公开(公告)号：US07006276B2

公开(公告)日：2006-02-28

申请号：US10959496

申请日：2004-10-05

Applicant: Gary K. Starkweather ,  Michael J. Sinclair

Inventor： Gary K. Starkweather ,  Michael J. Sinclair

IPC: G02B26/00 ,  G02B26/08 ,  G09G3/34

CPC classification number: G02B26/0841 ,  Y10S359/904

Abstract: A MEMS optical display system includes an illumination source for providing illumination light, a collimating lens for receiving the illumination light and forming from it collimated illumination light, and a microlens array having an array of lenslets for receiving the illumination light from the collimating lens. The converging microlens array directs the illumination light through an array of pixel apertures in an aperture plate to a microelectrical mechanical reflector array positioned opposite the aperture plate. The microelectrical mechanical reflector array includes an array of microelectrical mechanical actuators that support reflectors in alignment with the array of pixel apertures and selectively orients the reflectors to direct the illumination light back through the pixel apertures (to form part of a display image) or against the aperture plate (to be blocked). The illumination light passing back through the pixel apertures passes through the microlens array and a beamsplitter to a display screen.

Abstract translation: MEMS光学显示系统包括用于提供照明光的照明源，用于接收照明光并由其准直的照明光的准直透镜，以及具有用于接收来自准直透镜的照明光的小透镜阵列的微透镜阵列。 会聚微透镜阵列将照明光通过孔板中的像素孔阵列引导到与孔板相对定位的微电机械反射器阵列。 微电子机械反射器阵列包括微电子机械致动器的阵列，其支持与像素孔阵列对准的反射器，并且选择性地使反射器定向以将照明光引导通过像素孔（以形成显示图像的一部分）或反对 孔板（待封）。 穿过像素孔径的照明光通过微透镜阵列和分束器到达显示屏。

公开(公告)号：US06990811B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-31

申请号：US11064410

申请日：2005-02-22

Applicant: Gary K. Starkweather ,  Michael J. Sinclair

Inventor： Gary K. Starkweather ,  Michael J. Sinclair

IPC: F01B29/10

CPC classification number: G02B6/353 ,  G02B6/3512 ,  G02B6/3554 ,  G02B6/356 ,  G02B6/3576 ,  G02B6/3584 ,  G02B6/3594 ,  G02B26/02 ,  H04N5/7408 ,  H04N5/7416

Abstract: A microelectrical mechanical out-of-plane thermal buckle-beam actuator is capable of providing transverse-plane movement of shutters. The actuator includes a pair of structural anchors secured to a substrate and one or more thermal buckle-beams secured at respective base ends to the anchors. Each buckle-beam extends substantially parallel to and spaced-apart from the substrate and is releasable from the substrate at points other than at the anchors. The thermal buckle-beam actuators are suitable for use in a microelectrical mechanical optical display system.

公开(公告)号：US06975306B2

公开(公告)日：2005-12-13

申请号：US10754593

申请日：2004-01-12

Applicant: Kenneth P. Hinckley ,  Steven N. Bathiche ,  James H. Cauthorn ,  Michael J. Sinclair

Inventor： Kenneth P. Hinckley ,  Steven N. Bathiche ,  James H. Cauthorn ,  Michael J. Sinclair

IPC: G06F3/038 ,  G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/04855 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F2203/0339 ,  Y10S715/973

Abstract: A scrolling device for a computer may include a touch-sensitive surface, which may be elongated and/or have one or more active regions. Scrolling may be performed in manual as well as automated ways that may result in more accurate and efficient scrolling. Scrolling, as displayed on the screen, may further be rounded to the nearest document text line and/or distance unit, even though a more precise scrolling location value may be stored and/or tracked.

Abstract translation: 用于计算机的滚动装置可以包括触敏表面，其可以是细长的和/或具有一个或多个有效区域。 可以以手动和自动化方式执行滚动，这可能导致更精确和更有效的滚动。 即使可以存储和/或跟踪更精确的滚动位置值，滚动显示在屏幕上也可进一步舍入到最近的文本文本行和/或距离单元。

公开(公告)号：US06804959B2

公开(公告)日：2004-10-19

申请号：US10036810

申请日：2001-12-31

Applicant: Michael J. Sinclair

Inventor： Michael J. Sinclair

IPC: F01B2910

CPC classification number: F03G7/06 ,  B81B3/0024 ,  B81B3/0037 ,  B81B2201/032 ,  B81B2203/0109 ,  B81B2203/051 ,  F02G1/04

Abstract: A unilateral in-plane thermal buckle-beam microelectrical mechanical actuator is formed on a planar substrate of semiconductor material, for example. The actuator includes first and second anchors secured to the substrate and a floating shuttle positioned movable parallel to the substrate. Symmetric first and second sets of elongated thermal half-beams are secured between the floating shuttle and the respective first and second anchors. The first and second anchors and the first and second sets of thermal half-beams are positioned along one side of the floating shuttle. The half-beams are formed of semiconductor material, such as polysilicon. A current source directs electrical current through the thermal half beams via the anchors to impart thermal expansion of the thermal half-beams and hence linear motion of the floating center beam generally parallel to the substrate. A floating cold beam connected between the shuttle and the substrate constrains and amplifies the motion of the shuttle in a predefined direction.

Abstract translation: 例如，在半导体材料的平面基板上形成单边平面内的热扣梁微电机械致动器。 致动器包括固定到基板上的第一和第二锚定件以及平行于基板移动的浮动梭。 对称的第一和第二组细长的热半束固定在浮动梭和相应的第一和第二锚固件之间。 第一和第二锚定装置以及第一和第二组热半束装置沿浮动梭的一侧定位。 半波束由诸如多晶硅的半导体材料形成。 电流源通过锚定器引导电流通过热半束，以赋予热半光束的热膨胀，并因此使浮动中心光束与基底平行的线性运动。 连接在梭子和基底之间的浮动冷束限制并放大梭子在预定方向上的运动。

公开(公告)号：US06545701B2

公开(公告)日：2003-04-08

申请号：US09133725

申请日：1998-08-13

Applicant: Michael J. Sinclair ,  Lance E. Simmons

Inventor： Michael J. Sinclair ,  Lance E. Simmons

IPC: H04N700

CPC classification number: H04N5/23238 ,  H04N5/2252

Abstract: A digital panoramic camera system for producing digital panoramic images includes a camera body forming a linear optic path and which is rotatably mounted to a motor. An infrared cutoff filter is also provided along the optic path for filtering light which is then provided to a charge coupled device. The charge coupled device generates analog signals corresponding to color information transmitted by the light to an analog interface which tunes the analog signals. A series of pulses is provided to the motor and to an analog to digital converter, thereby synchronizing rotation of the camera body with the conversion of analog signals to digital signals within the converter. A digital interface unit is also provided which receives digital signals from the converter and provides converted digital signals to a computer for processing the signals into a digital panoramic image.

Abstract translation: 用于产生数字全景图像的数字全景照相机系统包括形成线性光学路径并且可旋转地安装到电动机的照相机主体。 沿着光路提供红外截止滤光片，用于过滤光，然后提供给电荷耦合器件。 电荷耦合器件产生对应于由光发射的颜色信息的模拟信号到调谐模拟信号的模拟接口。 将一系列脉冲提供给电动机和模数转换器，从而使照相机主体的旋转与模拟信号转换成转换器内的数字信号。 还提供了一种数字接口单元，其接收来自转换器的数字信号，并将转换的数字信号提供给计算机，以将信号处理成数字全景图像。

公开(公告)号：US06465929B1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-15

申请号：US09545557

申请日：2000-04-07

Applicant: Jeremy A. Levitan ,  Michael J. Sinclair

Inventor： Jeremy A. Levitan ,  Michael J. Sinclair

IPC: H02N100

CPC classification number: B81B3/0037 ,  B81B2201/033 ,  B81B2201/037 ,  B81B2203/051 ,  H02N1/008

Abstract: A microelectrical mechanical systems actuator that provides a long throw is disclosed. The actuator includes a drive mechanism that oscillates a pallet that is located between leg portions of a drive member. The pallet includes first and second rows of pallet teeth located along two opposite edges of the pallet. The drive member is slideably coupled to a substrate, and includes first and second rows of drive teeth that are located along two opposing drive margins of the drive member leg portions. The pallet teeth and the drive teeth are compatible so as to permit meshing engagement of the pallet teeth with the drive teeth. The pallet is arranged between the rows of drive teeth. When the pallet teeth are meshingly misaligned with respective drive teeth and the pallet is urged against the drive margin, the drive member is forced to move until the teeth meshingly engage. By arranging the pallet and drive teeth so that first and second respective sets of pallet and drive teeth can not simultaneously be in meshing alignment, the drive member may be incrementally moved by oscillating the pallet edges between the first and second drive margins. The shape of the pallet and drive teeth may be selected to control a step size of the movement increment and the force applied. Further, the pallet and drive teeth may be arranged so as to provide movement in one direction or two directions.

Abstract translation: 公开了提供长时间抛掷的微电机械系统致动器。 致动器包括驱动机构，其驱动位于驱动构件的腿部之间的托盘。 托盘包括沿着托盘的两个相对边缘定位的第一和第二排托盘齿。 驱动构件可滑动地联接到基板，并且包括位于驱动构件腿部的两个相对的驱动边缘处的第一和第二排驱动齿。 托盘齿和驱动齿是相容的，以便允许托盘齿与驱动齿啮合。 托盘布置在驱动齿的行之间。 当托盘齿与相应的驱动齿啮合不对准并且托盘被推靠在驱动边缘上时，驱动构件被迫移动直到齿啮合。 通过布置托盘和驱动齿使得第一和第二组托盘和驱动齿不能同时啮合对准，驱动构件可以通过在第一和第二驱动边缘之间摆动托板边缘来递增地移动。 可以选择托盘和驱动齿的形状来控制运动增量和施加的力的步长。 此外，托盘和驱动齿可以被布置成在一个方向或两个方向上提供运动。

公开(公告)号：US06351051B1

公开(公告)日：2002-02-26

申请号：US09545556

申请日：2000-04-07

Applicant: Michael J. Sinclair ,  Jeremy A. Levitan

Inventor： Michael J. Sinclair ,  Jeremy A. Levitan

IPC: H02K2112

CPC classification number: H02K33/02 ,  B81B3/0018 ,  H02K99/20 ,  Y10T29/49009

Abstract: Moving a panel on a microelectromechanical system by generating a magnetic force that acts on the panel is disclosed. The panel is formed on, or coupled to, a substrate so as to be able to move between first and second positions. The panel includes an electrically conductive region, such as a metallic ring or sheet, or a doped polysilicon layer. An electrical coil is also located on the substrate and coupled to a power source that can generate time-varying current. When a time-varying current is conducted through the coil, a magnetic flux is generated in the coil that induces an electromotive force (emf) in the panel that, in turn, generates a magnetic flux having a direction that is opposite the magnetic flux in the coil. The opposing magnetic fluxes create a repulsive magnetic force that urges the panel to move away from the coil. A flat spring is provided to hold the panel in a desired position and provide a drag force on the panel as it moves.

Abstract translation: 公开了通过产生作用在面板上的磁力在微机电系统上移动面板。 面板形成在基底上或耦合到基底，以便能够在第一和第二位置之间移动。 面板包括导电区域，例如金属环或片，或掺杂多晶硅层。 电线圈也位于衬底上并且耦合到可以产生时变电流的电源。 当通过线圈传导时变电流时，在线圈中产生磁通，该磁通在面板中产生电动势（emf），从而产生具有与磁通相反的方向的磁通量 线圈。 相反的磁通量产生排斥磁力，其推动面板远离线圈移动。 提供一个平板弹簧以将面板保持在所需的位置，并在面板上移动时提供阻力。

公开(公告)号：US5766016A

公开(公告)日：1998-06-16

申请号：US337869

申请日：1994-11-14

Applicant: Michael J. Sinclair ,  John W. Peifer

Inventor： Michael J. Sinclair ,  John W. Peifer

IPC: G09B23/28 ,  H04N13/00

CPC classification number: H04N13/0402 ,  G09B23/28 ,  H04N13/0003 ,  H04N13/0059 ,  H04N13/0429 ,  H04N13/0497 ,  H04N19/597

Abstract: A surgical simulator provides both visual and tactile feedback in order to realistically portray an actual surgical procedure. The visual feedback is provided through an SGI graphics computer which drives a monitor to display two images of an eye at slightly different perspectives. A set of optics, which preferably mimics an actual surgical microscope, combines the two images to form a stereo image of the eye. An instrument for simulating a surgical tool is connected through three sets of levers and hinges to three servo-motors which collectively generate a resistive force along any direction. The forces provided to the instrument are modeled after forces measured during an actual procedure and therefore accurately simulate the feel of a surgical procedure. The position and orientation of the instrument is transmitted to the SGI graphics computer which manipulates the eye based upon the position and motion of the instrument and updates the image of the eye to display a manipulated eye. The position of the instrument is also relayed to a second processing unit which provides the tactile feedback based upon the state of the instrument.

Abstract translation: 手术模拟器提供视觉和触觉反馈，以便实际描绘实际的手术过程。 通过SGI图形计算机提供视觉反馈，该计算机驱动监视器以稍微不同的视角显示眼睛的两个图像。 优选地模拟实际手术显微镜的一组光学器件组合两个图像以形成眼睛的立体图像。 用于模拟外科手术工具的仪器通过三套杠杆和铰链连接到三个伺服电动机，这三个伺服电动机沿着任何方向共同产生阻力。 提供给仪器的力在实际程序中测量的力之后进行建模，从而准确模拟外科手术的感觉。 仪器的位置和方向被传送到SGI图形计算机，SGI图形计算机基于仪器的位置和运动来操纵眼睛，并更新眼睛的图像以显示操纵的眼睛。 仪器的位置也被中继到第二处理单元，其基于仪器的状态提供触觉反馈。

公开(公告)号：US5747822A

公开(公告)日：1998-05-05

申请号：US710459

申请日：1996-09-18

Applicant: Michael J. Sinclair ,  Frank E. Vitz

Inventor： Michael J. Sinclair ,  Frank E. Vitz

IPC: G01B11/25 ,  G01B11/00

CPC classification number: G01B11/25

Abstract: An apparatus and method for digitizing an object for creating a three-dimensional digital model of the object comprises a turntable for rotating the object about a rotation axis, at least first and second light sources positioned and oriented for directing a thin sheet of light toward the object along an illumination plane substantially parallel to and substantially intersecting with the rotation axis, a first detector positioned to one side of the illumination plane and oriented for detecting light reflected along a first detection plane from the object for creating a plurality of first side contours as the object rotates, a second detector positioned to a side of the illumination plane, opposite the one side, for detecting light reflected along a second detection plane from the object for creating a plurality of second side contours as the object rotates, a third detector for capturing illumination on-axis contours in the form of a vertical straight line to derive an instantaneous color of the object's surface as a function of the height of the object, and a combining and evaluating computer for combining the first side contours, the second side contours, and the illumination on-axis contours for generating a plurality of composite contours and for evaluating the composite contours for creating a three-dimensional digital model of the object.

Abstract translation: 用于数字化用于创建物体的三维数字模型的物体的装置和方法包括用于围绕旋转轴线旋转物体的转台，至少第一和第二光源定位和定向以将薄片光导向 物体沿着基本上平行于并基本上与旋转轴线相交的照明平面;第一检测器，其被定位在照明平面的一侧，并被定向成用于检测沿着第一检测平面从物体反射的光，以产生多个第一侧轮廓， 物体旋转，第二检测器位于照明平面的与一侧相对的一侧，用于检测沿着第二检测平面从物体反射的光，以在物体旋转时产生多个第二侧轮廓;第三检测器， 以垂直直线的形式拍摄照明轴上轮廓，以得到瞬时co 作为物体的高度的函数的物体的表面的一部分，以及组合和评估计算机，用于组合第一侧轮廓，第二侧轮廓和照明轴上轮廓，用于生成多个复合轮廓并用于评估 用于创建对象的三维数字模型的复合轮廓。