公开(公告)号：US09477263B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-25

申请号：US13283446

申请日：2011-10-27

Applicant: Steven P. Hotelling ,  Dong Zheng

Inventor： Steven P. Hotelling ,  Dong Zheng

IPC: G02F1/1335 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F1/32 ,  G09G3/36

CPC classification number: G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1637 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  G06F1/3265 ,  G09G3/3648 ,  G09G2360/144 ,  Y02D10/153

Abstract: An electronic device may have a display with a brightness that is adjusted based on ambient light data from one or more ambient light sensors. An ambient light sensor may be formed from a semiconductor substrate such as a silicon substrate. Sensor structures may be formed in the silicon substrate. Conductive vias or other conductive paths may be used to interconnect sensor structures on a frontside surface of the ambient light sensor to contacts on a backside surface of the ambient light sensor. The ambient light sensor may be mounted on a substrate layer in the electronic device. The substrate layer may be a planar layer of glass or plastic such as a transparent display layer. The contacts of the ambient light sensor may be mounted to corresponding contacts on the surface of the substrate layer. The substrate layer may be a thin-film transistor layer in a liquid crystal display.

Abstract translation: 电子设备可以具有基于来自一个或多个环境光传感器的环境光数据调整的亮度的显示器。 环境光传感器可以由诸如硅衬底的半导体衬底形成。 传感器结构可以形成在硅衬底中。 可以使用导电孔或其它导电路径将环境光传感器的前侧表面上的传感器结构互连到环境光传感器的背面上的触点。 环境光传感器可以安装在电子设备中的基底层上。 基底层可以是玻璃或塑料的平面层，例如透明显示层。 环境光传感器的触点可以安装到衬底层的表面上的相应接触件上。 衬底层可以是液晶显示器中的薄膜晶体管层。

公开(公告)号：US20120091320A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-19

申请号：US13328401

申请日：2011-12-16

Applicant: Dong Zheng ,  Daryl Chamberlain

Inventor： Dong Zheng ,  Daryl Chamberlain

IPC: G01J1/44

CPC classification number: G01J1/44 ,  G01J1/4228 ,  G11B7/131 ,  G11B7/22

Abstract: A configurable photo detector circuit comprises a photo detector array including a plurality of photo detectors coupled to a plurality of amplifiers. A method for programming a detection pattern of the configurable photo detector circuit comprises selecting a first detection pattern for the photo detector array, generating first signals to create the first selected detection pattern, and applying the first generated signals to the photo detector circuit to implement the first selected detection pattern.

Abstract translation: 可配置的光电检测器电路包括光电检测器阵列，其包括耦合到多个放大器的多个光电检测器。 一种用于对可配置光电检测器电路的检测图案进行编程的方法包括选择用于光电检测器阵列的第一检测图案，产生第一信号以产生第一选择的检测图案，以及将第一生成信号施加到光检测器电路，以实现 第一选择的检测模式。

公开(公告)号：US08121200B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-21

申请号：US11746610

申请日：2007-05-09

Applicant: Dong Zheng

Inventor： Dong Zheng

IPC: H04B14/04

CPC classification number: H04L25/4917 ,  H04L7/033 ,  H04L7/06 ,  H04L7/10

Abstract: A multi-level signal uses the third/fourth signal level to signal both a word clock edge and a data word boundary. At the receiver, a level detector detects a transition to or from the third/fourth level as a clock signal transition and the word boundary. The bit clock can be recovered using a conventional clock multiplier. Bi-level signaling is used for data between the word boundaries. Additional signal states are available in the multi-level signal by modulating the pulse width at the third/fourth signal level.

Abstract translation: 多电平信号使用第三/第四信号电平来信号字时钟边缘和数据字边界。 在接收机处，电平检测器检测到作为时钟信号转换和字边界的到第三/第四电平的转换。 使用传统的时钟倍频器可以恢复位时钟。 双电平信号用于字边界之间的数据。 通过调制第三/第四信号电平的脉冲宽度，可以在多电平信号中提供额外的信号状态。

公开(公告)号：US07485486B2

公开(公告)日：2009-02-03

申请号：US11532762

申请日：2006-09-18

Applicant: Dong Zheng ,  Phillip J. Benzel ,  Joy Jones ,  Alexander Kalnitsky ,  Perumal Ratman

Inventor： Dong Zheng ,  Phillip J. Benzel ,  Joy Jones ,  Alexander Kalnitsky ,  Perumal Ratman

IPC: H01L21/00

CPC classification number: H01L27/1462 ,  H01L27/1463 ,  H01L31/02165

Abstract: A method of a fabricating a multiple wavelength adapted photodiode and resulting photodiode includes the steps of providing a substrate having a first semiconductor type surface region on at least a portion thereof, implanting and forming a second semiconductor type shallow surface layer into the surface region, and forming a multi-layer anti-reflective coating (ARC) on the shallow surface layer. The forming step includes depositing or forming a thin oxide layer on the shallow surface layer and depositing a second dielectric layer different from the thin oxide layer on the thin oxide layer. An etch stop is formed on the second dielectric, wherein the etch stop includes at least one layer resistant to oxide etch. At least one oxide including layer (e.g. ILD) is then deposited on the etch stop. The oxide including layer and etch stop are then removed to expose at least a portion of the ARC to the ambient.

Abstract translation: 一种制造多波长适应光电二极管和所得光电二极管的方法包括以下步骤：在其至少一部分上提供具有第一半导体类型表面区域的衬底，将表面区域中的第二半导体型浅表面层注入并形成，以及 在浅表面层上形成多层抗反射涂层（ARC）。 形成步骤包括在浅表面层上沉积或形成薄氧化物层，并在薄氧化物层上沉积不同于薄氧化物层的第二电介质层。 蚀刻停止件形成在第二电介质上，其中蚀刻停止层包括至少一层抵抗氧化物蚀刻的层。 然后将至少一种包括层（例如ILD）的氧化物沉积在蚀刻停止件上。 然后去除包括氧化物层和蚀刻停止层，以将ARC的至少一部分暴露于环境中。

公开(公告)号：US20080136336A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-12

申请号：US11950325

申请日：2007-12-04

Applicant: Alexander Kalnitsky ,  Dong Zheng ,  Joy Jones ,  Xijian Lin ,  Gregory Cestra ,  Phillip J. Benzel

Inventor： Alexander Kalnitsky ,  Dong Zheng ,  Joy Jones ,  Xijian Lin ,  Gregory Cestra ,  Phillip J. Benzel

IPC: H05B37/02

CPC classification number: H05B33/0854 ,  G09G3/3406 ,  G09G2320/0626 ,  G09G2360/144

Abstract: Described herein are light sensors that primarily respond to visible light while suppressing infrared light. Also described herein are systems the incorporate such light sensors. Such a system can include a display, a light source to backlight the display and a controller to control the brightness of the light source based on feedback received from such light sensors. Described herein are also methods for controlling backlighting.

Abstract translation: 这里描述的是主要响应可见光同时抑制红外光的光传感器。 这里也描述了并入这种光传感器的系统。 这样的系统可以包括显示器，用于背光显示器的光源和控制器，以基于从这种光传感器接收的反馈来控制光源的亮度。 这里也描述了控制背光的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20080098144A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-24

申请号：US11625116

申请日：2007-01-19

Applicant: Theodore D. Rees ,  D. Stuart Smith ,  Dong Zheng

Inventor： Theodore D. Rees ,  D. Stuart Smith ,  Dong Zheng

IPC: G06F13/14 ,  G06F13/38

CPC classification number: G11B7/12

Abstract: Methods and systems for allowing multiple devices to share the same serial lines (e.g., SDIO, SEN and SCLK) are provided. Such devices can be located, e.g., on an optical pick-up unit. Each device includes a serial interface, a device enable number (DEN) that differs from the DEN of each other device, and a plurality of registers, with at least one register being designated a device select register (DSR). The DSRs of the plurality of devices share a common address. The plurality of serial interfaces are collectively enabled and collectively disabled (e.g., via the SEN line). However, only one of the plurality of serial interfaces can be selected at one time, with the remaining of the plurality of serial interfaces being deselected. The serial interface of a device is selected when the DEN of the device is the same as the content of the DSR of the device, and deselected when the DEN of the device is not the same as the content of the DSR of the device.

Abstract translation: 提供了允许多个设备共享相同串行线路（例如，SDIO，SEN和SCLK）的方法和系统。 这样的设备可以位于例如光学拾取单元上。 每个设备包括串行接口，与每个其他设备的DEN不同的设备使能号码（DEN）以及多个寄存器，其中至少一个寄存器被指定为设备选择寄存器（DSR）。 多个设备的DSR共享公共地址。 多个串行接口集体启用并集体禁用（例如，经由SEN线路）。 然而，可以同时选择多个串行接口中的一个，其中多个串行接口的其余部分被取消选择。 当设备的DEN与设备的DSR内容相同时，选择设备的串行接口，当设备的DEN与设备的DSR内容不同时，取消选择。

公开(公告)号：US08357889B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-22

申请号：US12868343

申请日：2010-08-25

Applicant: Daryl Chamberlin ,  Dong Zheng

Inventor： Daryl Chamberlin ,  Dong Zheng

IPC: G01J1/44 ,  G01J1/42

CPC classification number: H04N5/74 ,  G03B21/14 ,  G03B21/28 ,  H04N9/3129 ,  H04N9/3194

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to circuits, systems and methods that can be used to detect light beam misalignment, so that compensation for such misalignment can be performed. In accordance with an embodiment, a circuit includes a photo-detector (PD) having a plurality of electrically isolated PD segments. Additionally, the circuit has circuitry, including switches, configured to control how currents indicative of light detected by the plurality of electrically isolated PD segments are arithmetically combined. When the switches are in a first configuration, a signal produced by the circuitry is indicative of vertical light beam alignment. When the switches are in a second configuration, the signal produced by the circuitry is indicative of horizontal light beam alignment. The signals indicative of vertical light beam alignment and horizontal light beam alignment can be used detect light beam misalignment, so that compensation for such misalignment can be performed.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例通常涉及可用于检测光束未对准的电路，系统和方法，从而可以执行对这种不对准的补偿。 根据实施例，电路包括具有多个电隔离PD段的光检测器（PD）。 另外，该电路具有包括开关的电路，其被配置为控制指示由多个电隔离的PD段检测到的光的电流如何被算术组合。 当开关处于第一配置时，由电路产生的信号指示垂直光束对准。 当开关处于第二配置时，由电路产生的信号指示水平光束对准。 可以使用指示垂直光束对准和水平光束对准的信号来检测光束未对准，从而可以执行对这种未对准的补偿。

公开(公告)号：US08309994B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-13

申请号：US13101667

申请日：2011-05-05

Applicant: Alexander Kalnitsky ,  Dong Zheng ,  Joy Jones ,  Xijian Lin ,  Gregory Cestra

Inventor： Alexander Kalnitsky ,  Dong Zheng ,  Joy Jones ,  Xijian Lin ,  Gregory Cestra

IPC: H01L31/062

CPC classification number: H01L31/103 ,  H01L27/1443 ,  H01L31/02162

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to light sensors that primarily respond to visible light while suppressing infrared light. Such sensors are especially useful as ambient light sensors because such sensors can be used to provide a spectral response similar to that of a human eye. Embodiments of the present invention are also directed to methods of providing such light sensors, and methods for using such light sensors.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例涉及在抑制红外光的同时主要响应于可见光的光传感器。 这种传感器作为环境光传感器是特别有用的，因为这样的传感器可用于提供类似于人眼的光谱响应。 本发明的实施例还涉及提供这种光传感器的方法，以及使用这种光传感器的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20110204237A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-25

申请号：US13101667

申请日：2011-05-05

Applicant: Alexander Kalnitsky ,  Dong Zheng ,  Joy Jones ,  Xijian Lin ,  Gregory Cestra

Inventor： Alexander Kalnitsky ,  Dong Zheng ,  Joy Jones ,  Xijian Lin ,  Gregory Cestra

IPC: G01J5/02 ,  H01L27/146

CPC classification number: H01L31/103 ,  H01L27/1443 ,  H01L31/02162

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to light sensors that primarily respond to visible light while suppressing infrared light. Such sensors are especially useful as ambient light sensors because such sensors can be used to provide a spectral response similar to that of a human eye. Embodiments of the present invention are also directed to methods of providing such light sensors, and methods for using such light sensors.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例涉及在抑制红外光的同时主要响应于可见光的光传感器。 这种传感器作为环境光传感器是特别有用的，因为这样的传感器可用于提供类似于人眼的光谱响应。 本发明的实施例还涉及提供这种光传感器的方法，以及使用这种光传感器的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20110198485A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-18

申请号：US13092058

申请日：2011-04-21

Applicant: Dong Zheng ,  Daryl Chamberlin ,  Hung Chou

Inventor： Dong Zheng ,  Daryl Chamberlin ,  Hung Chou

IPC: G01J1/44

CPC classification number: G11B7/1275 ,  G11B7/131 ,  G11B2007/0006 ,  G11B2007/0013

Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment, a circuit includes a photodetector (PD) array including a plurality of electrically isolated PD sections. Additionally, the circuit includes a switching matrix that includes a plurality of inputs and a plurality of outputs, and that can be selectively configured in a plurality of different switch configurations. Each of the electrically isolated PD sections is adapted to detect light (if any) and provide an electrical output signal, indicative of the light detected by the PD section (if any), to a different one of the inputs of the switching matrix. The switching matrix is adapted to combine the electrical output signals provided by the electrically isolated PD sections in a plurality of different manners, in dependence on which of the plurality of different switch configurations is selected.

Abstract translation: 根据实施例，电路包括包括多个电隔离的PD部分的光电检测器（PD）阵列。 此外，电路包括包括多个输入和多个输出的开关矩阵，并且可以选择性地配置为多个不同的开关配置。 电隔离的PD部分中的每一个适于检测光（如果有的话），并提供指示由PD部分（如果有的话）检测到的光的电输出信号到开关矩阵的不同输入端。 开关矩阵适于根据多个不同的开关配置选择多个不同的方式组合由电隔离的PD部分提供的电输出信号。