公开(公告)号：US20140339665A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-20

申请号：US14446711

申请日：2014-07-30

Applicant: Fujifilm Corporation

Inventor： Takeharu TANI

IPC: G01J1/02 ,  H01L27/146 ,  G01J1/04

CPC classification number: G01J1/0295 ,  G01J1/0492 ,  G02B5/201 ,  H01L27/14621

Abstract: An image sensor having a plurality of photoelectric conversion elements that receive light and convert the light to electric charges, color filter layers having different spectral characteristics, each being provided corresponding to each of the photoelectric conversion elements, and a partition wall having a lower refractive index than that of the color filter layers provided at the boundary of each color filter layer. The image sensor is formed such that a space of the partition wall on the light exit side is narrower than a space of the partition wall on the light incident side.

Abstract translation: 一种图像传感器，其具有接收光并将光转换成电荷的多个光电转换元件，各自对应于每个光电转换元件设置具有不同光谱特性的滤色器层，以及具有较低折射率的分隔壁 比设置在每个滤色器层的边界处的滤色器层的颜色。 图像传感器形成为使得光出射侧的分隔壁的空间比光入射侧的分隔壁的空间窄。

公开(公告)号：US08772723B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-08

申请号：US14015122

申请日：2013-08-30

Applicant: Frank Schaefer

Inventor： Frank Schaefer

IPC: G01J5/58

CPC classification number: G01N21/53 ,  G01J1/0492 ,  G01J1/1626 ,  G01N21/314 ,  G01N21/3504 ,  G01N2021/3137 ,  G01N2021/3513 ,  G01S17/88

Abstract: A gas sensor device for determining a molar concentration of a gas to be detected, that absorbs light of a measurement wavelength that is characteristic of the gas in the infrared light region, includes a light emission device emitting measurement light of measurement wavelength into a solid angle region of a light absorption path extending through the gas, and a light detector measuring an intensity of at least one component of the measurement light that has propagated through the light absorption path, the light absorption path extending from the light emission device to an object outside the gas sensor device that at least partially reflects the measurement light to the light detector, and being essentially disposed outside of the gas sensor device, and means for determining the length of the light absorption path. A method for determining a concentration of a gas to be detected is also described.

Abstract translation: 用于确定吸收红外光区域中的气体特性的测定波长的光的被检测气体的摩尔浓度的气体传感器装置，包括发射测定波长的测定光为立体角的发光装置 通过气体延伸的光吸收路径的区域，以及光检测器，其测量已经通过光吸收路径传播的测量光的至少一个分量的强度，光吸收路径从发光器件延伸到外部物体 所述气体传感器装置至少部分地将测量光反射到光检测器，并且基本上布置在气体传感器装置的外部，以及用于确定光吸收路径的长度的装置。 还描述了一种用于确定待检测气体浓度的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20140118586A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-01

申请号：US14064612

申请日：2013-10-28

Applicant: OLYMPUS CORPORATION ,  TOKYO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Inventor： Masayuki TANAKA ,  Yusuke MONNO ,  Masatoshi OKUTOMI ,  Sunao KIKUCHI ,  Yasuhiro KOMIYA

IPC: H04N9/04

CPC classification number: G01J1/0492 ,  G02B5/201 ,  H01L27/14621 ,  H01L27/14625 ,  H01L27/14643 ,  H01L27/14645 ,  H04N9/045

Abstract: An imaging apparatus has a color filter array, an image sensor, and a differential information acquisition unit. In the color filter array, including five or more types of color filters are arranged in a two dimensional form. The image sensor has a plurality of pixels covered by the color filters, and the plurality of pixels generate pixel signals. The acquisition unit designates one of the pixels covered by the color filters of interest as a pixel of interest one pixel at a time in order. The acquisition unit calculates first differential information based on pixel signals generated by two of the pixels arranged on both sides of the pixel of interest along the first direction. The acquisition unit calculates second differential information based on pixel signals generated by two of the pixels arranged on both sides of the pixel of interest along the second direction.

Abstract translation: 成像装置具有滤色器阵列，图像传感器和差分信息获取单元。 在滤色器阵列中，包括五种或更多种类型的滤色器以二维形式布置。 图像传感器具有由滤色器覆盖的多个像素，并且多个像素生成像素信号。 采集单元依次指定由感兴趣的滤色器覆盖的像素之一作为感兴趣的像素，一次一个像素。 所述获取单元基于沿着所述第一方向布置在所述感兴趣像素的两侧上的两个像素生成的像素信号来计算第一差分信息。 获取单元基于沿着第二方向布置在感兴趣像素的两侧上的两个像素生成的像素信号来计算第二差分信息。

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：US08098967B1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-17

申请号：US12900556

申请日：2010-10-08

Applicant: Michael Louis Bazzone

Inventor： Michael Louis Bazzone

IPC: G02B6/00 ,  H04J14/02 ,  G01R13/30 ,  G01J1/04

CPC classification number: G01R33/0327 ,  G01J1/0492 ,  G01R31/343 ,  G02B6/022 ,  H04J14/02

Abstract: A magnetic flux sensor is disclosed. The sensor comprises an optical fiber and at least one twin-grating structure formed on the optical fiber. Each twin-grating structure comprises a first optical grating structure, a second optical grating structure adjacent the first optical grating structure, and a sensing cavity disposed between the first and second optical grating structures. Each twin-grating structure is selectively responsive to a unique wavelength of light to generate an optical interference fringe signal. The sensor also includes a magnetostrictive coating disposed over each twin-grating structure to change an optical property of the twin-grating structure and a phase of the optical interference fringe signal when the magnetostrictive coating is exposed to changing magnetic flux.

Abstract translation: 公开了磁通量传感器。 传感器包括光纤和在光纤上形成的至少一个双光栅结构。 每个双光栅结构包括第一光栅结构，与第一光栅结构相邻的第二光栅结构，以及设置在第一和第二光栅结构之间的感测腔。 每个双光栅结构选择性地响应于独特的光波长以产生光学干涉条纹信号。 传感器还包括设置在每个双光栅结构上的磁致伸缩涂层，以便当磁致伸缩涂层暴露于变化的磁通量时，改变双光栅结构的光学特性和光学干涉条纹信号的相位。

公开(公告)号：US20110308318A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-22

申请号：US13161773

申请日：2011-06-16

Applicant: Bjoern Magnussen

Inventor： Bjoern Magnussen

IPC: G01H11/00 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01G9/00 ,  G01J1/16 ,  G01J1/10

CPC classification number: H02S50/10 ,  G01J1/0492 ,  G01J1/4228 ,  G01J2001/4266

Abstract: An insolation sensor is disclosed and is used to determine a solar light intensity as a basis for evaluating electric power generated by solar modules exposed to the solar light intensity. The insolation sensor includes an outer surface including a light entrance window, and at least one photo sensor configured to measure the solar light intensity. The at least one photo sensor is arranged behind the light entrance window. The insolation sensor further includes a detector device configured to detect precipitation and/or a resulting deposit on the surface which both affects the insolation sensor and the solar modules.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种日照传感器，用于确定太阳光强度，作为评估暴露于太阳光强度的太阳能模块产生的电力的基础。 日照传感器包括包括光入射窗的外表面和被配置为测量太阳光强度的至少一个光传感器。 至少一个光传感器被布置在光入口窗后面。 日照传感器还包括检测器装置，其被配置为检测沉淀物和/或表面上产生的沉积物，这两者都影响日照传感器和太阳能模块。

公开(公告)号：US20050263682A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-01

申请号：US10856536

申请日：2004-05-28

Applicant: Stephen Eikenberry

Inventor： Stephen Eikenberry

IPC: G01J1/04 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/30 ,  G01J3/36 ,  H01J3/14

CPC classification number: G01J3/30 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/0477 ,  G01J1/0492 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/36

Abstract: An optical bandpass separator and systems based thereon split target and continuum band signals. The separator includes a first optical path for selectively transmitting a target band signal. The first optical path includes a first prism and a first bandpass filter. The separator includes a second optical path non-overlapping with the first optical path for transmitting a continuum band signal. The second optical path includes a second prism and a second bandpass filter. The spacing of the first and second optical paths allows the simultaneous and separate imaging or detection of the target band signal and the continuum band signal using a single imager or detector.

Abstract translation: 光带通分离器和基于其的分离目标和连续带信号的系统。 分离器包括用于选择性地发送目标频带信号的第一光路。 第一光路包括第一棱镜和第一带通滤光器。 分离器包括与第一光路不重叠的用于发送连续带信号的第二光路。 第二光路包括第二棱镜和第二带通滤光器。 第一和第二光路的间隔允许使用单个成像器或检测器同时分离成像或检测目标频带信号和连续带信号。

公开(公告)号：US06924470B2

公开(公告)日：2005-08-02

申请号：US10640851

申请日：2003-08-14

Applicant: Jon H. Bechtel ,  Joseph S. Stam ,  John K. Roberts

Inventor： Jon H. Bechtel ,  Joseph S. Stam ,  John K. Roberts

IPC: B60Q1/14 ,  B60Q1/08 ,  G01J1/02 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/32 ,  G01J1/42 ,  H01L27/00 ,  H01L27/146 ,  H04N3/15 ,  H04N9/04

CPC classification number: B60Q1/1423 ,  B60Q1/143 ,  B60Q2300/052 ,  B60Q2300/21 ,  B60Q2300/312 ,  B60Q2300/314 ,  B60Q2300/41 ,  B60Q2300/42 ,  G01J1/0214 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/0407 ,  G01J1/0411 ,  G01J1/0488 ,  G01J1/0492 ,  G01J1/32 ,  G01J1/4228 ,  G01J2001/0276 ,  H01L27/14618 ,  H01L27/14625 ,  H01L27/14643 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H04N9/045 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: An imaging system for use in a vehicle headlamp control system includes an opening, an image sensor, a red lens blocking red complement light between the opening and the image sensor, and a red complement lens blocking red light between the opening and the image sensor. Each lens focuses light onto a different subwindow of the image sensor. The imaging system allows processing and control logic to detect the presence of headlamps on oncoming vehicles and tail lights on vehicles approached from the rear for the purpose of controlling headlamps. A light sampling lens may be used to redirect light rays from an arc spanning above the vehicle to in front of the vehicle into substantially horizontal rays. The light sampling lens is imaged by the image sensor to produce an indication of light intensity at various elevations. The processing and control logic uses the light intensity to determine whether headlamps should be turned on or off. A shutter may be used to protect elements of the imaging system from excessive light exposure.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆前照灯控制系统的成像系统，包括开口，图像传感器，在开口和图像传感器之间阻挡红色补充光的红色透镜以及阻挡开口和图像传感器之间的红光的红色补充透镜。 每个镜头将光线聚焦到图像传感器的不同子窗口上。 成像系统允许处理和控制逻辑来检测来自后方车辆的车辆前照灯和从后方驶来的尾灯上是否存在用于控制前照灯的目的。 光采样透镜可以用于将来自车辆上方的弧光的光线重新定向到车辆前方的基本上水平的射线。 光采样透镜由图像传感器成像，以产生各种高度的光强度的指示。 处理和控制逻辑使用光强度来确定是否应该打开或关闭头灯。 可以使用快门来保护成像系统的元件免受过度的曝光。

公开(公告)号：US06524236B2

公开(公告)日：2003-02-25

申请号：US09867433

申请日：2001-05-31

Applicant: Ryoji Honda ,  Makoto Takada ,  Tadashi Takahashi

Inventor： Ryoji Honda ,  Makoto Takada ,  Tadashi Takahashi

IPC: A61B1045

CPC classification number: G01J1/08 ,  A61B1/045 ,  A61B1/0638 ,  A61B1/0669 ,  A61B1/07 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/0437 ,  G01J1/044 ,  G01J1/0492 ,  G02B23/2461 ,  G02B26/02 ,  H04N5/2354 ,  H04N2005/2255

Abstract: A device for controlling an amount of light of a lighting unit for use in an endoscope that is used to view an image of an object. A light shielding system shields light generated by a light source and transmitted to the endoscope and a stepping motor drives the light shielding system for a plurality of predetermined time intervals. A system detects a brightness of the image during each of the plurality of predetermined time intervals and an input system inputs one of a plurality of desired brightnesses of the image. A generating system generates a predetermined number of pulses during each of the plurality of predetermined time intervals, the predetermined number of pulses being transmitted to the stepping motor and a system determines an angular position of the light shielding system. A setting system sets one of a plurality of allowed brightness ranges of the image in response to the determined angular position of the light shielding system and a system determines whether the detected brightness is within the set one of the plurality of allowed brightness ranges.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制用于观察物体的图像的内窥镜中使用的照明单元的光量的装置。 遮光系统屏蔽由光源产生的光并传输到内窥镜，并且步进电机以多个预定时间间隔驱动遮光系统。 系统在多个预定时间间隔的每一个期间检测图像的亮度，并且输入系统输入图像的多个期望亮度中的一个。 生成系统在多个预定时间间隔的每一个期间产生预定数量的脉冲，预定数量的脉冲被发送到步进电机，并且系统确定遮光系统的角度位置。 设置系统响应于所确定的遮光系统的角度位置来设置图像的多个允许的亮度范围中的一个，并且系统确定检测到的亮度是否在多个允许的亮度范围的设定的一个之内。

公开(公告)号：US06392239B1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-21

申请号：US09331869

申请日：1999-09-10

Applicant: Jan Kuklinski

Inventor： Jan Kuklinski

IPC: G01J532

CPC classification number: G01J1/429 ,  A61B5/0059 ,  A61B5/441 ,  A61B5/445 ,  G01J1/0407 ,  G01J1/0492 ,  G02B5/0278 ,  G02B5/208 ,  G02B5/283

Abstract: An optical array containing a system of absorptive filters and a system of interference filters. For the sun light the spectral characteristics of transmission of the optical array is close to the world-wide accepted Diffey Standard. That standard models human skin sensitivity to UV burning. The invention allows making inexpensive, miniature UV sensors that can be applied in miniature devices measuring burning power of UV contained in the sun light.

Abstract translation: 包含吸收滤波器系统和干涉滤波器系统的光学阵列。 对于太阳光，光学阵列的光谱特性接近于世界范围内接受的Diffey标准。 该标准模拟人体对紫外线燃烧的敏感性。 本发明允许制造便宜的微型UV传感器，其可以应用于测量太阳光中包含的UV的燃烧功率的微型装置中。