和一个或多个第二像素之间，其中第一视场基本上窄于第二视场，并且基本上位于第二视场内。

公开(公告)号：US08184280B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-22

申请号：US12934699

申请日：2009-03-31

Applicant: Eduard Johannes Meijer ,  Ties Van Bommel ,  Rifat Ata Mustafa Hikmet

Inventor： Eduard Johannes Meijer ,  Ties Van Bommel ,  Rifat Ata Mustafa Hikmet

IPC: G01J1/56

CPC classification number: G02F1/29 ,  G01J1/02 ,  G01J1/0266 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/0407 ,  G01J1/0411 ,  G01J1/0429 ,  G01J1/0448 ,  G01J1/0477 ,  G01J1/0488 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J1/4228 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G01J2001/4247 ,  G01J2003/1213 ,  G02B5/06 ,  G02B26/0883 ,  G02B2207/123

Abstract: Disclosed is a controllable light angle selecting device that includes a fixed light selecting means for transmitting light within a limited acceptance angle, optically connected to at least one light redirecting means capable of achieving a variable angular difference between light entering said light redirecting means and light exiting said light redirecting means. Also disclosed is a photometer employing such controllable light angle selecting device and arranged in the path of light between a light source and at least one light measuring sensor arranged to receive at least part of the light exiting from the controllable light angle selecting device.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种可控光角选择装置，其包括固定光选择装置，用于在受限的接收角度内传输光，光学连接到至少一个能够实现进入所述光重定向装置的光与出射光之间的可变角度差的光重定向装置 所述光重定向装置。 还公开了一种使用这种可控光角度选择装置的光度计，并布置在光源和至少一个光测量传感器之间的光路中，该至少一个光测量传感器布置成接收从可控光角选择装置出射的光的至少一部分。

公开(公告)号：US20110199606A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-18

申请号：US12661419

申请日：2010-03-15

Applicant: Wayne D. Jung ,  Russell W. Jung ,  Alan R. Loudermilk

Inventor： Wayne D. Jung ,  Russell W. Jung ,  Alan R. Loudermilk

IPC: G01N21/00

CPC classification number: G01J3/51 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  A61B2560/0233 ,  A61B2562/247 ,  A61C19/10 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/0411 ,  G01J1/0437 ,  G01J1/0474 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0227 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01N21/474 ,  G01N21/57 ,  G07D7/1205 ,  G07D7/17

Abstract: Optical characteristic measuring systems and methods such as for determining the color or other optical characteristics of teeth are disclosed. Perimeter receiver fiber optics preferably are spaced apart from a source fiber optic and receive light from the surface of the object/tooth being measured. Light from the perimeter fiber optics pass to a variety of filters. The system utilizes the perimeter receiver fiber optics to determine information regarding the height and angle of the probe with respect to the object/tooth being measured. Under processor control, the optical characteristics measurement may be made at a predetermined height and angle. Various color spectral photometer arrangements are disclosed. Translucency, fluorescence, gloss and/or surface texture data also may be obtained. Audio feedback may be provided to guide operator use of the system. The probe may have a removable or shielded tip for contamination prevention. A method of producing dental prostheses based on measured data also is disclosed. Measured data also may be stored and/or organized as part of a patient data base. Such methods and implements may be desirably utilized for purposes of detecting and preventing counterfeiting or the like.

公开(公告)号：US20110155911A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-30

申请号：US11974425

申请日：2007-10-12

Applicant: Richard N. Claytor

Inventor： Richard N. Claytor

IPC: G01J5/08 ,  G01J5/10

CPC classification number: G01J5/0025 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J5/08 ,  G01J5/0803 ,  G01J5/0806 ,  G01J5/0831 ,  G01J5/34 ,  G08B13/193

Abstract: An infrared detector (301) is provided which comprises a pyroelectric detector (303) having first and second sensing elements (345), an aperture stop (311), and a Fresnel lens array (305). The detector may be used as a passive infrared sensor unit for detecting intrusion into large openings.

Abstract translation: 提供一种红外检测器（301），其包括具有第一和第二感测元件（345），孔径光阑（311）和菲涅耳透镜阵列（305）的热电检测器（303）。 检测器可以用作被动红外传感器单元，用于检测入侵大开口。