公开(公告)号：US09740002B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-22

申请号：US14937155

申请日：2015-11-10

Applicant: STMicroelectronics International N.V.

Inventor： Mark Kolodkin

IPC: G02B26/08

CPC classification number: G02B26/0841 ,  G02B26/085

Abstract: A device described herein includes a movable MEMS mirror, with a driver configured to drive the movable MEMS mirror with a periodic signal such that the MEMS mirror oscillates at its resonance frequency. A feedback measuring circuit is configured to measure a signal flowing through the movable MEMS mirror. A processor is configured to sample the signal at first and second instants, generate an error signal as a function of a difference between the signal at the first instant in time and the signal at the second instant in time, and determine the opening angle of the movable MEMS mirror as a function of the error signal.

公开(公告)号：US20130214368A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-22

申请号：US13772210

申请日：2013-02-20

Applicant: STMicroelectronics Ltd (Malta) ,  STMicroelectronics S.r.l.

Inventor： Kenneth Fonk ,  Luca Maggi ,  Jeremy Spiteri

IPC: B81B7/00 ,  B81C1/00

CPC classification number: B81B7/0045 ,  B81B2201/0264 ,  B81B2207/012 ,  B81C1/00238 ,  B81C1/00325 ,  B81C2203/0785 ,  B81C2203/0792 ,  H01L2224/27013 ,  H01L2224/32225 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2224/48227 ,  H01L2224/73265 ,  H01L2224/83192 ,  H01L2224/83385 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A process for assembly of an integrated device, envisages: providing a first body of semiconductor material integrating at least one electronic circuit and having a top surface; providing a second body of semiconductor material integrating at least one microelectromechanical structure and having a bottom surface; and stacking the second body on the first body with the interposition, between the top surface of the first body and the bottom surface of the second body, of an elastic spacer material. Prior to the stacking step, the step is envisaged of providing, in an integrated manner, at the top surface of the first body a confinement and spacing structure that confines inside it the elastic spacer material and supports the second body at a distance from the first body during the stacking step.

Abstract translation: 集成装置的组装方法设想：提供集成至少一个电子电路并具有顶表面的第一半导体材料体; 提供集成至少一个微机电结构并具有底表面的第二半导体材料; 并且在所述第一主体的顶表面和所述第二主体的所述底表面之间插入所述第一主体上的所述第二主体的弹性间隔件材料。 在层叠步骤之前，该步骤被设想为以第一体积的方式在第一体的顶表面处提供约束和间隔结构，该限制和间隔结构在其内部限定弹性间隔物材料，并且将第二体与第一体 身体在堆叠步骤。

公开(公告)号：US07973837B2

公开(公告)日：2011-07-05

申请号：US11330637

申请日：2006-01-12

Applicant: Carl Dennis ,  Gilles Dufaure De Lajarte

Inventor： Carl Dennis ,  Gilles Dufaure De Lajarte

IPC: H04N9/64 ,  H04N5/217

CPC classification number: H04N5/3572 ,  H04N5/3454 ,  H04N5/367

Abstract: An image sensor may have a pixel array and an imaging lens for forming an image on the pixel array. The sensor may also include a pixel readout unit for enabling individual pixel values to be readout. The sensor may further include a pixel selection unit wherein at least one pixel sub-array is selected according to the pixel values readout and the at least one sub-array is used for reading the image.

Abstract translation: 图像传感器可以具有像素阵列和用于在像素阵列上形成图像的成像透镜。 传感器还可以包括用于使各个像素值被读出的像素读出单元。 传感器还可以包括像素选择单元，其中根据读出的像素值选择至少一个像素子阵列，并且至少一个子阵列用于读取图像。

公开(公告)号：US07730515B1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-01

申请号：US09239907

申请日：1999-01-29

Applicant: Andrew MacCormack ,  Howard Gurney ,  William Robbins ,  Fabrizio Rovati

Inventor： Andrew MacCormack ,  Howard Gurney ,  William Robbins ,  Fabrizio Rovati

IPC: H04N7/16

CPC classification number: H04N21/434

Abstract: The present invention relates to the demultiplexing of a digital data stream in a receiver so as to retain only those parts of the digital data stream required by the receiver. Such demultiplexing is particularly useful when applied to a receiver circuit in a television system having a digital set-top-box.A memory in the receiver stores packet identifiers of data packets required by the receiver, which are stored in the memory under the control of a first control circuit. A second control circuit extracts packet identifiers from incoming data packets in an input digital data stream. A third control circuit receives the extracted packet identifier and determines whether this matches one of the packet identifiers stored in the memory. A match signal is set by the third control circuit to the second control circuit responsive to a match. The second control circuit demultiplexes the input data packet responsive to the match signal.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及在接收机中解复用数字数据流，以仅保留接收机所需的数字数据流的那些部分。 当应用于具有数字机顶盒的电视系统中的接收机电路时，这种解复用特别有用。 接收机中的存储器存储由第一控制电路控制的存储在存储器中的接收机所需的数据分组的分组标识符。 第二控制电路从输入数字数据流中的输入数据分组提取分组标识符。 第三控制电路接收提取的分组标识符并确定它是否匹配存储在存储器中的分组标识符之一。 响应于匹配，第三控制电路将匹配信号设置到第二控制电路。 第二控制电路响应于匹配信号对输入数据分组进行解复用。

公开(公告)号：US07659498B2

公开(公告)日：2010-02-09

申请号：US11040074

申请日：2005-01-21

Applicant: Matthew Purcell ,  Arnauld Laflaquiere

Inventor： Matthew Purcell ,  Arnauld Laflaquiere

IPC: H01L27/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/374 ,  H04N5/3577 ,  H04N5/3698

Abstract: An image sensor includes a power supply ripple rejection circuit having an input connected to a supply voltage reference, and an output connected to an output voltage reference. The power supply ripple rejection circuit reduces the affect of variance in the supply voltage reference on the output voltage reference.

Abstract translation: 图像传感器包括具有连接到电源电压基准的输入的电源纹波抑制电路和连接到输出电压基准的输出。 电源纹波抑制电路可以减小输出电压基准上电源参考电压变化的影响。

公开(公告)号：US07512155B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-31

申请号：US11056695

申请日：2005-02-11

Applicant: Guy Reina

Inventor： Guy Reina

IPC: H04J15/00 ,  H04J3/16 ,  H04J3/22 ,  H04J3/24

CPC classification number: H04L5/1438 ,  H04L5/0042 ,  H04L5/0044 ,  H04L5/0053 ,  H04L27/2602

Abstract: Digital data is transmitted in a block-based hyperframe that consists of N frames. Each frame carries multiplexed data from one or more user data channels and a control channel. Control channel information is unequally allocated among the N frames, the amount of information carried in each frame varying according to the frame's position in the hyperframe. All of the user data channels except one carry a predetermined number of transmission units in each frame. The excepted user data channel carries a calculated amount needed to round out the particular frame. Following multiplexing, a block encoder defines the frames and adds error detection or error correction information. The number of frames per hyperframe and the total number of transmission units for the control channel are available to a receiver, which can then demultiplex the hyperframe.

Abstract translation: 数字数据以由N个帧组成的基于块的超帧传输。 每个帧承载来自一个或多个用户数据信道和控制信道的复用数据。 控制信道信息在N帧之间不均等地分配，每帧中携带的信息量根据帧在超帧中的位置而变化。 除了一个以外的所有用户数据信道在每帧中携带预定数量的传输单元。 例外的用户数据信道携带计算出的数量来整理特定的帧。 在多路复用之后，块编码器定义帧并添加错误检测或纠错信息。 每个超帧的帧数和用于控制信道的传输单元的总数量对接收机是可用的，接收机可以对超帧进行解复用。

公开(公告)号：US07502061B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-10

申请号：US10978223

申请日：2004-10-29

Applicant: Jeffrey Raynor

Inventor： Jeffrey Raynor

IPC: H04N3/14 ,  H04N5/335

CPC classification number: H04N5/3575 ,  H04N5/3655 ,  H04N5/37455

Abstract: An image sensor includes an array of digital pixels, a first frame store for storing reference data, and a second frame store for storing image data. The reference and image data are combine to cancel an off-set of the pixels in the array. A re-set and a calibration phase are performed while a shutter is closed to obtain reference data during a calibration phase. A comparator measures an off-set time to gather information on the off-set of the pixels. During or after an exposure phase a conversion time is measured representative of the illumination on the pixel. During the calibration phase the off-set is measured. This digital technique requires a much smaller voltage swing on the pixel, and known techniques and can be performed in a shorter time. This increases the overall frame rate of the image sensor since the time taken for the reset and calibration phases is less than the time taken for the exposure phase.

Abstract translation: 图像传感器包括数字像素阵列，用于存储参考数据的第一帧存储器和用于存储图像数据的第二帧存储器。 参考和图像数据被组合以消除阵列中的像素的偏移。 在快门关闭时执行重新设置和校准阶段，以在校准阶段获得参考数据。 比较器测量离散时间以收集关于像素偏移的信息。 在曝光阶段期间或之后，测量转换时间代表像素上的照明。 在校准阶段，测量偏移。 该数字技术要求像素上的电压摆幅小得多，并且已知的技术可以在更短的时间内执行。 这增加了图像传感器的总体帧速率，因为复位和校准阶段所花费的时间小于曝光阶段所花费的时间。

公开(公告)号：US07273633B2

公开(公告)日：2007-09-25

申请号：US11018979

申请日：2004-12-21

Applicant: Jeffrey Raynor

Inventor： Jeffrey Raynor

IPC: C12M1/34 ,  B05D3/00

CPC classification number: G02B3/0018 ,  B01L3/5085 ,  B01L2200/12 ,  B01L2300/0819 ,  G01N33/543 ,  G02B3/0056 ,  G03F7/40

Abstract: A method for forming a sensor is provided, together with a sensor formed according to the method. Photoresist material is deposited on a surface of the sensor, and is then patterned and etched to form an array of microlens structures. The structures are spaced close together in a predetermined pattern so that when a reflow process is performed, the structures melt and coalesce to form a barrier. The barrier defines a region for constraining or channeling the flow of reagent and analyte samples used in bio-optical sensors.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于形成传感器的方法，以及根据该方法形成的传感器。 光致抗蚀剂材料沉积在传感器的表面上，然后被图案化和蚀刻以形成微透镜结构的阵列。 结构以预定图案彼此靠近地间隔开，使得当进行回流处理时，结构熔化并聚结形成屏障。 屏障限定了用于约束或引导生物光学传感器中使用的试剂和分析物样品流的区域。

公开(公告)号：US07266728B1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-04

申请号：US09410646

申请日：1999-10-01

Applicant: David A. Edwards ,  Andrew M. Jones ,  John A. Carey ,  Anthony W. Rich

Inventor： David A. Edwards ,  Andrew M. Jones ,  John A. Carey ,  Anthony W. Rich

IPC: G06F11/00

CPC classification number: G06F11/3636 ,  G06F11/364 ,  G06F11/3648

Abstract: A circuit for monitoring information put onto an interconnect by one or more modules, said circuit comprising circuitry for determining if the information on the interconnect matches one or more conditions; and circuitry for preventing a module from putting further information onto said interconnect if it is determined that information on the interconnect matches said one or more conditions.

Abstract translation: 一种用于监视由一个或多个模块放在互连上的信息的电路，所述电路包括用于确定所述互连上的信息是否匹配一个或多个条件的电路; 以及用于如果确定互连上的信息匹配所述一个或多个条件，则用于防止模块将更多信息放入所述互连的电路。

公开(公告)号：US07186968B2

公开(公告)日：2007-03-06

申请号：US11154330

申请日：2005-06-16

Applicant: Jeffrey Raynor

Inventor： Jeffrey Raynor

IPC: G01J1/44 ,  H01L27/00 ,  G02B5/30 ,  G02F1/01

CPC classification number: G02B5/3058 ,  G01J4/04 ,  H01L27/14625 ,  H01L27/14685 ,  H01L31/02327

Abstract: A polarization sensitive solid state image sensor includes an integrated photodetector and polarizing assembly. The polarizing assembly is formed directly on an upper dielectric surface of the photodetector as a metal grid. The integral form of the device improves polarization operation and reduces manufacturing costs.

Abstract translation: 偏振敏感固态图像传感器包括集成光电检测器和偏振组件。 偏振组件直接形成在作为金属栅格的光电检测器的上电介质表面上。 该器件的整体形式提高了极化操作并降低了制造成本。