Curved image sensor for a curved focal surface
    12.
    发明授权
    Curved image sensor for a curved focal surface 有权
    用于弯曲焦点表面的弯曲图像传感器

    公开(公告)号:US09560298B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-31

    申请号:US15142393

    申请日:2016-04-29

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    CPC classification number: H04N5/374 H04N5/225 H04N5/2253 H04N5/369

    Abstract: This document describes curved image sensors capable of sensing light from a monocentric lens. This curved image sensor receives light focused at a curved focal surface and then provides electric signals from this curved image sensor to a planar computing chip, such as a CMOS chip. By so doing, the higher image quality, smaller size, and often smaller weight of monocentric lenses can be gained while using generally high-quality, low-cost planar chips.

    Abstract translation: 本文件描述了能够感测来自单中心透镜的光的弯曲图像传感器。 该弯曲图像传感器接收聚焦在弯曲焦面上的光,然后将该弯曲图像传感器的电信号提供给诸如CMOS芯片的平面计算芯片。 通过这样做,可以获得更高的图像质量,更小的尺寸和通常更小的单中心透镜的重量,同时使用通常高质量,低成本的平面芯片。

    Support housing for modular electronic devices
    13.
    发明授权
    Support housing for modular electronic devices 有权
    支持模块化电子设备的外壳

    公开(公告)号:US09560178B1

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-31

    申请号:US14724265

    申请日:2015-05-28

    Applicant: GOOGLE INC.

    Abstract: Embodiments are provided for a support housing for an electronic device configured to removably secure a set of hardware modules. According to certain aspects, the support housing may be defined by a set of front slots, a set of rear slots, and a center plate. The support housing may include an opening that extends through the center plate from one of the front slots to one of the rear slots. When a front module is secured to the front slot and a rear module is secured to the rear slot, the opening in the center plate enables the front module to physically interface with the rear module.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于电子设备的支撑壳体的实施例,其被配置为可移除地固定一组硬件模块。 根据某些方面,支撑壳体可以由一组前槽,一组后槽和中心板限定。 支撑壳体可以包括从其中一个前槽延伸穿过中心板到一个后槽的开口。 当前模块固定在前槽上,后模块固定在后槽时,中间板上的开口使前模块与后模块物理连接。

    Multi-Aperture Imaging Systems
    14.
    发明申请
    Multi-Aperture Imaging Systems 审中-公开
    多孔成像系统

    公开(公告)号:US20160191774A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-30

    申请号:US14259919

    申请日:2014-04-23

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    CPC classification number: H04N5/2258 G03B17/17 G03B19/14 G03B41/00 H04N5/2254

    Abstract: An example dual imaging system includes a first imaging system that further includes a first image sensor; a first aperture that defines, at least in part, a field of view of the first imaging system; and a first reflector comprising an opening. The first reflector faces the first aperture. The first imaging system further includes a second reflector that faces the first reflector. The second reflector is located between the first aperture and the first reflector. The first image sensor, the first aperture, the first reflector, and the second reflector are all arranged around a common optical axis. The system further includes a second imaging system arranged substantially within the first imaging system. The second imaging system includes a second image sensor, and a second aperture that defines, at least in part, a field of view of the second imaging system.

    Abstract translation: 示例性双重成像系统包括第一成像系统,其还包括第一图像传感器; 至少部分地限定第一成像系统的视野的第一孔; 以及包括开口的第一反射器。 第一反射器面向第一光圈。 第一成像系统还包括面向第一反射器的第二反射器。 第二反射器位于第一孔和第一反射器之间。 第一图像传感器,第一光圈,第一反射器和第二反射器都围绕公共光轴布置。 该系统还包括基本上布置在第一成像系统内的第二成像系统。 第二成像系统包括第二图像传感器和至少部分地限定第二成像系统的视野的第二孔径。

    Devices and Methods for Providing Selectable Field of View Functionality by Providing an Optical Element into and out of an Optical Receiving Path
    16.
    发明申请
    Devices and Methods for Providing Selectable Field of View Functionality by Providing an Optical Element into and out of an Optical Receiving Path 有权
    通过向光接收路径提供光学元件来提供可选视场功能的设备和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140291498A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-02

    申请号:US13854997

    申请日:2013-04-02

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    Inventor: Roman Lewkow

    Abstract: Within examples, devices and methods for providing optical element field of view functionality by providing an optical element into and out of an optical receiving path are described. In one example, a device is provided that comprises an imager die having an optical receiving path, and an actuator coupled to an optical element and configured to cause a change in a position of the optical element into and out of the optical receiving path of the imager die. The actuator is configured to cause the change in the position of the optical element to change a given field of view setting of the device. In some examples, a device may be configured to include dual-setting field of view functionality.

    Abstract translation: 在实施例中,描述了通过将光学元件提供到光学接收路径和从光学接收路径中提供光学元件视场功能的装置和方法。 在一个示例中,提供了一种设备,其包括具有光学接收路径的成像器模具,以及耦合到光学元件并被配置为使光学元件进入和流出光学接收路径的位置的变化的致动器 成像器死亡 致动器被配置为使得光学元件的位置的变化改变设备的给定视野设置。 在一些示例中,设备可以被配置为包括双重设置视野功能。

    Stacked image sensor with cascaded optical edge pass filters
    18.
    发明授权
    Stacked image sensor with cascaded optical edge pass filters 有权
    具有级联光学边缘滤波器的堆叠图像传感器

    公开(公告)号:US09184198B1

    公开(公告)日:2015-11-10

    申请号:US13772131

    申请日:2013-02-20

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    Abstract: A color sensitive image sensor includes first, second, and third image sensor layers vertically aligned in an image sensor stack. Each of the image sensor layers includes a pixel array oriented to generate image data in response to light incident on the image sensor stack and readout circuitry coupled to the pixel array to readout the image data. A first optical filter layer is disposed between the first image sensor layer and the second image sensor layer and has a first edge pass filter characteristic with a first cutoff wavelength. A second optical filter layer is disposed between the second image sensor layer and the third image sensor layer and has a second edge pass filter characteristic with a second cutoff wavelength offset from the first cutoff wavelength.

    Abstract translation: 色感图像传感器包括在图像传感器堆叠中垂直对准的第一,第二和第三图像传感器层。 每个图像传感器层包括一个像素阵列,其被定向成响应于入射到图像传感器堆叠上的光而产生图像数据,读出电路耦合到像素阵列以读出图像数据。 第一光学滤光层设置在第一图像传感器层和第二图像传感器层之间,并且具有第一截止波长的第一边缘滤波器特性。 第二滤光器层设置在第二图像传感器层和第三图像传感器层之间,并且具有第二边缘滤波器特征,其具有偏离第一截止波长的第二截止波长。

    Devices and methods for providing optical element focus functionality with a movable imager die
    19.
    发明授权
    Devices and methods for providing optical element focus functionality with a movable imager die 有权
    用于通过可移动成像模具提供光学元件聚焦功能的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09151665B1

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-06

    申请号:US13853168

    申请日:2013-03-29

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    Inventor: Roman Lewkow

    Abstract: Example devices and methods for providing optical element focus functionality with a movable imager die are provided. In one example, a device comprises an optical element configured in a fixed position and configured to provide focus settings, an imager die configured to receive image data through the optical element, and an actuator coupled to the imager die and configured to cause a change in a position of the imager die. The change in the position of the imager die may cause a relationship between the imager die and the optical element to be configured in a given focus setting of the plurality of focus settings.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于提供具有可移动成像器裸片的光学元件聚焦功能的示例性设备和方法。 在一个示例中,设备包括配置在固定位置并被配置为提供焦点设置的光学元件,被配置为通过光学元件接收图像数据的成像器管芯以及耦合到成像器管芯的致动器并被配置为引起改变 成像器的位置死亡。 成像器裸片位置的改变可能导致成像器裸片和光学元件之间的关系被配置在多个焦点设置的给定焦点设置中。

    ARCHITECTURE FOR PROVIDING PITCH VARIATION ACROSS A WAVEGUIDE BUNDLE FOR A PHOTODETECTOR ARRAY
    20.
    发明申请
    ARCHITECTURE FOR PROVIDING PITCH VARIATION ACROSS A WAVEGUIDE BUNDLE FOR A PHOTODETECTOR ARRAY 审中-公开
    用于提供用于光电转换器阵列的波形组件的倾斜变化的架构

    公开(公告)号:US20150171124A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-18

    申请号:US14109609

    申请日:2013-12-17

    Applicant: Google Inc.

    CPC classification number: H01L27/14625 G02B6/06 G02B6/4204 G02B6/43

    Abstract: An image sensor device including a waveguide bundle coupled to a photodetector array. In an embodiment, the waveguide includes a first interface to receive light and a second interface to output such light to a photodetector array. The first interface includes a first array of waveguide ends, and the second interface includes a second array of waveguide ends. In another embodiment, a pitch of the first array is different than a pitch of the second array.

    Abstract translation: 包括耦合到光电检测器阵列的波导束的图像传感器装置。 在一个实施例中,波导包括用于接收光的第一接口和用于将这种光输出到光电检测器阵列的第二接口。 第一接口包括波导端的第一阵列,并且第二接口包括第二波导端阵列。 在另一个实施例中,第一阵列的间距不同于第二阵列的间距。

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