公开(公告)号：US07586079B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-08

申请号：US11434599

申请日：2006-05-13

Applicant: Christopher Mullin ,  Albert H. Titus ,  Kiriti Bhagavathula

Inventor： Christopher Mullin ,  Albert H. Titus ,  Kiriti Bhagavathula

IPC: G01J1/44 ,  G01J1/36 ,  G02B27/00

CPC classification number: G01J1/26 ,  G01J1/1626 ,  G01J1/18 ,  G01J1/4228 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G01J2001/0276 ,  H03F3/082 ,  H03F3/45183 ,  H03F2203/45674

Abstract: The invention may be embodied as a glare detection system or as a method of detecting glare. In a system according to the invention, there may be a light receiving surface, a first input channel, a second input channel, a glare signaling circuit and a glare reducing circuit. The first input channel may provide an indication of the amount of light impinging on a first portion of the light receiving surface. The second input channel may provide an indication of the amount of light impinging on a second portion of the light receiving surface. The glare signaling circuit (“GSC”) may have a first input port in communication with the first input channel, a second input port in communication with the second input channel, a logic-or gate capable of producing an output signal when the logic-or gate detects that the first input channel or the second input channel indicates glare on the light receiving surface. The glare reducing circuit (“GRC”) may be in communication with the logic-or gate, and may be capable of reacting when the logic-or gate produces the output signal. For example, the GRC may react by determining where on the light receiving surface glare exists.

Abstract translation: 本发明可以被实施为眩光检测系统或者作为检测眩光的方法。 在根据本发明的系统中，可以存在光接收表面，第一输入通道，第二输入通道，眩光信号电路和眩光减少电路。 第一输入通道可以提供照射在光接收表面的第一部分上的光量的指示。 第二输入通道可以提供照射在光接收表面的第二部分上的光量的指示。 眩光信号电路（“GSC”）可以具有与第一输入通道通信的第一输入端口，与第二输入通道通信的第二输入端口，能够产生逻辑 - 或门检测到第一输入通道或第二输入通道在光接收表面上指示眩光。 眩光降低电路（“GRC”）可以与逻辑门或栅极通信，并且可以在逻辑或门产生输出信号时反应。 例如，GRC可以通过确定在光接收表面上存在眩光的位置来进行反应。

公开(公告)号：US07566874B2

公开(公告)日：2009-07-28

申请号：US11937261

申请日：2007-11-08

Applicant: Koji Hayashi ,  Dai Sasaki

Inventor： Koji Hayashi ,  Dai Sasaki

IPC: G01J5/00

CPC classification number: G01J5/04 ,  G01J1/02 ,  G01J1/0271 ,  G01J5/02 ,  G01J5/0285 ,  G01J5/045 ,  G01J5/046 ,  G01J5/08 ,  G01J5/0862 ,  G01J5/0875 ,  G01J2001/0276 ,  H01L31/0203 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2924/00014

Abstract: An infrared sensor has a groove formed at a peripheral portion of an optical filter in a region opposed to a circumferential region of an opening of a package so as to be continuously located in the peripheral portion of the optical filter. The optical filter has a resistance of about 1 MΩ/cm or less. The package is mainly composed of a metal material. A conductive adhesive is used as an adhesive for joining the optical filter to the package. In a case where the optical filter has a filter body and a thin film made of an insulating material and provided on a surface of the filter body, the groove is formed to have a depth extending from the surface provided with the thin film made of the insulating material to the filter body.

Abstract translation: 红外线传感器具有形成在与滤光器的开口的周向区域相对的区域中的滤光器的周边部分处的凹槽，以便连续地位于滤光器的周边部分。 滤光器的电阻约为1MΩ/ cm以下。 包装主要由金属材料组成。 使用导电粘合剂作为用于将滤光器连接到包装的粘合剂。 在滤光器具有过滤器本体和由绝缘材料制成并设置在过滤体的表面上的薄膜的情况下，凹槽形成为具有从设置有薄膜的薄膜的表面延伸的深度 绝缘材料到过滤体。

公开(公告)号：US20080135726A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-12

申请号：US10590088

申请日：2005-02-25

Applicant: Peter Balzer ,  Oliver Bard ,  Gerald Kloiber ,  Michael Kubiak ,  Gero Zimmermann

Inventor： Peter Balzer ,  Oliver Bard ,  Gerald Kloiber ,  Michael Kubiak ,  Gero Zimmermann

IPC: G01J1/44

CPC classification number: G01J1/06 ,  G01J1/0266 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/0407 ,  G01J2001/0276

Abstract: A light sensor for recording the position of a light source includes a photo detector and a light modulator. The light modulator is configured to modulate the quantity of light hitting the photo detector based on an incident angle (α) of the light from the light source on the sensor.

Abstract translation: 用于记录光源位置的光传感器包括光检测器和光调制器。 光调制器被配置为基于来自传感器上的光源的光的入射角（α）来调制击中光电检测器的光量。

公开(公告)号：US20080111087A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-15

申请号：US11883361

申请日：2006-11-08

Applicant: Takayuki Nishikawa ,  Sadayuki Sumi ,  Tomohiro Kamitsu ,  Ryo Taniguchi ,  Masaya Hirata ,  Shin Sato

Inventor： Takayuki Nishikawa ,  Sadayuki Sumi ,  Tomohiro Kamitsu ,  Ryo Taniguchi ,  Masaya Hirata ,  Shin Sato

IPC: G21G5/00

CPC classification number: H01L31/0203 ,  G01J1/02 ,  G01J1/0204 ,  G01J2001/0276 ,  H05K1/0218 ,  H05K1/185

Abstract: An infrared detector includes a circuit block carrying an infrared sensor element and electronic components. The circuit block is composed of a dielectric resin layer and a first substrate formed with a circuit pattern and mounting the electronic components. The dielectric resin layer is formed in its top with a recess which defines around its periphery with a shoulder for supporting opposite ends of the infrared sensor. The first substrate is integrated to the lower end of the dielectric resin layer with at least one of the electronic components being molded into the dielectric resin layer to make the circuit block of a unified mold structure. Thus, a part or all of the electronic components are molded into the dielectric layer to realize the circuit block of a simple and low profile structure, while retaining an advantage of keeping the infrared sensor element sufficiently away from the electronic components and an associated electronic circuit, thereby assuring to give the infrared detector which is simple in construction, economical in cost, and reliable in the infrared detection.

Abstract translation: 红外线检测器包括一个载有红外传感器元件和电子部件的电路块。 电路块由介电树脂层和形成有电路图案的第一基板和安装电子部件组成。 电介质树脂层在其顶部形成有凹部，凹部围绕其周边限定有用于支撑红外传感器的相对端的肩部。 将第一衬底集成到电介质树脂层的下端，其中至少一个电子部件被模制到电介质树脂层中，以使电路块具有统一的模具结构。 因此，将一部分或全部电子部件模制到电介质层中以实现简单和低轮廓结构的电路块，同时保持将红外传感器元件充分远离电子部件和相关电子电路的优点 从而确保得到结构简单，成本经济，红外检测可靠的红外检测器。

公开(公告)号：US20080037140A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-14

申请号：US11882386

申请日：2007-08-01

Applicant: Jun Ono

Inventor： Jun Ono

IPC: G01J1/04 ,  G02B27/00

CPC classification number: H01L31/0203 ,  G01J2001/0276 ,  H01L31/02325 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2924/00014

Abstract: The invention relates to a light-receiving element for receiving light reflected at an optical recording medium capable of preventing qualitative deterioration of an electrical signal obtained by photoelectric conversion of the light received, an optical head using the element, and an optical recording/reproducing apparatus using the element. The light-receiving element includes a light-receiving portion formed on a silicon substrate, and a cover layer disposed so as to cover an upper side of the silicon substrate, the cover layer on the light-receiving portion having a thickness of 30 μm or less as viewed in the normal direction of the silicon substrate surface.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于接收在光学记录介质上反射的光的光接收元件，该光接收元件能够防止通过光接收所接收的光的光电转换获得的电信号的定性劣化，使用该元件的光学头和光学记录/再现装置 使用元素。 光接收元件包括形成在硅衬底上的光接收部分和覆盖硅衬底的上侧的覆盖层，光接收部分上的覆盖层具有30μm的厚度或 在硅衬底表面的正常方向上看起来更少。

公开(公告)号：US07193241B2

公开(公告)日：2007-03-20

申请号：US11057603

申请日：2005-02-15

Applicant: Kazushi Hayashi ,  Takeshi Tachibana ,  Yoshihiro Yokota ,  Nobuyuki Kawakami

Inventor： Kazushi Hayashi ,  Takeshi Tachibana ,  Yoshihiro Yokota ,  Nobuyuki Kawakami

IPC: H01L29/15 ,  H01L31/00

CPC classification number: G01J1/429 ,  G01J2001/0276 ,  H01L31/028 ,  H01L31/09 ,  H01L31/1085 ,  H01L2224/45144 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2924/10253 ,  H01L2924/12032 ,  Y02E10/547 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: An ultraviolet sensor includes a substrate; a diamond layer, placed on the substrate, functioning as a detector; and at least one pair of surface electrodes arranged on the diamond layer. The diamond layer has a detecting region present at the surface thereof, the detecting region has at least one sub-region exposed from the surface electrodes, and the sub-region has a covering layer, made of oxide or fluoride, lying thereon. A method for manufacturing the ultraviolet sensor includes a step of forming a diamond layer, functioning as a detector, on a substrate; a step of forming at least one pair of surface electrodes on the diamond layer; and a step of forming a covering layer, made of oxide or fluoride, on at least one sub-region of a detecting region present at the surface of the diamond layer, the sub-region being exposed from the surface electrodes.

Abstract translation: 紫外线传感器包括基板; 金刚石层，放置在基板上，用作检测器; 以及布置在金刚石层上的至少一对表面电极。 金刚石层的表面存在检测区域，检测区域具有从表面电极露出的至少一个子区域，并且子区域具有由氧化物或氟化物构成的覆盖层。 紫外线传感器的制造方法包括在基板上形成用作检测器的金刚石层的工序; 在金刚石层上形成至少一对表面电极的步骤; 以及在存在于金刚石层的表面的检测区域的至少一个子区域上形成由氧化物或氟化物构成的覆盖层的步骤，该子区域从表面电极露出。

公开(公告)号：US07180047B2

公开(公告)日：2007-02-20

申请号：US11035805

申请日：2005-01-10

Applicant: Thomas J. Hamilton

Inventor： Thomas J. Hamilton

IPC: G01J1/44

CPC classification number: G01J1/04 ,  A61F9/065 ,  G01J1/0418 ,  G01J1/32 ,  G01J2001/0276

Abstract: An auto darkening eye protection device comprising a shutter assembly and a control circuit. The shutter assembly is adjustable between a clear state and a dark state. The control circuit comprises a sensing circuit, a weld detect circuit, and a delivery circuit. The sensing circuit senses incident light and provides an output indicative of the incident light. The weld detect circuit receives the output of the sensing circuit, and enables a dark state drive signal to be delivered to the shutter assembly. The delivery circuit outputs the dark state drive signal to the shutter assembly to switch the shutter assembly from the clear state to the dark state upon enablement by the weld detect circuit. The dark state drive signal includes a high voltage pulse followed by a stable AC waveform. The high voltage pulse is formed by a positive voltage signal and a negative voltage signal.

Abstract translation: 一种自动变暗眼保护装置，包括快门组件和控制电路。 快门组件可在清晰状态和暗态之间调节。 控制电路包括感测电路，焊接检测电路和输送电路。 感测电路感测入射光并提供指示入射光的输出。 焊接检测电路接收感测电路的输出，并且能够将暗状态驱动信号传送到快门组件。 输送电路将暗状态驱动信号输出到快门组件，以在通过焊接检测电路启用时将快门组件从清除状态切换到暗状态。 暗态驱动信号包括高电压脉冲，后跟稳定的交流波形。 高压脉冲由正电压信号和负电压信号形成。

公开(公告)号：US20060180738A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-17

申请号：US11401353

申请日：2006-04-10

Applicant: Thomas Hamilton

Inventor： Thomas Hamilton

IPC: G01J1/20

CPC classification number: G01J1/26 ,  A61F9/061 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G01J2001/0276 ,  G02F1/13318 ,  G02F2001/13324

Abstract: An auto darkening eye protection device comprising a shutter assembly and a control circuit. The shutter assembly is adjustable between a light state and a dark state. The control circuit comprises a sensing circuit, a weld detect circuit, a positive voltage generator, and a negative voltage generator. The sensing circuit senses incident light and provides an output indicative of the incident light. The weld detect circuit receives the output of the sensing circuit, and enables a dark state drive signal to be delivered to the shutter assembly. The positive and negative voltage generators output the dark state drive signal to the shutter assembly to switch the shutter assembly from the light state to the dark state upon enablement by the weld detect circuit. The dark state drive signal includes a high voltage pulse followed by a stable AC waveform. The high voltage pulse is formed by a positive voltage signal and a negative voltage signal.

公开(公告)号：US20060138302A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-29

申请号：US11363391

申请日：2006-02-27

Applicant: Thomas Hamilton

Inventor： Thomas Hamilton

IPC: G01J1/32

CPC classification number: A61F9/061 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/0418 ,  G01J1/26 ,  G01J1/32 ,  G01J1/46 ,  G01J2001/0276

Abstract: An auto darkening eye protection device including a shutter assembly, a light sensing circuit, a control circuit and a power source. The shutter assembly is adjustable to a plurality of shade levels. The phototransistor of the light sensing circuit senses light from a welding arc and provides an output of the light sensing circuit indicative of the shade level at which the shutter assembly should be operated. The phototransistor is configured for surface mount and has an external base connection connected to the base of the phototransistor. The control circuit is configured to receive the output from the light sensing circuit and provide a drive signal to the shutter assembly responsive to said output, drives the shutter assembly to one of said plurality of shade levels. The present invention provides reduced power consumption, improved attenuation of low intensity light signals, a sharp rise time from the phototransistor in response to high intensity light, and allows implementation into a smaller sleeker eye protection device.

Abstract translation: 一种自动变暗眼保护装置，包括快门组件，感光电路，控制电路和电源。 快门组件可调节到多个阴影层。 光感测电路的光电晶体管感测来自焊接电弧的光，并且提供光感测电路的输出，其指示应该操作快门组件的色阶。 光电晶体管被配置为表面安装，并且具有连接到光电晶体管的基极的外部基极连接。 控制电路被配置为接收来自光感测电路的输出，并响应于所述输出向快门组件提供驱动信号，将快门组件驱动到所述多个色阶中的一个。 本发明提供了降低的功率消耗，改善的低强度光信号的衰减，响应于高强度光从光电晶体管的急剧上升时间，并且允许实现到较小的时尚眼睛保护装置中。

公开(公告)号：US07012697B2

公开(公告)日：2006-03-14

申请号：US10279436

申请日：2002-10-24

Applicant: William Ian McAlexander ,  Douglas M. Baney

Inventor： William Ian McAlexander ,  Douglas M. Baney

IPC: G01B9/02

CPC classification number: G01J9/04 ,  G01J2001/0276

Abstract: An optical heterodyne detection system includes an attenuator for attenuating an input signal before the input signal is combined with a local oscillator signal. An optimal attenuation level for the input signal, which improves the signal to noise ratio of the heterodyne beat signal, is determined by obtaining a base measurement of an output signal in response to the local oscillator signal and in the absence of the input signal, obtaining sample measurements of the output signal in response to the input signal as a function of different attenuation levels, and determining the optimal attenuation level as a function of the base measurement and the sample measurements. A minimum attenuation level for the input signal, which protects receiver photodetectors from being saturated or damaged, is determined by setting an initial attenuation level and gradually reducing the attenuation level until the voltage limit of the photodetectors is reached.

Abstract translation: 光外差检测系统包括用于在输入信号与本地振荡器信号组合之前衰减输入信号的衰减器。 通过获得响应于本地振荡器信号的输出信号的基本测量并且在不存在输入信号的情况下获得用于提高外差拍信号的信噪比的输入信号的最佳衰减电平，获得 作为响应于作为不同衰减水平的函数的输入信号的输出信号的采样测量，以及确定作为基本测量和样本测量的函数的最佳衰减水平。 通过设置初始衰减电平并逐渐减小衰减电平来确定保护接收机光电探测器不被饱和或损坏的输入信号的最小衰减电平直到达到光电检测器的电压极限。