公开(公告)号：US20060033833A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-16

申请号：US11201555

申请日：2005-08-11

Applicant: Jonathan Hurwitz ,  Ewan Findlay

Inventor： Jonathan Hurwitz ,  Ewan Findlay

IPC: H04N5/225

CPC classification number: G02B1/11 ,  G02B1/10 ,  G02B13/0025 ,  G02B13/006 ,  G02B13/18 ,  H01L31/0203 ,  H01L31/02162 ,  H01L31/0232 ,  H04N5/2254

Abstract: An imaging assembly for an image sensor may include a lens, a transparent substrate and two aspherical optical coatings on each side of the substrate. The imaging assembly can also incorporate an opaque coating with an opening in-line with the lens to form an aperture, an anti-reflection coating, and an infrared filter coating.

Abstract translation: 用于图像传感器的成像组件可以包括透镜，透明基板和在基板的每一侧上的两个非球面光学涂层。 成像组件还可以包括具有与透镜成直角的开口的不透明涂层以形成孔，防反射涂层和红外滤光器涂层。

公开(公告)号：US09201524B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-01

申请号：US14126153

申请日：2012-04-12

Applicant: Colin Campbell ,  Hazel McInnes ,  Ewan Findlay

Inventor： Colin Campbell ,  Hazel McInnes ,  Ewan Findlay

IPC: G06M7/00 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/042 ,  H01L25/16

CPC classification number: G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/0421 ,  H01L25/167 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: An optical navigation device for use with mobile telephones and the like is disclosed, which has a reduced height as compared with current designs. The navigation device comprises a laser such as a VCSEL laser, an exposed user surface and two other surfaces that provide for total internal reflection of the incident laser beam. The surfaces are constructed with shallower than normal angles, preserving the basic functionality of the device while reducing the height.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种与移动电话等一起使用的光学导航装置，其与当前设计相比具有降低的高度。 导航装置包括诸如VCSEL激光器的激光器，暴露的使用者表面和提供入射激光束的全内反射的两个其它表面。 表面构造成比普通角度浅，保持设备的基本功能同时降低高度。

公开(公告)号：US08876304B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-04

申请号：US12624876

申请日：2009-11-24

Applicant: Ewan Findlay ,  Colin McGarry

Inventor： Ewan Findlay ,  Colin McGarry

IPC: G02B1/11 ,  H01L31/0232 ,  H01L27/146 ,  H01L31/0216

CPC classification number: G02B1/118 ,  H01L27/14618 ,  H01L27/14629 ,  H01L27/14632 ,  H01L27/14643 ,  H01L27/14685 ,  H01L31/02161 ,  H01L31/0232 ,  H01L31/02325 ,  H01L2924/16235 ,  H01L2924/16788

Abstract: An image assembly may include a substrate having a face, a first optical layer and at least one spacer member. The imaging assembly may also include an anti-reflection structure. The at least one spacer member may be arranged between the substrate and the first optical layer to define an air gap therebetween. The anti-reflection structure may be coupled to at least part of the face and at least one of the first optical layer and the at least one spacer member. The anti-reflection structure may also include a plurality of projections having dimensions smaller than a wavelength of radiation to be imaged by the imaging assembly.

Abstract translation: 图像组件可以包括具有面的衬底，第一光学层和至少一个间隔构件。 成像组件还可以包括抗反射结构。 所述至少一个间隔件可以布置在所述基板和所述第一光学层之间以在其间形成气隙。 抗反射结构可以耦合到面部的至少一部分以及第一光学层和至少一个间隔部件中的至少一个。 防反射结构还可以包括尺寸小于由成像组件成像的辐射波长的多个突起。

公开(公告)号：US08810515B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-19

申请号：US12786126

申请日：2010-05-24

Applicant: Mathieu Reigneau ,  Ewan Findlay ,  Stuart Brodie

Inventor： Mathieu Reigneau ,  Ewan Findlay ,  Stuart Brodie

IPC: G06F3/033

CPC classification number: G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F2203/0338 ,  G06F2203/04109

Abstract: An optical navigation device for a computer application includes a radiation source capable of producing a beam of radiation, a sensor for receiving an image, and an optical element for identifying movement of the feature to thereby enable a computer action to be carried out. The optical element is formed from a single piece and includes at least one frustrated total internal reflection (F-TIR) surface capable of affecting frustrated total internal reflection of the beam of radiation in the presence of the feature to thereby generate the image.

Abstract translation: 用于计算机应用的光学导航装置包括能够产生辐射束的辐射源，用于接收图像的传感器和用于识别特征的移动从而使得能够执行计算机动作的光学元件。 光学元件由单件形成，并且包括至少一个沮丧的全内反射（F-TIR）表面，其能够在存在特征的情况下影响辐射束的沮丧的全内反射，从而产生图像。

公开(公告)号：US08748856B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-10

申请号：US13242271

申请日：2011-09-23

Applicant: Colin Campbell ,  Ewan Findlay

Inventor： Colin Campbell ,  Ewan Findlay

IPC: H01J40/14 ,  H01L31/12

CPC classification number: H03K17/941 ,  H01L27/14618 ,  H01L31/125 ,  H01L31/173 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/1815 ,  H03K2017/9455 ,  H03K2217/94108 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A proximity sensor includes a sensor package having an attachment pad with a radiation source and a radiation detector housed within the sensor package. The source and the detector are held in a fixed relation to the attachment pad, and are mounted by one of a direct or indirect attachment to the attachment pad. A portion of the attachment pad is adapted to form a baffle which forms at least part of an optical isolator. The optical isolator is adapted to substantially prevent the internal propagation of radiation between the source and the detector within the sensor package.

Abstract translation: 接近传感器包括传感器封装，其具有带有辐射源的附接垫和容纳在传感器封装内的辐射探测器。 源和检测器与固定垫保持固定关系，并通过直接或间接连接中的一个安装到附接垫上。 附接垫的一部分适于形成形成光隔离器的至少一部分的挡板。 光隔离器适于基本上防止在传感器封装内的源和检测器之间的辐射的内部传播。

公开(公告)号：US08525789B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-03

申请号：US12786065

申请日：2010-05-24

Applicant: Ewan Findlay ,  Douglas Stuart Brodie

Inventor： Ewan Findlay ,  Douglas Stuart Brodie

IPC: G09G5/08

CPC classification number: G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F2203/0338 ,  G06F2203/04109

Abstract: An optical navigation device includes an optical transmission element, operable in use to transmit light from an illumination source to a sensor via a mousing surface, and a housing unit. The optical transmission element may have an alignment shaft. Ideally the optical transmission element and housing unit are assembled to a substrate by snap-fit. The alignment shaft ensures that the optics are properly aligned to the substrate and the light source and sensor thereon.

Abstract translation: 光学导航装置包括光学传输元件，其在使用中可操作以经由鼠标表面将光从照明源传输到传感器，以及壳体单元。 光传输元件可以具有对准轴。 理想地，光传输元件和壳体单元通过卡扣配合组装到基底上。 对准轴确保光学元件适当地对准基板，光源和传感器在其上。

公开(公告)号：US08461530B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-11

申请号：US13242448

申请日：2011-09-23

Applicant: Ewan Findlay ,  Sara Pellegrini

Inventor： Ewan Findlay ,  Sara Pellegrini

IPC: G01J5/00

CPC classification number: H01L27/14618 ,  G01J1/0266 ,  G01J1/0271 ,  G01J1/0411 ,  G01J1/0492 ,  G01J1/4204 ,  G01J1/4228 ,  G01S7/4816 ,  G01S17/026 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A sensor array microchip apparatus includes a substrate and a lens positioned over the substrate. A plurality of radiation sensor elements are formed on the substrate in an array format and spatially separated from each other. The substrate further includes power supply circuitry (generating power for the radiation sensor elements) and processing circuitry (operable to control and process information from the radiation sensor elements). The power supply circuitry and said processing circuitry are positioned on the substrate within the array between two or more of the radiation sensor elements. The lens, in combination with the spatial separation of the radiation sensor elements in the array format, defines a relatively wide (30-80 degrees) field of regard for the sensor.

Abstract translation: 传感器阵列微芯片装置包括基板和位于基板上方的透镜。 多个辐射传感器元件以阵列形式形成在衬底上并且在空间上彼此分离。 基板还包括电源电路（为辐射传感器元件产生功率）和处理电路（可操作以控制和处理来自辐射传感器元件的信息）。 电源电路和所述处理电路位于两个或更多个辐射传感器元件之间的阵列内的衬底上。 透镜与阵列格式的辐射传感器元件的空间分离相结合，定义了传感器相对较宽（30-80度）的考虑范围。

公开(公告)号：US08203627B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-19

申请号：US12423739

申请日：2009-04-14

Applicant: Ewan Findlay ,  Andrew Harvey ,  Mads Demenikov

Inventor： Ewan Findlay ,  Andrew Harvey ,  Mads Demenikov

IPC: H04N5/262

CPC classification number: G02B27/0075 ,  G02B15/177 ,  G02B27/46

Abstract: A zoom lens system includes a variator lens group, a compensator lens group and a third lens group. The compensator lens group is arranged to only partially compensate for movement of the variator group. In order to provide further compensation for the zoom lens, an image enhancer implement wavefront coding and artifact reduction techniques. The compensator group may be fixed or alternatively, its movement relative to the variator may be effected by a simple cam mechanism.

Abstract translation: 变焦透镜系统包括变倍透镜组，补偿透镜组和第三透镜组。 补偿透镜组被布置成仅部分地补偿变换器组的运动。 为了对变焦镜头提供进一步的补偿，图像增强器实现波前编码和伪影减少技术。 补偿器组可以是固定的或可选的，其相对于变换器的移动可以通过简单的凸轮机构来实现。

公开(公告)号：US20120133799A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-31

申请号：US13236883

申请日：2011-09-20

Applicant: Ewan Findlay

Inventor： Ewan Findlay

IPC: H04N5/217

CPC classification number: G01S17/026 ,  G01S7/4816 ,  G01S17/023 ,  G02B5/22 ,  G02B5/28 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2924/00014

Abstract: A radiation sensor includes first and second pixels with a radiation absorption filter positioned over the first pixel and an interference filter positioned over both the first and second pixels. The combined spectral response of the absorption filter and the first pixel has a first pixel pass-band and a first pixel stop-band. The interference filter has a first interference filter pass-band substantially within the first pixel pass-band and a second interference filter pass-band substantially within the first pixel stop-band.

Abstract translation: 辐射传感器包括具有放置在第一像素上的辐射吸收滤光器的第一和第二像素以及位于第一和第二像素两者上的干涉滤光器。 吸收滤光器和第一像素的组合光谱响应具有第一像素通带和第一像素阻挡带。 干涉滤波器具有基本上在第一像素通带内的第一干涉滤波器通带和基本上在第一像素阻带内的第二干涉滤波器通带。

公开(公告)号：US20100302159A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-02

申请号：US12786065

申请日：2010-05-24

Applicant: Ewan Findlay ,  Douglas Stuart Brodie

Inventor： Ewan Findlay ,  Douglas Stuart Brodie

IPC: G06F3/033

CPC classification number: G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F2203/0338 ,  G06F2203/04109

Abstract: An optical navigation device includes an optical transmission element, operable in use to transmit light from an illumination source to a sensor via a mousing surface, and a housing unit. The optical transmission element may have an alignment shaft. Ideally the optical transmission element and housing unit are assembled to a substrate by snap-fit. The alignment shaft ensures that the optics are properly aligned to the substrate and the light source and sensor thereon.

Abstract translation: 光学导航装置包括光学传输元件，其在使用中可操作以经由鼠标表面将光从照明源传输到传感器，以及壳体单元。 光传输元件可以具有对准轴。 理想地，光传输元件和壳体单元通过卡扣配合组装到基底上。 对准轴确保光学元件适当地对准基板，光源和传感器在其上。