公开(公告)号：US20090244680A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-01

申请号：US12060041

申请日：2008-03-31

Applicant: James Randolph Webster

Inventor： James Randolph Webster

IPC: G02B26/00 ,  G01D13/00

CPC classification number: G02B26/001 ,  G01D1/18 ,  G01D5/26 ,  G01D9/00

Abstract: An environmental sensing device includes an interferometric modulator which permanently actuates, in a visually-detectable manner, in response to being exposed to a predetermined environmental threshold or condition. The device can include a reactive layer, coating, or proof mass disposed on a movable member of the interferometric modulator. The reactive layer, coating, or proof mass can expand, contract, bend, or otherwise move when exposed to a predefined chemical, level of humidity, temperature threshold, type of radiation, and/or level of mechanical shock, causing the interferometric modulator to collapse and permanently indicate such exposure.

Abstract translation: 环境感测装置包括干涉式调制器，其以视觉上可检测的方式响应于暴露于预定的环境阈值或状况永久致动。 该装置可以包括设置在干涉式调制器的可移动构件上的反应层，涂层或检验质量块。 当暴露于预定化学物质，湿度水平，温度阈值，辐射类型和/或机械冲击水平时，反应层，涂层或证明物质可以膨胀，收缩，弯曲或以其它方式移动，导致干涉式调制器 崩溃并永久表明这种暴露。

公开(公告)号：US20130271437A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-17

申请号：US13446670

申请日：2012-04-13

Applicant: James Randolph Webster ,  Marek Mienko

Inventor： James Randolph Webster ,  Marek Mienko

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G09G3/2003 ,  G09G3/346 ,  G09G3/3466 ,  G09G2320/0242 ,  G09G2320/0666 ,  G09G2360/144

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, related to an electronic device having a display, a spectrum sensing arrangement, and a display controller. The spectrum sensing arrangement includes a photodiode, a first portion of the photodiode being configured to generate a first signal, the first signal being responsive to an intensity of ambient visible light, and a second portion of the photodiode being configured to generate a second signal, the second signal being representative of an intensity of ambient infrared light. The display controller, in communication with the spectrum sensing arrangement, makes a comparison of the first signal and the second signal and controls the display so as to dynamically adjust a color bias of the display responsive to the comparison.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了与具有显示器的电子设备，频谱感测装置和显示控制器有关的系统，方法和装置，包括在计算机存储介质上编码的计算机程序。 光谱感测装置包括光电二极管，光电二极管的第一部分被配置为产生第一信号，第一信号响应于环境可见光的强度，光电二极管的第二部分被配置为产生第二信号， 第二信号代表环境红外光的强度。 与频谱感测装置通信的显示控制器比较第一信号和第二信号，并控制显示器，以响应于比较来动态调整显示器的色偏。

公开(公告)号：US20110292489A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-01

申请号：US12060090

申请日：2008-03-31

Applicant: James Randolph Webster

Inventor： James Randolph Webster

IPC: G02B26/00

CPC classification number: G02B26/0841

Abstract: An environmental sensing device includes an interferometric modulator which permanently actuates, in a visually-detectable manner, in response to being exposed to a predetermined environmental threshold or condition. The device can include a reactive layer, coating, or proof mass disposed on a movable member of the interferometric modulator. The reactive layer, coating, or proof mass can expand, contract, bend, or otherwise move when exposed to a predefined chemical, level of humidity, temperature threshold, type of radiation, and/or level of mechanical shock, causing the interferometric modulator to collapse and permanently indicate such exposure.

Abstract translation: 环境感测装置包括干涉式调制器，其以视觉上可检测的方式响应于暴露于预定的环境阈值或状况永久致动。 该装置可以包括设置在干涉式调制器的可移动构件上的反应层，涂层或检验质量块。 当暴露于预定化学物质，湿度水平，温度阈值，辐射类型和/或机械冲击水平时，反应层，涂层或证明物质可以膨胀，收缩，弯曲或以其它方式移动，导致干涉式调制器 崩溃并永久表明这种暴露。

公开(公告)号：US07852491B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-14

申请号：US12060078

申请日：2008-03-31

Applicant: James Randolph Webster

Inventor： James Randolph Webster

IPC: G01B9/02

CPC classification number: G02B26/001 ,  G01N21/45 ,  G01N21/75

Abstract: An environmental sensing device includes an interferometric modulator which permanently actuates, in a visually-detectable manner, in response to being exposed to a predetermined environmental threshold or condition. The device can include a reactive layer, coating, or proof mass disposed on a movable member of the interferometric modulator. The reactive layer, coating, or proof mass can expand, contract, bend, or otherwise move when exposed to a predefined chemical, level of humidity, temperature threshold, type of radiation, and/or level of mechanical shock, causing the interferometric modulator to collapse and permanently indicate such exposure.

公开(公告)号：US20170160547A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-08

申请号：US14958751

申请日：2015-12-03

Applicant: James Randolph Webster ,  Jeb Wu ,  Steven John Robbins ,  Tuomas Heikki Sakari Vallius ,  Yarn Chee Poon

Inventor： James Randolph Webster ,  Jeb Wu ,  Steven John Robbins ,  Tuomas Heikki Sakari Vallius ,  Yarn Chee Poon

IPC: G02B27/01 ,  G02B27/42 ,  G06T19/00

CPC classification number: G02B27/0172 ,  G02B5/18 ,  G02B5/1814 ,  G02B5/1842 ,  G02B6/0035 ,  G02B6/0061 ,  G02B27/0944 ,  G02B27/4205 ,  G02B2027/0118 ,  G06T19/006 ,  G11B7/1353

Abstract: Introduced here is a display device that comprises a light emitter and a diffractive optical element (DOE) that is optically coupled to receive light from the light emitter and to convey the light along an optical path. The DOE may have an input surface and an output surface parallel to the input surface, where the input surface and the output surface each have a central region and a peripheral region. The DOE further may have optical characteristics such that light exiting the DOE in the peripheral region of the output surface has greater brightness than light exiting the DOE in the central region of the output surface.

公开(公告)号：US20130314312A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-28

申请号：US13480377

申请日：2012-05-24

Applicant: Russell Wayne Gruhlke ,  Ying Zhou ,  Khurshid Syed Alam ,  John Michael Wyrwas ,  Ron Lee Feldman ,  Kollengode Subramanian Narayanan ,  James Randolph Webster

Inventor： Russell Wayne Gruhlke ,  Ying Zhou ,  Khurshid Syed Alam ,  John Michael Wyrwas ,  Ron Lee Feldman ,  Kollengode Subramanian Narayanan ,  James Randolph Webster

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/0036 ,  G06F3/0421 ,  G06F2203/04108

Abstract: This disclosure relates to an interactive display, having a front surface including a viewing area, and providing an input/output interface for a user of an electronic device. A planar light guide (PLG) disposed substantially parallel to the front surface, has a periphery at least coextensive with the viewing area. A light-emitting source (LES), disposed outside the periphery of the PLG, is optically coupled with a PLG input. The PLG outputs reflected light, in a direction substantially orthogonal to the front surface, by reflecting light received from the LES. A light collecting device (LCD) collects scattered light that results from interaction of the reflected light with a user-controlled object. The LCD redirects the collected scattered light toward one or more light sensors. A processor recognizes, from outputs of the light sensors, an instance of a user gesture, and controls the interactive display and/or electronic device, responsive to the user gesture.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及具有包括观看区域的前表面以及为电子设备的用户提供输入/输出接口的交互式显示器。 基本上平行于前表面设置的平面光导（PLG）具有与观察区域至少共同延伸的周边。 设置在PLG外围的发光源（LES）与PLG输入光学耦合。 PLG通过反射从LES接收的光，在基本上正交于前表面的方向上输出反射光。 集光装置（LCD）收集由反射光与用户控制物体的相互作用产生的散射光。 LCD将所收集的散射光重定向到一个或多个光传感器。 处理器从光传感器的输出识别用户手势的实例，并且响应于用户手势来控制交互式显示和/或电子设备。

公开(公告)号：US20120206462A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-16

申请号：US13453844

申请日：2012-04-23

Applicant: Ana R. Londergan ,  Bangalore R. Natarajan ,  Evgeni Gousev ,  James Randolph Webster ,  David Heald

Inventor： Ana R. Londergan ,  Bangalore R. Natarajan ,  Evgeni Gousev ,  James Randolph Webster ,  David Heald

IPC: G02B26/00 ,  B05D5/06 ,  G06T1/00

CPC classification number: G02B26/001 ,  B81B3/0008 ,  B81B2201/047

Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems comprising a MEMS device, for example, an interferometric modulator, that comprises a cavity in which a layer coats multiple surfaces. The layer is conformal or non-conformal. In some embodiments, the layer is formed by atomic layer deposition (ALD). Preferably, the layer comprises a dielectric material. In some embodiments, the MEMS device also exhibits improved characteristics, such as improved electrical insulation between moving electrodes, reduced stiction, and/or improved mechanical properties.

Abstract translation: 包括MEMS器件（例如干涉式调制器）的器件，方法和系统，其包括其中层涂覆多个表面的空腔。 该层是保形的或非保形的。 在一些实施例中，该层由原子层沉积（ALD）形成。 优选地，该层包括电介质材料。 在一些实施例中，MEMS器件还表现出改进的特性，例如移动电极之间的改善的电绝缘性，降低的静摩擦力和/或改善的机械性能。

公开(公告)号：US08164815B2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-24

申请号：US12795294

申请日：2010-06-07

Applicant: Ana R. Londergan ,  Bangalore R. Natarajan ,  Evgeni Gousev ,  James Randolph Webster ,  David Heald

Inventor： Ana R. Londergan ,  Bangalore R. Natarajan ,  Evgeni Gousev ,  James Randolph Webster ,  David Heald

IPC: G02F1/00

CPC classification number: G02B26/001 ,  B81B3/0008 ,  B81B2201/047

Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems comprising a MEMS device, for example, an interferometric modulator, that comprises a cavity in which a layer coats multiple surfaces. The layer is conformal or non-conformal. In some embodiments, the layer is formed by atomic layer deposition (ALD). Preferably, the layer comprises a dielectric material. In some embodiments, the MEMS device also exhibits improved characteristics, such as improved electrical insulation between moving electrodes, reduced stiction, and/or improved mechanical properties.

Abstract translation: 包括MEMS器件（例如干涉式调制器）的器件，方法和系统，其包括其中层涂覆多个表面的空腔。 该层是保形的或非保形的。 在一些实施例中，该层由原子层沉积（ALD）形成。 优选地，该层包括电介质材料。 在一些实施例中，MEMS器件还表现出改进的特性，例如移动电极之间的改善的电绝缘性，降低的静摩擦力和/或改善的机械性能。

公开(公告)号：US07851239B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-14

申请号：US12133813

申请日：2008-06-05

Applicant: James Randolph Webster ,  Thanh Nghia Tu ,  Xiaoming Yan ,  Wonsuk Chung

Inventor： James Randolph Webster ,  Thanh Nghia Tu ,  Xiaoming Yan ,  Wonsuk Chung

IPC: H01L21/00

CPC classification number: B81B3/0008 ,  B81B2201/042 ,  B81C2201/0107 ,  B81C2201/0109 ,  B81C2201/115 ,  G02B26/001 ,  Y10T428/24917

Abstract: Methods of fabricating an electromechanical systems device that mitigate permanent adhesion, or stiction, of the moveable components of the device are provided. The methods provide an amorphous silicon sacrificial layer with improved and reproducible surface roughness. The amorphous silicon sacrificial layers further exhibit excellent adhesion to common materials used in electromechanical systems devices.

Abstract translation: 提供了减轻设备的可移动部件的永久性粘附或静电的机电系统装置的制造方法。 该方法提供了具有改进和可再现的表面粗糙度的非晶硅牺牲层。 非晶硅牺牲层对于机电系统器件中常用的材料进一步表现出优异的附着性。

公开(公告)号：US20100187422A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-29

申请号：US12559085

申请日：2009-09-14

Applicant: Manish Kothari ,  James Randolph Webster ,  Gaurav Sethi ,  Alok Govil ,  Jonathan Charles Griffiths

Inventor： Manish Kothari ,  James Randolph Webster ,  Gaurav Sethi ,  Alok Govil ,  Jonathan Charles Griffiths

IPC: F21V23/00 ,  F21V8/00 ,  G01J1/42

CPC classification number: H05B37/0227 ,  G06F3/0428 ,  G06F2203/04109 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing a light device that can emit light and sense light are disclosed. In one embodiment, a lighting device includes a light guide having a planar first surface, the light guide configured such that at least some ambient light enters the light guide through the first surface and propagates therein, and at least one light detector disposed along an edge of the light guide, the at least one detector optically coupled to the light guide to receive light propagating therein. The light detector can be configured to produce a control signal. In some embodiments, the lighting device also includes at least one light turning feature disposed on the first surface, the at least one light turning feature configured to direct light incident into the light guide through the first surface.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于提供可以发光并感测光的光装置的方法和系统。 在一个实施例中，照明装置包括具有平面第一表面的光导，所述光导构造成使得至少一些环境光通过第一表面进入光导并在其中传播，并且沿着边缘设置的至少一个光检测器 所述至少一个检测器光耦合到所述光导以接收在其中传播的光。 光检测器可以被配置为产生控制信号。 在一些实施例中，照明装置还包括设置在第一表面上的至少一个光转向特征，所述至少一个光转向特征被配置为引导通过第一表面入射到光导中的光。